Working with the Fred Light Museum and the Town of Battleford, Battlefords Vintage Automobile Club is taking the lead on developing another display at the Fred Light Museum.
The plan is to develop a 1940 era replica of the Fred Light Service Station. The display is to include an area to display automobile related artefacts and display the 1952 Chevrolet C1500 tow truck owned and operated by Fred Light, which is currently owned by BVAC and being restored with the intention of loaning it to the Fred Light Museum for the display.
Agreement in principle has been reached between the major players, BVAC, the Town of Battleford and the Fred Light Museum. A location has been chosen on the north side of the current museum building, plans have been drafted and approved by Municode and BVAC has begun fundraising efforts to put towards the project.
Ground breaking is planned for later this spring and completion is expected by fall 2013. With a current projected cost of $40,000 the group is seeking support from local businesses and individuals in the Battleford area. Major donations have been pledged from Bridges Chevrolet, Silvester RV and Battlefords Furniture.
More information on the project can be obtained by contacting BVAC Project Director, Cliff Carstensen or any of the member organizations.
BVAC is a local automobile enthusiast organization open to anyone with an interest in collectible and special interest vehicles. Formed in 1973, BVAC have been active in the community for 40 years, hosting many car shows and tours throughout the years.
Members have had a relationship with the Fred Light Museum since 2007, which started when BVAC restored the first motorized fire engine from the Town of Battleford, a 1927 GMC. Since then, the Fred Light Museum has developed a replica fire hall to display the fire equipment including the truck restored by BVAC.
The Fred Light Museum is a community project owned and financed by the Town of Battleford and government grants. The museum is named after Fred Light, who was part of a local pioneer North West Mounted Police family. He dedicated years of time collecting and displaying local artifacts, which in turn developed into this museum. Since 1980 the museum has been housed in the former St. Vital School building constructed in 1914.
Battlefords Vintage Automobile Club may be contacted through project director Cliff Carstensen at 306-445-4218, Box 484, Battleford, Sask. S0M 0E0.
