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Kicking off 100 Years of The Community Lougheed Fair

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Kicking off 100 Years of Lougheed Fair

Battle River-Crowfoot MP and Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely joined the Lougheed Ag. Society executive, Iris Williams, Kim Martin, Mayor Shawn Sieben, and CAO Richard Lavoie met up for a brief presentation and cake cutting. The plaque in Lovely’s hands lists the executive members of the Ag. Society throughout its history.

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Village of Lougheed more than quadrupled its population of 281 over the weekend, as fairgoers from all around the region and beyond took in the 100th Lougheed Fair on Saturday, Aug. 12.

Everyone got in on the action, as the Iron Creek Museum Society hosted a breakfast on Main Street to start the day, followed by a grand parade that was the perfect combination of nostalgia, humour, and celebration.

After the parade, the fair grounds started to buzz, as the cattle show, horse show, car show, ball, market, and kids activities started up.

The last-minute cancellation of the Mirror Lake train caused a minor blip for organizers, but no one seemed upset.

The dog agility demonstra-

tion by Hot Diggity Dog was very popular, as trainers took the dogs through their paces in two well-attended demonstrations.

The Bench Show started at 11, and the curling rink was full of people checking out an incredible array of exhibits in every category, including some vintage exhibits.

The roast beef supper was so popular that they had to do an overflow at the Field House, and the vintage fashion show went over extremely well. The day ended with some fireworks, some dancing, and an occasional ‘shooting star’ as the Perseids meteor shower was visible overhead.

After the parade, Battle River-Crowfoot MP and Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely joined the Lougheed Ag. Society executive, Mayor Shawn Sieben, and CAO Richard Lavoie met up for a presentation from Lovely.

LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTO

The Lougheed Agricultural Society presented its 100th annual Fair this past weekend, which celebrated the past, but also forged into the future with a ton of new events and features that had someone for everyone. Above: Celebrating 60 years with the Lougheed Rockettes.See more photos on pages 22 and 23.

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Twice Nice Store offers free swims at Killam Pool Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Twice Nice Society, who operate the very successful Twice Nice second hand store out of Killam, had a very good year in terms of sales in 2022, says communications officer

Janet Pelletier.

“As a result, we looked for ways to expand our reach into the community.”

One of the ways they did that was to open up their annual donations to invite Killam groups to apply if they needed some funding, resulting

in a record number of groups receiving financial support in 2023.

When a board member suggested the Society sponsor several days of free swimming at the local pool during

the summer months, she says it was unanimously agreed that it would be a wonderful way to directly offer a recreation opportunity for local families and individuals.

This year the Society

has sponsored three days of free swimming at the Killam Aquatic Centre, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 7 to 9 p.m., and Thursday, Aug. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m.

“It’s a wonderful way to beat the heat and give parents a bit of a break.

“If the free swims prove to be popular this summer we will look at making it a regular summertime event.”

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Flagstaff Food Bank running low on some key food items Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Flagstaff Food Bank is currently in need of certain items that they are running low on.

Flagstaff Food Bank Board member and FFCS Executive Director Lynne Jenkinson says, “Flagstaff is so generous that our donations from Christmas have lasted us up until now.

“Our shelves are getting empty so if you can donate it would be greatly appreciated.

“These are items that we are low on or don't have any of. You can drop

off at our two Wild Rose Co-op Food stores ( Sedgewick and Killam) as they have bins, and at Daysland AG foods there is also a bin.

“If you can donate but can’t make it to any of the three drop off points, you can also phone 780-3853976 and we can figure out how to get it to the Food Bank.”

Jenkinson says the Food Bank is presently in need of the following items: Cereal (any kind), Hot Cereal (porridge), School snacks of any kind; Cookies; Hamburger Helper; Sidekicks; Stove-top stuffing;

Chunky Soup; Soup Broth; Canned Fruit; Rice; Fast and Fancy Rice; Jello gelatin mixes, and Pudding mixes.

Jenkinson says that after a record June, food bank use dropped to 39 hampers in July, but that August has seen 30 hampers go out in two weeks.

“Usage traditionally drops off in the summer but we are seeing it increase again for August.”

She says besides the items on the list, cash donations help the organization greatly. “We know that people do prefer to donate food items, we just ask that they are not

expired.”

In anticipation of a busy fall, Jenkinson says the food bank has moved up its annual advent calendar promotion to October this year.

The Wild Rose Co-op has its Good Buy to Hunger campaign in December, and she adds, “We will have our toilet paper challenge again in January because toilet paper is expensive and we are lucky we have the area in the food bank to store it.”

The Food Bank is also having a Back to School Food Drive at the Movie in the Park, called ‘Pack

the Care-A-Van’, planned this year for Tuesday, Aug. 22, in Hardisty.

For a copy of the October Advent Calendar, designed for families,

groups, and individuals, to build a donation one day and one item at a time, head to the Flagstaff Food Bank’s social media pages.

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While all Flagstaff municipalities host yard waste bins, some, as shown above from Strome and Lougheed, were stuffed with tree branches, despite clear instructions to the contrary. Most municipalities have some accommodation for tree branches, usually it just takes a call to the town or village office.

