On leave from the Army until January 15, 1946. I remained at home until

December 20, when I left for Calgary.

Left home by train. Stayed overnight in Canora.

Left Canora and arrived in Saskatoon at 9:00 pm.

Traveled all day and arrived in Calgary in the afternoon. Vic picked me up at the

station.

Attended services at the Nazarene Church in the morning. Stayed with Vic and

Francis.

Was downtown Calgary to do some Christmas shopping. Received letters from

Margaret and Alice.

Stayed with the Latimers. Had a turkey Christmas dinner. Received gifts from

Margaret, Vic, and Francis.

Remained indoors today with the Latimers. Prepare to leave for Edmonton.

Traveled by bus to Edmonton. Alice met me at the bus station at 2:00 am.

Travelled to Barrhead by bus. Were picked up a the bus depot in Barrhead. Went to

Rieka’s house. Received a pencil and pen set from Alice as well as a book.

Helped with sawing wood all day. Walked to Riekas house in the evening. Came

home in a car.

Went to Westlock with Henry and Alice to bring Jean home with their new baby,

Dorothy. Had supper at Riekas, then walked home in the evening.

Went hunting in the morning. Sawed wood in the afternoon.