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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Many attend Canada Day celebrations in Tofield despite rain
KARI JANZEN PHOTOS
Many people were in Tofield to celebrate Canada’s 157th birthday, on Monday, July 1, despite the rainy weather. Pictured here Mayor Deb Dueck waves to the crowd of parade goers. Kari Janzen Staff Reporter Many people were in Tofield to celebrate Canada’s 157th birthday, on Monday, July 1, despite the rainy weather. To kick things off, people attended the pancake breakfast, hosted by the Bardo Lutheran Church. When the weather permits, a section of main street is blocked off for the tables and chairs, but watching the sky, organizers decided to set up inside the Tofield Community Hall. A steady stream of hungry people filed into the hall, even lining up out the door and standing in the rain. All proceeds went to the Bardo Lutheran Mission Fund. Before the parade, as people found a place along main street in anticipation, owner of Subway, Jack, and his family were handing out cookies, giving away 500 to passersby. Armed with rubber boots, umbrellas,
rain coats, and even some wearing garbage bags, families and children waited excitedly for the parade, themed this year as Salute to our Seniors. This year over 40 floats, vehicles, horses, and golf carts drove through town, throwing candy and making their way by the hospital, to wave at the residents at the Tofield Long Term Care. Tofield Legion President Jim Warren said Legion members often shake hands with the residents, but due to the rain, only one person was outside. “It was good to see people out despite the rain. It was disappointing that, because of the weather, the people in extended care weren’t out. Paul (Shaw) and I went over to go shake hands, and there was one guy. Normally there’s 20 or 30,” Warren said. This year Legion members who have trouble walking in the parade rode in classic cars. Warren said they like to change
Before the parade, as people found a place along main street in anticipation, owner of Subway, Jack, his wife Preeti, and their family were handing out cookies, giving away 500 to passersby. it up a bit; last year they drove golf carts. Following the parade, people headed to the Tofield IGA for a free slice of cake and a cup of coffee, and then over to either the Legion or the Tofield Fire Hall for a BBQ lunch. The proceeds from the Fire Dept’s BBQ went to the Alberta Lung Association, who also had a booth and a display of healthy and unhealthy lungs. Tofield Fire Department Society President Krysten Hoculak said they didn’t quite sell out of their 500 burgers this year, and said the weather likely played a part in that. “I don’t yet have a rough count of how many people came through, but not quite 500. We still had a good turnout, and people always like the presentation the Alberta Lung Association has,” she said. Warren said that the Legion prepared for 180 people, and the funds raised from the lunch will go into general rev-
enue. The Legion experienced some flooding in April due to a burst pipe, and Warren said that the only repairs left is the replacement of a few more ceiling tiles. This year Katchemut Creek Family Horse Club organized a Fun Jackpot Gymkhana at the Tofield Outdoor Arena, where riders tested their pole bending, stake racing, flag picking, barrel racing, and keyhole skills. The scheduled double-header Powerline Baseball League games between the Tofield Braves and Rosalind Athletics were cancelled due to the wet conditions. As well, the bouncy castles and face painting were moved into the arena. The Tofield Museum held their annual open house, offering cookies, coffee, and lemonade, and museum curator Lorraine McNeely said more people visited than usual. Continued to page 9
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