Jun 27, 07:27 PM: Wascana Celebrates National Canoe Day

Wascana Racing Canoe Club would like to thank all of those who joined in the National Canoe Day celebration on Friday June 26th. The event was held in partnership with Wascana Centre Authority, Fresh Air Experience, the Regina Dragon Boat Festival and Wascana Canoe & Kayak Rentals.

A special thanks to those who joined our celebrity sprint race. From left to right are:

  • Bernadette McIntyre, Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director.
    • Wascana Centre Authority
  • His Honour, the Honourable Dr. Gordon L. Barnhart, Lieutenant
    • Governor of Saskatchewan
  • The Honourable Bill Hutchinson, Minister of First Nations and Métis Relations, Minister Responsible for Northern Affairs and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation, MLA for Regina South
  • Chris Laplante, Commodore, Wascana Racing Canoe Club
  • Sandy Baumgartner, Executive Director, Saskatchewan Science Centre
  • Verne Kimmie, President, Regina Dragon Boat Festival

    Thanks to the those who joined in the festivities and the volunteers who supported the event. Thanks also to Regina Marathon Canoe Club and Storm for providing a display and to CanoeKayak Canada, Wascana Canoe & Kayak Rentals and Fresh Air Experience for the door prizes.