River City Writer

I got this email last night, but wasn’t able to post it until now. Hopefully, by reposting it here, the search can be expanded and Gilbert will turn up safe and sound very soon.

Dear Members and Friends of UCE,

A serious situation has arisen concerning UCE member Gilbert Bouchard. If you don’t know him from church, you may recognize his name from his role as visual arts reporter for the Edmonton Journal and CBC Radio.

Gilbert has not been seen since late Monday night. He has been declared a missing person by the Edmonton Police Service and the family is asking all of his communities for assistance.

Gilbert has been suffering from depression and is off his medications. His disappearance is highly unusual behaviour for him. If you see him or have helpful information, please contact his family at 780-761-4156 or call the church.

I am sure we all are hoping and praying for his safe return.

Brian Kiely

There has apparently been no activity on his bank account since he’s been missing, either, which makes this even more concerning. If you have any information, please give his family a call or call the EPS at 780-423-4567.

I’ve included a physical description, a link to Gilbert’s Facebook profile, and a picture of him below.

• Description: Gilbert is a white male, stands about 5′10″ and weighs 250 lbs with brown hair and blue eyes.
• Gilbert’s Facebook profile