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CANADA 150: Enniskillen residents celebrate with a tradition

July 7, 2017

For 57 years, Canada Day in Enniskillen means Chicken Barbecue. This year it was no different as over 200 pieces of chicken were prepared for the event.

 

Rudy Krall, one of the original volunteers of Enniskillen’s Chicken Barbecue, prepares the chicken.

The community gathers at the public works building for the dinner

Councillors serve up the meal. Seen here are Judy Krall and Mary Lynne McCallum

Mayor Kevin Marriott hands out the chicken at the annual event

Also at the meal, Tim Sinclair was named the Senior of the Year in Enniskillen. Sinclair played an instrumental role in many organizations including girls baseball. He also has cared for the Oil City Cemetery for years

 

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