Lac La Biche Summer Days Photo recap

Rob McKinley Jul 31, 2021 10:32 PM
Image by Sara Aldred▲
The Lord Stratchona’s Mounted Troop performed synchronized routines for a crowd at Saturday’s event. Hot temperatures may have kept some of the bleachers empty, but those who attended were treated to a very unique event. ▲
Former Pow Wow Days president Sophie Hamar took in Saturday’s fish fry at the Fleming Cats yard. Proceeds from the meal go to the Lac La Biche Rotary Clubs Interact student group at J. A. Williams High School. ▲
Picking out a prize Image by Sara Aldred▲
MNA Region 1 vice president and Resource One Aboriginal Business Association executive member Jason Ekeberg was on the grill for Friday morning’s pancake breakfast at the ROABA office. Hundreds took part in the opening meal to start Lac La Biche Summer Days this year. Image Sara Aldred▲
Rotarian Tim Polzin works a grill at Saturday’s fish fry.▲
Image by Sara Aldred▲
Riders and horses showcase a carousel maneuver during Saturday’s show at the Fleming Cats yard.▲
Just plane having fun Image by Sara Aldred▲
Cold drinks on a very hot day? Yes please. The concessions were a busy part of the Summer Days weekend midway▲
The Fleming Cats yard was transformed into a riding arena, spectator gallery and fish fry cafe on Saturday for Summer Days.▲
Coop Candy!Image by Sara Aldred▲
Pow! Bam! A spidey-sense-tingling matchup on the midway grounds. Image by Sara Aldred▲
It was hot and dusty, but spectators enjoyed the show.▲
The intricate and historic regalia of the Lord Strathcona’s was an eye-popper.▲
The horse has an eye on his rider during a quiet cool-down after Saturday’s mounted horse display at the Fleming Cats yard.▲
LLB PW &FD Association president Lavon Fleming and her husband Lloyd Fleming giving the troop official and ceremonial permission to entertain the crowd.▲
Target practice at a gallop was part of the fast and intricate performances of the troop. Some of the group’s newest members have only been on horseback for six months. ▲
Following the 45 minute show under the hot sun, the riders and their mounts cooled off on the Lac La Biche lakeshore.▲
LLB PW&FS Association president Lavon Fleming and her husband Lloyd Fleming get their photo taken with the Lord Strathcona troop following Saturday afternoon’s show at the Fleming Cats yard. ▲
Lloyd Fleming thanks the young riders who also thank him for the opportunity to perform. Due to COVID, the troop has only had one other show this year — at the Calgary Stampede.▲
Hundreds of pancakes were served ... and enjoyed at Friday morning’s Summer Days opener.▲
There was some ‘march’ available from the Royal Strathcona troop at the fish fry.▲
Hands up if you want to slide! Image Sara Aldred▲
Hands up if you want to spin! Image by Sara Aldred▲
Smilin and riding Image by Sara Aldred▲
Image by Sara Aldred▲
It’s called Summer Days, so the hot and sunny weekend weather was appropriate. Image by Sara Aldred▲
RCMP Staff Sgt. Brown ... with a brown RCMP bear. Image by Sara Aldred▲
Midway makeup Image by Sara Aldred▲
Image by Sara Aldred▲
Image by Sara Aldred▲
The Lac La Biche Archers Image by Sara Aldred▲
Throwing candy from Tara’s . Image by Sara Aldred▲
Beaver lake Cree Nation traditional dancers on the parade float. Image by Sara Aldred▲
MNA President Jimmy Cardinal Image by Sara Aldred▲

As the midway lights turn on for the final night of Lac La Biche Summer Days fun, we have some more images from the weekend so far, including Friday's pancake breakfast, the Saturday fish fry and the Lord Strathcona's Mounted Horse troop visit.  We've got a few more parade pics and some of the sunny midway action too.

We'll have more photos from the Sunday wrap-up day, including fireworks, baseball and the seniors' boat tours as well. Check these web pages and our Lac La Biche POST facebook page for images, video and story links.

Happy Summer Days!

Photos by Rob McKinley and Sara Aldred (Sara did some really nice ones at parade and midway) :)

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