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Clock Tower Bells are chiming again Downtown
They officially started ringing again on
October 25, 2011 at 12:00 Noon
Congratulations and Thankyou to following who were most instrumental in the restoration of the Clock Tower.
Larry Olynyk & brother Robert Olynyk of Furniture Clinic,
Mark Elliott from Enhanced Engineering (E2) Consulting and
to James Anderson and Braden Stolz of Bi-System Electric & Controls.
Your countless hours are greatly appreciated.
It is absolutely wonderful to hear the chimes once again in Downtown Lloydminster.
Here is a history of this building and clock tower.
Great Article from the Lloydminster Source on how great feat of fixing this clock was accomplished
"Clock bells toll in Lloyd"
A big crowd gathering for the big event.
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Many gathering for the anticipated bell ringing.
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Mayor Jeff Mulligan awards Larry Olynyk with a plaque for his outstanding contribution to the restoration of the Clock Tower.
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Crowd waiting in anticipation of the first
chime of the clock bells.
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Mayor Jeff Mulligan presenting a plaque to Bi-Systems and
Enhanced Engineering for their participation in the restoration.
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Streetscapes Co. Chairman, Rob Anderson greets the crowd on the old post office steps.
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This picture was taken at exactly 12 Noon when the
bells started to chime after the restoration.
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There was a big explosion then confetti flew all over the place
in celebration of the ringing of the bells.
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Special Cake to celebrate the event.
Cake made by Ernie's Coffee House.
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Mayor Jeff Mulligan and Past Mayor Pat Gulak officially
cut the celebration cake together.
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