 August 2011
EDPB has a busy summer again. Recent
site additions include roster changes, schedule additions and competition results.
May 2011
EDPB was featured in the Celtic Connection,
a Vancouver-based newspaper. Click
HERE to read the article.
Site updates include additions to the roster and schedule. We are pleased to announce that both EDPB 3 and EDPB
4 will be attending the Caledonia Club of San Francisco Highland Games in September.
April 2011
Site updates include additions to
the roster and schedule.
See the documentary "ON THE DAY" airing on CBC TV (Canada) Sunday, April 10.
March 2011
Memorial Service for Malcolm MacCrimmon (1918-2011)
Friday March 4th, 2 PM
Evergreen Funeral Chapel, 16204 Fort Road, Edmonton.
Late lunch and reception to follow - Norwood Legion
11150-82 St NW Edmonton.
January/February 2011
The EDPB casino fundraiser dates are February 06-07 at Casino
ABS Argyll, 7055
Argyle Road. A portion of the proceeds from table games goes to the band.
See "ON THE DAY", February
09 and 13 only at Cineplex Odeon South and Empire City Centre Theatres. Every August over 200 bagpipe bands from all over the world gather in Glasgow,
Scotland for the World Pipe Band Championships. ON
THE DAY is a feature documentary,
the story of the Spirit of Scotland Pipe Band, a new group made up of the world's top solo players who came together
after just six days of practice to complete against legendary bands that had been around for decades."A riveting glimpse into the world of competetive
piping. You don't need to be an expert or enthusiast to enjoy this tale of talent, perseverance, and camaraderie."
EDPB 20 Year Club
Active members of the Edmonton and District Pipe Band recognized for their 20 or more years of service and loyalty:
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Scott Palmer: piper, 1990, Society President 2010-2011
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John Morrison: piper, 1990
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Ken Blyth: piper, 1990
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Val Nicoll: piper, 1989
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Brian Gizzie: piper, 1989
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Doug Diamond: piper, 1989 |