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OPINION

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Hon. Damien Kurek, M.P.,

Trudeau’s drastic cabinet shuffle shocks observers Battle River-Crowfoot On July 26th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made significant changes to his cabinet. They were so drastic, only a handful of portfolios remained unchanged and several prominent Liberals found themselves without a position and others relatively unknown were brought in. This shocked observers, the Official Opposition, and even many Liberals alike. It appears to be an attempt to reorient after so many policy, ethical, and government failures, which coincides with revelations that this Government has spent more than triple polling Canadians’ feelings on issues than it did three years ago. This reeks of political desperation from a Prime Minister and Government that have lost their way.

Noteworthy were seven senior Liberals that were fired from cabinet altogether.

Some of these departures were Marco Mendicino (the former Minister of Public Safety), David Lametti (the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General), and Omar Alghabra (the former Minister of Transport). These three were particularly troublesome as the files they led saw scandals, corruption, policy incompetence, and administrative disasters. While observers were quick to point out this was an attempt to “change the channel” after eight years, it’s interesting that criticism is coming from unexpected sources. Increasingly, there seems to be discontent within the Liberal Party itself as several high-profile leaks share a growing frustration that Prime Minister Trudeau and his inner circle are out of touch not only with Canadians, but also those within his own party.

In the time since the shuffle, there has been a seemingly endless stream of bozo eruptions. A couple of examples include new Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Arif Virani, stating “I think that empirically it’s unlikely’ Canada is becoming less safe.” This is despite the fact that under the Liberals’ watch, violent crime is up 39 per cent and murders are up 43 per cent. Gang-related homicides are up 108% and violent gun crime is up 101 per cent. Another is former Ag Minister and new Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau stating in French that she calls the CRA “the ministry of wealth redistribution.” A shocking Freudian slip from a Minister that demonstrated for 4 years a level of incompetence in the agriculture ministry that it almost defies the imagination.

There have been others, but most notably, two profiles that didn’t change; the first was of the Prime Minister himself who, after spending much of the last number of years, and boasting often about the nearly one-hundred billion dollars he spent on the subject, that housing policy isn’t his responsibility. This was a couple of days after the Prime Minister suggested the division we are seeing in Canada is not his fault.

The second was the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland who recently mused about how Canadians should be making different choices to alleviate the impact of the carbon tax. She shared this at press conference on Prince Edward Island, which doesn’t have a subway, that she doesn’t own a car and simply rides her bike and takes the subway. The tragedy is she failed to mention that, as a Minister, she is provided with a car and driver, and has billed taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars to be chauffeured around Toronto, not to mention elsewhere she travels around the world. It is these sorts of out of touch outbursts that show the disconnect that exists between the Liberals and regular Canadians.

Many of the faces have changed, but the problems remain. It’s time for better, and Conservatives are ready to demonstrate Canada can work for Canadians.

Until the next election, Canada’s Conservatives and I will continue to work to ensure Canadians’ voices are heard and good governance is brought to Canada. In the coming weeks, Conservatives will be calling for committees to return to work to demand action and answers from new Ministers. Then, when Parliament returns, we will be tireless in our work, and each and every day until the next election, and that we work to bring common sense back to Canada.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column, you are encouraged to write Damien at 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, text 403-575-5625, or e-mail damien.kurek@parl.gc.ca. If you need of assistance regarding a Federal Government program, or need assistance and don’t know where to turn, feel free to reach out to MP Kurek’s office.

The power of community volunteers The power of volunteers in our communities is without compare.

When you look at the scope of the special events that happen throughout our Flagstaff County community, it must be acknowledged that volunteers do more than show up. They enrich, they enhance, and they pull off some amazing events.

Because of our incredible volunteers, Flagstaff County’s municipalities host a number of things, like the Lougheed 100th Agricultural Fair as the most recent, and the Flagstaff Scottish Club’s High-

land Festival coming this weekend. Like Area 53, which has become a provincial staple for eighthmile racing at its finest. The Hardisty Stampede, which is comparable to events hosted in towns twice the size of Hardisty.

That doesn’t include events from other communities, which are equally amazing.

None of these would be possible without dedicated volunteers, and to those volunteers, we share our thanks and our appreciation for all that you do to enrich our lives through the amazing events and SUBSCRIPTION REQUEST FORM

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Volunteerism is surely underrated, as in our rural communities it contributes so very much to our quality of lives.

I know I’ve said it before, but it’s worth saying again.

THANK YOU, for all that you do for your organization, for your town or village, and for the region.

Without you, life would be very different.

LESLIE CHOLOWSKY

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Sedgewick up next with Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival Leslie Cholowsky Editor

This coming weekend Sedgewick will be host to the fifth annual Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival.

For those who’ve attended this event the past four years, and those who haven’t but have always wanted to, it’s a great opportunity to learn more about the Celtic culture.

Of course the highlight of the event for many are the pipes and drums, and Flagstaff’s very own Bat-

tle River Pipes and Drums will be performing along with visiting bands, including the Alberta Firefighters, Innisfail Legion Pipe Band, and the North Haggis Pipes, Drums, and Dancers, who will close the day with a mass band performance.

