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Draft:Roelof Scholten

Roelof Scholten
Member of the Picture Butte Municipal Council
In office
October 29, 2001 – October 26, 2004
In office
2001–2004
Personal details
Born (1940-06-03) June 3, 1940 (age 84)
Aalten, Gelderland, Netherlands
Political partyUnited Conservative
OccupationPolitician
AwardsPicture Butte Citizen of the Year (2016)[1]

Roelof Scholten is a Canadian politician who served as Picture Butte municipal councilor from 2001 to 2004.[2][3][4] Following this, he served as president of the Picture Butte and District Agricultural Society from 2005 to 2014.[5][6]

Prior to his election, Scholten was a member of the Alberta Health Executive Committee (South Zone) in 1980 and previously owned and operated a farm.

Career

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In 1984, as a member of the Picture Butte and District Chamber of Commerce, Scholten sponsored the Water Crisis Meeting.[7] Subsequently, Scholten was elected as the President of the Picture Butte and District Chamber of Commerce from February 1985 until February 1986.[8][9][10] As President of the Picture Butte and District Chamber of Commerce, Scholten planned speakers for events, and advocated for business interests on behalf of Picture Butte.[11][12][13]

Scholten first ran for Picture Butte Municipal Council in 1989. During his term, Scholten organized the World War II Veterans’ Appreciation Day and planned the 1986 annual banquet. Scholten replaced Tom Caruso as President of the Picture Butte and District Chamber of Commerce in February 1985 and in February 1986, Scholten was replaced as President by Gus Buytels.[14][15] In 1986, Scholten awarded Leonard Haney with the Agricultural Award.

Notably, Scholten was an advocate for the Oldman River Dam when the dam faced risk of demolition in 1992.[16] That same year, Scholten sought farmer support for an additional 50-cent increase for 1993 so farmers and the district could plan ahead "with known expense and income."[17] In 1993, Scholten ran to become Director of the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District; however, he was defeated by John Vandenberg.[18]

Scholten was elected as a Picture Butte City Council and subsequently served from 2001 to 2004 as Division Six Councilor.[19] Near the end of his term in 2004, the Lethbridge Herald credited Scholten for spreading optimism regarding the Albertan economy, agriculture, and social morale following the 2003 Mad Cow Disease Crisis in Canada.[20][21] In 2011, it was reported that Scholten was chairing a forum for conservative candidate Jim Hillyer; however, Hillyer's lack of attendance at the forum was criticized "even among fellow party members."[22] Scholten served as president of the Picture Butte and District Chamber of Commerce, the Picture Butte and District Transportation Society in 2013[23], the Picture Butte and District Agricultural Society,[24][25][26][27][28] Picture Butte Jamboree Days, and Picture Butte Auctions Ltd.[29]

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Career Highlights

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  • Picture Butte Municipal Councilor (2001-2004): Scholten served as a councilor for Division Six, during which time he contributed to local governance and economic optimism following the 2003 Mad Cow Disease Crisis.
  • President, Picture Butte and District Agricultural Society (2005-2014): Scholten led the society for nearly a decade, focusing on agricultural and community-related issues.
  • President, Picture Butte and District Chamber of Commerce (February 1985 - February 1986): His leadership involved advocating for local business interests and organizing events.
  • Advocacy for Oldman River Dam (1992): Scholten played a role in opposing the demolition of the Oldman River Dam, highlighting his commitment to local infrastructure and environmental issues.
  • Director of Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District (1993): Although not successful, his candidacy demonstrated his ongoing engagement with agricultural issues.
  • Community Involvement: Scholten organized events such as World War II Veterans’ Appreciation Day and the Picture Butte Jamboree Days, showcasing his dedication to community and cultural events.

Personal life

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Scholten was raised on a farm in the Netherlands during World War II and immigrated to Canada in 1949.[35][36] In 2016, Scholten was named Picture Butte "Citizen of the Year," a title that has been awarded by the Picture Butte and District Chamber of Commerce since 1984.[37]

