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ADALSKRIFSTOFA
AUSTURSTRAETI II
REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
100. ÁRGANGUR
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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.