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This year’s July 1st took on special significance as Canada celebrated its 150th birthday across the nation.
And Tofield jumped right in with its own day long activities to celebrate Canada Day. Enthusiastic crowds lined the streets wearing red in anticipation of the parade in the morning, with the theme “Canada 150!”
Nabil Chehayeb has thrown his hat into the ring as a mayoral candidate in Tofield. The former mayor of Tofield made his official declaration last Friday night at the Tofield Legion.
So far, his only rival for the mayor’s chair is current Deputy Mayor Deb Dueck. Mayor Harold Conquest has stated he will not run for mayor again, and threw his support behind Dueck.
Hans Christensen, who turned 101 this year, was honoured last Thursday with a Proclamation read out by Mayor Harold Conquest proclaiming July 2017 as Hans Christensen Month in the Town of Tofield.
In this special 150th anniversary of Canada year, the Tofield Lions Club’s annual task of distributing flags to Grade 1 students takes on even more important significance.
Confederation took place on July 1, 1867 and this is the Lions’ 20th year celebrating that fact by giving out Canadian flags at C.W. Sears School.
Ryley Summer Bust Out captured all the necessary ingredients for everyone attending the festivities on Saturday, with the extra celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday adding to the fun and excitement.
