WALKER - Richard and Whitney (Nelson) welcome with love, their daughter, KATHRYN ELIZABETH, born December 4, 1997. A little sister for Kelsey, Michael and Andrew. Warmest thanks to Dr. Jaclyn Safran and all who helped in Kathryn's safe arrival (12/20/97).

WALLACE/GLENN - Ted and Marci are delighted to announce the birth of their son ETHAN THOMAS GLENN on December 24, 1997 at Women's College Hospital in Toronto. Though separated by great distance, he is undoubtedly welcomed by a wide circle of family and friends (12/26/97).

WANGEN - Cole would like to announce the arrival of his baby brother NOLAN REED, born on June 22, 1997 at 5:07 am., weighing 5 lbs., 9 ozs. Proud parents are Dave and Colleen (7/1/97).

WATT - Robert and Karen (Nee Kryvenchuk) are pleased to announce the birth of their son, AARON JAMES on August 28, 1997. Special thanks to Dr. Connors at the Foothills hospital (9/14/97).

WEISS - The Weiss family, Michael, Debby and Sarah, are pleased to announce their newest member MASON LUKE, who arrived on November 28, 1997, at 3:11 pm., weighing 9 lbs., 2 ozs. and measuring 20inches (12/5/97).

WEISSENBERGER - Angela and John are proud to announce the birth of their first child, ELISE HELENE HELGA, at 11:10 a.m. Friday, May 30, 1997. Happy grandparents are Henry and Helene Weissenberger of Katrine, Ontario; Dr. Pierre and Elise Tu of Calgary. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 3/8 inches long. Sincere thanks to Dr. Galan and all the staff of units 52 and 42 at the Foothills. "We give thanks to thee, O God; we give thanks; we call on thy name and recount thy wondrous deeds." (Ps. 75)

WESTERBEEK - Robert and Claudette are very happy to announce the birth of their daughter, DANIELLE EMMA, born Sunday June 8, 1997 at 1:46 a.m. weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. A sister for Natalie, Nicole and Jevon. Proud grandparents are Mrs. Truus Vanderburg and Mr. and Mrs. E. Westerbeek of Calgary. Special thanks to Dr. Pow and all the staff of Units 62 and 64 of the Rockyview Hospital (6/15/97).

WEYANT-ANDERSON - David and Charlene are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, AUSTIN MERRILL WEYANT on Sunday June 1, 1997. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. A brother for Benson and Anna. Special thanks to Dr. Janet Rogers and the staff at Foothills Hospital (6/14/97).

WHIDDEN - Glen and Karen are proud to announce the birth of their first child, DEREK ROY WHIDDEN, born September 3, 1997 at 5:26 p.m. weighing 6 lbs. 2 oz. Special thanks to Dr. Motta, and all the staff at the Peter Lougheed Hospital (9/7/97).

WILLIAMSON-YKEMA - Jan Ykema and Wendy Williamson became the proud parents of PHOEBE LAINE, on Monday, December 1st, 1997. She weighed 7 lbs. and measured 21 inches. Wendy would like to thank Jan, Penny Salkeld; their mid-wife, June Williamson; Phoebe's grandmother, aunties Denise and Kelly and close friend Elaine Stadel; Phoebe's namesake, whose support and encouragement will never be forgotten. Phoebe is also named after Wendy's aunt Elaine Kinch. P.S. Mom, pay attention (12/13/97).

WILSON - Bill, Susan and Kristen are pleased to announce the arrival of ARIANA ADELINE. Born August 19 1997 at 11:12am, weighing 8lbs, 3oz. Proud grandparents are Ron and Marj Jones and Verlie Wilson (9/17/97).

WILSON-WIPOND - Shauna and Kevin are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, MICHAELA CHARLOTTE WILSON WIPOND, on May 18, 1997, at 1:54 p.m. weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and measuring 21 inches. A little sister for Marley and Ethan. Special thanks to Dr. Lane and all the staff of Unit 52 and 42 at the Foothills (6/7/97).

WILSON - Kirk and Diane are proud to announce the birth of their beautiful daughter, TEGAN MACKENZIE, born June 4, 1997 at 10:37 p.m., weighing 7 lbs., 14 ozs. We are blessed with her arrival and look forward to the joy she will bring us all throughout her years. We would like to express our sincere thanks to the NICU and SCN at the Foothills Hospital (7/5/97).

WILSON - JOAN ISABEL CAMPBELL was born on July 3, 1997, to Richard and Catherine, weighing 7 lbs., 3 ozs, and measuring 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Don and Marilyn Campbell of Calgary, and Richard and Barbara Wilson of Toronto. Special thanks to the staff for the wonderful care given to Catherine at the Rockyview Hospital (7/11/97).

WONG - Big brother Jared and parents Dan and Shannon (nee Giroux) are thrilled to announce the birth of KAITLYN MARIE GIROUX on November 5, 1997 at 4:43 am., weighing 6 lbs., 1 oz. Proud grandparents are Lorne and Maureen Giroux and Noon and Jane Wong of Calgary. Many thanks to Dr. Jan Rogers and the nurses at the Foothills Hospital (11/9/97).

WOZNY - (KITZUL) Tony and Deb and big brother Josh, are thrilled to announce the arrival of BROCK MICHAEL. He arrived on September 8, 1997, at 9:27 a.m. weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs, 22 inches long. Proud grandparents are Ernie and Marg Kitzul, Rudy Wozny and Colleen Wood (10/18/97).

WUNSCH - THOMPSON - Christine and Rob would like to announce the arrival of their first child, BRITTANY SHAELYN, born on August 26, 1997 weighing 6 lbs., 8.9 ozs., at the Foothills Hospital. Proud grandparents are, Lucette Wunsch and Franz Wunsch and Maxine Thompson (9/11/97).