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Mayor Malcolm Brodie addressed a crowd of more than 700 at the city of Richmond’s Pioneer Luncheon Saturday as part of year-long Canada 150 celebrations.
Photo by Jon Benjamin
Richmond honours pioneers at Canada 150 event
Saturday was pioneers day in Richmond.
More than 700 long-time residents,
representing multiple generations, gathered for a special luncheon hosted by
the city as part of year-long Canada 150 celebrations.
“This luncheon provides a rare opportunity to
share lunch with so many Richmond pioneers and descendants of pioneering
families who have shaped our community as we know it today,” Mayor Malcolm
Brodie told the event guests who gathered at the city hall plaza.
The guests all lived in Richmond for at least
50 years, and some for more than 90 years. Many trace their family roots in the
community back to the late 19th century. Each was invited to share their life
stories to create a video legacy for future generations, and later presented
with a commemorative certificate and pin as a parting gift.
Long-time city councillor Harold Steves,
speaking on the eve of his 80th birthday, and Charan Gill, a retired teacher
and long-time community volunteer, also entertained the guests with their
memories of growing up in Richmond and the changes and growth in the community
over the past decades.
Townline Homes sponsored shuttle service for
the event and Ocean Spray donated cranberry cocktail for the luncheon guests.
For a full calendar of Canada 150 events,
visit www.richmondcanada150.com.
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