Ron Holmes recognized with Gold Quill Award

Former Oyen Echo publisher, Ron Holmes, along with his brothers Richard and Roger are each being recognized by the Canadian News Media Association for 50 years of distinguished service to the news media industry.

The award includes a gold quill pin, plaque and certificate.

Presentations were made at the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association (AWNA) annual convention at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel in Edmonton in September.

Ron took over The Provost News operations from 1970-1973. Along with Richard they operated Holmes Printing, The Macklin Mirror, The Oyen Echo and The Provost News. Ron’s focus was commercial printing in Medicine Hat, though he stayed involved and responsible for The Oyen Echo as part of the Holmes Publishing Co.

Congratulations Ron on this amazing achievement!

* Information for this article courtesy of The Provost News