Municipality Loses Community Advocate and Friend to Many

Many family members, residents and service groups are mourning the tragic loss of Brent Wery, a councilor with the RM of Ste. Anne after he was involved in a fatal accident recently when the car he was driving collided with a train at an uncontrolled crossing between La Broquerie and Marchand on January 8. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Wery, 42 years old, grew up in Richer and was involved with municipal politics, representing his ward and was a captain with the Richer Fire Department. Previously, Wery spent years as an elected LUD of Richer committee member. He served on the Richer Community Club as a director and served a few terms as their president.

The service hosted recently in Steinbach was packed to overflow with hundreds of people attending to pay their respect for a person they all considered a friend above all.

The various eulogies of Wery’s legacy found a common connection. He was described as a person who balanced his time between his love for his family and friends and his commitment to improving the lives of those living in the area.

One particular mantra Wery said often stuck with those present… “You are not stuck if you are unstuck.” Wery’s legacy will be one of keep trying, and solve whatever is thrown in your path, there is always a solution.