July 2008 Calendar
Wainwright turns 100 in 2008!
Come celebrate our Centennial with us July 17 - 20.
July Events
- Tuesday, July 1
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National Holiday
Canada Day
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Canada’s 141st Birthday
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- Where: Anywhere your family can go together.
- Time: Spend the day.
- Friday, July 4
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Edgerton Sports Days
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Free Camping • Concession Booth • Kids Silver Mine Sand Pit • Jumping Balloon • On The Grounds All Weekend!
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- Where: Edgerton Sports Grounds
- Activities include:
- Main Street events at 4:30 with a Bicycle Parade and Mini Carnival
- NEW this Year! the Bullarama Doors open at 5:30 Riding starts at 7:00 pm
- 30 of the top World Professional Bullriding in Canada against 30 of Canada’s best bulls
- Refreshment Gardens on site
- Kids’ Wiener Roast 9:00 pm
- Spectacular Fireworks at Dusk
- Gate Fees:
- Friday - $3.00 or $20.00 to include the Bullarama 12 & under FREE!
- Saturday - $8.00 12 & under FREE!
- Sunday - $8.00 12 & under FREE!
- or buy a Weekend Pass for only $15 or $35 to include the Bullarama 12 & under FREE!
- Saturday, July 5
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Edgerton Sports Days
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Free Camping • Concession Booth • Kids Silver Mine Sand Pit • Jumping Balloon • On The Grounds All Weekend!
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- Where: Edgerton Sports Grounds
- Activities include:
- Pancake Breakfast at Legion Hall 8:00 - 10:00 am sponsored by Cadets
- Fair Exhibits 9 am - 6 pm in the Ag Hall
- Ball Games 9:00 am {Men’s fastball & Mixed Slowpitch}
- Livestock Show 12:30 pm
- Antique Tractor Show 1:00 pm Museum Grounds
- Tractor Pulls 1:00 pm Museum Grounds
- Slow Races 3:30 pm Museum Grounds
- Steak Supper 4:00 - 6:00 pm in the Arena
- Pony Chuckwagon & Chariot Races 6:30 pm
- Sports Fest at Arena 9:00 pm
- Gate Fees:
- Saturday - $8.00 12 & under FREE!
- Sunday - $8.00 12 & under FREE!
- or buy a Weekend Pass for only $15 or $35 to include the Bullarama 12 & under FREE!
- Sunday, July 6
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Edgerton Sports Days
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Free Camping • Concession Booth • Kids Silver Mine Sand Pit • Jumping Balloon • On The Grounds All Weekend!
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- Where: Edgerton Sports Grounds
- Activities include:
- Pancake Breakfast 8 - 10 am Sports Grounds
- Fair Exhibits 11 am - 4:30 pm in the Ag Hall
- Ball Games 9:00 am {Men’s fastball & Mixed Slowpitch}
- Tractor Pulls 1:00 pm Museum Grounds
- Slow Races 3:30 pm Museum Grounds
- Pony Chuckwagon & Chariot Races 3:30 pm
- Gate Fees:
- Sunday - $8.00 12 & under FREE!
- Tuesday, July 8
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Town of Wainwright
Council Meeting
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- All council meetings are open to the public.
- Time: 7:30 P.M.
- Where: Waiwright Town Office - Council Chambers
- 1018 - 2 Avenue
- If you have any questions or are interested in making a presentation to Council, call 842-3811 for an appointment.
