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This article was published 05/07/2024 (223 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Canada Day was celebrated in communities across the Southeast including Steinbach’s Mennonite Heritage Village and Vita’s Shevchenko School.
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Steinbachers Nakita Pandya and her children Riya and Dev along with her husband Ravi had a blast celebrating Canada Day at Mennonite Heritage Village on July 1, 2024.SVJETLANA MLINAREVIC THE CARILLON
RCMP Const. Denis Redikop raises the Canadian flag to celebrate Canada Day at Mennonite Heritage Village on July 1, 2024. It rained all day but that didn't stop the festivities.SVJETLANA MLINAREVIC THE CARILLON
Steinbacher Riya Pandya eats cake while celebrating Canada Day at Mennonite Heritage Village on July 1, 2024.SVJETLANA MLINAREVIC THE CARILLON
Mennonite Heritage Village Auxillary ladies and volunteers stand by with some Rollkuchen and watermelon for Canada Day at Mennonite Heritage Village on July 1, 2024. From left to right: Margaret Blatz, Diana Schellenberg, Anna Plett, Irene Klassen, Elsie Kathler, Trudie Kehler, Agatha Enns.SVJETLANA MLINAREVIC THE CARILLON
Irene Klassen has a big laugh after taking a big bite of Rollkuchen and watermelon for Canada Day at Mennonite Heritage Village on July 1, 2024.SVJETLANA MLINAREVIC THE CARILLON
The Janzen Boys played folk tunes in the pavillion during Canada Day at Mennonite Heritage Village on July 1, 2024.SVJETLANA MLINAREVIC THE CARILLON
Albertan Marcus Krepstekies gets his face painted for Canada Day at Mennonite Heritage Village on July 1, 2024.SVJETLANA MLINAREVIC THE CARILLON
Winnipegger Tobi Popoola had fun celebrating Canada Day at Mennonite Heritage Village on July 1, 2024.ALEX LAMBERT
Vita Canada Day 2024.ALEX LAMBERT THE CARILLON
A rodeo protection athlete runs toward the fence before jumping out of the way of a bull he just distracted.ALEX LAMBERT THE CARILLON
Cornhole was one of the tournaments hosted at the Canada Day Celebration.ALEX LAMBERT THE CARILLON
A petting zoo was one of the favourite attractions in Vita, with ducks, goats, geese and more for children to pet.ALEX LAMBERT THE CARILLON
Barrel racing had competitors making quick turns and faceplanting at the Canada Day celebrations in Vita.ALEX LAMBERT THE CARILLON
Vita Canada Day 2024.ALEX LAMBERT THE CARILLON
Vita Canada Day 2024.ALEX LAMBERT THE CARILLON
Vita Canada Day 2024.ALEX LAMBERT THE CARILLON
Vita Canada Day 2024.ALEX LAMBERT THE CARILLON
A multi-hour strongman competition took off on Saturday in Vita. Competitors could be seen carrying weights across the Shevchenko School bus loop.ALEX LAMBERT THE CARILLON
A bull rider gets bucked off during his attempt at holding on for eight seconds. Only two of nearly a dozen competitors were able to make it to the eight second mark on Saturday.ALEX LAMBERT THE CARILLON
A bull rider gets bucked off during his attempt at holding on for eight seconds. Only two of nearly a dozen competitors were able to make it to the eight second mark on Saturday.ALEX LAMBERT THE CARILLON
A petting zoo was one of the favourite attractions in Vita, with ducks, goats, geese and more for children to pet.