Having a Field Day with the Olympic Flame
The beautiful mountainside community of Field, British Columbia
Submitted by Susan Williamson of Field, British Columbia
Not to take anything away from Golden, B.C. because I know they've done a super job, but I'm here to tell you that the thriving, mountainside community of Field, B.C. in Yoho National Park, population 200, was the first B.C. place the torch visited on its first day back to the province, Thursday, January 21, 2010.
What a thrill to see the torchbearer crest the small hill into town and then here comes Premier Gordon Campbell, no less, and Pam Veinotte, Superintendent of Yoho, Kootenay and West Banff National Parks. We were all smiles, ear to ear, and the best... The Premier says "let's sing O Canada?" and we did and it was just great.
We had a fabulous turnout and a great time when the torch arrived here just before 5:00 p.m., Thursday night. We all gathered in front of Field's Elementary School and cheered and waved our flag with all our hearts.
We had two terrific young men from Ottawa who were simply thrilled to carry the flame and equally thrilled with our little town and mountainous scenery.
To follow the excitement of the flame, everyone gathered at our community hall for a grand BBQ of bison burgers, veggie burgers and salmon fillet! It was fantastic.
We had a band, a young foursome from Calgary, Frankie McQueen, play a set of music and we rocked the evening away.
Good Luck to all the atheletes, Go for the gold in Vancouver! We'll be watching and cheering you on!
