About the Hetland Educational Foundation
The Hetland Educational Foundation (HEF) has awarded $310,000 to 200 students since the inception in 2006.
The objective of the Foundation is entirely charitable in nature, specifically to the advancement, enhancement, pursuit, furtherance and promotion of education and learning. The Foundation is for the benefit of:
(a) Individuals, entities, institutions, organizations and groups residing or located in and around the Town of Naicam, Saskatchewan, and;
(b) Individuals, entities, institutions, organizations and groups residing (or having resided) or located in the Province of Saskatchewan.
ABOUT FORREST HETLAND
Forrest would want to be remembered as a proud Saskatchewan farmer. Born in Naicam, Saskatchewan on August 17, 1925, he began his life long passion for farming as a member of the 4-H calf club. After attending the School of Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan, he farmed in Naicam. During that time, he met Doris Proctor, an airline stewardess with TCA, from Newmarket Ontario on a blind date in Montreal! They married in 1952 and raised their 3 children, Betty Jane, Bill and Barbara in Saskatoon and Naicam. Forrest’s farming interests led to his specialization as a seed grower and to become a founding member of the Saskatchewan Rapeseed Grower’s Association. The Hetland family won the Master Farm Family Award in 1970. His community contributions included serving as a councillor for the RM of Pleasantdale, coaching hockey and a supporter of the United Church in Naicam and Winnipeg (Westminster). His business interests included ventures in racehorses, Angus cattle and small mining companies in Saskatchewan. Hobbies included hunting, curling, tennis, playing bridge, BS poker and the odd bet on football games. His agriculture career took him to Winnipeg in 1971 when he was appointed to the Canadian Grain Commission and then the Canadian Wheat Board in 1974. His passion for selling Canadian grain around the world ended with his retirement at age 70 in 1995. He and Doris enjoyed summers at the cottage at Dorothy Lake in Whiteshell Park, tropical winter
ABOUT DORIS HETLAND
Doris Edvena (Proctor) Hetland grew up in Newmarket, Ontario. She was one of seven children whose parents worked hard making their living on a dairy farm. She graduated from Newmarket High School and then set out to follow her dreams! Education and independence as a woman was always important to Doris.
Doris graduated as a registered nurse from Hamilton General Hospital and immediately joined Trans Canada airlines to become a stewardess. She was fortunate to travel the early TCA routes overseas. She loved travel with all the excitement and learning opportunities that it offered. She also had a flair for unique worldly goods!
Doris married Forrest Hetland in June 1952. She moved from Montreal to Naicam, Saskatchewan where her life quickly became immersed in the farming community. Together, they had three children.
Doris worked hard on the farm, taking pride in raising her children, working in the gardens and supporting Forrest. She was always encouraging her children and others to “get your education” and then “you can do whatever you want and go where you want!”
A few years after the Hetland family was awarded the Saskatchewan Master Farm Family award (1970), the family moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Doris continued her volunteer activities both in the community and the church. She loved to help others in need.
Doris had a kind and gentle spirit. She embraced her family and friends with love and patience. A wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Doris was an intelligent lady with worldly knowledge and interests.
A true lady who loved beauty and life.
Doris passed away November 2003
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