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Celebrate family and community at the 108th Abbotsford Agrifair turalism including song, dance and martial arts.

Saturday’s headliner is JoJo Mason, a singer-songwriter from Regina. Sunday’s concert features performances

by Christian artists Ryan McAllister, Jonny Diaz, Chris August and headliner Citizen Way. “It’s hard to pick the top features of this year’s fair” said Kish. “It’s all new and exciting. It’s going to be amazing.”

This August long weekend enjoy new shows and old favourites at the Abbotsford Agrifair. ”We’re celebrating family and community,” said fair manager Melanie Kish. “This is an event for Abbotsford and it is all about Abbotsford,” The first Agrifair was in 1911 and although the fair has changed from gypsies and crystal balls to midway rides and world-class entertainment, it remains committed to its task of

New for 2018 is the Dock Dog show and competition. Watch the dogs leap into the water and show off their jumping skills.

Pre-registration is still open for the show and competition.

promoting and educating the importance of agriculture.

Bridging the gap between urban and rural, some of the live shows at the three-day event are 4-H, Global FMX Motocross, Country Horse Classic, pro wrestling and demolition derby.

The dynamic duo of Dally and Spanky is also new to the Agrifair. The miniature horse rescue and Jack Russell puppy are inseparable and have an entertaining live show sure to be a crowdpleaser.

Included with gate admission are the popular evening concerts at the main stage. Friday evening will showcase a multitude of multicul-

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gymnastics demonstrations and antique farm machinery.

Ryan Cook, the popular carver from HGTV Canada’s Carver Kings.

The international casts’ combined experience in arts, theatre, entertainment and Loggersports will entertain all ages.

Families can expect to enjoy the return of popular Richard’s Racers, the Reptile Guy, Poultry in Motion, Mobile Dairy Classroom, A Star Art Parlor and Science World Keva building. Throughout the weekend, character’s like Anna and Elsa, Rapunzel, Spiderman and the Mad Hatter will also be strolling through the fair.

On Friday and Saturday as well as twice on Sunday, the RCMP Musical Ride performs at the fair in partnership with the Abbotsford Police. Developed as a way to both display their horse riding ability and entertain the community, the show is performed by a troop of 32 riders and horses.

“Agrifair is an affordable way to spend time making memories with your family,” said Kish.

LEGO enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their own LEGO blocks and enter the LEGO Building Contest, open to all ages. Canada’s only LEGO Certified Professional Robin Sather will be at the event building a large sculpture and will help decide the contest winners.

From August 3 to 5, celebrate family and community at the 108th Abbotsford Agrifair.

Located at Exhibition Park, 32470 Haida Drive, a weekend pass is $18.

Day passes are also available and admission is free for children aged 10 and under. Visit agrifair.ca for details, gate hours and show information.

The fair also features many attractions like midway rides, mini golf, food trucks, Twisters

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Canning Equipment: Water Canner (or a very large pot that you can submerge your jars in) Lid Lifter Jar Lifter Method 1. Set up for water bath canning.

2. Wash berries, and remove caps and stems. Set aside.

3. Add sugar to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade.

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This recipe, originally from Northwest Edible Life, is one of the easiest preserves I’ve ever made. Sugar, strawberries, vanilla bean. Puree, simmer, water bath can. That’s it. The result is a sweet taste of spring in a jar, excellent as a topping for ice cream, swirled into yogurt, or spooned over waffles. If you’re scared of the water bath, you could also freeze it, just leave a little head space in the jar as it will expand as it freezes. Because it’s smoother than a strawberry preserve and thick-but-pourable, is also a great addition to summer beverages. Everything from lemonade to margaritas can get a pink makeover with a spoonful of strawberry vanilla sauce.

Ingredients 2 lbs. BC strawberries 1 real vanilla bean 3 cups sugar

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6. Skim off foam, and ladle sauce into clean half-pint jars, leaving a 1⁄2-inch headspace.

7. Set lids according to manufacturer’s instructions and process sauce in a boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes.

Slice the vanilla bean in half lengthwise.

Scrape the black seeds from both halves of the vanilla bean into the food processor.

Reserve the vanilla pod.

4. Process until the vanilla seeds are fully mixed into the sugar, then add the strawberries and pulse until only small pieces of strawberry remain.

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The Farmer and the Foodie and after having produced one flush of berries in late spring, they were resting If you’re as old as I am, then while the Junes were busy but are now in you’ll remember when BC Strawberries full production. These berries are firmer than their June cousins, and so stand appeared for only a few short up well for fresh eating, baking, or weeks in June and we raced to adding to summer salads. eat our fill before they were all Don’t forget to stash some gone. So it’s understandable away in your freezer and if recent summers have left while you’re enjoying them you scratching your head during our long, cold winter as you were pondering signs remember to say a word of thanks in July, August and even September to the 48 Fraser Valley farmers who proclaiming “local strawberries.” Please allow me to solve the mystery for you. are proudly growing approximately 600 You’ve already enjoyed the June-bearing acres of the tastiest strawberries to be strawberries as they enthusiastically found anywhere!

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Pastels, neutrals and classic patterns – such as paisley or stripes – are great alternatives for everything from a weekend getaway to a formal wedding.

Soft pink can be a sophisticated and eye-catching option for a streamlined dress with a flowing neckline and cutout sleeves. Paired with bold earrings, the look is elegant enough for a night out at the theatre or a fine-dining restaurant.

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Strategies that can help build strong immune systems A strong immune system can go a long way toward ensuring one’s overall health. But bolstering one’s immune system is no small task, as even medical researchers admit there is still much to learn about the links between lifestyle and immune function.

The Harvard Medical School notes that a strongly functioning immune system requires balance and harmony. So it stands to reason that a highly unhealthy lifestyle will compromise the immune system, but it’s also worth noting that pushing the body too hard in the other direction also can adversely affect immune function.

Researchers continue to study the potential links between immune response and variables such as diet, exercise, age, and psychological stress. Though studies are ongoing, the Harvard Medical School notes that the immune system is bolstered by various strategies associated with

healthy living.

• Don’t smoke. Smoking is linked to a host of diseases and ailments, so it’s no surprise that it also compromises the immune system. The National Cancer Institute notes that cigarette smoke contains high levels of tar and other chemicals, which compromise the immune system’s ability to effectively combat infections. The effects of smoking on the immune system are both immediate and long-term. Smokers’ immune systems may not be able to fend off common infections like the common cold as effectively as the immune systems of nonsmokers.

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strengthen the immune system to a point where infection is impossible. However, the Cleveland Clinic notes that a balanced, healthy diet that includes a mix of vitamins and minerals plays a role in strengthening the immune system. Fresh fruits and vegetables contain a bevy of vitamins and antioxidants that help the immune system fight off potential infections. Many people bemoan the absence of fresh fruits and vegetables at their local grocery stores during certain times of the year. But the Cleveland Clinic notes that manufacturers typically free frozen fruits and vegetables at peak ripeness. That means frozen fruits and vegetables provide similar nutrition to fresh fruits and vegetables during those times of year when foods are not in-season.

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• Don’t buy the hype. Men and women interested in boosting their immune systems will no doubt find many products claiming to do just that. The Harvard Medical School urges consumers to be skeptical of such products, many of which make dubious claims that are not rooted in recognized scientific research.

The immune system remains a mystery in many ways. But several healthy strategies may help people bolster their immune systems and potentially reduce their risk of infection.