Vimy Parade
The annual commemoration of the Battle of Vimy Ridge takes place Sunday evening.
The parade, conducted by the Okotoks Royal Legion #291, commemorates Canada’s role in the Battle of Vimy Ridge during the First World War. This would be the first time that the four Canadian divisions had attacked together. Men from all regions of Canada fought side by side when they stormed Vimy Ridge.
The parade will travel north up Veterans Way, starting at the railway tracks, and up to the Cenotaph at Elma Street. From there, a ceremony will be held before the parade marches back south along Veterans Way.
Where: Veterans Way
When: April 7 at 6 p.m.
Feeling blue
East coast musician Jon Hines is bringing the blues to Okotoks with an intimate downtown concert. Be mesmerized by his original music and unique finger style on the guitar. This Cape Breton based singer/songwriter has been performing from a young age and recently recorded his first full-length album Wild Things Roam, a collection of songs from the best time, worst times and everything in between.
Where: Tribal Connection Market
When: April 6 at 8 p.m.
Telling stories
Listen to the life stories of Lundbreck singer/songwriter and guitarist Doug Rawling in an intimate Okotoks concert. Rawling’s faith-based songs tell stories of love, loss and life perspectives. Rawling began touring at a young age with his family and has been on the road ever since.
Where: Grace Lutheran Church
When: April 5 at 7:30 p.m.
A few words
Be inspired by Calgary author Jennie Eaglespeaker, who will read excerpts from her books Don’t Hide My Vegetables and How We Grow Our Garden which encourage children to get involved in growing their food and develop meaningful relationships with their food, and Teeias Goes to a Powwow about a young Blackfoot boy that explores the world around him.
Where: Okotoks Public Library
When: April 6 at 3 p.m.
Hunting for eggs
Get the kiddies down to Granary Road for its annual Easter Egg Hunt. Before heading out, log into Facebook to get clues and once at the market, use those clues to gather all 12 eggs and enter a draw to win prizes.
Where: Granary Road
When: April 5-7 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.