September brings the Brackendale Fall Fair to Squamish, and it is an annual event which has entertained and welcomed thousands for years! In 1994, Thor Froslev was instrumental in reviving the fall fair and the Brackendale Farmers Institute back in 1994.
The late Froslev served as president for many years too.
41976 Government Road serves as the grounds for the Brackendale Fall Fair, also known as the Brackendale Farmers Institute Park. It is time to rename the park. Perhaps a name like Thor Froslev Memorial Park.
After dedicating 50 years to Brackendale by serving briefly on Squamish council, chairing the committee during the build of Brennan Park Rec. Centre, was honoured by our Chamber of Commerce by being presented with the Freedom of the Municipality in 2018, which is the highest honour a municipality can bestow.
Anyone who knew Thor or knew of Thor does not need too much to understand who he was for Brackendale and this town and what he was for this town, and for 50 years of giving to Squamish, it is time to give back to him and his family. Just a thought.
Mike Enders
Edmonton
(Squamish Former Resident)