A special guest this year will be Keri Zwicker, known as the Celtic Harp chick, along with the Ratte Quartet and performances from Leanne Ball and Vivian Grinde on violin and piano, and piper Erick

McCracken.

A second festival stage will feature highland and country dancers.

Keep your eyes open for a larger than life kilted stilt walker, and fire poi from Lite Entertainment.

This year’s festival will also feature demonstrations of antique lineshaft engines, wool spinning, and blacksmithing from Ethan Harty.

For the kids, there’s a special Kid’s Zone this year, with bouncy houses and a petting zoo, along with other Scottish beast-

ies, including Willow Way Clydesdale horses, Scottish Shorthorn coos (cows), and even dogs and cats.

A new demonstration this year will have amazing sheep herding dogs showing off on duck herding.

This year’s highland game events will feature the pros, along with local amateurs, something new for the local games in a variety of mind-boggling physical competitions, even throwing trees!

As always, the unique

FAITH COLUMN Perspective One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live.

They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, “How was the trip?”

“It was great dad.”

“Did you see how poor people live?” The father asked.

“Oh yeah,” said the son.

“So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?” asked the father.

The son answered, “I saw that we have one dog and they had four.

We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have stars at night. Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon. We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight. We have servants who serve us, but they serve others. We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls around our prop-

erty to protect us, they have friends to protect them.”

The boy’s father was speechless.

Then his son added, “Thanks, dad, for show-

ing me how poor we are.”

Isn’t perspective a wonderful thing?

Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for

everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don’t have.

Pastor Ben Kellert Killam Pentecostal Church

marketplace at the Festival is worth the price of admission with a great variety of unique wares for sale.

Last year’s food trucks were so popular with visitors that organizers have decided that instead of roasting a pig, they will keep the vendors on site for the evening meals as well, offering faregoers a variety to choose from before the Ceilidh (dance). Besides the food, there will also be a vari-

ety of craft liquor booths offering tasters.

The evening’s dance (Ceilidh) will feature local favourites, The River Jacks, along with impromptu performances from pipers in the breaks.

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New Year, New Beginnings Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year!

There are 19 BRSD public schools in 13 different east central Alberta communities, throughout the Counties of Beaver, Camrose, Flagstaff and the City of Camrose, along with schools on 10 Hutterite Colonies and alternative schools in Camrose and Tofield. We welcome you!

The first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 5.

Battle River School Division has a full range of schools, choices and opportunities to help ensure your family’s Kindergarten to Grade 12 learning needs are met. With a focus on quality teaching and optimal learning, and a full roster of supports that can be accessed as needed, we strive for Every Student, Every Day, A Success.

Introducing . . .

Student Transportation Battle River School Division’s new Superintendent of Schools, Rhae-Ann Holoien.

Mrs. Holoien is brand new to the Division, and very excited about collaborating with parents and staff to ensure students have every opportunity to succeed. She looks forward to connecting with BRSD communities this year.

The BRSD Leadership Team for 2023-2024: Superintendent of Schools: Rhae-Ann Holoien Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources: Natasha Wilm Assistant Superintendent, Education Services: Stephen Hoyland Secretary-Treasurer: Imogene Walsh Directors Director of Facilities: Kelly Kushnerik Director of Finance: Cheryl Kropinske Directors of Human Resources: Steve Snell, Laura Swanson Directors of Learning: Kristy Smith, Patrick Whittleton Directors of Inclusion: Lee-Ann Ashby-Girard, Jerrit Brandt Director of Support Services: Brenda Herder Director of Technology: Ken Robitaille Director of Transportation: Kristi Edwards The BRSD Board of Trustees Beaver County: Lyle Albrecht Camrose County: Karen Belich Flagstaff County: Dwight Dibben City of Camrose: Doug Algar (Vice Chair), Patrick McFeely (Board Chair)

SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2022-2023 AUGUST 29 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES (No School for Students) 30 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES (No School for Students) 31 NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING DAY (No School for Students) SEPTEMBER 1 NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING DAY (No School for Students) 4 LABOUR DAY (Schools Closed) 5 FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS 25 STAFF COLLABORATION DAY (No School for Students) OCTOBER 5 STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL 9 THANKSGIVING DAY (Schools Closed NOVEMBER 1 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES (No School for Students) 2 STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL 13 NON-OPERATIONAL DAY IN LIEU REMEMBRANCE DAY (Schools Closed) 14-17 FALL BREAK (Schools Closed) DECEMBER 7 STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL 11 STAFF COLLABORATION DAY (No School for Students) 20 LAST DAY OF CLASSES 21 CHRISTMAS BREAK BEGINS (Schools Closed)

JANUARY 4 SCHOOL RESUMES 11 STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL 31 STAFF COLLABORATION DAY (No School for Students) FEBRUARY 1 SEMESTER 2 BEGINS 8 STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL 15&16 TEACHERS' CONVENTION (Schools Closed) 19 FAMILY DAY (Schools Closed) 26 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES (No School for Students) MARCH 7 STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL 18 SPRING BREAK BEGINS (Schools Closed) 25 SCHOOL RESUMES 29 GOOD FRIDAY (Schools Closed) APRIL 1 EASTER MONDAY (Schools Closed) 4 STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL 15 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES (No School for Students) MAY 2 STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL 6 STAFF COLLABORATION DAY (No School for Students) 20 VICTORIA DAY (Schools Closed) JUNE 6 STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL 27 LAST INSTRUCTIONAL DAY 28 LAST OPERATIONAL DAY (No School for Students

The Government of Alberta is expanding the eligibility for student transportation.

