2010 RIVERBOAT DAYS EXECUTIVE
The annual general meeting of the Terrace Riverboat Days Society was held January 26 at the George Little House. Joyce Gibson is returned for another term as Society President. Annalee Davis was named Treasurer and Heimke Haldane as Secretary. There are two Directors-at-Large: Sandy Glendenning and Susan Bostock.
(posted January 27/10)
RIVERBOAT DAYS WINS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARD!
The Riverboat Days Committee was honoured November 21 at the annual Terrace & District Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala as the winner in the Tourism Excellence category. The award is conferred on an individual, business or organization for efforts to promote Terrace and area as a tourism destination, and to facilitate the enjoyment of visitors to our area.
(posted January 27/10)
RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL - Ronnie Prophet and So Much More!
The Riverside Festival made a grand return to Riverboat Days in 2008. Now presented by the Northwest BC Metis Association and Terrace Metis Elders Society, the festival offers country music, bluegrass, gospel and Metis fiddling and jigging.This year what a lead act in Canadian country music legends Ronnie and Glory Anne Prophet! Also in the musicians line-up are Bad Reputation, Andy & Amy, Arnold & Wayne Lucier, Borderline, Dr. Fishy, Country "N" Stuff, Reviver, Disclosure, Copper Mountain Stringband, Southern Streamline, the Tragically Hip Replacements, Steve Little, Bev Lambert, Segue and the Renes.
Tickets can be purchased at the George Little House, Irly Building Centre, Misty River Books, Ridgeway Feeds, White River Helicopters, Grand Ole Barber Shop, the Northern Inn and Gemma's Gifts and Souvenirs. To link to the Riverside Festival website and schedule, select the Festival image on the right.
(posted July19/09/revised July 30)
2009 LEGION PARADE WINNERS!!!
BEST OVERALL:
Lakelse Dragon Boat Society
BANDS:
1st - Skeena Junior Jazz Band
2nd - Terrace Pipes & Drums
3rd - Terrace Community Band
COMMERCIAL:
1st - Hawkair
2nd - Spirit Bear Gallery
3rd - Beaudette Contracting
NON-COMMERCIAL:
1st - Terrace Nisga'a Society
2nd - Terrace 2010 Winter Games
3rd - Northwest BC Metis Association
VEHICLES:
1st - Don Diego's Restaurant
2nd - Canadian Cancer Society
3rd - Northwest Community College
GROUPS:
1st - Red Hatters
2nd- Terrace & District Community Services Society
3rd - Totem Saddle Club
(posted August 3/09)
RIVERBOAT DAYS CAPTAIN AND QUEEN INTRODUCED
The Riverboat Days Society is pleased to introduce this year's Captain and Queen to "preside" over the 2009 festivities. The Captain and Queen are long-term residents of the area recognized for their community involvement. Still an athlete at over 80 years of age, our Queen this year is Leona Smith. Ed Currel is Captain, just retired after serving 30 years with the Terrace Library. They were brought to the stage at the Opening Ceremonies Friday night with an RCMP escort. (posted August 2/09)
BC TRANSMISSION CORPORATION MAKES MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO RIVERBOAT DAYS 2009!
Demonstrating its commitment to community development, BC Transmission Corporation has for a second year made a major contribution to Riverboat Days 2009. BCTC is the Crown corporation that manages the province's publicly owned electrical transmission system and so plays an essential role in communities throughout the province. For Riverboat Days 2009, BCTC is sponsor of our Official Program and co-sponsor with the City of Terrace of the Friday night Opening Ceremonies. Learn more about BC Transmission Corporation at www.bctc.com.
(posted July 19/09)
LEE AARON - Concerts in the Park Headline Act!
What a highlight for Riverboat Days 2009! Few on the Canadian rock scene can match the credentials and experience of Lee Aaron. The "Metal Queen" of the 1980s has worked with the best in the industry, even opening for the likes of Bon Jovi and Motley Crue. But her repertoire goes well beyond rock; she's just as capable with jazz and blues and has even performed in a opera. Lee Aaron has been nominated 8 times for a Juno award, and won a Canadian Music Publishers' Songwriting Award. Her current band includes drummer and husband John Cody, Darren Paris on bass, Tilden Webb on keyboards and Rob Hamilton on guitar. Our thanks to sponsors Terrace Sight & Sound Audiotronic, CFNR Classic Rock, Hawkair, Chances - Terrace and Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines for bringing this first rate perfomer to George Little Park on Saturday evening, August 1. And it's all free of charge!
Also scheduled to appear at Concerts in the Park are, from Terrace, Sound Collision, Rumour Red, Playback, Us Heroic, Radix Bloom, and The Fallen, from Edmonton, John Spearn, and from Vancouver, Baby Harry and his Band. For the Concerts Program, select the icon on the right.
(posted July 6/09/revised July 21)
BC HYDRO SUPPORTS RIVERBOAT DAYS - Conservation Lab Comes to Town!
BC Hydro comes to Riverboat Days in a powerful way! BC Hydro has made a significant contribution to the Terrace Riverboat Days Society and is sponsoring the Big Tent that hovers over George Little Park-the focal point for Riverboat Days activities. BC Hydro will be onsite at Rona on Friday, July 31 and at George Little Park on Saturday, August 1. The tour - featuring a 29-foot, interactive, high-tech conservation lab - teaches participants about using electricity efficiently and encourages them to join Team Power Smart. BC Hydro's conservation lab and interactive games and activities will bring the spirit of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to Riverboat Days.
Do you have what it takes to Power the Games and Save like a Champion? Test your Power Smarts at BC Hydro's Power the Games tour during Riverboat Days 2009.
(posted July 8/09)