Programs & Events
Grande Cache 40th Anniversary
September 4 - 7, 2009
Things To Do & See Over the Weekend
Registration List as of Sept 4, 2009
40th Anniversary Registration Form
Where are they Now? - a list of people we’re looking to find - check it out and maybe you can help us!!
Other important info:
Accommodations:
Best Western 1-780-827-3303
Grande Cache Hotel 1-780-827-3377
Alpine 1-780-827-2450
Bighorn Motor Inn 1-780-827-3744
Come Join us for a Homecoming Weekend!
Friday September 4th 2009
5:00 PM Reception & Registration
7:00 – 10:00 PM Wine & Cheese Social Hosted by the Town of Grande Cache
8:00 PM Opening Ceremonies - Honouring our “Home Town
Heroes”
10:30 PM Fireworks “Opening this weekend with a Blast…”
7:00 PM Blues Hockey Team Reunion at the Golf Course
8:00 PM FREE Movies - “UP” (Curling Rink Arena)
Saturday September 5th 2009
9:00 – 12:00 PM Registration
9:00 – 11:00 AM Pancake Breakfast (hosted by the Grande Cache Fire
Department)
12:00 Noon Parade (starting at the Tourism Centre)
1:00 PM Old Fashion BBQ (located in Central Park - hosted by CWL,
Hospital Foundation, and Rotary)
1:00 – 5:00 PM Penny Carnival (Central Park)
12:00 - 5:00 PM Beer Gardens Open
1:00 - 4:00 PM Visit Tourism & Interpretive Centre for Multi Media Presentation
by Historical Society on Dinosaurs to Grande Cache Today
2:00 - 4:00 PM Muskeg River Band with Laura Vinson
9:00 – 1:00 PM Adult Dance “The Emeralds” (Tickets $10.00 each)
8:00 – 12:00 PM Youth Dance “Much Music Video Dance” (13–17 yrs. Tickets $5 ea)
Sunday September 6th 2009
11:00 AM Community Church Service (Curling Rink Arena)
12:00 – 4:00 PM Family Picnic - Central Park (hosted by GC Oilmen’s Society)
2:00 PM Miner’s Memorial Re-Dedication (Rocky the Ram Area)
12:00 - 5:00 PM Beer Gardens Open
1:00 - 3:00 PM Muskeg River Band with Laura Vinson
1:00 - 4:00 PM Visit Tourism & Interpretive Centre for Multi Media Presentation
by Historical Society on Dinosaurs to Grande Cache Today
1:00 - 5:00 PM Penny Carnival (Central Park)
Afternoon GC Fire Department Reunion at Fireman’s Pit
4:00 PM Recognition of retired Fire Department Members presented by the Town of Grande Cache and the MD of Greenview
Note: The 40th Anniversary Committee has not planned any activities for Sunday evening to allow for friends and families to have the opportunity to visit.
Monday September 7th 2009
9:00 – 12:00 Farewell Continental Breakfast (hosted by Bighorn Golden Age Club)
The Annual September Long Baseball Tournament will also be happening. Get your Reunion teams registered!
Hometown Heroes - 40th Anniversary
Know someone who has been a driving force in the development of our community or has made a significant contribution?
The 40th Anniversary Committee is encouraging all community groups and organizations to nominate one of their current or past members who have made a significant contribution to the community the past 40 years. Please mail (40th Anniversary Committee c/o box 300 Grande Cache AB. T0E 0Y0) or fax 1-780-827-2406 a letter describing why you feel the individual is deserving of this recognition.
These “Home Town Heroes” will be honored in the opening ceremonies and/or parade during the event September long weekend. We will also have plans to feature them in a visual display throughout the weekend.
Also, we are encouraging all families and organizations to create their own “Photo Board”. Gather all your photos from the last 40 years and create your own story. All these “photo boards” will be displayed throughout the Rec. Center the entire weekend.
Please let us know if you will be attending the 40th Anniversary Celebration by filling out the Registration Form at the top of this page.
For Further information please e-mail 40thann@grandecache.ca or call the Town Office at 780-827-3362. We look forward to seeing you here!!
