We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Master Warrant Officer H.G. Keith Arnold CD (Ret'd) of North Battleford SK on 17 May 2024 at the age of 81 years..
Keith was born in Maple Creek SK, and received his education in Golden Prairie, Maple Creek and Medicine Hat. He joined the Canadian Forces in 1961 at age 18 and served a long career in our Fire Service. Over his career, Keith served on 11 military bases that included Royal Canadian Air Force Station Centralia ON, RCAF Station Goose Bay NL, Canadian Forces Base Summerside PE, CFB Lahr, Germany, CFB Moose Jaw SK, CFS Dana SK, the Fire School at CFB Borden ON and CFB Cold Lake AB.
Keith retired from the Canadian Forces in 1982. He moved to Medicine Hat and Regina before eventually ending up in North Battleford in 1989. Keith then served with the Saskatchewan Fire Commissioner's Office and with the city of North Battleford Fire Department.
At Keith's request, no memorial service will be held, and he will be interred at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.
