The Alberta Iron Indians father's day show at the Deerfoot Inn experienced excellent weather and a good turnout of vehicles and spectators. It was nice to see lots of dads and kids out to enjoy the day. The weather forecast wasn't looking so good yesterday, but the president of the club, Stew Smith, told me about the special dance he did to appease the Weather Gods. Soon after, the weather forecast improved and it was clear sailing … [Read more...] about Calgary – Iron Indians Father’s Day – June 19, 2022 – 102 photos
The Lincoln and the little boy
It was probably around 1958 when this event occurred and I would have been five years old. I'm not sure why, but I was interested in cars from a young age. When I was ten years old I could tell you the make and year of any car on the road. Growing up on a farm near Midale, Saskatchewan, I didn't get many opportunities to see luxury vehicles. If we happened to be in town when a traveller passed through in a Cadillac or Thunderbird, … [Read more...] about The Lincoln and the little boy
Redcliff – June 18, 2022 – 155 photos
I enjoyed a visit with my brother in Medicine Hat on Friday and stayed over for the car show in Redcliff on Saturday. This was a first-class show hosted by the Redcliff Lions club and was beyond all my expectations for the number and quality of the vehicles on display. In the photos you'll see the all-original 53 Olds Ninety-Eight which has been owned by Curtis' family since it was new. In addition to the vehicles in the show, there … [Read more...] about Redcliff – June 18, 2022 – 155 photos
16 car shows this weekend in southern Alberta
No matter where you are in southern Alberta this weekend, there is a car show near you. Perhaps the busiest Saturday which has ever occurred where we have 11 shows on the schedule. I wish I could go to them all, but I'm planning on attending a show which I haven't been at in previous years. That still gives me a choice of seven shows. Saturday June 18 Acme Sports Day Show ‘N Shine ∗11 am – 3 pm ∗ Main Street ∗ No registration fee ∗ … [Read more...] about 16 car shows this weekend in southern Alberta
19 completed, 91 to come
You don't have to be a math whiz to realize that we now have 110 shows on the calendar. That is just for southern Alberta and doesn't include the weeknight shows. How many will you be attending? Some of the latest additions and updates to the calendar... Carseland June 18 Pincher Creek June 19 Township June 25 Vauxhall July 2 Rocky Mountain House July 30 Chapelhow Legion Aug 20 Rides and Rods Aug 21 Cremona Sep 10 You … [Read more...] about 19 completed, 91 to come