Kirriemuir General Store

08/06/2026

07/31/2026

Go cubs!!

06/27/2026

Dennis was such a kind soul, always enjoyed his stories, history lessons and his giggle. I learned a lot from him over the years.

Dennis always knew how to make the best of things, show kindness, compassion and strength at the same time. May he rest in peace now.

Our condolences to his family, he will be missed by many in the community.

Dennis Herbert Vert was born on September 1, 1933, in Consort, Alberta, to Luther and Dorothy Vert. He was the oldest of a set of twins, alongside his brother Dave, and grew up with his siblings Joyce, Glen, Melvin, and Violet.

Dennis passed away peacefully at the Provost Long Term Care Centre on June 25, 2026, at the age of 92 years. He had been a resident there since breaking his hip on New Year's Day, 2026. The staff enjoyed having Dennis in their care, remembering him as a kind, pleasant man who loved to visit with everyone.

Dennis will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Bonnie (Brett); his grandchildren, Ryan (Robyn), Cassie (Ryan), Connor, and Emilee (Ali); and his great-grandchildren, Arianna, Finnley, Piper, Nora, and Ava. He is also survived by his siblings, Dave (Dehlia), Joyce (Ilef), Glen (Harriet), and Melvin, along with numerous extended family members and friends.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jean, in 2000; his sister-in-law, Marg, in 2019; and his sister, Violet, in 2024.

Dennis was raised in the Kirriemuir area and attended Dry Lake School, a one-room schoolhouse, until Grade 8. He then left school to help his family on the farm. In 1959, Dennis purchased his own farm, beginning a lifetime devoted to agriculture.

In 1971, Dennis married Jean Plested, who had a young daughter, Bonnie. He proudly adopted Bonnie and loved her as his own. Farming was more than a career for Dennis, it was a way of life. Even after Jean's passing in 2000, he continued grain farming until retiring approximately seven years ago. Though he eventually stepped away from grain farming, he kept a small herd of cattle for a few more years before fully retiring around 2021.

Retirement suited Dennis well. He enjoyed puttering around the farm, relaxing in his favourite chair, stopping by the Kirriemuir General Store for tea, and spending many mornings sharing coffee and conversation with Glen.

A funeral service will be held at a later date, please check back later for more details.

Gregory's Funeral Home Inc.
www.gregorysfuneralhomes.com

06/26/2026

Future school chicken manager in the making!

Our last customer of the school year may be our happiest. Congrats Ryker on starting your own little chicken project!

06/23/2026

Fun times!

Please join the whole Alberta / NWT OYF community in thanking our outgoing event co-leads for many past years: Jinel Ference & Natasha Pospisil.

Their dedication to the OYF program and community has shown itself not only through their leadership of past events but also in the innumerable ways they continuously support everyone around them.

Thank you Jinel and Natasha for all your generosity over the years.

06/19/2026

Congratulations to the honourees and all the nominees for the 2026 year. We loved hosting you all in Kirriemuir!

OYF Alberta / NWT would like to thank all Nominees: Alison & Michael Davie - North Paddock Farms,James Johnson - Johnson Fresh Farms, Shaun & Mallory Kaiser - The Goat Patch, Matt & Angela Kumlin - Lazy J Cattle Company; Sponsors, alumni, guest and tour host that made this year's unique format such a success!

After much anticipation the trophy was handed to Michael & Alison Davie of North Paddock Farms; Alberta's 2026 Honorees and Representatives for the National Event in Vancouver, November 25th to 29th, 2026.

06/12/2026

Joining the learning from anywhere!

06/11/2026

So cool!

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

Sign up!

We are excited to invite you to the concluding event of the 2026 program!

On Friday, 10am, Derryn Shrosbree, CEO of Farmstrong Financial will present a one hour session: Farm Continuity Planning.

To register for the free session click this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKRO4wMLZPm2l9Rag6F1hYvpkzYpCXigjkZWPk_axRfrEKaw/viewform

Coffee & refreshments will be provided.