We have nearly 900 more students riding the bus in BRSD this year! Thanks for your patience with us as we adapt to this new level of service.

If you were a student in Beaver County, Camrose County or Flagstaff County last year and your information (such as land location and school) remains the same, we have you covered. If you are new, or if you’ve changed schools or land locations, please go to our website brsd.ab.ca/families/transportation to register for busing for the coming year.

In the City of Camrose, BRSD & EIk Island Catholic Schools students are required to register every year for bus service. All the forms and information you need are posted on the BRSD website: brsd.ab.ca/families/transportation.

Due to the high number of new bus riders, there are changes to start times at some City of Camrose schools. Please check with your school to learn their new morning and afternoon bell times for the 2023-2024 school year.

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Principal: Craig Dimond Assistant Principal: Shawna Johnson Principal : April L'Heureux Assistant Principal : Caroline Simonson (Acting) Principal: Melanie Buckley

Principal: Adam Madsen Assistant Principal: Corina Doyle Camrose Composite High Principal: Shane Gau Assistant Principal: Sandra Wills Assistant Principal: Chad Kendall Assistant. Principal: Paula Neuman Central High Sedgewick Public Principal: Richard Cowan Assistant Principal: Madison Nickell Charlie Killam (Camrose) Principal: Andrea Gutmann Assistant Principal: Donna Elaschuk Assistant Principal: William Klassen Assistant Principal: Sabrina Heydorn Chester Ronning (Camrose) Principal: Reid Lansing Assistant Principal: Nathan Pederson Colony Schools Principal: Margaret Carlson Daysland Principal: Wes Wilson Assistant Principal: Jennifer Thomas Forestburg Principal: Krysta Rathwell Assistant Principal: Coleman Miller Hay Lakes Principal: Lloyd Mackenzie Assistant Principal: Karla Koleba Jack Stuart (Camrose) Principal: Todd Sieben Assistant Principal: Erica Easton Killam Public Principal: Keely Nelson Assistant Principal: Janna Friedrich New Norway Principal: Kelly Arial Assistant Principal: Steve Searle Round Hill Principal: Brian Horbay Ryley Sifton (Camrose) Sparling (Camrose) Tofield

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Hardisty to hold by-election to fill vacant council seat Councillor Logan Campbell resigns due to change in resident status Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Hardisty Council received a letter from the Hardisty Water Resource Board in June, asking for funding support to start a weed removal program at Hardisty Lake.

The Board said that an Alberta Environment weed cut permit for the project was pending, and that the total cost of the project would be $10,000 for one season.

“The main focus area on the lake is boating lanes of the lake,” the Board said.

Hardisty CAO Bobbi Usselman says that

Council agreed to a onetime funding of $10,000 for the project. She says the permit was approved, and the project is moving along.

The Board was established in 2002 to “help sustain Hardisty Lake water quality, water volume, recreational use, and safety through permitting, awareness, and establishment of rules on behalf of the Town of Hardisty for a safe and sustainable resource.”

Committee members include Chair Kim Rempel, Vice-Chair Daryl Larson, Dale Drever, Dan Skoberg, Ivan Lesmeister, Jeff Golka, Ken Larson, and coun-

cillor Brett Baumgartner.

Council also reviewed two letters of complaints regarding vehicles speeding on the service road from 48th Ave heading south to Highway 13. Both complainants requested that Council consider a speed reduction from the present 50 km/hr.

Council heard, “The b u s i n e s s operators/owners are growing concerned with the rate of speed that vehicles are travelling on the service road. In many instances they have witnessed people speeding down this area trying to ‘beat’ someone to the intersection so

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they do not have to wait for traffic to pass. There is concern that a pedestrian will be hit, or another vehicle considering the rate of speed that is travelled.”

In recent months the frequency has grown to such a rate that they felt it warranted to make council aware of the issue in writing. Safety concerns are the premise behind the complaints.

Usselman says that Council decided against reducing the speed limit, going instead with

better signage and an increased Bylaw Officer presence, which seem to have alleviated the issues for now. She says Council will keep an eye on the issue in future.

During the Aug. 8 regular meeting of Council, councillor Logan Campbell’s resignation letter, effective Aug. 1, was accepted and Council set a by-election date of Nov. 28. Campbell has relocated to a new residence outside the town’s limits, making him ineligible for office.

He said, “I am grate-

ful for having the opportunity and support of voters to serve on the Council of this fine town for the past 21 months.

“I extend my best wishes for the town’s success, knowing without doubt the remaining council, new councillor to be chosen, and current administration will continue to positively serve our great community.”

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The Community Press, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - Page 9

Prairie Thermal Treatment waste incineration facility receives provincial approval Leslie Cholowsky Editor Prairie Thermal Treatment, the company behind a proposed waste incineration facility in Forestburg, has passed the provincial approval process for the facility, and is now working on securing contracts that will ensure the facility’s long-term success.

