Bernard was the son of Sergeant Major and Mrs. Edward Carney of Buffalo Lakes area, where he grew up on their homestead. He and his sister, Nora(h), served in WW II. Bernard was wounded in action. On February 28, 1946, he married Margaret Lundie McKenzie of Teepee Creek at Christ Church Anglican church in Grande Prairie. The young couple settled in Grande Prairie and had 2 daughters, Patricia and Colleen. Later they moved to Edmonton. Margaret died at age 91 in 2015, and was survived by Bernard.
Source: Wagon Trails Grown Over p. 1149 – name only
La Glace Yesterday and Today p. 315 – name only
Buffalo Trails pp. 74-75 (photos)
Herald Tribune March 7, 1946 p. 4 c.5 (marries); March 4, 1954 p.3 c.4 (opens tire, battery shop)
AGS – Obituary Index (Margaret Carney)