CHABA - Pat and Leona (nee Neufeld) are pleased to announce the birth ZACHARY ANDREW, born July 3, 1997 at B.C. Womens Hospital in Vancouver (7/6/97).

CHARLTON - Dana and Paul are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child a daughter HONOR JOAN ELIZABETH on June 25, 1997. Weighing in at 5 lbs. 15 ozs. Proud grandparents are William and Joan Wowchuk of Calgary, Grandma Lissa Charlton of Calgary, and George Charlton of Vancouver. Special thanks to Dr. Elwyn J. Brown and the nursing staff at the Foothills hospital for their kindness, care and support (7/6/97).

CHERESNUIK - Michael is excited to announce the birth of his baby sister SYDNEY QUINN on June 22, 1997 at 8:42 a.m. She came into the world weighing 7 lbs. and was 20 inches long. Parents Brenda and Rod along with grandparents Kay and Murray Shick, Audrey Cheresnuik and Jake Stecyk would like to thank midwife Meryl of the Briar Hill Birth Centre who once again made the catch. Thanks also to Joy, Sheila and Penny (7/12/97).

CHERNICHKO - Len and Debbie (nee Mandryk) and (big sister) Taisa. A month before Christmas and all is joy, the good Lord has given us a baby boy, YURI LAWRENCE DARRYL (Squeeky). Born November 25, 1997, 4:33 a.m., 8 lbs. 1 oz., Yuri has Babas and Dido: Marg and Larry Mandryk; Joanne Chernichko; and great Baba and Didos: Peter Rohatynski, Mary and Walter Mandryk, as happy as heaven. Special thanks to Drs. Galan, Wood, Wong, nurse Terry on 52 and all nurses on 42 and SCN at Foothills Hospital (12/13/97).

CHITTICK - Parents David and Carolyn are pleased to announce the birth of KYLE ALEXANDER, born November 21, 1997. Sincere thanks to Joy, Meryl and Penny of the Foothills Nurse - Midwifery Programme for their dedication and care (11/28/97).

CLAY/RIDLEY - Jim, Susan, Julia and all the Eastern clan are thrilled to welcome into their family, THOMAS JUSTIN OLIVER RIDLEY CLAY, born October 16, 1997. Special thanks to Katherine, Marc, their families, and Gayle at Adoption By Choice (11/16/97).

COBURN PERCIVAL - Genan and Peter are pleased to announce the arrival of their son ISAIAH ZENON YULE on December 22, 1997. A brother for Chelsea, Donavon, Gemma and Taliesin. May he always walk with the love he was conceived in. Special thanks to Trevor and Les from EMS, for their assistance in his home birth and thanks to Dr. Hauck for putting up with us for nine months (12/30/97).

COOKSHAW - Kelvin Cookshaw and Corinne Egger Cookshaw are very proud to announce the arrival of their daughter, EMILY JONINA, born on July 24th at 12:11 a.m., weighing 8 lbs. 2 oz. Thank you to Dr. Moskovitz, Joanne, Trudy, and Marie (10/3/97).

COOPER - Paul and Karen (nee McKenna) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child, LOGAN EDWARD COOPER, born at 2:06 a.m. on November 9, 1997 weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. Proud grandparents are Doreen and Bill Pugh of Calgary, and Anne and Don Cooper of Victoria, B.C. A very special thank you to all of the doctors and nurses at the Foothills Hospital who helped to make Logan's delivery safe and happy (11/22/97).

CORNWALL - Alison and Mark welcome with love the birth of LIAM JOHN RUSSELL born at the Foothills Hospital on December 4, 1997 at 6:06 p.m. and weighing 8 lbs. Proud grandparents are John and Noreen McKenzie of Drumheller, Alberta and the late Russell and Charlotte Cornwall of Toronto, Ontario. Thanks to Dr. C. Lane and the staff of Units 51 and 42 of the Foothills Hospital. A special hello to the boys and girls of room 8 at Elbow Park School (12/13/97).

CROSBY - Wayne and Rose are pleased to announce the birth of their baby girl MARISSA JOSIPHINE born November 11, 1997 weighing 7 lbs, 8 oz. Thank you to the Nurses and Doctors in Unit 52 and 47 (11/28/97).

CURRAN - Kaitlin and James are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their sister SAMANTHA ELIZABETH born May 8, 1997, at the Rockyview General Hospital. Proud parents are Peter and Jodie (7/11/97).