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The first weekend in May sees the Ridge Meadows
Home Show take over the Albion Fairgrounds and Planet
Ice. The last few years have had wonderful warm and sunny
weather that make the West Coast Amusement’s rides a
‘must see’ part of the weekend.
City of Maple Ridge Photo
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Opening Day of the Haney Farmers Market is
the unofficial start of summer in Maple Ridge. One of the
traditions of the first market day is the cutting and sharing
of the carrot cake. Sandra Ramsay, Chair of the Farmers
Market Society is joined by City staff liaison Darlene Slevin
serving market patrons.
City of Maple Ridge Photo
Centre Right:
In June Maple Ridge celebrated National
Aboriginal Day at Memorial Peace Park. The day included
music, dance and spoken word presentations celebrating
Canada’s indigenous peoples.
City of Maple Ridge Photo
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Throughout 2017 citizens were engaged
at community events to help with the development of the
Maple Ridge Cultural Plan. Displays at events and festivals
along with special forums were at the core of this project.
City of Maple Ridge Photo