Archives for July 2025

This was a lot more than a car show. Magrath Days was in full swing including a very enjoyable parade with many classic vehicles, floats, and horses. Hundreds, maybe thousands, of spectators lined the streets on a beautiful summer morning to watch the proceedings. A nice touch for the parade was the Magrath high school floats starting with the class of 1965 and every ten years … [Read more...] about Magrath – July 26, 2025 – 51 photos

The town of Nobleford held a car show in conjunction with their summer celebration known as Heritage Day. The small town shows always hold some surprises, namely, locally-owned cars which I've never seen before. Among the vehicles which I saw for the first time was Ralph Turner's stunning 1936 DeSoto Airstream. Not to be confused with the futuristic and somewhat unpopular … [Read more...] about Nobleford – July 26, 2025 – 60 photos

The Pioneer Village at Coyote Flats is one of my favourite venues in which to attend a classic car show. It's a walk down memory lane with all the historic buildings, equipment and artifacts on the premises that show what life was like back in the day.  … [Read more...] about Picture Butte – July 20, 2025 – 55 photos

Driving into Turner, Montana was a twilight zone experience for me. 50 years ago, when I worked in Swift Current I would often go across the border on my way to Havre and stop at the Turner bar for a beer. Not much has changed in the town but the front of the bar is undergoing some renovations. The people are still as friendly as ever but this time I was drinking soda instead … [Read more...] about Turner, MT – July 19, 2025 – 87 photos

Shaunavon, SK is celebrating their summer festival, Boomtown Days. It's a beautiful evening in the park with gorgeous classic vehicles, friendly people, happy dogs, the mourning doves are cooing...and delicious food! Thanks to David Horn and all the volunteers who organized a fantastic show.  … [Read more...] about Shaunavon, SK – July 18, 2025 – 102 photos

It was top-down weather for Street Wheelers Street Machine Weekend in Lethbridge. There were hundreds of vehicles on display at the beautiful Galt Gardens location on a warm and sunny day. Car owners came from long distances to share their treasured showpieces with us. Saranna, from Brooks, in her resplendent retro dress, posed for the first photo with her stunning 1955 Ford … [Read more...] about Lethbridge – July 13, 2025 – 276 photos

The parking lot of the Exshaw Legion was jam-packed with beautiful classic cars for their first ever car show. The pleasant weather and spectacular scenery made for an excellent event in the mountains. Thanks to Ed Cummings for organizing this wonderful show.  … [Read more...] about Exshaw Legion – July 12, 2025 – 65 photos

Zegil Automotive and Pure Country Meats held an excellent show at the Strathmore Agricultural Exhibition grounds. The sketchy weather probably kept a few cars from coming but it turned into a pleasant day after a few early morning sprinkles. The 1983 Oldsmobile Firenza was a rare vehicle that I took note of and one that you may never see at another show. Best of all, there were … [Read more...] about Strathmore Ag Grounds – July 5, 2025 – 85 photos

I would like to thank Rick Brunner for the photos from Granum. Rick added, "Great show this year, weather was hot and sunny." … [Read more...] about Granum – July 1, 2025 – 69 photos

The vibrant, delightful town of Rosemary(pop. 390) was celebrating Canada day with a parade and a remarkable car show with many stunning vehicles on display. It was a pleasant day with bluebird skies and the wonderful friendliness of small-town Alberta. Well over 1000 people lined the streets to watch the parade. Thank you to Andrew and the volunteers for organizing and hosting … [Read more...] about Rosemary – July 1, 2025 – 100 photos