Bert Kandt was born in Maple Creek, SK. In 1925 the family moved to Fox Valley, SK for more farming opportunities. During the tough years of the 1930s, Bert’s father, John was the local Reeve. In 1937, John rented a farm just south of Wanham where they farmed until moved to Peoria in 1939. Bert and his siblings Sophie and Robert all served in the Army. Bert married Opal Bechthold on July 10th, 1941; they lived in Calgary until they moved to the home place in Peoria in 1945. In 1954 they headed south to Patricia, Bassano, Vulcan and then Calgary. Opal taught school until 1979. Bert worked for Jacques Funeral Home. They had four daughters.
– Grooming the Grizzly, 1982, p. 360 – 361, p. 225 (picture).