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This diary is intended to act as both a reminder of coming engagements and as a record of performances the band has undertaken. In the happy circumstance that it becomes too long, older entries will be archived on a different page. Coming performances are indicated with a red background. Tentative engagements are shown with a yellow background.
| 2013 | ||
| Time & Date | Place | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Nov. 11 Be there 9ish | South Pavilion Exhibition Grounds | Remembrance Day Ceremonies. Later in Legion and ANAF Vets' halls |
| Saturday, Jan. 26 | Legion main hall | Burns Night. Details to follow. |
| 2012 | ||
| Time & Date | Place | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Nov. 11 Be there 9ish | South Pavilion Exhibition Grounds | Remembrance Day Ceremonies. Later in Legion and ANAF Vets' halls |
| Wednesday, Feb. 15 | Curling club | Two pipers and a drummer needed for the Seniors Provincial Bonspiel. Contact: Sharon Peat 381-6113. We're to be ready to play at 5:15 PM at the curling rink. |
| Saturday, Jan. 28 | Legion main hall | Burns Night. Pipers to be there for 7:45 for tuning, ready to play for 8:15 PM. |
| Wednesday, Jan. 25 | The View, Lethbridge | Burns luncheon at noon. David will play. |
| Saturday, Jan. 21 | Stavely community centre | Burns Night. Pipers to be there for 7:30 PM for tuning, ready to play for 8 PM. Dinner begins at 6:30 PM. |
| 2011 | ||
| Time & Date | Place | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Nov. 11 Be there 9ish | South Pavilion Exhibition Grounds | Remembrance Day Ceremonies. Later in Legion and ANAF Vets' halls |
| Saturday, Oct. 22 | Legion main hall | Ceilidh. Be there 7 PM-ish |
| Saturday, Aug. 27 | Okotoks | Highland games |
| Tuesday, Aug. 23 | Park Place Mall | Whoop-Up Days parade. Step-off at 10 AM. Be there for 9 AM. |
| Saturday, Aug. 13 | Coalhurst | Miners' Day
parade. Contact: Hilda Tripp ***CANCELLED - too few pipers |
| Saturday, Aug. 6 | Carmangay | Parade. (Not confirmed) Contact: Marilyn Dixon |
| Saturday, July 16 | Taber | Parade. Contact: Karen 223-3052 ***CANCELLED - too few pipers*** |
| Saturday, July 9 | Coaldale | Candy Parade with the Medicine Hat band. Details to follow. |
| Friday, July 1 | Henderson Lake Park | Canada Day opening ceremonies at 4 PM, then play a short set afterwards. Be there for 3:30 PM |
| Friday, July 1 | Raymond | Parade. Step-off at 10 AM. Pipers to be at the marshalling area at 9:15 AM. |
| Saturday, June 18 | Coutts | Parade. Step-off at 11 AM. Be there for 10:15 AM |
| Saturday, June 11 | Sparwood | Parade. Step-off at 10:30 AM |
| Saturday, Jan. 29 | McGuinty's pub | Burns' night performance. A half band is needed. Details to follow. |
| Tuesday, Jan. 25 | Garden View Lodge | Burns Night performance for residents. Half band needed for 7 PM. Band members should be there for 6:30 PM for tuning. |
| Saturday, Jan. 22 | Galt museum | Burns Night performance. Half band needed. The band is to play at 7:15, so be there for 6:45 for warm-up and tuning. |
| 2010 | ||
| Time & Date | Place | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Nov. 11 Be there 9ish | South Pavilion Exhibition Grounds | Remembrance Day Ceremonies. Later in Legion and ANAF Vets' halls |
