2023
Family Fun Day
Vol. LXXII, No. 38 24 Pages August 13, 2024
Inside Who Can I Count On? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Out and About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 and 11 On the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 and 13 City of Camrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 and 17 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 to 22 Central Agencies Realty Inc. . . . . . . . . 24
News Features
Local residents call for climate change action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Reflections by Bonnie Hutchinson . . . . 4 Kodiaks promote Kroetch to GM . . . . . 4 Fun Day, Pig Roast at Meeting Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 World Junior Challenge in Camrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Glenys Smith and Erhard Pinno reminisce the sight and sound of a steam train from way back when, as they flip through the pages of the decades-old station-master’s log of the 1913 Meeting Creek station.
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The Canadian Northern Society, curators of the classic Camrose Heritage Railway Museum as well as the historic Grain Elevator and the Rail Station in Meeting Creek, invite you back for this summer’s
FAMILY FUN DAY IN MEETING CREEK On Saturday, August 17th from 10 a.m to 4:30 p.m. you will be able to step back in time as you tour these era-correct facilities. Ride the track car. Children will be able to take in stories and singing at 2:30 p.m. They can participate in crafts and this summer’s version of the kid’s Olympics. Adults can enjoy music by Les Hall from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. A special ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. with a dedication of the Interpretive Signage marking the North Cree Trail. Experience the wonder of nature along the scenic Linear Park Trail. Come hungry, too. A pig roast will yield pork on a bun which will be available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. And don’t miss buying a piece of delicious homemade pie!
Photos by Ron Pilger
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