References

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  1. ^ Ashbee, Stan (January 5, 2016). "Picture Butte's Citizens of the Year". Sunny South News. Archived from the original on December 9, 2021.
  2. ^ "Area Council Runners Set". Lethbridge Herald. September 19, 2001. p. 13.
  3. ^ Bly, Kathy (December 14, 2002). "Picture Butte Council Streamlines Committees". Lethbridge Herald. p. 61.
  4. ^ Bly, Kathy (October 19, 2004). "Stevens Back As 'Butte Mayor". Lethbridge Herald. p. A5.
  5. ^ "Two Hospitals". Lethbridge Herald. April 25, 1980. p. 2.
  6. ^ For 2005, see "Picture Butte Preparing to Host Jamboree Days Next Weekend". Lethbridge Herald. August 13, 2005. p. A4.
  7. ^ "Water Crisis Meeting". Lethbridge Herald. July 14, 1984. p. 22.
  8. ^ "Small Power Producers Make Pitch To Chamber". Lethbridge Herald. October 7, 1985. p. 5.
  9. ^ "50th Anniversary". Lethbridge Herald. January 17, 1986. p. 5.
  10. ^ "New President". Lethbridge Herald. February 4, 1986. p. 5.
  11. ^ Hart, Lee (December 10, 1985). "Speaker Planned". Lethbridge Herald. p. 5.
  12. ^ Hart, Lee (September 6, 1985). "No Word Yet On Annexation Request". Lethbridge Herald. p. 5.
  13. ^ Dunn, Kate (September 22, 1985). "Livestock Poses Feed Problem". Calgary Herald. pp. A1, A10.
  14. ^ "Caruso Finalizes Plans". Lethbridge Herald. January 18, 1985. p. 19.
  15. ^ "Chamber Elects New Executive". 1985. p. 46.
  16. ^ "Ottawa Won't Shut Down Dam". Lethbridge Herald. May 22, 1992. p. A1.
  17. ^ Swihart, Ric (April 15, 1992). "Water Users Will Pay More". Lethbridge Herald. p. D1.
  18. ^ "Vandenberg Elected". Lethbridge Herald. April 29, 1993. p. 6.
  19. ^ Bly, Kathy (April 21, 2001). "Power Options Spark LNID Debate". Lethbridge Herald. p. 13.
  20. ^ Bly, Kathy (May 4, 2004). "Butte Recovering From BSE: Survey". Lethbridge Herald. p. 3.
  21. ^ Schmidt, Lisa (March 3, 2005). "Court Ruling 'A Big Surprise and a Huge Disappointment."". Calgary Herald. p. A4.
  22. ^ Mabell, Dave (April 22, 2011). "Forum Flap". Lethbridge Herald. pp. 1–2.
  23. ^ Bly, Kathy (August 10, 2013). "New $75,000 Bus Has Been Ordered For Picture Butte". Lethbridge Herald. p. A6.
  24. ^ Bly, Kathy (February 12, 2013). "Picture Butte Ag Society Hands Out Awards". Sunny South News. p. 10.
  25. ^ "Transition year for Ag Society". Sunny South News. January 19, 2011. p. 10.
  26. ^ Swihart, Ric (February 11, 2006). "Ag Societies Urged To Get Government's Ear". Lethbridge Herald. p. 14.
  27. ^ Ashbee, Stan (January 13, 2016). "Ag Society Gallops Into 2016 with AGM". Sunny South News. Archived from the original on December 9, 2021.
  28. ^ "Transition year for Ag Society". Sunny South News. January 19, 2010. p. 11.
  29. ^ Ashbee, Stan (January 13, 2016). "Ag Society gallops into 2016 with AGM › Sunny South News". Sunny South News. Retrieved 2022-12-22.
  30. ^ Ripley, Stephen (May 2, 1995). "Dutch-Canadians Prepare for Appreciation Day". The Sunny South News. p. B22.
  31. ^ Ripley, Stephen (May 23, 1995). "Reminder of Liberation Takes Root at Cenotaph". The Sunny South News. p. A1.
  32. ^ "Farms Big Factor In Small Business". Sunny South News. October 23, 1985. p. 6.
  33. ^ "Scholten Encourages Involvement". The Sunny South News. January 18, 1994. p. 16.
  34. ^ Sorgard, Marie (May 15, 1985). "Newcomers Start Life In Butte". The Sunny South News. p. 14.
  35. ^ Schurtz, Delon (May 17, 2005). "Roelof Knows To Never Take Freedom For Granted". Lethbridge Herald. p. 1.
  36. ^ "Lethbridge Bound". Lethbridge Herald. March 17, 1949. p. 1.
  37. ^ Ashbee, Stan (January 5, 2016). "Picture Butte's Citizens of the Year". Sunny South News. Archived from the original on December 9, 2021.
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