| Tuesday, Nov. 8 | West Highlands Assisted Living | Tom and David played for the residents, starting at 7 PM |
| Saturday, Nov. 6 | Legion | Concert with Silver Band. Details to follow. |
| Saturday, October 16 | Legion | Ceilidh. Band members to be at the Memorial hall of the Legion for 7 PM. Doors open 7:30 PM, live entertainment begins at 8 PM. |
| Saturday, Oct. 2 | Lethbridge | Playing in Henderson Lake and Galt Gardens parks to promote the ceilidh. Meet at 1 PM in Galt Gardens. |
| Saturday, Sept. 18 | Lethbridge | Playing in Henderson Lake and Galt Gardens parks, and the Park Place Mall to promote the ceilidh. Meet at 1 PM in Galt Gardens. |
| Saturday, August 28 | Okotoks | Foothills Highland Games (formerly the High River Highland Games). We compete at 1:55 PM. Be at the games by 1 PM for tuning. |
| Tuesday, August 24 | Lethbridge | Whoop-Up Days parade. Pipers to assemble by 9:30 AM in the west end of Park Place Mall parking lot |
| Saturday, August 14 | Claresholm | Parade. Contact: Kris Holbeck (403) 625-3381. Step-off is at 11 AM. Pipers to be there by 10:30 AM for tuning, Legion parking lot by 9:20 AM for carpooling |
| Saturday, July 31 | Carmangay | Centennial parade. Contact: Marilyn Dixon (403) 643-0004. Step-off is at 10 AM. Pipers to be there by 9:30 AM for tuning, Legion parking lot at 8:40 AM for carpooling |
| Tuesday, July 27 | Lethbridge | KVA memorial service. Brenda is overseeing our participation in this event. |
| Saturday, July 10 | Coaldale | Candy Parade, with a joint band formed with the Medicine Hat band. Brenda is our contact |
| Thursday, July 1 | Raymond | Parade. Step-off at 10 AM. Pipers to be there by 9:30 AM. |
| Saturday, June 19 | Coutts | Parade. Step-off at 11 AM, pipers to be there before 10:30 AM for tuning. Contact: Laurie (403) 344-3848 |
| Saturday, June 12 | Sparwood | Parade. Step-off at 11 AM. Details to follow. Contact: Renee MacCormack |
| Friday, June 11 | Lethbridge | Relay for Life cancer fundraiser. Players needed for opening ceremony and survivors' lap. |
| Saturday, May 29 | Taber | Parade. Step-off at 11 AM. Pipers to be there before 10:30 AM. Contact (403) 223-3052 *RAINED OUT* |
| Friday, May 28 | Legion | Performance at the ex-service personnel dinner at 7 PM. Pipers there for warm-up at 6:30. |
| Saturday, May 15 | Coast Hotel | Half-band to pipe on dignitaries at Knights of Columbus conference. Meet before 6:30 PM for tuning. |
| Saturday, February 6 | Lethbridge | Solo piper for grand march at Scottish country dancers' ball. Tom played |
| Wednesday, January 27 | Westside Good Sams | Half band performance for seniors, starting at 7 PM. |
| Saturday, January 23 | Blarney Stone | Half band performance for the pub's Burns night function. |
| Friday, January 22 | Galt Museum | Half band performance for museum's Burns function. |
| 2009 | ||
| Time & Date | Place | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Dec. 18 | Day's Inn | Private function. Tom, David and Josh played |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 Be there 9ish | South Pavilion Exhibition Grounds | Remembrance Day Ceremonies. Later in Legion and ANAF Vets' halls |
| Sunday, Nov. 8 | Legion | Performance with the community Silver Band |
| Saturday, Oct. 17 | Legion | Ceilidh |
| Saturday, Aug. 29 | High River | The band attends the games |