Project Manager Mike Fournier said the project received provincial ap-

proval back in the spring, and now the timeline for construction will be based on securing those longterm contracts from those needing the services of the proposed biomedical waste incineration.

He says due to COVID, some of that work was delayed, with the company contacting bids after the approval, instead of before, as expected in the initial timeline.

He says the process is expected to be complete by

the end of the year. “We didn’t expect this delay, but now we’re having to deal with it.”

He says contracts of this nature are typically for seven to 10 years and that securing these is a critical step in the process.

Fournier says the support received from the Forestburg Council and community, along with the Alberta Environment permits go a long way towards the success of securing the contracts.

Town of Daysland planning a number of projects for 2023 Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Town of Daysland has a number of capital projects planned for 2023, many of which are well underway or near completion.

CAO Jody Quickstad presented the 2023 Capital Budget to Council in late May, which included a new snow bucket for the town loader, at a value of $25,000, funded through MSI Capital funding from the Province.

Council approved a number of road rehabilitation and drainage improvement projects, six in all, including 50th Street, along with the 51 Ave and 50 Ave intersections, then 50 St to the 5000 Block northbound drive lane, and 5100 Block north and southbound lanes, the intersection of Reist Drive (51 Ave) and 55 St, and the intersection of 50 St and 52 Ave. The total value of all projects is estimated at $477,000 and is funded through MSI. Other capital projects include replacing five water main line isolation values, at a cost of $50,000, funded through restricted accumulated surplus and the water and wastewater reserves, as well as the extension of main line water and sewer to 5106-56 Ave, for a total cost of $108,000

coming from MSI Capital funding.

The Town also plans to replace/restore four manholes, at $20,000, coming from restricted accumulated surplus and the water and wastewater reserves.

Two new mowers will be purchased, at a cost of $20,500, from MSI Capital, as well as a multi-use all season utility vehicle, at $32,500, also funded the MSI. Work on the Natural Gas system is also planned, replacing the Electronic Remote Transmitter with new Itron Technology, at a cost of $100,000, funded through restricted accumulated surplus and the gas system reserves.

The town will also replace the septic tank and lines at the Golf Course, for $35,000 funded

through MSI Capital funding.

The total 2023 Capital Budget totals $868,000, with over half coming from the province through MSI funding, another $250,000 from the Canada Community Building Fund, and the rest from restricted reserves.

This summer the Town added electrical services to Gazebo Park, and a new floating dock is coming to Ansley Park this month. The Daysland Parks and Trail Committee has agreed to fund half of the cost of the Floating Dock at Ansley Park.

On the Operations side, dust control has been applied to some streets, along with planned sidewalk replacements, and road milling to three streets.

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The core function of this position is implementing the BRCF’s communications and stakeholder relations strategies through brand presence, processes, events and stakeholder engagement activities.

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RCMP Report Killam RCMP Detachment occurrences for July 28 to Aug. 3.

On Friday, July 28, Killam RCMP Members responded to a call of windows being smashed out of a residence in Sedgewick. Members did a walk through and around the residence. No suspects, witnesses, or surveillance.

Also that day, a report of Obtaining Food/lodging

by Fraud was reported from a restaurant in Hardisty.

The Complainant reported the Subject had ordered approximately $200 worth of food and left without paying. Killam Member attended and obtained surveillance. The matter is still under investigation.

Later Friday a report of Assault was made in Sedgewick. The Complainant called as there was an intoxicated female with blood on her and she didn’t want to go with the Subject she was with. Killam RCMP Members located the female and the other Subject. The female was transported to the hospital. The Subject was arrested and released on an Undertaking with conditions.

On Saturday, July 29, a report of gunshots was made from Forestburg.

The Complainant reported he had heard six shots close together. Killam Members patrolled the area. Street checks done with negative results.

On Sunday, July 30, a report of a Suspicious Vehicle was made on Range Road 132. Complainant observed two males and one female. Killam Members attended and located the vehicle and spoke to the Subjects who claimed to be out for a drive. Vehicle documents verified.

Non-criminal event.

Also that Sunday a call was made of three stranded motorists on Highway 855.

Complainant advised he witnessed a vehicle on the side of the road that ran out of gas. Member made patrol of the area but did not locate the vehicle.

Later Sunday a Suspicious Vehicle was reported in Killam. A Killam Member located the vehicle and the Subject advised he was

visiting in the area and was sleeping in his vehicle for the night. Non-criminal event.

On Monday, July 31, a report of Uttering Threats was made at a Daysland Hotel. Killam Members attended. Subject was arrested and released on an Undertaking with conditions. Another complaint came in later in the day about the same Subject breaching conditions of his previous release. Subject arrested and held for a JIR. Justice of the Peace released him on conditions.

Also on Monday a report was made of a Break and Enter to a compound in Hardisty. Items stolen were insurance papers for the truck. No Suspects no witnesses.

Later that day Killam Members were called out to complaints of a driver passed out in a vehicle on Highway 13. A Killam Member conducted a Mandatory Alcohol Screening and the driver blew a zero.

