A former RM of Stanley councillor who now does artistic metal sculptural work recently gifted a piece to the municipality.
Les Titchkosky created the piece using a variety of parts and pieces from agricultural equipment, so it seems appropriate for it to be on display now at Stanley Park.
“We really appreciate it, and it’s very suitable I feel that a former councillor is giving something back to Stanley, and it’s nice that we can put it up in Stanley Park and show it off,” said Reeve Ike Friesen. “It’s a great artwork, and I feel it’s kind of appropriate that it’s made from agricultural parts, and Stanley Park is out in farm country.”
“It’s an agricultural community, and I’ve got an ag. background,” said Titchkosky of the piece.
“I’ve got stuff laying around, and I can turn it into something,” he noted. “I never go out and buy new steel, so if I have something I think will fit in and work well, I work with it.”
He also thought Stanley Park is a good location for it.
“I know it’s a place where people like to get together, and this will be something different, something to talk about and maybe get a smile,” he suggested.
“It just feels good when it’s something you’ve done yourself,” Titchkosky said. “It’s a little way to give back to Stanley.”
Friesen noted council each year hopes to be able to keep further improving and enhancing the park.
“Stanley Park has been kind of a gem in the municipality for many years. I think back to my childhood, and we went there often and we had our school picnics there,” he said.
“We’re always planting new trees, and we’re trying to plant two for every one that has to be taken down,” Friesen added, noting other recent improvements have included improved signage, another parking area, and a new bridge. “The park does get very well used.”
