On May 1, the former Parish Hall in the Community Village will be formally re-named The Edey Family Community Hall.

Emilia Hovorka-Spelrem, Chair of the Board of Directors of The Community Village Society of the Peace Country says, “The Community Village re-naming of this building honors the epitome of family ideals. It honors the amazing impact families can have on individual, in a community and to a "Village".

“While Doug Edey has been recognized in our community and in our province for his lifelong dedication to volunteerism and service, The Community Village is acting to acknowledge his entire family. Their name will be recognized in perpetuity for their commitment to him and to each other.”

The Edey Family is led by father Roy Edey and his wife Emmy Edey. Judith Edey, Roy’s first wife and mother of the children, passed away in 2015.

Roy Edey says, “Our family is deeply honored by this announcement. It has taken our entire family; my late wife Judy and daughters Kerry and Wanda to make sure Doug had every opportunity to live life to the fullest.

“There were also many other people that believed in Doug and helped out – like Charlie the bus driver. He drove Doug to his school, The Peace School of Hope, every day and Charlie looked after Doug like he was his own. At that school Doug learned to be a leader and discovered his passion for helping others. That passion has existed in Doug since he was 4 years old.”

With the renaming, the Community Village Board says they are also recognizing the importance of volunteerism and the Volunteer Services Bureau in our community.

A formal ceremony will occur when COVID restrictions are lifted enough to allow a celebration of the Edey family.