| Tuesday, Aug. 18 | Lethbridge | Whoop-Up Days parade. Step-off at 10 AM. Pipers to be at the marshalling area at Park Place Mall parking lot before 9:30 AM. |
| Saturday, Aug. 8 | Coalhurst | Miner's Days parade. Step-off at 11 AM. Pipers to be there before 10:30 AM. Contact: Hilda Tripp: (403) 329-9158 |
| Sunday, July 12 1 PM | George Lane Park High River | Concert. Here's our big opportunity to put together a close-to-an-hour show with the new tunes we've embarked on. Pipers to be there for 12:40. Details to follow. |
| Saturday, July 11 | Coaldale | Parade. Step-off at 11 AM, so pipers to be at marshalling area (Jennie Emery School, near 22 Ave and 11 St) for 10:30 AM. |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Raymond | Parade. Step-off is at 10 AM, so pipers are to be there before 9:30 AM. Further details to follow. Contact: Ross Jensen (403) 752-3222 (ross@pudge.ca) |
| Saturday, June 20 6 PM | Henderson Lake park | Alzheimers' Walk. Charity gig. David K played for the start of the fundraiser walk. |
| Saturday, June 20 11 AM | Coutts | Parade. Pipers to be there before 10:30 AM for tuning. Contact: Lori: (403) 344-3848 |
| Friday, June 12 | Victory Church | Request for a half-band for the Cancer Society's Relay for Life, and a solo piper for later (charity gig). Details to follow. Contact: Karen McKinstry: (403) 317-4655 |
| Saturday, May 30 Be there by 3:30 PM | Lethbridge Legion | Performance at the Legion's official re-opening. |
| Saturday, May 23 Be there by 10:30 AM | Taber | Parade. Step-off is at 11AM from the assembly point at 50th and 50th as in years past. Contact: Ray at (403) 223-2669 |
| Wednesday, April 15 6:30 PM | Coaldale | 7 PM performance at the Sunnyside South Lodge (1122 20th Ave). A couple of pipers and a drummer are requested (charity gig). Details to follow. Contact: Colleen: (403) 345-5955 |
| Sunday, Feb. 22 1:30 | 1st Choice Community Savings arena (U of L) | Solo piper for 55+ Winter Games closing ceremony. David played. |
| Sunday, Feb. 22 11:15 | Curling rink | Solo piper for 55+ Winter Games curling awards ceremony. David played. |
| Thursday, Feb. 19 Be there 6:15 | Enmax Centre | Opening ceremonies for 55+ Winter Games. Full band needed. Contact: Sharon Keats (403) 381-6113 or (403) 388-7612 |
| Wednesday, Feb. 18 | Enmax Centre | Rehearsal for above. David will attend |
| Monday, Jan. 26 6:45 PM | Heritage Lodge seniors' home | Burns recital, solo piper requested. David played |
| Saturday, Jan. 24 | Galt museum | Burns Night. David K and Simeon will play a few tunes. |
| Saturday, Jan. 24 | Blarney Stone | Burns Night. Half-band needed. Mike will pipe in the haggis and act as p/m. Contact: D. Dunning (403) 331-2635 |
| Thursday, Jan. 22 11 AM | Garden View seniors' home | Burns luncheon, solo piper requested. David played |
| 2008 | ||
| Time & Date | Place | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Nov. 29 | Italian Canadian Club 1511 St. Edwards Blvd N | St. Andrew's performance. A half-band is called for. Details to follow. Contact: Bill O'Donnell 327-1074 |
| Tuesday, Nov. 11 Be there 9ish | South Pavilion, Exhibition grounds | Remembrance Day ceremonies. Later in Legion and Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans halls. |
| Monday, Nov 10 | The View | Solo piper for Remembrance Day observance. Contact: (403) 320-1395 |
| Friday, Nov 7 | Probe school | Solo piper for Remembrance Day assembly |
