Seniors ‘Still going Strong’ honoured with commemorative wall

A photo of Bishop Albert Thevenot, along with two other seniors, will permanently be displayed at city hall as means to honour Prince Albert’s most mature, yet most vibrant citizens.

Thevenot was chosen as this year’s recipient of the ’70-plus and Still Going Strong’ award. He was presented with the accolade during the third annual seniors’ lunch, hosted by the Prince Albert Seniors Advocacy Centre. Roughly 200 people were in attendance at the Plaza 88 event.

During the lunch, it was announced a new hall of fame will be added to the second floor of city hall which will feature seniors who’ve received the award. Previous recipients of the ’70-plus and Still Going Strong’ award included former city councillor Rod Thomson and Isabelle Impey, advocate and elder.

John Fryters, one of the founders of the seniors advocacy group, said he didn’t let Thevenot know prior to the lunch he had won, but instead wanted to surprise the Catholic bishop after he gave his talk. Fryters explained Thevenot was chosen because of his caring nature and willingness to give back.