Swift Current Broncos' Governor Ben Wiebe says Ed Chynoweth was a man with great vision.

     The Western Hockey League mourns the loss of Ed Chynoweth, the League's Chairman and father.

     Broncos' Governor Ben Wiebe spent countless hours with Chynoweth at League meetings.  "The model he's built ensures the competitiveness of teams like Swift Current, who are able to compete with teams with Calgary.  That's one area of the League where we will have to continue where he left off," commented Wiebe.  

     Wiebe feels the WHL has lost their most influential figure.  "Without a doubt, he was our leader.  When issues came up, everyone looked to Ed for guidance to see how we should proceed.  The reason he was so influential was because he was able to recognize where the individuals from all the WHL markets were coming from financially or competitively.  He had the vision to recognize where problems could arise in the future.

     The funeral service for Ed Chynoweth will be held in Calgary on May 5th.