First ever Bannock by the River event enjoyed by excellent crowd

Vicki Brooker Sep 17, 2023 1:00 PM
Gary Pollom of St. Paul had a wide selection of rocks, stones and nature’s gems for sale to interested collectors of all ages.▲
Gary Pollom of St. Paul had a wide selection of rocks, stones and nature’s gems for sale to interested collectors of all ages.▲
Linnette Newby of Ashmont presented an informative session on preserving and enhancing meats of various kinds by smoking, here displaying bacon she created from side pork. She also brought along a smoked beef roast for everyone to sample.▲
Rides on horse-drawn wagons were enjoyed throughout the afternoon as the teams circled the scenic riverside park that was once the rail line from Edmonton’s southeastern terminus.▲
Rides on horse-drawn wagons were enjoyed throughout the afternoon as the teams circled the scenic riverside park that was once the rail line from Edmonton’s southeastern terminus.▲
A variety of vendors, offering everything from bounty from area gardens to beadwork and ribbon skirts to coffee mugs, were lined up against a background that included Heinsburg’s iconic railway water tower, a local landmark since 1928. ▲

HEINSBURG - Bannock by the River, billed as a celebration of harvesting and food sovereignty, was an all-new event at the Heinsburg campsite, hosted by Region 2’s New Dawn Métis Women Society.

The Sept. 9 event featured horse and wagon rides around the eastern terminus of the Iron Horse Trail, live music, a variety of Métis market vendors, an information-packed demonstration of meat smoking opportunities, and the opportunity to enjoy fresh-baked bannock, afternoon tea and snacks.

It was an afternoon for all ages to enjoy, and the appreciative crowd did just that, taking home new ideas, some unique treasures and many good memories.

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