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We acknowledge the
financial support of the
Government of Canada
through the
Canada Periodical Fund
of the Department of
Canadian Heritage.

Volume 133 Issue 15

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Friday, June 26, 2015

www.minnedosatribune.com

90 cents plus tax

Dancin Up A Storm

Burgesses Named
Honourary Parade
Marshals
By DARRYL HOLYK

im and Lynn Burgess along with Rick and Sherry

Burgess have been chosen as Honourary Parade
Marshals for this years Fun Fest Parade hosted by
the Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce. The couples were chosen for a number of reasons, first and
foremost in honour of the Burgess familys local
heritage in Minnedosa.
The Burgesses were one of our communitys pioneer families. Their arrival in the area dates back
to 1880 with Jims great grandfather, Sam Burgess
and his wife Ann. Sams son, Joseph was the first
Burgess to have his name associated with the family business, most recently known as Burgess Quality Foods. The business was the only Minnedosa
business to remain in the same family for over 120
years being passed down through four generations
of Burgesses.
In addition to the long standing family and
business connection to our community, members
of the Burgess family have always been active community members and volunteers in various capacities over many years. In addition to being a former
business owner in our community, Jim served six
years as Mayor of Minnedosa as well as a number of
years as a Town Councillor and School Trustee.
Through their family business, the Burgesses have provided sponsorships and donations
to numerous fundraisers and community events
throughout the decades. The list of support they
have provided in our community could fill a large
book. This community-minded family is certainly
worthy of recognition as Honourary Parade Marshals in the upcoming Fun Fest Parade. Be sure to
make a lot of noise and show your appreciation for
these true community heroes as they pass by on the
parade route on the morning of Saturday, July 11th!

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Photo by Darryl Holyk

Couples kick up their heals on the outdoor dancefloor to the music of The Cameron
Campbell Band at the Little Valley Jamboree hosted last weekend in Erickson.
See story and more photos inside!

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