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May 13, 2024

Peel Regional Police putting bands through simulated contests May 26th

The ever-creative and charitable Peel Regional Police Pipe Band is at it again, planning to hold a “simulated Highland games” on May 26th, with all three of the organization’s bands playing in a competitive environment as realistic preparation for the upcoming Ontario outdoor season. Peel’s...
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From Alex Gandy, Happy Mother’s Day to his and all moms!
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Saskatchewan Pipe Band Association elects Barbara MacDonald president, plans for future

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July 31, 2008
Smith, Smith, Hazzard and Midgley lay down North Uist law
About 20 pipers braved a powerful wind blowing all day across the annual North Uist Games, but it stayed dry and sunny...
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