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JULY 1 - CANADA DAY CELEBRATION
2008 PARADE - DOWNTOWN CAMPBELL RIVER |
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HUCK FINN FISHING DERBY - DISCOVERY PIER SMALL FRY FISHING DERBY - DISCOVERY PIER SENIORS CANADA DAY CELEBRATION - YUCALTA LODGE |
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SENIORS CANADA DAY CELEBRATION - HOSPITAL SUNSHINE LODGE
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For a complete schedule of the Canada Day Celebrations by Salmon Festival and other organizations click on Canada Day Celebration |
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NORTH ISLAND LOGGER SPORTS |
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Brought to you by the
Campbell River Salmon Festival Society North Vancouver Island Communities, Businesses, Service Groups and Volunteers From Campbell River, Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, Port Hardy, Port McNeill Port Alice, Sayward/Kelsey Bay and Gold River |
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The prime industry of Northern Vancouver Island is the Forest Industry and our major venue, the "North Island Logger Sports" (our heritage sport) depicts the past and present logging practices through entertaining competitions between loggers
The following Logger Sports events were hosted by the Campbell River Salmon Festival and are being aired on the TSN Television Network The 2006 Annual North Island Logger Sports 2006 Canadian East West Logging Sports Challenge 2007 STIHL Canadian Western Semi-finals
The Canadian East West Logging Sports Challenge is a competition between Eastern Loggers (Ontario, Quebec and Maritimes) and Western Loggers (Alberta and British Columbia) to determine the best in Canada
The STIHL Canadian Western Semi-finals is a competition to determine the 7 Western loggers who will compete with 7 Eastern loggers in London Ontario. to determine who will compete in the World Competition in Germany |
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Campbell River Salmon Festival Society presents the 41st Annual Celebration
known as the "North
Island Loggers Sports".
This
annual Event offers merriment, entertainment and activities for everyone
and the following is what you will get for the price of
admission to the Park:
Daily gate admission is $5 for 13 years and over, $3 for children 3-12 years
old. Children 2 years and under are free. T he "North Island Loggers Sports" will take place from Friday, August 8th through to Sunday, August 10th at Nunn's Creek park on 16th Avenue (located behind the Ironwood Mall. Now called Campbell River Common).T he excitement of "Logger Sports" offers 2 1/2 action filled days of one of the largest sanctioned Logger Sport Competitions in Canada. This years show will offer 1 World Championship and 7 Canadian Championships, 15 Canadian East / West Logging Sports Competitions along with 17 other Masters, Open, Intermediate, Novice, ladies Youth and Teen events. International and local loggers will be competing for part of the $40,200.00 prize package.For the children and seniors, North Island Logger Sports provides special areas with events tailored for the enjoyment of all ages. At the children's area, the young ones can enjoy a wide variety of stage FREE entertainment, rides and games. At the other end of the spectrum, the seniors can play bingo or try their hand at cribbage and win fabulous prizes. W hile taking in the many events offered at the Festival, stroll through the Arts and Crafts area, browsing through the unique gift ideas, check out what the local community groups and businesses in Campbell River have to offer at the Community Corner and Trade Show booths, enjoy a snack or a meal and support the non-profit organizations.The evening "Stage of Stars" will be the venue for local entertainment, For more details call the Salmonfest office at 287-2044 and plan yourself a terrific August weekend! |
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Loggers Sports |
Stage Entertainment |
Children’s Events |
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Arts & Crafts |
Trade Show |
Senior’s Events |
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Community Corner |
Salmon Sizzler |
Food Fair |
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OTHER NUNNS CREEK PARK EVENTS FOR 2008 |
MINOR BASEBALL GAMES & TOURNAMENTS
APRIL THROUGH AUGUST
CAMPBELL
RIVER DOG FANCIERS
ANNUAL DOG SHOW
AUGUST 2 - 4
For more information go to http://www.campbellriverdogfanciers.com
CAMPBELL RIVER SALMON FESTIVAL SOCIETY
PO Box 191, Campbell River, B.C. V9W 5A7
Phone: (250) 287-2044 Fax: (250) 287-2005
E-Mail – Salmonfest@connected.bc.ca
2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| Doug Folkins-President | Dave McLeod-Vice President | Janette Sumner-Secretary | Jim Lilburn-Treasurer |
| Wayne Daly | Michael Savoie | Dennis Yarjau | Caroline MacLeod |
| Darren Dean | Kealy Donaldson | Janet Koshel | |
Please support our Sponsors - Thank You.
2008 Sponsors
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Campbell River & Courtenay |
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| Gord Knight Ventures | Uniserve | Yuculta Lodge |
| Comox Valley Exhibition Fall Fair | CRTV | C.R. Hospital Sunshine Lodge |
2007 Sponsors
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C.R. ELKS |
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Sierra Cascade Resources |
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C.R. ROTARY
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Chinook Log Hauling |
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Storey Creek Trading |
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Beyond Beautiful Smiles Dr. CORY SEEBACH DENTIST |
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SCHOOL DISTRICT 72 |
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CAMPBELL RIVER DOG FANCIERS |
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AL & SONS EXCAVATING & TRUCKING |
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DICK'S FISH & CHIPS |
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BOB MORGAN CONTRACTING |
RAY BOYD LOGGING |
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BENWEST LOGGING |
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| Gord Knight Ventures | OK Tire Store - Campbell River | Uniserve |
| Ladies of the Royal Purple | Thomson Bros. Lumber - Courtenay | OK Tire Store - Courtenay |
| Yuculta Lodge | C.R. Hospital Sunshine Lodge | Island Ink Jet - Courtenay |
| CRTV | Morgan Machine Works | Cougar Inlet Logging |
| Campbell River Lions | FOE 3097 - Ladies Auxillary | T-Mar Industries |
| JRP Solutions | Campbell River All Trucks | Comox Valley Exhibition Fall Fair |
| Vancouver Island Air | CRES - Napa Auto Parts | Kurt Leroy Trucking |
| Waddington Logging | PRT Nurseries | Barton Insurance Brokers |
| Barry Trumbley Contracting | United Steelworkers - Local 1-363 | Northern Ropes |
| Travelodge | Roger Briscoe | Terry Basso |
| Quality Signs | Home Hardware | Norcan Fluid Power |
| Iron Kettle Restaurant | DCD Pile Driving & JW Timber | Storey Creek Golf |
| Rose Bowl Restaurant | West Coast Helicopters | Work World |
| Joey's Only Restaurant | Gold River Golf | River Sportsman |
| C.R. Aluninum Products | Feller Windlow Financial Services | Shar-Kare |
| Menzies Transport | Fountain Tire | Badger Mini Excavation |
| Alpine Backhoe | North Island Communications | 7 Hills Golf |
| Kal Tire | Sunnydale Golf | Riptide Restaurant |
| AZ-Tech Freight | C.R. Musicians Trading Post | NOBOCO |
| U-Haul Co |
Newspaper advertising provided by Courier Islander
Radio advertising provided by Eagle Radio
TV advertising provided by The A Channel and
Information Station Channel 35
Internet provided by Uniserve
Computer technical support provided by Pier Street Computers
On Site Communications provided by Quinsam Radio Communications
Check out the Following Special Links:
Campbell River Happenings: www.northislandlinks.com
Campbell River Tourist Info: www.campbellriverchamber.ca
