April 28, 2026

Celebrating Volunteers and a Dedication to Community

This past week (April 19-25) marked National Volunteer Appreciation Week, a celebration that honours and recognizes the contributions of volunteers across Canada.

As a not-for-profit, the RA Centre would not be the place it is without the help of our community Volunteers. Our board of directors and 14 of our programs are run and/or organized by Volunteers – creating an environment fuelled by passion and a love of recreation.

From Pickleball Ambassadors, to Curling, to the Canoe Camping Club, and beyond – they are the glue that holds our community together.

At our Volunteer Appreciation Event this past Wednesday, April 22, we recognized several community-nominated award winners from a variety of clubs.

• Bob Cavan - Outstanding RA Volunteer, Ski & Outdoor Club
• Glen Campbell - Outstanding RA Volunteer, Ski & Outdoor Club
• John Cooper - Outstanding RA Volunteer, Curling Club
• Jaime Impey - Outstanding RA Volunteer, Ski & Outdoor Club
• Mark Scott - Outstanding RA Volunteer, Canoe Camping Club
• Mike Bankier - Outstanding RA Volunteer, Canoe Camping Club
• Paul Arseneault - Outstanding RA Volunteer, Pickleball
• Tina Dennis - Outstanding RA Volunteer, Pickleball
• Clark Johnston - Outstanding RA Volunteer, Squash Club
• Eva Tomiak - Outstanding Community Volunteer, Photo Club

Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to ALL of our Volunteers for making the magic happen each and every day.