St. Paul celebrates Canada Day with a bang

Janice Huser Jul 7, 2023 11:15 AM
Some attendees at this year's Canada Day celebrations in St. Paul dressed for the occasion. ▲
A car show was part of the July 1 activities in St. Paul. ▲
A car show was part of the July 1 activities in St. Paul. ▲
A car show was part of the July 1 activities in St. Paul. ▲
A car show was part of the July 1 activities in St. Paul. ▲
Balloon animals were created for friends during the indoor events at the St. Paul Rec Centre on July 1.▲
A magic show was part of this year's Canada Day celebrations in St. Paul.▲
Several vendors took part in Canada Day celebrations in St. Paul.▲
A petting zoo was one of many activities offered on July 1.▲
A magic show was part of this year's Canada Day celebrations in St. Paul.▲
Bouncy houses were a popular attraction for kids on Canada Day in St. Paul.▲
Kids' crafts were also a popular draw on July 1 during Canada Day celebrations. ▲
Kids' crafts were also a popular draw on July 1 during Canada Day celebrations. ▲
Kids' crafts were also a popular draw on July 1 during Canada Day celebrations. ▲
A performance by the Kehewin Native Dance Theatre was included in Canada Day celebrations on July 1, in St. Paul.▲
A petting zoo was one of many activities offered on July 1.▲
Fireworks were nearly cancelled on July 1 in St. Paul due to weather, but the show did take place, wrapping up this year's Canada Day celebrations.▲
Fireworks were nearly cancelled on July 1 in St. Paul due to weather, but the show did take place, wrapping up this year's Canada Day celebrations.▲

ST. PAUL - While the annual Canada Day fireworks show was in jeopardy of being cancelled on July 1 in St. Paul due to weather, a break in the skies allowed for the show to go on.

Earlier in the day, the Rec Centre area was bustling with activity as a car show, petting zoo, market, magic show, and more took place at the family-friendly celebrations.

An online survey is now available online through the Town of St. Paul's website for residents to offer input on Canada Day celebrations and plan for the future.

Results from the car show include:

Original Classic - Ronald Bohn - 1955 Belair, Lloydminster

Muscle Car - Barry Kitt - 1969 GTO Judge, Myrnam

Pickup Truck - Richard Marchenko - 1971 F-100 Ranger, Vegreville

Resto Mod - Robert Duff

Rat Rod - Jerry Lafreniere - Sebring, St. Paul

Special Interest - Wyatt Doonanco - Corvette, Glendon

Peoples Choice - Dedicated in memory of Claude Roche - Won by the Claude Roche family's 1967 Ford Fairlane

Best of Show - Richard Marchenko, F-100 Ford Ranger

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