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8 seconds to stardom This rider was captured just before he prevailed for his 8-second ride or was dumped off in the dirt. Either way the thrill of the roughstock rides always get the crowd excited. Karen Powell photo
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Noting a “great weekend” Billy Barker Days president Maureen Murray praised the volunteers “who make it possible.” “Without them and our sponsors, this event wouldn’t happen,” she said. Murray also noted enhanced police presence. RCMP made a special effort this year to increase their presence during the festival. “Numerous people commented throughout the weekend they appreciated the police presence,” an RCMP press release states. Between Thursday, July 16 and Sunday, July 19, RCMP investigated a total of 183 files. That number is down from the 231 investigated during the same time period last year. However, this year 89 people were held in custody, which is an increase from the 72 people that were held last year. “The bulk of those held in custody were for being intoxicated in public. Others were held for incidents ranging from breach of probation to assault,” the release states. RCMP Traffic Services issued 145 violation tickets, as well as: one criminal code impaired arrest, one 12-hour suspension, two 24-hour suspensions, two three-day suspensions, and impounded three vehicles for various reasons. For her part Murray pointed to some events where they noted a decrease in numbers, but highlighted the hot weather. “I think attendance might have been larger at certain events had it not been so hot,” she said. “But all in all the turnout was great.” The Billy Barker Days Society was meeting Thursday evening (after press time) to debrief on each individual event. After that, Murray said, they take August off. “Then we’re back in force planning Billy Barker Days 2016 starting in September,” she said. “Our core group of volunteers are amazing. “It was a laid-back atmosphere. Truly family friendly.”
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