- Friday, July 11
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60th Annual
Hardisty Rodeo
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Lakeland Approved & Co-Sanctioned with FCA • Camping is Available
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- Where: Hardisty Rodeo Grounds
- Activities include:
- 7:00 - 10:30 am • Oilmen’s Breakfast
- 5:00 - 9:00 pm • Beer Gardens
- 9:00 pm - 1:00 am • Open Air Dance ($5 NO MINORS)
- Mac’s Amusements - Midway
- Saturday, July 12
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60th Annual
Hardisty Rodeo
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Lakeland Approved & Co-Sanctioned with FCA • Camping is Available
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- Where: Hardisty Rodeo Grounds
- Admission: Adults $15 {includes Danny Hooper} Seniors & Students $5 Children 10 & Under Free
- Activities include:
- 10:30 am • Parade Sponsored by Hardisty Elks
- Mac’s Amusements - Midway
- 1:00 pm • Rodeo Grand Entry
- Wild Pony Race • Saddle Bronc • Junior Bull Riding
- Steer Wrestling • Calf Scramble 8 & Under • Ladies Barrels
- Bareback • Lord Strathcona Mounted Troop • Tie-down Roping
- Novice Bronc Riding • Junior Barrels • Pee Wee Barrels 10yrs & Under
- Bull Riding • Team Roping • Pony Chariot Racing
- Pony Chuckwagon Racing • Danny Hooper
- 12:30 - 7:30 pm • Beer Gardens
- 5:00 - 7:00 pm • Hot Beef Supper
- 9:00 pm - 1:00 am • Dance
- Fireworks
- Saturday, July 12
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Wainwright’s Cemetery Centennial
Walk of Heroes
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- Where: Wainwright Cemetary
- Times: 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
- For more information visit: Wainwright’s Cemetery Centennial Walk of Heroes
- Sunday, July 13
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60th Annual
Hardisty Rodeo
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Lakeland Approved & Co-Sanctioned with FCA • Camping is Available
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- Where: Hardisty Rodeo Grounds
- Admission: Adults $10 Seniors & Students $5 Children 10 & Under Free
- Activities include:
- 8:00 am • Pancake Breakfast sponsored by 4H
- 10:00 am • Slack (if required)
- Mac’s Amusements - Midway
- 1:00 pm • Rodeo Grand Entry
- Wild Pony Race • Saddle Bronc • Junior Bull Riding
- Steer Wrestling • Calf Scramble 8 & Under • Ladies Barrels
- Bareback • Tie-down Roping • Novice Bronc Riding
- Junior Barrels • Pee Wee Barrels 10yrs & Under • Bull Riding
- Team Roping • Pony Chariot Racing Finals • Pony Chuckwagon Racing Finals
- 12:30 - 7:00 pm • Beer Gardens
- Saturday, July 14
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Wainwright's Actual 100th Birthday
The village of Wainwright was established.
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- Where: On land owned by The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway through it’s “Town and Development Company”.
- Why: The name “Wainwright” was chosen in honor on William Wainwright, who at the time was the Second Vice-President of the GTP.
- Monday, July 14
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Wainwright’s Cemetery Centennial
Walk of Heroes
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- Where: Wainwright Cemetary
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- For more information visit: Wainwright’s Cemetery Centennial Walk of Heroes
- Tuesday, May 15
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MD of Wainwright
Council Meeting
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- All council meetings are open to the public.
- Time: 9:00 A.M.
- Where: Municipal Administration Building - Council Chambers
- 717 - 14 Avenue
- If you have any questions or are interested in making a presentation to Council, call 842-4454 for an appointment.
- Tuesday, July 15
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Wainwright & District Council for Adult Lifelong Learning
CPR - AED (Automated External Defibrillation) Course
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- Times: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Where: Wainwright Provincial Building
810 – 14 Avenue - Registeration: In advance of course date
Register early -- space is limited - Tuition: $135.00 includes lunch
- AED certification and level C CPR with successful completion.
- For more information:
Wainwright & District Council for Adult Lifelong Learning
- Tuesday, July 15
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Davco Diving
Dive Event
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- Where: Clear Lake
For divers and non-divers.
- Thursday, July 17
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Freedom of the Town Ceremony
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- Where: Town Hall
- Friday, July 16
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Buggy Parade
Check back often as details become available we will post them.
Beef on a Bun
Check back often as details become available we will post them.
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Threshing Display
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- Where: Stampede Grounds
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Freedom of the Town Ceremony
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- Where: Town Hall
- When: 12:00 Noon
Check back often as details become available we will post them.
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Emergency Services Appreciation Luncheon
sponsored by the Vegreville- Wainwright Conservative Association
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- Where: Legion Hall
- When: Following the Freedom Ceremony
Check back often as details become available we will post them.
- Thursday, July 17
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Wainwright’s Cemetery Centennial
Walk of Heroes
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- Where: Wainwright Cemetary
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- For more information visit: Wainwright’s Cemetery Centennial Walk of Heroes
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Wainwright Centennial Formal Gala
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- Where: Communiplex
- Cocktails: 5:00 p.m.
- Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
- Dance: 8:30 p.m.
- Tickets: $50.00
The Gala will feature an elegent catered meal, program and a dance with the RSM: RCA Band
Please RSVP to Bonnie Babb-Smith at 780-842-4280 or bbabbsmith@persona.ca
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Fresh Air Cinema
sponsored by the Cooperators
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- Where: Wallace Park – Kinsmen Concession
- When: Dusk
Check back often as details become available we will post them.
