Alberta On Record

CA GPR 0502-2006.011.12
Item
1975

Part of South Peace Regional Archives Photograph collection

A sheep herder in Scottish dress with his sheep and sheep dog are on parade while onlookers line the sidewalk in front of the Simpson-Sears building on 100 Ave.

Smoky River Ferry

CA GPR 0502-2007.024.06
Item
1949

Part of South Peace Regional Archives Photograph collection

People along with a truck float used in the parade board the ferry for a last ferry ride across the Smoky River. The ferry is seen under the newly constructed bridge.

Smoky Bridge Opening - Parade

CA GPR 0502-2007.024.07d
Item
1949

Part of South Peace Regional Archives Photograph collection

The parade includes decorated trucks as floats, some in a line beside the bridge and some proceeding over the bridge, including a team of horses. A crowd of people line the banks. One truck is reported to be carrying the first spinning wheel brought into the area.

Leading the Horse Escort

CA GPR 0502-2007.009.07
Item
1958

Part of South Peace Regional Archives Photograph collection

Benny Lightfoot and Norman Hollingsworth leading the horse escort as the charter is brought into the City of Grande Prairie in February, 1958.

Rodeo clowns at Bezanson Stampede.

CA GPR 0502-2010.48.03
Item
1957

Part of South Peace Regional Archives Photograph collection

Rodeo clowns Delmer and David Weegar on horseback at Bezanson Stampede.

Grande Prairie Fair Parade

CA GPR 0502-2006.011.15
Item
1979

Part of South Peace Regional Archives Photograph collection

Grande Prairie County Fair Parade traveling east on 99 Ave. past the McGavins building and the Booster office and showing a Scottish marching band.

Henry McCullough Bringing Home the City Charter

CA GPR 0502-2007.042.18
Item
1958

Part of South Peace Regional Archives Photograph collection

Bringing the City Charter to Grande Prairie from Edmonton in February,1958, Henry McCullough rides into Grande Prairie on his horse with a flag bearing escort in front. A crowd follows him to the courthouse.

Smoky Bridge Opening - Parade

CA GPR 0502-2007.024.07c
Item
1949

Part of South Peace Regional Archives Photograph collection

The parade includes decorated trucks as floats, some in a line beside the bridge and some proceeding over the bridge, including a team of horses. A crowd of people line the banks. One truck is reported to be carrying the first spinning wheel brought into the area.