A 24-hour vehicle seizure was issued. When doing an inventory search of the vehicle a gun and ammunition was found.

Subject was arrested for obstruction and firearm charges. He was held for a JIR and release by a Justice of the Peace on conditions.

On Tuesday, Aug. 1, a Theft in Progress was reported from an energy site.

Killam Members attended the scene and Subjects were seen fleeing the site.

File is still under investigation.

Also Tuesday, a report was made of harassing communication by neighbours in Killam. Ongoing issue. Killam Member warned the Subjects.

Later Tuesday, a Suspicious Persons/Vehicle was reported at an energy site.

Killam members confirmed that it was workers on site.

The same day an Abandoned Vehicle was reported at an old well site near Killam. No VIN or makers located on the trailer. Trailer was removed.

On Wednesday, Aug. 2, Killam RCMP Members responded to a report of a SUV parked near Highway 13 and 869 with two people passed out inside.

Members attended the scene and conducted a

Thieves target energy sites Mandatory Alcohol Screening. Driver didn’t have a valid drivers license. The driver blew a zero. Driver was ticketed for no license and a 24hour seizure was issued and vehicle towed.

Also that Wednesday a Break and Enter to a residence was reported. Tires and rims were stolen. Killam Member is getting information about the stolen items. No suspects or witnesses.

On Thursday, Aug. 3, Theft of gas was reported in Daysland. Complainant was unsure of how much was taken. No suspects or witnesses.

Also Thursday a report was made of threats to let horses out near Hardisty.

Matter not criminal but noted as it is an ongoing issue.

Later Thursday a report of Harassing Communications was received from Sedgewick. Complainant was receiving messages through social media. A Killam Member is in contact with the Complainant and other Subjects.

Also reported and attended to by Killam RCMP were three false alarms and four requests for wellbeing checks. Police issued four moving traffic speeding violations and had six

motor vehicle collisions reported.

Killam RCMP encourage residents who operate surveillance cameras to register with CAPTURE. This provides police with an opportunity to ask residents if they can view video if a crime is committed close by. The program is 100 per cent voluntary, and does not grant police direct access to video surveillance feeds.

To get started, visit www.ruralalbertacapture.ca and create an account.

Submitted by the Killam RCMP Detachment

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Alliance train excursion brings a few surprises Diane Dammann Alliance P. 780-879-3970 E. petendia@gmail.com

There is a Farmer’s Market this week with a special twist. The Ag Society and Argyle

Women’s Institute (WI) are having the annual Bench Fair in conjunction with the Farmer’s Market.

Dale Wold was off to Rocky Mountain House for a Baird family reunion. His late wife Sylvia was a Baird.

Alberta McCleary, formerly of Killam, now liv-

ing in Edmonton, was a passenger on the train excursion on Saturday and I was a hostess. We recognized each other after a bit of prompting.

Vickie Litke from Forestburg jogged over to me in the pool at Killam to tell me that Kim in Whitehorse says ”Hi.” Kim is Judi Solonick’s

(Burke) daughter. I called Judi just to catch up. She has had a rough month with losing a longtime friend.

Robert and Donelle Wyse of Edmonton were down to visit brother Stephen Wyse. Robert and Donelle were both raised in the area.

Donelle is a Forester girl

from Killam.

The WI Mystery trip had a few surprises for me and I was the one who organized it. I thought we were going to the Red Deer Museum, but it turned out to be Innisfail. We had a demonstration on how to clean and preserve doilies and how to preserve wool

clothing that can’t be dry cleaned or washed. It is a lovely museum. We had lunch at DNA Gardens

by Elnora. Ann, the A in DNA asked me if I knew the Archbolds from Alliance. Dorothy (Archbold) Graham is a close neighbour and Elnora and Ann lived with them Continued on Page 14

Our fight against leafy spurge is going g airborne.

Tuesday. August 29th 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Providence Place 6120 5I Ave. Daysland. AB If you want to participate as a vendor in the market. email klefsrud@flagstaff.ab.ca

Propelled by the success the M.D. of Provost has had with aerial spraying, we are following suit with a similar program highlighted by the following: x A 50/50 cost-share between the County and landowner. x Treatment by contracted helicopter services to areas over 10 acres and areas that are inaccessible. x Treatment by in-house resources to accessible areas under 10 acres.

Calll forr more e information n If any landowners are interested in this program or would like to report leafy spurge infesta ons, please contact Nick Dunn or Ma hew Pfeffer at 780-3844100.

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Local golfer hits hole-in-one in Provost during ‘mystery golf tour’ Ricci Matthews Ph: 780-888-2490

Hardisty Call Ricci with your news!

Well hello folks. Hope you all had a fabulous week and you are enjoying the last few weeks of

Alliance Continued from Page 13 for several years. I remember Ted and Vergie, their son Ted, wife Wendy, and two children who are now grown.

The 23rd annual Pig

holidays before school starts again. I am sure the little ones are bugging Mom and Dad to go school shopping so they can get the latest fashions and look darn cool on the first day of school.

I remember getting excited over the new pencil

crayons and binders with interesting covers. I wonder, with computers, if kids even have to buy all those paper products and the variety of crayons, pencils, markers, and etcetera?

