Communities throughout Mountain View County celebrate Canada Day (17 photos)

Simon Ducatel Jul 5, 2022 3:00 PM
BIG CANADA DAY BIRTHDAY BASH IN SUNDRE — The Sundre & District Museum and its historic pioneer village grounds were packed on Canada Day as people came out in substantial numbers to celebrate the nation's birthday. The community event was hosted in partnership between the municipality and the Sundre & District Historic Society, and included activities such as a car show, outdoor music by Tim Hus, a free barbecue hosted by town council as well as family events like bag races. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
Canada Day celebrations in Sundre officially got started with a march leading up to the flag raising ceremony at the Sundre museum's historic pioneer village grounds. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff ▲
Members of Sundre's municipal council — including councillors Connie Anderson, left, and Chris Vardas — barbecued plenty of burgers and hot dogs, with enough food for 650 people. Members of the municipality's administrative team as well as their other halves, were also present to help deliver the food onto people's plates. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff ▲
Musician Tim Hus took to the outdoor stage that is set up at the Sundre & District Museum's historic pioneer village grounds. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
The crowd that came out to celebrate Canada Day at the Sundre & District Museum could not have hoped for more pleasant weather, with largely clear blue sunny skies and a cool, refreshing breeze. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
Members of the David Bearspaw family from Stoney Nakoda had come out to Sundre prior to Canada Day celebrations in town to set up a tipi at the grounds of the local museum. Sundre is situated on Treaty 6 and 7 territories, traditional meeting grounds and travelling routes to many First Nations and Métis people with a lengthy history in the region. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
The lineup for the barbecue at the Sundre museum wound and wrapped all the way around the grounds. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
The weather was perfect on Canada Day for the car show portion of activities hosted at the Sundre & District Historic Museum. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff▲
SWEET CANADA DAY TUNES — About 800 people packed the Innisfail and District Historical Village on Canada Day morning for a Rotary Club of Innisfail hosted pancake breakfast. Citizens who stayed after breakfast had the chance to take in the sweet tunes from The Kure Family from Spruce View. Dad Kurt, left, and his wife Elaine, who handled soundboard duties, led the family performance that included children Magdalen, Boaz, Petrine, Marieve, Estelle, Evangeline, Ezra, Naomi, Diana and Bronwyn. Johnnie Bachusky/MVP Staff▲
CANADA DAY DANCE — Joy's School of Dance opened up the entertainment at Innisfail's main Canada Day celebration at the Innisfail Twin Arena; a venue hurriedly chosen by the Town of Innisfail when it was determined last week that the ground at Centennial Park was too damp from this season's constant rain. The decision proved wise as heavy rain came at 5 p.m., one hour after the indoor celebration began. Johnnie Bachusky/MVP Staff▲
SPECTACULAR CANADA DAY FIREWORKS — Innisfail's sky was lit up with explosive brilliance late in the evening on June 30 for the annual fireworks display to kick off this year's Canada Day weekend. Hundreds of citizens attended the event in the west parking lot of the Innisfail Twin Arena to get the best spectacular view of the fireworks show. Johnnie Bachusky/MVP Staff▲
Olds resident Lincoln Hunter, 3, waves the flag at floats in the Canada Day parade in Olds. He came to view the parade along with his one-year-old sister, Gigi. Doug Collie/MVP Staff▲
Olds Mayor Judy Dahl strolls along the path in Centennial Park during Canada Day celebrations. Doug Collie/MVP Staff▲
Dancers show their athletic ability during the Canada Day parade in Olds. Doug Collie/MVP Staff▲
During Canada Day activities at Centennial Park in Olds, Gage Darrah-McDonald of rural Olds digs in the sand for coins to get prizes while his dad, Brandon, watches and encourages him. Doug Collie/MVP Staff▲
CANADA DAY IN CREMONA — The Cremona Lions Club float make it way down Railway Avenue during the village's popular Canada Day parade. This year's parade saw floats from throughout the community and area, with spectators enjoying excellent sunny and hot conditions. Dan Singleton/MVP Staff▲
CANADA DAY IN CARSTAIRS — Carstairs youngsters show off their best Canada Day outfits during a bike rodeo in town on July 1. The event saw the kids learn all about bike safety, including the use of proper hand signals and the need to always wear a helmet when cycling, says instructor and town peace officer David Peters. "We want to make sure everyone is as safe as possible," he said. Dan Singleton/MVP Staff▲

MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY — Residents throughout the region participated this past Friday in their local community Canada Day celebrations.

From Sundre to Olds and Innisfail to Carstairs as well as plenty of other places in between, there were a variety of fun, family-friendly activities for all ages to enjoy.

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