Valour Park Association

05/30/2026

Cannaconnect, Operation Restoration, All Around Performance and VPA were this morning at the Edmonton Cemetery to pay our respects and maintain the headstones for our fallen.

05/24/2026

VPA members were in Edmonton, St Albert and Whitecourt yesterday sharing history.

05/24/2026

05/09/2026

Valour Park Association’s 1937 Chevrolet Master Sedan, affectionately known as “Lulubelle,” is now entering the final phase of preparation before her long-awaited unveiling.

In a striking transformation that reflects the wartime spirit of the era, Lulubelle has been finished in authentic WWII olive drab, giving the classic Chevrolet sedan the appearance of a vehicle that could have been seen supporting the home front or military operations during the Second World War. Her bold new look bridges civilian automotive history with wartime heritage, creating a unique and memorable representation of the 1930s and 1940s period.
Still gleaming beneath the workshop lights as one of the final reminders of her original civilian elegance. The contrast between the subdued olive drab finish and the surviving chrome details gives Lulubelle a distinctive character, symbolizing the transition from peacetime luxury to wartime purpose.

With a few final preparations remaining, Lulubelle is nearly ready to begin her new mission: representing the Valour Park Association throughout the 2026 event season. From military commemorations and community parades to educational displays and heritage exhibitions, she will serve as both a conversation piece and a moving tribute to Canada’s wartime generation.

As anticipation grows for her official unveiling, Lulubelle stands ready to once again roll into public view restored, reimagined, and prepared to proudly carry history forward for a new generation.

05/07/2026

Yesterday the VPA took Lulubelle over to the “” Darcy Pennock for the final makeover. A big thanks to Chris Henderson for painstakingly sanding her, to Dave Good, Andrew Crothers, Jamie Land, Mike Logan, Ed Campion and our very own “Wilson” Joost and myself for providing the TLC she required.

05/02/2026

Several VPA members were on hand to assist with a tour of Reg’s Motor-Pool, educator Ken Stanski and students from Sturgeon Composite High School came by for a history lesson from Reg Hodgson and his ensemble of knowledge Rob McCue, Claude Villeneuve, Hans Brink, Darcy Pennock, Ed Campion, Al Nickerson and VPAs very own “Wilson” Joost. Pot scrubbers and floor sweepers Dave Good , Annabelle Villeneuve, Mike Logan and myself were on hand to assist.

04/26/2026

Yesterday members of the VPA showed up to show support for the Macaulay Memorial Ruck march. The VAFB Edmonton hosted the event and the weather didn’t stop people from coming out and supporting this event. It was quite a remarkable turnout and a well organized. Well done Ethan!

04/23/2026

VPA would like to thank United Rentals for their generous donation that will help us protect are parts and equipment from the Alberta climate. We would also like to thank Peter Dekok, Tom McIntyre and Ethan Maertens from the VAFB for making this happen.

04/19/2026

It’s been a busy couple weeks for the VPA but here it is.

04/12/2026

2026 Vimy Ridge Parade ceremonies held at CFB Edmonton Garrison was attended by the RCACC.