The Lougheed Fair certainly put on a great

Roast at the Beinguessner’s was held on Saturday, the second weekend in August with an attendance of 75 to 80 friends and family. The food was great, the entertainment was good, and fellowship around the campfire was awesome. The host sup-

plies the roast pig and the rest is potluck.

Tyler Anderson, Connie’s son, is really good on the guitar and vocals.

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Lorne Szoke's daughter, Erin, telephoned me to say that she was so grateful to see so many family and friends coming to share memories of her Dad. She appreciated the numerous donations made in his memory and said Lorne would have

been very proud. I asked where Lorne was laid to rest and she said at the Hardisty cemetery. Fee and Sons are constructing a special flat rock with Lornes' ashes and information on it and it will be laid on top of his mother’s grave. I thought that was so touching and rather unique, just like Lorne. Rest in peace.

Karen Lefebvre joined the 50-plus golfers on Aug. 9 for a "mystery golf tour." The registered golfers met the bus at the Irma Golf course and then it was a "mystery" where they would all end up?”

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Call Lori Hunt RE/MAX River City 780 231-3682.

FRESS is looking for volunteer firefighters throughout the Flagstaff Region, but especially in our Lougheed, Strome, and Galahad Stations

Mean Green Mowers • 8 Hours Battery Run Time • No fuel to fill • No belts to change • No oil to check or change • No fuel filters to change • Very little maintenance required • Extremely quiet, can mow without disrupting neighbours • Plug & Play! Extremely easy to run!

FRESS Firefighters are paid an hourly rate for attendance at training and for call response. Earn up to $20/hour while serving your community & saving lives.

Spider Slope Mowers • Autonomous remote-control mowers • Will mow up to 55 degree angles • Has winch to mow up to 80% grades • Will mow through ditches and tall wet grass Call Colin 780-842-0399 for more info, or stop by On Line Locators 5001 - 48 Ave., Sedgewick, AB

Find an application online at: www.flagstaff-ress.org Contact Derek Homme for more info. dhomme@flagstaff-ress.org

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Directions: From Redwater, 1 Mi East to RR 214, 2 ½ Mi N. Expecting ExceptingConsignment Consignmen

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Net Wrap, 9200 Bales Brief Listing

Estate. 2391 Hrs

NO TILL DRILL. Did 552 Acres

SELLING OFF SITE, Vilna, AB. Ph- MEL (780) 446-8197 • HAYBUSTER 107 No Till Drill, Did 552 Acres • JD Turbo 7720 Combine • IH 715 Combine • 2- IH 4000 Swathers • 13’ IH HAY HEADER • Rock-O-Matic LDW5 Rock Picker c/w 2- 8’ Rock Rakes • JD 14’ Disc • 1979 Ford 8000 c/w 20’ B&H • Ford 600 & Dodge 400 c/w Hoists • White 2- 105 Tractor c/w loader • MF 65 Gas Tractor • Belarus 825, FWA Tractor • 8’ Camper • 16’ Flat Deck Trailer • Flexicoil 2502 Hrs 55 Sprayer • Turco Bobcat Snowblower • IH 24’ Press Drills c/w Transport • Melroe 60’ SP Sprayer • PH (780)446-8197 on the above. Selling for John ON SITE (780)991-7632 • JD 7720 Titan II, 2775 hrs • 25’ Straight Cut Header • LANDINI 105 FWA Tractor (2502 hrs) • JD 1635 12’ Heavy Disc • Westfield 10x71 Swing Away Auger • PH (780)991-7632 on the above 4 items. Estate- Case IH 2188 Combine (2391) Threshing Hrs, 25’ Straight Cut • Other Consignors • Hesston 956 Rd Baler, Net & Twine (9200 bales) • JD 5020 Tractor • 1155 MF TRACTOR • 2- Golden GHOST, 1MERCURY & 1- Elan Skidoo’s • 2014 Mack 600 Hwy Truck • 2012 Renn Tridem Lowboy • Renn End Dump Tridem Trailer • Various New Tires • Plus Misc. Items. Viewing: Aug 26, 27, 28. 1-7pm. REMOVAL BY SEPT 1st, Closed Sept 2,3,4 & Open Sept 5th, 9am-5pm for Final Day of Removal. 4% INTERNET FEE ON MAIN ITEMS. More to Come.

Online Real Estate Auction for Green Hill Construction

ONLINE TIMED HARVEST CONSIGNMENT AUCTION CAMROSE, ALBERTA

54th Annual

Sale Starts on September 1st, 2023 to Begins Ending on September 5th, 2023 Land Located in Two Hills, Alberta Property #1 Cabin - Selling a 23 1/2' x 13' Cabin with a 13'x10' Loft to be Moved. Sells with a Separate Bedroom, Bathroom as well as Hardy Board Siding, Electrical Wiring, Heat & Air. For More Information contact the owner at 780-208-8687

BIDDING STARTS MONDAY, AUG. 28TH AND BIDDING ENDS FRIDAY, SEPT. 1ST Visit our website to register for our online timed auction

WWW.LINDSTRANDAUCTIONS.COM Accepting delivery of consignments from Friday, August 18 to Friday, August 25 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

ALREADY LISTED: 3 LARGE LATE MODEL FARM DISPERSALS! CONSIGN TODAY TO BE PART OF THIS BIG AUCTION! Public Viewing: Monday, Aug. 28th to Thursday Aug. 31st from 8:00 am- 6:00 pm & Friday, Sept. 1st from 8:00 am until NOON SHARP. At our yard: 2 MILES NORTH OF CAMROSE ON HIGHWAY 833. (47321 Sec, Hwy 833) We conduct Alberta’s Largest 1-day Farm Machinery Consignment Auction 4 times a year. Selling farm equipment, cars & trucks, lawn and garden, recreation vehicles and shop equipment. Whether you have 1 piece or a complete line of machinery, we have the facility & the experience to bring you top dollar for your equipment.

