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Redvers run down for Canada’s 150th

Redvers’ Log Cabin was opened for the season on Saturday, May 20. The Log Cabin is a unique stop in Redvers, which is open from May long weekend to September long weekend.
Redvers Quilt Raffle

                Redvers’ Log Cabin was opened for the season on Saturday, May 20. The Log Cabin is a unique stop in Redvers, which is open from May long weekend to September long weekend. The information centre has original Redvers souvenirs, post cards, and tourist information available.

                The Log Cabin is a destination spot for a slice of saskatoon pie and ice cream, Jocelyn Hainsworth, chair of the tourism board added.

                In the works by a local artist as well are photo cut out boards, which will be found at the Log Cabin. The first one to be finished soon will be of the Redvers Mountie and plans for a second one of a car train with passengers.

                While there stop in for a night’s stay at the fully serviced campground which has a range of sites from 15 amp to 50 amps.

                “A couple of years ago Enbridge brought people into the community and they brought their campers to stay in, so they expanded the campground and then gifted it back to the community,” Hainsworth explained.

                The Log Cabin has four friendly employees who work between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. throughout the week.

                Also found in the Log Cabin is a Canada 150 quilt, which is being raffled off this summer. Tickets will be available all summer. The beautiful work of art was created by the local Piecemakers Quilt Club.

                They are currently raising funds for the Canada Day fireworks during their 150th celebration.

                An entire day has been planned for Canada Day in Redvers to celebrate. This includes their fifth annual slo-pitch tournament being held by the Twisted Sisters: Alicia Stewart, Nadine Pryde, and Joleen Colleaux. The fundraising efforts began when three sisters decided to participate in the MS Bike tour in Waskesiu as a sisters’ weekend. During their first few years the funds raised were donated to MS research (just under $15,000), while recently they’ve also donated to community organizations in Redvers as well including child care centres, swimming pool, arts centre, and the ball diamonds (approximately $5,000).

                To support the slo-pitch tournament by entering a team contact Stewart at 306-452-7443.

                The Redvers Rec Centre is also finalizing plans surrounding kids’ activities, but there will be a free swim day at the Rec Centre on Canada Day.

                Another fun attraction Redvers has planned is the Redvers Arts Council’s 150th Art Display. Gwen Arthur explains, “We’re hoping to have 150 pieces of artwork to display. We have local people submitting to as far away from Regina.”

                Contact Arthur at 306-452-3855 to enter a piece of artwork. Art must be created in 2017 and are encouraged to be Canadian themed. They accept any type of art including sculptures, paintings, drawings, homemade jewelry, etc…

                Entries must be done by Thursday, June 15, and must be ready to be displayed.

                The day will begin with a pancake breakfast in the morning. Throughout the day a concession will be available serving hot dogs and hamburgers. For supper P&A Catering will be spit roasting a pig on site, something Hainsworth says is quite special. Tickets can be pre-purchased at the Log Cabin.

                “Tickets will be available there too, but it is a pig roast and once we’re out, we’re out.”

                A parade will be held at 1 p.m. on July 1st , bouncy castle, Canada Day cake, music and karaoke will be held from 4 p.m. until it’s time for fireworks.

                To enter the parade with a float, decorated bicycle, golf cart, etc… contact the Log Cabin at 306-452-3276.

                “Last year we had quite a few antique tractors and vehicles, which entered the show ‘n shine following the parade,” Hainsworth explained.

                During the day the CIBC, Credit Union mascots, and the Redvers mascot will be in attendance: Percy, Fat Cat, and Ricky.

                A dunk tank is also booked for the day. Currently they have a large list of volunteers to sit on the bench, “some of them are teachers,” Hainsworth said.

                Redvers wants to make it festive, so boys and girls are encouraged to wear their Disney princess dresses or superhero costumes and group pictures will be available of the kids.

                Stop by the Log Cabin for more information or to enjoy a slice of saskatoon pie.