A celebration a century in the making will be happening within Stettler County this summer.
The Hamlet of Byemoor, located in the southeast corner of the county will celebrate its centennial on June 7, 2025.
The event committee is planning to make it one to remember; so far, activities planned include the resurrection of the old Elk's Picnic, a parade, and old-fashioned kids' games.
"We're going to have opening ceremonies at about noon," said committee president Doreen Nixon.
"What we're trying to do, we're trying to scale it like the old Elk's picnic was which was many, many years ago and people with families would pack a picnic lunch and come and share it ... if you don't want to go that route, there is food trucks hired to be there."
Other activities planned for the day include a slide show arranged from the Byemoor history book, a kid's ball game, a tour of the past and present Byemoor School and the cutting of the birthday cake!
"In the afternoon in the curling rink, there's going to be artifacts and club memories displayed and it will be of old school pictures, old paraphernalia," said Nixon.
"We've got old curling rocks and brooms and sweaters and hopefully we can get some of the Elks and Royal Purple information, some of the old school pictures, and pictures of when the old Byemoor Hall (went) down and the new hall going up and the curling rink was replaced."
Nixon noted that the day would end with some kind of supper, but the kind hasn't been decided yet; it's possible it may be hamburgers or hot dogs.
Additionally, the Genuine Cowgirls and the Boss Hill Band will be providing musical entertainment throughout the day and providing music for the evening street dance.
All the activities for the celebration are still being planned, and the schedule is subject to change.
If anyone would like to donate to the celebration event, they are asked to contact the Byemoor Community Club at byemoorcommunityclub@gmail.com. E-transfers can be sent to the same email address and tax receipts can be issued.
Those planning to attend the celebration are asked to RSVP to byemoorcentennielcelebration@gmail.com.