| Friday, Nov 7 | Park Meadows school | Solo piper for Remembrance Day assembly (10:45 AM) |
| Sunday, Sept. 21 1:30 PM | City hall parking lot | ANAF parade. Contact: Bob Milk 320-7693 |
| Saturday, Sept. 20 10 AM-12 noon | Legion function | Visit by Minister of Veterans' Affairs *CANCELLED DUE TO THE ELECTION* |
| Tuesday, Aug. 19 | Lethbridge | Whoop-Up Days Parade. |
| Saturday, Aug. 9 | Claresholm | Parade. Step-off is at 11 AM. Pipe corps to be there before 10:30AM. Contact: Kris Holbeck 625-3381 or Shirley 625-3764 |
| Saturday, Aug. 2 | Carmangay | Parade, and then playing elsewhere in the town. Contact: Marilyn Dixon 643-0004 |
| 11 AM, Saturday, July 5 | Coaldale | Parade. We are joining forces with the Medicine Hat band (SAPD) for this one. Assembly area is 22 Ave and 11 St, with assembly time at 10 AM. A BBQ in Taber is planned following the parade - details to follow. |
| 7 PM, Wednesday, July 2 | Taber | Taber Summer Games. Pipers be there by 6:30 PM. Assembly area is at Dr. Hammon Elementary School (4820-56 Ave). Contact: Denise 223-5500 ext 5579 |
| 4 PM, Tuesday, July 1 | Henderson Lake Park | Canada Day Opening Ceremony. One or two pipers to join me at 3:30 PM to pipe on dignitaries at 4 PM. *RAINED OUT* |
| 10 AM, Tuesday, July 1 | Raymond | Parade. Pipers be there for 9:30 AM. Contact: Ross 752-3222 |
| 11 AM, Saturday, June 28 | Warner | Parade. Contact: Sandy (642-3786). Pipers to be there before 10:30 |
| 11 AM, Saturday, June 21 | Coutts | Parade. Pipers be there for 10:30 AM. Contact: Lori 344-3848 |
| Friday, June 6 | Enmax Centre football pitch | Relay for Life cancer fundraiser (charity gig). Meet at 6 PM, pipe survivors around the course at 6:30. Contact: Janet 317-4655 |
| 7 PM, Friday, May 30 | Legion | Ex-service personnel dinner. Pipers be there for 6:30 PM. Contact: June 328-2044 |
| Saturday, May 24 11 AM | Taber | Parade. Pipers to be there before 10.30 AM. Contact: Ray Bryant 223-2669 *RAINED OUT* - nevertheless, the band played in the Taber Legion for patrons following the soggy parade. |
| Friday, May 9 | Taber | Jan's wedding anniversary. Meet outside Taber Legion for 7 PM, ready to play for 7:30. |
| 6:30 PM, Friday, Jan. 25 | Blarney Stone | Burns night function. Only a partial band is needed. Josh, Jan, Brenda, Tom and David K played. |
| 2007 | ||
| Time & Date | Place | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Nov. 11 Be there 9ish | South Pavilion, Exhibition grounds | Remembrance Day ceremonies. Later in Legion and Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans halls |
| 7 PM, Saturday, Oct. 27 | Lethbridge Senior Citizens' Centre | Private function: 80th birthday celebration. Pipers to be there for 6:30 PM |
| 10:45 AM, Saturday, Sept 15 | Lethbridge Lodge | Alberta-Japan Twin Municipalities Conference. Be there by 10:15. Contact: Harold 381-0038 |
| 10 AM, Tuesday, Aug. 21 | Lethbridge | Whoop-Up Days Parade. Be at Park Place Mall by 9:30 AM |
| 1 PM, Sunday, Aug. 19 | High River | The nice people who had us play in George Lane Park last year want us back again this year. Be there for 12:15. |
| 11 AM, Saturday, Aug. 11 | Coalhurst | Parade. Be there for 10.30. Contact: Hilda 329-9158 |
| 10 AM, Monday, Aug. 6 | Nanton | Parade. Be there for 9:30. Marshalling area is on the west side of town --- go west at the Subway (coming north on hwy #2). Contact: Ken Walker 333-0650 |
