Culture Day was celebrated Sept. 28 with a full day of events beginning with a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m.
Quite a number of people participated in the Amazing Walk that began at the community centre. The group visited the hall to see the mural that was painted by the late Marian Pinder and is typical local scenery and the cenotaph that was built following the First World War. The little Anglican Church is now well over 100 years old and is typical of churches built at that time. It features a pump organ that is still doing well that was installed soon after the church was built. There was clear water canoeing on the village dam and a visit to the fire hall where participants had a ride on the fire truck and sprayed targets. The walk ended at the Centennial Garden where the Barr Colonist memorial is situated.
There were many displays, mostly historical, and a few tables of items for sale, These were located in the community hall and attracted many people.
Following a hamburger lunch, Doug McLaine, a long time resident, was honoured with a birthday celebration and a birthday cake that was enjoyed by all. Several residents from Pine Island Lodge enjoyed lunch and cake with us.
One of the features of the afternoon program was Sprinkles the Clown. She soon had the children enjoying themselves and very excited as she presented her magic tricks, got them involved and made balloon animals with them.
Following a cold supper a former resident of the area, Reg Rust, and family entertained with music and singing. Hazel Rust read several poems she had written and had presented at many places across Canada. We all enjoyed having Reg and family entertain once again. Reg, Hazel and family members belong to the Alberta Cowboy Poetry Association and live at Ponoka, Alta. The family were houseguests of Keith and Claire Paton while here,
Visiting in the area for a few days are former area residents, Hamish and Marie Duncan of Victoria, B.C. They have been renewing friendships and travelled around the district. They are guests of Ruth Sutherland.
Bob and Lynn Douglas of Saskatoon enjoyed Culture Day. Bob brought along some of the woodwork he has always enjoyed doing. They were guests of Kae and Mern Key.
