Goose Festival is in its 53rd year!

By Joan Janzen

KINDERSLEY - The upcoming Goose Festival 2025 is in its 53rd year! Throughout the years, it has included many different types of events, and Goose Festival 1984 illustrates how much the festival has changed over time.

Crowning of a Goose Festival Queen and princesses was a big deal that year. Judging was based on the girl’s poise, with a large percentage of points obtained from ticket sales. In 1984, Lorraine Smith from Coleville was crowned queen and received a $1000 bursary to go towards her education after high school.

Another unique event which had been held for several years was an arm wrestling tournament. This event always drew a large crowd as individuals participated in this strength competition.

An arm wrestling tournament was a popular event at Goose Festival festivities in 1984. Photo Kindersley Clarion, Oct. 1984

Do you recognize these beauties from 1984? Coleville’s Lorraine Smith (centre) was crowned the 1984 Goose Festival Queen during the annual fall pageant in the Elks Hall. Lorene Whitfield (left) and Cheryl Boychuk were crowned princesses during the ceremonies. Photo Kindersley Clarion, Oct. 1984