Another year, another great Canada Day celebration for Redwood Meadows. Hundreds turned out for the day-long event that includes games, food, a bike parade, Indigenous dancers, and fireworks. Redwood Meadows Community Association President Renate van der Zande says, “In this time of reconciliation, events like Canada Day are a perfect opportunity to connect our communities all over Canada. Our event was a stunning success from the weather to the participation to the outpouring of gratitude – we couldn’t ask for anything more.”
Even though Redwood Meadows Emergency Services had four callouts, they still showed up to lead the annual bike parade, as well as facilitate the always-popular lawn water slide. Also helping out in the event – MLA Banff- Kananaskis Miranda Rosin, Foothills MP John Barlow, and Rocky View County Division 1 Councillor Mark Kamachi.
“The Tsuu T’ina dancers and elders also helped our celebration by sharing their culture and tradition,” says van der Zande. “This year, we raised our own teepee to commence the Canada Day celebration and to share in our community’s deep heritage.”
Next up for the Redwood Meadows Community Association – an end-of-summer celebration, including an outdoor movie on August 24th.
Faith McLean, HCN Staff
faith@highcountrynews.ca
