Wolfe family donates $75,000 to Kerrobert Swimming Pool

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It is with great excitement and gratitude that the Town of Kerrobert would like to say thank you for the generous donation to our Kerrobert Swimming Pool by the Joeseph and Anna Wolfe family, sons Giles and John.

The Administrator for the Town of Kerrobert was contacted by John Wolfe, who expressed an interest in a donation to the Town. They met and drove around to give John choices as to where he would like the donation to be utilized.

Joeseph and Anna Wolfe were both immigrants to Canada in the 1920s. In Kerrobert, they met and established their life. Joe was a stone mason by trade and established his own business in 1926, Wolfe Construction. This soon became a cornerstone business in Kerrobert, which built many homes, the RCMP detachment, bakery, post office, swimming pool and many sidewalks. Their talents also extended to projects around the area. This business grew to be a successful family business for many years as their two sons, Giles and John, both joined them. John continued with the family business until 1963, when life took him to Saskatoon, where he continued to be a successful businessman. Giles remained in Kerrobert, becoming an active member of the community with a membership in the Kinsmen for 30 years. In this time, he was an integral part of the drive and construction of our Kerrobert Swimming Pool, which is still in use today. Giles was also a long-term member of Council.

After the tour of the Town, it was decided in honour of the Wolfe Family a $75,000 donation would be made to the Kerrobert Swimming Pool. This is a timely donation as we have had some volunteers come forward to form a pool committee to start discussions on the direction of our pool facility, which has served us well over its lifetime. It is a testament to the quality of work that Wolf Construction succeeded within their business.

The money will remain in the Pool Reserves until a future direction is decided on. When it is utilized, there will be a plaque to commemorate the Wolfe Family for their past and now present contributions to the quality of life in the Town of Kerrobert. Once again, thank you!