Bringing the Festival Parade to Wolfville
We moved the festival parade that was always in Kentville brought it to Wolfsville. And in my own estimation, I’m bragging, but we had a fantastic parade. – Al Whittle
Keeping The Whittle Theatre Open
“It was one of those occasions when the goodwill was universal. Nobody wanted it turned into anything else than what it was.” – Wendy Elliott, Wolfville, NS
Why We Named The Acadia Theatre For Al Whittle
“Part of the deal was that they asked if they would somehow recognize Al in the new incorporation of the building, and they did that by naming the theatre space after Al.” – Mary Harwell, Wolfville, NS
Everybody Knows Al Whittle
“He worked as an usher here and as the manager and various things, projectionist. He did it all in this theatre.” – Mary Harwell, Wolfville, NS
Why We Renamed The Acadia Theatre For Al
“He gave tons of people jobs, so they all loved him. Everybody still does.” – Wendy Elliott, Wolfville, NS
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