Serving the communities of Rimbey, Bentley, Bluffton, and Hoadley
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Volume 17 Number 32
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U of A prof gives Rimbey Farmers Market top marks BY TREENA MIELKE
Friends meeting friends, music and laughter, a delightful array of fresh produce, delicious baking, freshly popped kettle corn and homemade crafts are all part of the exciting scenario that has put Rimbey Farmers Market in a league of its own. Mary Beckie, a professor at the facility of extension at the University of Alberta gives Rimbey’s market top marks as a quality, wellbalanced market. Beckie has worked on a study about farmer’s markets in British Columbia and Alberta since 2008. “We wanted to learn what it is that makes farmer’s markets so appealing,” she said. The study included about 25 markets in central Alberta. Rimbey’s market was visited in 2008 and 2011. At that time, Beckie noted that Rimbey stood out as a strong community based market. She attended the market again on July 26 and she wasn’t disappointed. “It is lovely,” she said. “And they have a live band playing. How often do you see that?” Beckie attributes Rim-
Sam Sansome from Rimbey is kept busy at the Rimbey Farmers Market July 25 as customers line up for fresh fruit and vegetables. The market was a busy place as friends and neighbours gathered to make purchases and enjoy a chance to visit and listen to music. Treena Mielke photo
bey’s successful market to excellent leadership, a great location, and a strong relationship with the community. “Gayle Rondeel definitely has a strong clear vision and the location is wonderful. The market is small, but very balanced. A nice mix. And it is very anchored in the community, strongly supported and community based. It is a real asset to the community.” Gayle Rondeel, who has been managing Rimbey’s Farmers Market since 2007, is passionate about making the market the best it can be. “I’m very proud of our market. I see it as a celebration of community every Saturday morning.” Rondeel is grateful for the customers who come to the market, shop, visit, take their kids to the nearby playground and simply hang out. “They’re all just awesome,” she said. She invites everyone to attend the Farmers Market’s ‘everything apple, apple fest’ coming up Sept. 5. “It’s our first one and we want to make it a community event,” she said. “It should be fun.” The Rimbey Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning at Pas Ka Poo Park.
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