Lögberg-Heimskringla - 07.03.1986, Side 1

Lögberg-Heimskringla - 07.03.1986, Side 1
SEBLAEANKI ISLANDS JAN 37 PD ADALSKRIFSTOFA AUSTURSTRAETI II REYKJAVIK, ICELAND 100. ÁRGANGUR Lögberq Heimskringla LOGBF.RG Stofnað 14. janúar 1888 HEIMSKRINGLA Stofnað 9. septembcr 1886 WINNIPEG, FÖSTUDAGUR 7. MARZ 1986 NÚMER 8 John Peter Sigvaldason, former Ambassador, dies in Ottawa Mr. John Peter Sigvaldason died at his residence in Ottawa February 22, at the age of 82. Mr. Sigvaldason was born in Baldur, Manitoba on Febru- ary 9, in 1904, son of the pioneers Einar and Kristín (Guðnadóttir) Sigvaldason where he was raised and received elementary education. He graduated from Brandon Normal School as a teacher. He taught school in various places in Manitoba, such as Pilot Mount, Mather and Cart- wright. Mr. Sigvaldason obtained his B.Ed. from the University of Mani- toba in 1939 and was for a while a school inspector at Shoal Lake, before becoming Chief Administra- tive Officer for the Department of Education. In 1942, Mr. Sigvaldason joined the R.C.A.F. and was stationed in England. He was discharged as a squadron leader in 1946 and was ap- pointed to the Department of Exter- nal Affairs as an assistant secretary in the office of the High Commis- sioner in London, England. Over the years, he served at various divisions in the diplomatic departments. In 1960 he was appointed Ambassador to Indonesia and then Ambassador to Norway in 1964. Mr. Sigvaldason re- tired from the diplomatic services in 1969 and taught Political Science for two years at the Brandon University following his retirement. Mr. John Sigvaldason is survived by his wife Olga and son George in Dartmouth. Also by three brothers, Halli and Alli both in Baldur and K.I. (Ingi) Sigvaldason of Dauphin. Of previous marriage a son, John William of Yellowknife and daughter Toyce of Edmonton. J.Th. Festival News John P. Sigvaldason Flood near Reykjavík Inhabitants of Reykjavík have had little to complain about this winter — at least as far as weather is concerned. Snow has been scarce in the Capital City but temperatures have often fallen below zero, mean- ing that Elliðariver, which runs through the eastern part of the City, froze over. But on February 13, mild temperatures accompanied by heavy rain led to ice-break, and soon a relatively small river turn- ed to a lake, preventing motorists from u«ing certain roads and bridges. Further east, several miles out of the City, summer cottages were greatly damaged by floating ice and water. Year for health in Iceland The year 1986 in Iceland is cidence of drug addiction among dedicated to combatting the menaces young people, a wide range of in- of alcoholism and drug abuse and im- dividuals and organizations are proving general awareness of healthy mounting a campaign which will em- living. brace conferences, public meetings In response to the increasing in- and information in the media. Friðrik Ólafsson guest speaker at Islendingadagurinn 1986 Mr. Friðrik Olafsson has accepted aii invitation by the Icelandic Festival Committee to give toast to Canada at the celebration in Gimli in August. Mr. Ólafsson is well-known in these parts; he was a featured guest at the Festival in 1978, where he played chess. Mr. Ólafsson was young when he became one of Iceland's best chess-players. He became Grand Master after winning a tournament in Hastings in England and has often fared well in international tourna- ments. Mr. Ólafsson was elected President of the World Chess Federa- tion in 1979 and served the Federa- tion well for some time. Mr. Ólafsson is a fine choice and Icelanders who will attend the celebration can look forward to an interesting Toast to Canada. J.Th.

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