Cochrane: Pioneer Days at the Heritage Village

By Nora Egan
Thursday August 07, 2008

This weekend marks the annual Pioneer Days at the Heritage Village. A time when friends can gather, enjoy the facility and meet new acquaintenances. A time to reflect on the past, the people, the community and where we are today.

What can you expect to see at the Heritage Village this weekend?
Kim Murray and Paul Latondress explained some of the activities that will take place over the two days.

On Saturday August 9, 2008 the official opening of the event will begin at 10:00 a.m. from that point people will be able to view various demonstrations, listen to live music and children will be able to take part in children’s games including face painting on site. New this year will be story reading by Dawn upstairs in the barn.

“This is the 17th annual Pioneer Days and both days are filled with activities,” advised Paul and Kim. “We have something for all ages and there will also be a reptile show,” commented Kim.

But there is more.... Every year the Pioneer Days features the live demonstrations of equipment used back in the early years. From rope making demonstrations to hay press and thrashing machine. People will be able to relate to the hard work our ancestors did during the early 1900’s. Something that will open the eyes of many who were not around during those days. Imagine having to heat a piece of iron to shoe a horse. Back in the early years that’s the way it was done, fire....iron... and hitting the steel to form a horseshoe.

The antiques provided for show will be operational during the two days so why not visit the Polar Bear Habitat and Heritage Village this weekend. Bring the family, stay for the day and take in the activities they have planned.

The full schedule of events is inside the Cochrane Times-Post. While you are there.... visit the Polar Bears, take in the interpretive talk at the viewing building and when your done... grab a bite to eat, talk with friends and meet new ones.

The Pioneer Days is all about renewing old acquaintenances and making new ones at the Polar Bear Habitat and Heritage Village.

Plan on taking in the entertainment lined up or if you haven’t visited the Heritage Village, this weekend is the time to do it.

Read this at the Cochrane Times Post

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