Changes to the Society’s Executive and Operations Team
Read moreA more fullsome account of our recent AGM will be shared soon, however we wanted to take this opportunity to share with our members some changes within our Society Executive and Operations. After 5 years in the role of President, Sharie Northey Argue has stepped down. She will continue to support the Society as Clan Genealogist, and Chairperson of the
September 21, 20180Donald R. McKenzie – 1928-2018
Read moreIt is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Donald R. McKenzie on March 30, 2018. He was predeceased by his wife Eleanor McKenzie in 2015. Don was born in Brandon, MB on May 6, 1928, one of the eight children in the family of D. G. McKenzie and Katie B. Cole. He was the last survivor of that
Festival Report – Saskatoon Folkfest – August 16-18
Read morePlease enjoy the following report from Sharie Argue, FSA Scot, President, Clan MacKenzie Canada & Lieutenant to Cabarfeidh. Saskatchewan Commissioner and Clan Genealogist. The 39th Annual Folkfest in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan was sunny and bright indoors, in spite of the heavy smoke of B.C. forest fires outside. With the assistance of my husband Earle, the display was set up and taken
Games Report – Fergus Scottish Festival – August 11th
Read moreAs always, the Fergus Scottish Festival is quite popular, and this year was no exception. We had all hands on deck to man the large blue Clan MacKenzie tent this year. The weather was great (no drenching this year) and we welcome many visitors and fielded a variety of questions. We were very pleased to welcome 5 new members to
Games Report – Montreal Highland Games – August 5th
Read moreThe 2018 montreal highland games started out on a fantastic note on a glorious morning with no rain or hurricane winds forecasted this year… From all accounts the games had quite a good turnout despite the very high heat. Although we did not gain any new members this year it seemed the patrons came out to support. There were many
Games Report – Glengarry Highland Games – Maxville, ON August 4th
Read moreAlways a “must do” event in the Highland Games season is the M&M weekend of Maxville and Montreal. As many know the Glengarry Highland Games is a staple of the games circuit, now entering its 7th decade! As the home of the North American Pipe Band Championships, it always draws a large crowd. And with Heavy Athletics, the Regimental Tug-of-War,
A Call to Gather – The Annual General Meeting of the Clan MacKenzie Society Canada
Read moreThe AGM of the Clan MacKenzie Society of Canada will take place on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at 11 a.m. Location: The Clan MacKenzie Tent, Colchester Highland Games, Truro, Nova Scotia. AGENDA: 1 President, Sharie Argue will chair the meeting. 2 Approve Minutes of the Annual Meeting held Monday, September 18, 2017 at Calgary, AB. 3 President’s Report (will be posted
Games Report – Weekend of June 23-24, 2018
Read moreIt was a busy weekend for the Clan MacKenzie Society of Canada, as were were well represented in both Manitoba and Alberta this weekend! First up, the Red Deer Highland Games – report from AB Commissioner Greg MacKenzie A rainy morning, but what’s a Highland Games without getting a bit wet in Alberta. By mid afternoon it was sunny and
Highland Games Season is Coming (Really, we promise)
Read moreContrary to what most of Canada is (still) seeing, summer will come, and along with it Highland Games Season. We hope that people will be able to get out in the sunshine, enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of your local Highland Games, or Celtic Festivals. The Clan MacKenzie Society of Canada is represented at games across the country from
MacKenzie Grave Site in Manitoba Needs Your Help!
Read moreClan MacKenzie Society of Canada is Matching Donations from Members up to $1000! We can double your donation! In effect until June, 2018 To date $290 has been donated by members – which the CMSC will match resulting in $580 to the restoration effort so far. Keep those donations coming! One of the oldest cemeteries in Manitoba is calling on