• Awarded on: December 4, 2003

Alaire Gwen Oberg, Forestburg, Alberta
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

For many years, Alaire Oberg has used her musical talents to bring joy to others. She frequently plays the piano for memorial services, weddings and funerals, and accompanies the community choir during their weekly practices. For the past 12 years she has played piano for the weekly sing-songs of the Galahad Extended Care Centre. She is active in the Galahad Hospital auxiliary and also drives people to their medical appointments. Many people in Forestburg benefit from her energy, positive attitude and remarkable sense of humour.