Mr. Fraser was born in Arbroath, Scotland. When he was an infant his feet and hands were badly burned and doctors said that he would never walk. Not only did he learn to walk, he also ran, and learned to Highland dance. He originally started his career as a drummer, but when the Pipe Major asked for volunteer pipers, Bob hid because he had almost no use of the little finger on his right hand. This prevented him from playing bagpipes in the orthodox way. The instructors said, "You are luckier than everyone else because you don't need that finger. You can learn to play with your hands reversed." He mastered this difficult feat, as anyone who has heard him play can attest to. Mr. Fraser served in the Scottish Air Force in World War II, after which he married his wife, Frances. In 1957 they immigrated to Canada for various reasons: taxes were very high in Scotland and one of their sons had very bad bronchitis which was worsened by the weather in Scotland. There was a Pipe Major job in New Zealand but the immigration form was to lengthy. Canada was the next choice. According to the immigration book, Kelowna was the most desirable place to settle in Canada, but the only jobs available were for farmers. Mr. Fraser said "I am not a Peach Farmer, I am a Printer". So they settled in Winnipeg, since there were more opportunities for printers here. For 40 years Mr. Fraser has been the Heart and Soul of the Pipe Band. He dedicates his time, efforts, talent, kindness and patience to produce outstanding pipers and drummers. Mr. Fraser says his worse nightmare is "That there must be hundreds of boys running around who only know half of Highland Laddie." Mr. Fraser is also the Pipe Major of the St. Andrew's Society Pipe Band.

    It is with great pleasure that we dedicate this segment of the Band history to Mrs. Frances Fraser. Mrs. Fraser was born in Manchester, England. During the war, she served in the W.R.A.F. where she met and married Mr. Bob  Fraser. In 1957, Frances and Bob, along with their three children, moved to Canada, settling in Winnipeg. For thirty years Mrs. Fraser was the organizational backbone of the band. The behind-the-scenes contributions Mrs. Fraser made to the Pipe Band are immeasurable. She kept all the records and minutes of the Ladies Auxiliary meetings, helped with fundraising, supervised and cared for the boys on all the trips and opened her home for meetings and lessons on Monday nights. She was by Mr. Fraser's side at every Band trip and function. Once, to prove that Mr. Fraser wasn't the only piper in the family, Mrs. Fraser organized a  Ladies Pipe Band complete with kilts made of garbage bags and coloured tape in the Douglas tartan pattern! Mrs. Fraser was an accomplished artist, and would often donate one of here paintings to be raffled off as a contribution to the band. Each October the Ladies Auxiliary held a Tea under her direction at the Fransiscan Friar on Edmonton Street, which was also a successful fundraiser. Mrs. Fraser's kindness and commitment to the Band will always be remembered and appreciated.

In its early beginnings, the pipe band was associated with the Ladies' Caledonian Society and the Sons of Scotland. It was rumored that early band members were forced into the band by their grandmothers to keep them out of trouble. The original band parents were divided into the Ladies Auxiliary and the Men's Club. The Ladies made mealy pudding in the basement of the hall to fund raise and made enough money to buy 5 sets of pipes. In the early 1980's the two groups joined and became the parent committee. The parent committee is the fundraising force behind the Band. The parent committee is responsible for keeping the band outfitted in uniforms and instruments, planning and arranging all band trips and entrance into competitions, and maintaining the canteen to keep us all awake every Saturday while the Band members their lessons. Most of the volunteer instructors are former band members or parents. They are truly a dedicated lot. The parents sacrifice their Saturday mornings to get their kids to band practice through all kinds of weather. They are also a dedicated lot.

    The band has traveled extensively in its forty year history. They have performed numerous festivals and parades throughout North America. The highlights of their travels include four trips to Scotland: in 1981, 1985, 1996 and 2000. In 1981, while the Band was touring Scotland, they met and played for Lord and Lady Selkirk. In 1996 the Band visited the home of Lord Selkirk and played for the family and the soon to be new Lord. Another highlight was when the Pipe Band traveled to Churchill in 1970 to pipe in Prince Charles. They have won many awards in parades and band competitions over the years.