Looking Back: Jimmy Pattison returned to Luseland

LUSELAND - In June 1998 a much younger Jimmy Pattison (69 years) returned to his hometown to help open Luseland’s new motel. Pattison donated $100,000 to the project, with the community raising an additional $140,000 at that time.

After the opening, Pattison was the guest of honour at a banquet at the local hall. He surprised the crowd by bringing out his trumpet and joining the high school band for a couple of selections. He proved to his Luseland friends that he is a talented horn player as well as a successful entrepreneur. Jimmy Pattison is now 96 years of age and will celebrate his birthday on October 1.

In June of 1998 Jimmy Pattison cut the ribbon to open the new Luseland Community Motel. He was joined by mayor Len Schlosser, and Battleford-Cut Knife MLA Sharon Murrell. After the celebratory banquet, Pattison brought out his trumpet and joined the high school band for a couple of selections. Photos: Crossroads June 29, 1998