There will be a Canada Day celebration at the Interlakes Service Centre on July 1, and it will be filled with family fun, games, food and live entertainment.
The Interlakes Economic Association is hosting the event in partnership with Interlakes businesses and the federal government’s Department of Canadian Heritage.
The celebration kicks off at 4 p.m. with greetings from the elected members of the federal, provincial and local governments.
Canim Lake Band Chief Mike Archie will welcome everyone to the band’s traditional territory.
The program includes:
• Story of the Canadian Flag’s 50th anniversary
• Singing of O Canada and raising of our Canadian Flag
• Cutting of the Canada Day Cake
• Presentation of prizes for Hay Bale Decorating Competition
Then from 4:45 to 6 p.m., there will old-fashioned games for all the family, including prizes for the winners:
• Cherry spitting – how far can you spit the pip?
• Horseshoes – can you get a ringer?
• Water gun game – how many ducks can you dislodge?
• Catch the Rat – it’s fast and furious and you have to be quick!
• Ring Toss – get the most rings over the cactus to win
There will be numerous food vendors on site.
From 6 to 7:30 p.m., there will be live entertainment on the outdoor stage by Jess Lee, a Canadian Metis country music singer-songwriter and winner of many country music awards, will entertain the crowd.
For event information, contact Jackie Williamson at 250-706-2554.
