Olympic Torch Celebration

Well, we had some excitement in town today. The olympic torch arrived in town after it visited in Virginiatown and Larder Lake. It had come into these places after coming up north from the
Barrie/ Orillia area on its way from the East coast to the west coast.







The torch first came to Burnside Rd, on the east side of town and came up Government Rd and finished up at the Hockey Heritage North, near the Museum. There were a few motorhomes, some buses and a few pickup trucks operated by the sponsors of the Torch Run. These sponsors
were Coca-Cola and the RBC (Royal Bank of Canada).



































The weather today is rather frigid and dull so it
was not an enticing day for outdoor activity, here
in Kirkland Lake,Ontario. It is obvious the
participants were expecting cold weather as they
were very well dressed to stand the cold weather.
This is a good way to start out the New Year with
a little public participation in some activities.





























As you can see, there was a big crowd at the Hockey Heritage North site, it could be that half of the town was here to see what was going on today





There were local singers and groups entertaining on the temporary stage built for the occassion. Some of those on stage were Jamie Taylor, Cory Taylor,Stephan Barrette,Pascal Boucher,Lori-Carter Kasner, Bailer Kasner, Graham Ghent with the children's choir and the KLDCS choir with Paul Benenndyk. Also were some First Nations with their ceremonial service.
Coca-Cola and RBC were giving away samples of their product to the public.













Over all it was a very good way to start the year 2010 and it
is looking good for the upcoming year.



A Happy New Year to one and all from us here at Kirkland
Lake.


Wilf Blakey