Introducing the District of Elkford’s 2021 Citizen of the Year: Christine Caville!

Many will recognize Christine’s smiling face, as she is the “mask lady” who has generously sewn and donated over 2,000 masks to fellow community members in Elkford.

A long-time resident of Elkford, Christine was inspired to sew masks to keep her friends and family safe when the pandemic started. Once she had a good supply of masks made, she decided to post them on Facebook and see if others in the area needed masks. As it turns out, they did!

To date, Christine has given away 2,700 masks (and counting). In addition to freely providing masks to anyone who needs them, Christine has also held two fundraisers for friends in Elkford who were facing unexpected expenses, raising a combined total of $3,250.

Christine wishes to thank the person who nominated her and everyone who has donated mask-making materials and supplies, as well as those who contributed money to the fundraisers. She is also very thankful for the kind gifts that have been given to her in appreciation.

“I am honoured to be Elkford’s Citizen of the Year,” Christine said. “There’s nothing I love more than seeing the masks I have made being worn out in the community or on Facebook posts. [Please] stay safe and wear your masks!”

Congratulations, Christine! It’s people like you who make our community such a wonderful place to live, and it’s an honour to recognize a citizen so deserving of this award!

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