Tarrabain Dodge and Lakeland Shell celebrates 50 years in Lac La Biche

Chris McGarry Jul 28, 2024 3:00 PM
Annie, Soad and Tammy Tarrabain stand with Tom White, one of the original employees of what is now Tarrabain Dodge who has worked for the long-running Lac La Biche family business since its inception in 1974. White received a gift commemorating his years of service, and also helped to cut the celebratory cake. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
Blair Norton, president of the Road to Hope Community Support Foundation, and coordinator Jessica Wallace helped BBQ hamburgers at the 50th anniversary event for Tarrabain Dodge. Chris McGarry photo.▲
Tom White, who has been with the local business since it began five decades ago and Soad Tarrabain, service department manager, cut the cake to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tarrabain Dodge and Lakeland Shell. Chris McGarry photo.▲
Fatima Tarrabain of Tarrabain Dodge looks as on Doug Webster spins the wheel during the ‘Spin and Win’ event that took place at the long-running Lac La Biche service centre and auto dealership on Wednesday, July 24 as part of the week-long celebration to mark 50 years in the community. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
Gerald Cardinal and Bill Strewbesky, who worked for Tarrabain Dodge for six years and 14 years respectively, attended the event on Friday. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
Jason Stedman, Ward 4 councillor for Lac La Biche County, chats with Heyam Tarrabain and Mysoon Tarrabain. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
People gathered inside of the carwash at Tarrabain Dodge and Lakeland Shell, which for a few hours on Friday afternoon was used for the social gathering to mark five decades in business. Chris McGarry photo.▲
Sophia Ferris, Heyam Tarrabain, Kamilla Ferris and Hank Ferris were all smiles as they helped to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Tarrabain Dodge. Chris McGarry photo.▲
Tammy Tarrabain, general manager of the long-running family business, talks with Parker Nightingale, who stopped by for the BBQ and cake cutting ceremony on Friday afternoon. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
Current employees and owners stand together for a photo during the event. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
Chris McGarry photo. ▲

LAC LA BICHE - Being in business and serving a community for half a century is a significant milestone - one that is worthy of celebration.

From July 22-26, Tarrabain Dodge and Lakeland Shell marked 50 years by hosting customer appreciation events. The family-run business was started by Jim and Anne Tarrabain.

Throughout the week, customers who stopped by were treated to various special deals. On Wednesday, Tarrabain Dodge hosted a ‘Spin and Win’ event where customers could win an assortment of prizes that included $500 off a vehicle purchase, a hockey puck set, a free break inspection, as well as $25 Shell gift cards.

The 50th anniversary week wrapped up on Friday with a customer appreciation barbecue from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. During this event, a large group of people gathered inside the car wash area of the long-running dealership and service station to enjoy hamburgers, listen to live music and speeches, and for the cake cutting ceremony, which took place at 1 p.m.

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