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Duck Paterson bids farewell to Ladysmith council after 38 years of service
The longtime councillor will remain active locally while joining a humanitarian convoy that will drive an ambulance nearly 2,000 kilometres into Ukraine.
- After more than 38 years of service, Duck Paterson is ending his run on the Ladysmith council, leaving a legacy of community development and municipal leadership.
- Mayor Deena Beeston honored Paterson at his final in-person meeting on Sept. 8, calling him a "steady anchor" for the town guiding growth and progress over three decades.
- Reflecting on his tenure, Paterson identified work with the Stz'uminus First Nation as his top accomplishment, alongside major infrastructure projects including the Holland Creek Trail and Transfer Beach.
- Despite stepping down, Paterson insists he will not "drift into the woodwork," planning 10 days in Alberta for Christmas lighting work before returning to Vancouver Island.
- Paterson departs for Munich on Oct. 2, driving an ambulance nearly 2,000 kilometres across Europe and into Ukraine to deliver medical supplies and equipment to forces in Kyiv.
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