Bob’s granddaughter Raygan Kirk

Bob Vinet recently dropped off an article featuring his seventeen-year-old granddaughter, Raygan Kirk. I don’t think he’s been this proud since being awarded a trophy at the RRCC staff curling wind-up in March of 1974.

Raygan, it turns out, had traveled with the Canadian women’s U18 team to Japan in January for the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championship. In net for the Gold Medal game, she stopped 25 of 27 shots and led Team Canada to a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the United States. Then, to top it off, she was named most valuable player of the tournament. No wonder Bob is crowing. Continue reading →

by Bob Barr

Bob Barr

Back in 1996 Dan Demedash and I were thinking ahead to retirement. The College had no associated appendage for retirees. Through acquaintances, we knew of the U of M faculty lounge, whose membership included retired professors and boasted a wonderful common room, a bar and a dining room.  Some emeritus profs were even provided an office.  U of W retirees enjoyed a second-floor room overlooking Portage Ave, but with what benefits I do not know.  Even Manitoba Hydro provided retiree facilities. Although, never having been there, it is only hearsay how well they were treated.  But well! I only know our retirees had a dinner, a handshake from the president, a certificate and a Goodbye. Continue reading →