| 10 AM, Saturday, Aug. 4 | Carmangay | Parade, and performance following the parade. Be there by 9:15. Contact: Marilyn Dixon 643-0004 |
| 7 PM, Monday, July 16 | Pemmican Lodge | Performance by David K, Evan and Rob. Be there by 6:30. Contact: Angela 328-4127 |
| 10 AM, Monday, July 2 | Raymond | Parade. Be there by 9:30.. Contact: Ross 752-3222 |
| 3:50 PM, Sunday, July 1 | Henderson Lake Park | Canada Day festivities. Be there by 3:20 |
| 11 AM, Saturday, June 30 | Vauxhall | Parade. Be there by 10:30 AM. Contact: Larry Klim 654-2621 |
| 11 AM, Saturday, June 16 | Coutts | Parade. Pipers be there for 10:30 AM. Contact: Lori 344-3848 *RAINED OUT* |
| 7 PM, Thursday, May 31 | Armoury | Army cadet year-end parade. Contact: Capt Randy Ripley 308-2988 |
| 8 AM, Sunday, May 27 | 28th St and 26th Ave | Playing along Music from the Soul marathon route. Shawn, David K and Rob played |
| 10:30 AM, Saturday, May 26 | Taber | Parade. Step-off at 11 AM. Contact: Ray Bryant 223-2669 |
| 7 PM, Thursday, May 24 | Armoury | Parade rehearsal for Army cadets. Contact: Capt Randy Ripley 308-2988 |
| PM, Sunday, March 4 | 110 Scenic Dr | Pipe colour party on and off at opening ceremonies |
| Sunday, Feb. 25 | Enmax Centre | Tournament of Hearts closing ceremony, 2:30 PM (estimated). Pipers to be there 1:30 PM |
| Saturday, Feb. 17 | Enmax Centre | Tournament of Hearts opening ceremony 10:30AM. pipers to be there for 9:30 AM |
| Thursday, Jan. 25 7 PM | Blue Sky Lodge | Two pipers (Evan and David K) performed for residents |
| 2006 | ||
| Time & Date | Place | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Nov. 11 Be there 9ish | South Pavilion, Exhibition grounds | Remembrance Day ceremonies. Later in Legion and Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans halls |
| 3 PM, Sunday, Nov. 5 | Fritz Sick gym | Performance with the community Silver Band. Be there at 2:30 PM |
| 1 PM, Sunday, Aug. 27 | High River | Performance in a circle in George Lane Park |
| 6 PM, Saturday, Aug. 26 | Ramada Inn | Wedding reception performance |
| 10 AM, Tuesday, Aug. 22 | Lethbridge | Whoop-Up Days parade. Contact: Candace at 317-3219 |
| 11 AM, Saturday, Aug. 12 | Claresholm | Claresholm parade. |
| 11 AM, Saturday, Aug. 5 | Milk River | Milk River parade. Contact: Cameron at 647-2157 |
| 10 AM, Saturday, July 15 | Lomond | Lomond parade. Be there for 9 AM. |
| 11 AM, Saturday, June 17 | Coutts | Coutts parade. Be there for 10 AM. Contact: Lori 344-3848 |
| 11 AM, Saturday, May 27 | Taber | Taber parade. |
| 2005 | ||
| Time & Date | Place | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 9 AM, Tuesday, Dec. 27 | Curling rink | Jr Bonspiel opening ceremonies |
| Friday, Nov. 11 Be there 9ish | South Pavilion, Exhibition grounds | Remembrance Day ceremonies Later in Legion Hall |
| 3 PM Sunday, Nov. 6 | Fritz Sick gym | Performance with the community Silver Band |
| 4 PM Saturday, Oct. 15 | Legion | Parade for Korean War vets |
| 1:30 PM Sunday, Oct. 2 | Exhibition stadium | Performance in a circle at the racetrack |
| 1 PM Saturday, Oct. 1 | City hall area | Parade for Air Defence Regiment |
| 2 PM, Saturday, Sept. 10 | Coutts, AB | Performance in a circle Alberta Centennial |
| 11 AM, Saturday, Aug. 13 | Coalhurst, AB | Miners' Days parade |
| 11 AM, Saturday, July 30 | Milk River, AB | Parade |