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This exhibit honors George Normand, six time World Championship Chuckwagons Driver of Bonnyville District.
 "Someday, somewhere, I shall see what my life has come to mean to those who have watched me live"
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In memory of George Normand
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| 1977 - |
Started driving chuckwagons at the age of 20, placed tops in points in the Northern Professional Chuckwagon Association for that year.
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| 1978 - |
Started driving professionally, placed 8th out of 32 wagons at the Calgary Stampede.
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| 1985 - |
Earned his first World Championship Title, the first time this title went to a Northeastern Alberta driver.
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| 1986 - |
Won the prestigious Joan Lewis Memorial Award for best lead team.
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| 1987 - |
Set two track records, one at Ponoka, a time of 1:00:00, and one at Stettler, a time of 1:03:57. Also won the Alberta Achievement Award for excellence, presented by Premier Don Getty.
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| 1988 - |
George had an excellent year, ending the season with a second place finish behind Tommy Glass.
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| 1989 - |
Made the sudden death finals at the Calgary Stampede winning a G.M.C. pick up and bronze trophy.
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| 1991 - |
George again won the World Championship Title.
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| 1992 - |
Won the World Championship Title and tied Kelly Sutherland and the late Ralph Vigen for the 5 time World Championship record.
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| 1993 - |
Won the World Championship Title and broke the record becoming the first ever six time world Championship Chuckwagon Driver.
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George Normand, The Bonnyville Bullet
 On July 2, 1994 at Ponoka, Alberta, a tragic chuckwagon accident claimed the life of George Normand, a fine athelete, and a community member. This exibit exemplifies the respect and pride of the people of Bonnyville for their hometown hero known fondly as “The Bonnyville Bullet”.
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