— a member of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and an Order of Manitoba Recipient — was recognized Friday with the honorary renaming of St. Michael Road in St. Vital to Big Sky Country Way.TV program for more than a dozen years — one of his many TV projects dating back to his first on-air appearances as a presenter in the late 1960s.music legend and Canadian icon, on the renaming of St. Michael Road in St. Vital to Big Sky Country Way.
St. Germain is known for his outspoken pride in his Métis roots in his music as well as his broadcast work, and Manitoba Métis Federation president David Chartrand said Friday that the singer — now in his 80s — remains a personal hero.
This morning I was proud to attend the renaming of St. Michael Road in St. Vital to Big Sky Country Way in honour of Canadian country music icon Ray St. Germain.Pro skier, girlfriend die after 700-metre fall off mountain in Italian Alps The name change was initiated by friend and community advocate Kelly Ryback, who said St. Germain’s longstanding ties to the St. Vital area contributed to the decision.“We need to remember our past and honour our achievements,” he said. We can’t be so coy. It’s time. We have a wonderful history. Let’s embrace it.
“The message to the young folk is we’re Winnipeg, and you can achieve something out of here, because many have.”