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The Passing of Archie Walker

Archibald (Archie) Carse Walker passed away on November 29th, 2020. With other health issues, Archie did succumb to COVID-19. Archie was born on June 24th, 1933, in Kirkconnel Scotland. Growing up there and then living in Edinburgh with his wife Annette and 1st born son Bryan. They made the big move and immigrated to Vancouver.…

B.C. Pipers’ Newsletters of 1977

The Historical Newsletters page has been updated with the release of archival B.C. Pipers’ Newsletters from 1977. Besides the regular news of competitions and results, BCPA Life Member Bill Elder has compiled the following interesting news of that year: New Newsletter Editor Alex Young assisted by Helen Young. Alex Young also becomes President Letter from…

B.C. Pipers’ Newsletters of 1976

The Historical Newsletters page has been updated with the release of archival B.C. Pipers’ Newsletters from 1976. Besides the regular news of competitions and results, BCPA Life Member Bill Elder has compiled the following interesting news of that year: Donald Morrison from Aberdeen to judge the 44th Annual Gathering Letter about the formation of the…

B.C. Pipers’ Newsletters of 1975

The Historical Newsletters page has been updated with the release of archival B.C. Pipers’ Newsletters from 1975. Besides the regular news of competitions and results, BCPA Life Member Bill Elder has compiled the following interesting news of that year: Angus MacLellan, Oban Gold Medallist to judge 43rd Annual Gathering Annual Gathering switches to the Good…