River City Writer

As you have likely heard by now, Gilbert Bouchard has passed away. His body was found in the North Saskatchewan River on the weekend. It’s a sad thing to report, and it’s a sad day for the many communities that Gilbert was a part of—the arts community, the local media, the Unitarian Church of Edmonton—and it is, of course, very sad for his family and friends.

The only solace for them, I suppose, is that at least now they know for sure. There will be no doubt in their mind. They’ll be able to move on, eventually, instead of being stuck with the faint hope that, maybe, he’s still out there somewhere. That is something to be grateful for, I guess.

There will be a memorial for Gilbert held at the Unitarian Church of Edmonton, on Saturday, June 27. I don’t know the exact time yet, but I’m sure it will be announced on the Facebook group dedicated to Gilbert’s memory, as well as at the Unitarian Church (where I am a member, so I will report back if I hear anything).

I will report more details as I hear about them, so that those who want to celebrate and remeber Gilbert Bouchard’s life will be able to do so.