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Janet Robertson was a humble, dedicated volunteer who always wanted to make sure her team was recog.CA .COM nized for its hard work. On Friday, Jan. 29 during the Celebration of Life 2016 events, officials announced that the digital mammography waiting room at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) would be called the Robertson Room. She passed away in 2015 after a long battle with cancer. The fundraiser; a breakfast at Rocky Mountain House, lunch at Finnigan’s, and the 12th annual dance/ silent auction at the Armouries raised $24,000. The money will go towards the RVH oncology and digital mammography units and Hospice Renfrew. “We are amazed by the total and the support by the community,” said Alyssa Gillan, Robertson’s daughter and one of the event organizers along with her sisters Amber and April. SHERRY HAAIMA/METROLAND Amber is very proud of all of her mother’s volunteer work. “Today is a very special day as our mom will forever be remembered in our hearts, as well by everyone St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Calabogie hosted some very special visitors Jan. 27 when soldiers from 3rd Battalion Royal who visits the hospital.” Canadian Regiment set up a number of interactive displays in the schoolyard. Finley Fletcher takes a peek through some high-
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