Wingham theatre packed for CKNX Barn Dance Reunion Show

WINGHAM – The CKNX Barn Dance Reunion show, part of the local radio station’s 100th anniversary celebrations, at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on May 31 included performers from local radio and television shows, the original touring Barn Dance productions and the later Barn Dance Historical Society events.

Sharon Strong (now Sharon Murray) sang on the CKNX Circle 8 Ranch television show from the age of five until she was 18. (Patrick Raftis photo)

Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Marie Bottrell. Right: Teeswater’s own McMichael Sisters performing a dance number. (Patrick Raftis photo)

 

Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson presents Blackburn Media Operations Manager Jeff Irwin with a certificate recognizing the CKNX 100th anniversary milestone. (Patrick Raftis photo)