- Friday, July 18
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Taste of Wainwright
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- Where: Downtown
- When: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
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Anglican Church Celebration
Check back often as details become available we will post them.
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Giltedge Homecoming 100 years
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- Where: Giltedge Hall
- Free Camping - no hook ups
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Show and Shine
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- Where: Downtown
- When: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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Doors Open
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- Where: Downtown
Check back often as details become available we will post them.
- Friday, July 18
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Wainwright’s Cemetery Centennial
Walk of Heroes
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- Where: Wainwright Cemetary
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- For more information visit: Wainwright’s Cemetery Centennial Walk of Heroes
- Saturday, July 19
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Anglican Church Breakfast/Brunch
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Giltedge Breakfast
- Saturday, July 19
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Wainwright’s Cemetery Centennial
Walk of Heroes
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- Where: Wainwright Cemetary
- Times: 2:00 p.m. & starting directly after the fireworks at the Party in the Park. The ambiance of the midnight Walk will be illuminated by coal oil lantern only!
- For more information visit: Wainwright’s Cemetery Centennial Walk of Heroes
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Party in the Park
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- Where: Wallace Park
- When: 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- Featuring:
- Displays
- Food
- Children’s Activities
- Local Entertainment
- Jessie Farrell & Aaron Pritchett
- Fireworks
Please RSVP to Kelly Clemmer at 842 - 4465 or kelly@starnews.ca
Check back often as details become available we will post them.
- Sunday, July 20
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Celebrating 100 Years of ‘the Steel’ in Wainwright
Wainwright Railway Preservation Society
A full day of activities at the Rail Park.
- Where: Wainwright Rail Park
- 1300 - 4 Avenue S. (Canola Road)
- Why: The railway arrived in Wainwright on July 21, 1908.
- Pancake Breakfast: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
- Tours:of their railcars & display buildings starting at 10:00 a.m.
- A historical walking tour: of C N R Wainwright Yard (includes remaining concrete footings of
structures from the steam era and is done in an area well away from any active tracks)at 1:00 p.m.
- Music: by Allen Desnoyers and the Canadiana Musical Theatre Co. 2:00 p.m.
- Demonstrations: of order hooping and tracklaying using antique track tools. 3:00 p.m.
- Music: by Allen Desnoyers and the Canadiana Musical Theatre Co. 4:00 p.m.
- Wainwright Rail Park closes. 5:00 p.m.
- The Finale: the Canadiana Musical Theatre Company’s performance of “The Ties That Bind”. Location & 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
The rip-roaring, boogiewoogie, bluegrass musical celebrates how Canada's great railway tied a nation together.
During the show, surveyors brave the elements, navvies blast mountains, and workers lay miles of track as they dream of a rail journey across a new country.
The cast depicts Sir John A. MacDonald, Alexander McKenzie, Sanford Fleming, William Van Horne, Andrew Onderdonck, A.B. Rogers, and a score of others.
- For background information:
Wainwright Railway Preservation Society Note: This schedule is not firm and is subject to changes. Check back often as details become available we will post them.
- Sunday, July 20
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Wainwright’s Cemetery Centennial
Walk of Heroes
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- Where: Wainwright Cemetary
- Times: 2:00 p.m.
- For more information visit: Wainwright’s Cemetery Centennial Walk of Heroes
- Monday, July 21
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Wainwright’s Cemetery Centennial
Walk of Heroes
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- Where: Wainwright Cemetary
- Times: 7:00 p.m.
- For more information visit: Wainwright’s Cemetery Centennial Walk of Heroes
- Tuesday, July 22
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Town of Wainwright
Council Meeting
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- All council meetings are open to the public.
- Time: 7:30 P.M.
- Where: Waiwright Town Office - Council Chambers
- 1018 - 2 Avenue
- If you have any questions or are interested in making a presentation to Council, call 842-3811 for an appointment.
- Saturday, July 26
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Wainwright’s Cemetery Centennial
Walk of Heroes
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- Where: Wainwright Cemetary
- Times: 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
- For more information visit: Wainwright’s Cemetery Centennial Walk of Heroes
- Monday, July 28
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Wainwright’s Cemetery Centennial
Walk of Heroes
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- Where: Wainwright Cemetary
- Times: 7:00 p.m.
- For more information visit: Wainwright’s Cemetery Centennial Walk of Heroes
