High Eagle RV Resort brings car show to Rosebud

Times Contributor

 

High Eagle RV Resort is a great place for the whole family. They are situated in a cozy valley in Rosebud and offer a great place to rest, relax and explore the Great Canadian Badlands. 

High Eagle sponsored an antique car show on July 24 with participants coming from the two adjoining provinces of B.C. and Saskatchewan. 

Owner/operators Jeanne and Ed Sonmor (along with full partner Lars, their 16-year-old son) are leaving a great impression in Rosebud by bringing in tourists apart from those who come to Rosebud for the dinner theatre. Sonmor has partnered with Rosebud Theatre and the Canadian Badlands after they purchased the property four years ago and upgraded the park-like area to 50 serviced sites with 30-amp power and water on all sites, and can accommodate even large-scale buses and RV’s.

They have been dubbed ‘The Emerald of the Badlands’ as they are surrounded by Severn Creek, which runs into the Rosebud and eventually into the Red Deer River. They have spent the last four years clearing away brush and making more sites available to an ever-increasing demand for camping in the area. Sonmor has great plans for expansion to increase tourism and is currently preparing a site to build a covered bandstand/amphitheatre for live concerts in the park. 

Starland Band from Morrin came out to entertain spectators with blues, CCR and even some Johnny Cash on a stage off of a flat bed truck. The resort held a 50-50 draw and held a raffle that day as well for all those who came out to enjoy the event.

Some of the automobiles showcased included a ‘53 Chevrolet Bel Air all with its original chrome, and a 1960 Mercury Parklane Convertible. The sun glinted off of the shiny chrome and freshly washed and babied vehicles. Those gathered took the time out to compare vehicles, show off engines and answer questions. Lars Sonmor also has a love for cars and trucks and eagerly showed off his Ford Custom 1974 F100 truck that he is currently working on.

Any and all information can be found at www.higheaglervpark.com.