Battleford promoting Canada 150

With a Canada 150 flag raised prior to town council Monday, the first Battleford event to celebrate the historic marker was also announced.

The RCMP Musical Ride will come to Fort Battleford June 3 and 4. Before the musical ride comes to town, Canada 150 community leaders councillors Judy Pruden and Gordon Yarde will be visiting the three Battleford-area schools to distribute promotional pins to students.

It's something Pruden has memory of during another one of Canada's milestones.

"I remember when Canada celebrated its 100th birthday and it was a big deal," said Pruden, adding, "I remember I got a pin and I still have it."

Although Pruden acknowledges the prospect of a pin might not engender the excitement it once did, the Battleford council member noted it's a nice memento to mark Canada's birthday and one they can add to when Canada gets to 200.

In addition to the promo pins, there will also be collectible pins for purchase, though the date they are available is still to be determined.