Beginning A Long Tradition of Sports Days – This Week In 1914

The May 26, 1914 front page carried stories about two events which became decades old traditions in the area.The Beaverlodge Sports on the May long weekend that year featured events from steer bucking to foot races. The other item was a planning meeting for the First of July Sports in Grande Prairie.

Beaverlodge Sports bucking contest  ~1920.
Beaverlodge Sports bucking contest ~1920.
Prairie City Sports Meeting
Grande Prairie Herald ~ May 26 1914
Beaverlodge sports
Grande Prairie Herald ~ May 26, 1914

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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