Let’s give a hand for everyone involved in the Firehall Renovations! From stripping the old to installing the new, check it out:
~ Debbie M.
Exterior is Complete!
Tag: Volunteer
Firehall Renovation
A long talked-about project in Tomahawk Park has found its legs! The Firehall building is being transformed from storage space into a working shop. Cut Knife’s second firehall was constructed about 1918 to replace the original firehall which was destroyed by fire. Museum volunteers Randy Strelioff and Randy Rohl are currently working on exterior renovations.
~ Debbie M.
The Parade Float
A GROUP EFFORT
It began with the question: “Will we have a float this year?” When the answer became ‘yes’, the conversation moved to the details i.e. the theme, the presentation, the music and the candy. Then, we needed a volunteer(s) to build the World’s Second Largest Tomahawk. We needed painters and sign-makers and candy hucksters, and a trailer and a tow vehicle, and decorations. And, then, people stepped up and we found everyone and everything we needed – and it was great fun!
The Museum sincerely thanks Albert Loranger of Rockhaven for towing the float; Lisa Drake for acting as kid wrangler; Ella and Hunter Drake, Jaikob Keys, Ryan King, Elizabeth and Victoria Larson, Lillian and Aurora Pentland for the candy distribution; and Mel Lumley and Randy Strelioff for the music. Randy and Angela Garon built, painted and decorated the tipi and tomahawk.
Truly a group effort that is very much appreciated. A few photos…
~ Debbie M.
2024 AGM Results…
Many thanks to outgoing Chair
The CMMM’s Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday, April 21 at the MAAC. The 2024 / 2025 Board is as follows:
- Randy Strelioff, Chair
- Debbie MacLeod, Vice-Chair
- MJ Kammerer, Treasurer
- Colton Stapley, Secretary
- John Rutley, Permanent Trustee
- Mel Sawatzky, Permanent Trustee
- Lisa Drake, Town of Cut Knife Representative
- R.M. of Cut Knife Representative, currently vacant
Outgoing Chair Colton Stapley has spent the majority of his 7 years as Board Trustee on the Executive as Chair. We want to acknowledge his commitment to the Museum’s preservation and growth, and his technical expertise in so many areas. He has accumulated a wealth of museum-related knowledge and experience, and we are fortunate he is willing to stay on and share it with us.
Thank you for your years of service, Colton. We hope there are many more.
~ Debbie M.
So Many to Thank Today
TOMAHAWK PARK CLEAN-UP
We had a great group of volunteers show up at 10am. We worked through the wildfire smoke and the 30+ km winds taking at least 8 loads of tree trimmings to the Transfer Station. The Duvall House, the Station, and the Exhibit buildings were dusted and swept. Some leaves were gathered. The leaf catcher on the mower will take care of the rest. We finished up with hot dogs and squares from Cut Knife AG Foods – which were delicious!
Many thanks to the community members, former and current Board members, and staff members who took time out of their Saturday to help with spring clean-up. I wish I could name everyone who was there today but I didn’t write down names, and I also forgot to take pictures. What I can do, though, is show you a few photos of Tomahawk Park all spiffed-up for Canada Day.
Again, from all of us at the Museum, thanks so much for your support.
~ Debbie M.
Clayton McLain Memorial Museum 