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IN MEMORIAM: Al Donnelly

5 Jan 2024 4:43 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


Al Donnelly with Boundary Historical Society president Joan Heart and vice-president Cher Wyers at an historic cabin near Greenwood.

Al Donnelly, who died Jan. 1, was an essential part of the Boundary Historical Society: a prolific writer, past president, and always a supporter.

In 2021, the BCHF recognized him with an Inspiration Award for his work documenting the Boundary and maintaining the society's 1899 cabin at Jewel Lake, seen above. Tackling duties around security, cleanliness and ground maintenance, Al’s work helped ensure the public will be able to enjoy the cabin for years to come.  

Al also undertook deep research on the history of the Grand Forks and Greenwood areas. During the pandemic, he worked ceaselessly to locate, collate, research and write stories about the Boundary. The work has culminated into the production of the Boundary Historical Society’s 18th historical report publication. 


British Columbia Historical Federation
PO Box 448, Fort Langley, BC, Canada, V1M 2R7

Information: info@bchistory.ca  


With gratitude, the BCHF acknowledges that it carries out its work on the traditional territories of Indigenous nations throughout British Columbia.

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