Lynn Wannop, Wendy Hall and Ashley Kliewer got in the Canada Day spirit before they were joined by fellow judge, Laura Park, as they made rounds around town to judge the 'Plaid Picnic in the Park Yard Decorating Contest'. J. McQuarrie photo.
Lynn Wannop, Wendy Hall and Ashley Kliewer got in the Canada Day spirit before they were joined by fellow judge, Laura Park, as they made rounds around town to judge the 'Plaid Picnic in the Park Yard Decorating Contest'. J. McQuarrie photo.
Torrential rain did not dampen Jasperites' spirits this Canada Day.
It was a different day than Jasper's traditional pancake breakfast, parade, and party in the park - these events cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This year, there were social distancing-friendly activities, with a 'Plaid Picnic in the Park' yard decorating contest and a series of Porch Concerts, with local musicians performing from outside their homes.
Alice Wannop and her cousins, Maeve Parcels and Hunter Wilson celebrated Canada Day in festive outfits and a flag. J. McQuarrie photo Aria was stylin' in a Canada flag scarf. J. McQuarrie photo
Hazel Riddell and her brother, Lewis enthusiastically waved flags on a rainy Canada Day. J. McQuarrie photoThe first stop on the judging circuit was at Lesleigh Campbell's house, a fine display of Canadian food and much more J. McQuarrie photoWendy Hall and Marie-Pier Pflipo-Bergeron sang toe-tapping, hand-clapping, arm-raising kids songs from the porch. J. McQuarrie photoFolks stopped by the Seldom In to listen to Silvia Clement, Doug Clement (pictured), Brian Lackey and Greg Deagle perform. J. McQuarrie photo Lisa Daniel and her partner Jeremy Salisbury listened to a porch concert for kids performed by Wendy Hall and Marie-Pierre, as their daughter, Jules, sat closer to the 'stage'. J. McQuarrie photo
See more in next week's edition of the 51°µÍø, July 9.
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