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By Alison Sandstrom

'A light over our city'

P.A.’s ‘Jam Man’ honoured posthumously by Senior’s Advocacy Centre

Mar 12, 2021 | 5:59 PM

Prince Albert’s beloved “Jam Man” has been honoured posthumously with an award from the Prince Albert Seniors Advocacy Centre.

Charlie Squires, who passed away in May at the age of 93, was best known for his homemade jams and jellies. The proceeds from his sales went to local charities including the Rose Garden Hospice, Prince Albert’s Lion’s Club, MS Society, Canadian Diabetes Association, and the Prince Albert Kinsmen Club.

Hanalore Fryters of the Seniors Advocacy Centre told paNOW Squires was chosen as the recipient of the organization’s seventh annual “70-Plus and Going Strong Award” in April. Past recipients of the award include politician Don Cody and Bishop Albert Thevenot.

Jerry Paskiw accepted the award on Squire’s behalf. (Submitted/Hanalore Fryters)

When Squires passed away a few weeks later, the organization decided to bestow the award posthumously. On Thursday, Squires’ dear friend Jerry Paskiw accepted it on his behalf at a small event hosted by the Seniors Advocacy Centre.

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“Charlie was an awesome mentor to Jerry and they worked together for a long time,” Fryters said.

Karen McLeod, who Fryters said called Squires her “second father” also received a plaque.

“When Charlie was not telling a joke we was in the bush picking berries in Buckland for his favourite task, making jam,” Fryters told paNOW.

She thanked Squires for “being a light over our city.”

Attendees were encouraged to take a jar of Squire’s homemade jam as they left, she said.

Squiere’s famous preserves were on display during the event at the Senior’s Advocacy Centre. (Submitted/Hanalore Fryters)

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