For full listings and pictures visit our website at: www.lindstrandauctions.com

CONSIGN NOW!!

AT LINDSTRAND AUCTIONS SALE SITE, 2 MILES NORTH OF CAMROSE ON HIGHWAY 833. (47321 Sec, Hwy 833)

Ph: 780-672-8478

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Property #2 Selling the Former Two Hills Hardware Store with All Contents Street Address: 4906 47th Ave Legal Address: Lot 7 & 8, Blk 2, Plan 709EO The Property Contains 3 Building, However Due to the Condition of the Building, the Purchaser is Fully Responsible for Inspecting the Property.

2023 Taxes: $5,614.65 For Viewing Please Contact Peter at 780-657-1026 Real Estate Transactions are being Handled by Morrison Realty - Kim Hughes (403) 704-3141 & Allen Olson (403) 783-0556 Owner's Phone Number 780-657-1026 or 780-208-8687 Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance & Possession on or before October 5th, 2023. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by October 5th, 2023 the Deposit will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages. All measurements are approximate and need to be verified by the purchaser.

Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. (780)208-2508 - Hwy 16 East - (403)843-2747 - Rimbey & 1-855-783-0556 - Toll Free Rimbey & Hwy #16 East, Alberta - License No. 165690 Email: abolson@telusplanet.net - Homepage: allenolsonauction.com

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OBITUARIES

William (Bill) Eugene Morgan

July 21, 1948 August 2, 2023 It is with the deepest sadness that we share with the world the loss of our Dad and Papa.

Dad passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Aug. 2.

We think that he had given so much love his entire life that his heart sim-

ply needed to rest.

Bill Morgan was the pure definition of positivity. We sat down and tried to recall a moment when he wasn’t happy or smiling, and it didn’t exist.

The loss we feel is bigger than anything we could have ever imagined....

If you have ever read the poem ‘The Dash,’ you’ll know that it’s not the day you were born, or the day you die, but that tiny little line in between; that is what matters.

Dad lived his dash as if every day was a gift.

The thing that brought him the greatest joy was his family, and nothing

made him happier than a full house for a Sunday barbeque after filling the old car with veggies from the market.

Dad drove truck from his late teens right up until the day before he said goodbye to this world.

Dad loved his job, loved his friends at work, and took immense pride in the work he did. It kept him busy, even if it was 4:30 a.m. bringing coffee to everyone so he could be first at the pit to load.

His work friends were his family and this loss will be felt for years to come.

Everyone knew Dad for his buns and we will make

sure that recipe keeps going forever.

Dad religiously watched Y&R since 1971 and never missed a show... and I mean never!

There truly aren’t any words to describe the sadness we feel with our loss....

Everyone who knew him loved him, and there is no one else on Earth that was as amazing as he was.

He was a friend to everyone.

As sad as we are today, we will celebrate every day as Dad did, as a gift....

We will see him in the brightest moon of the clearest sky, we will feel

Ian James Whitehead In loving memory of Ian James Whitehead of Hardisty, AB. Oct. 2, 1956 July 30, 2023 Ian passed away peacefully at the age of 67 in the Grey Nuns Hospital.

He was surrounded by his loving wife Sharon

Ann and children Leslie Ann Nelson, Deanna Cookson, Denell Whitehead and Jordan Whitehead.

A memorial for Ian will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to STARS Air Ambulance or

a charity of the donor’s choice.

For a full Obituary please see Fee & Sons website.

At this time our family would like to thank everyone for all of the love and support we have received.

We would love to invite you to come share stories and memories of our Dad with us. This is a casual afternoon, Dad would not want you all in suits and ties... dress comfortably.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at The Lakehouse at Heritage Pointe, 4 Heritage Lake Blvd, Heritage Pointe, Alberta from 1 to 4 p.m.

his love as the sun shines down on us and we thank God for the gift of our Dad and Papa.

We were so blessed to have 75 phenomenal years with you! We will miss you so much....

All our love, Deanna (Jordan, Chantelle and Rayne, Logan, and Bailee), Shawn (Shirley and Emmy Lynne), Chad (Cara and Cole), Scott (Trina, Shelby, Kenzie, and Scarlett).

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Funeral Home and Crematorium Killam Phone 780-385-3642 www.feeandsonsfuneralhome.com

Over 100 years Funeral Home History, Heritage, Tradition and Crematorium Joe Spiller, Les Fee & Cheryl Fee Directors

Killam, Alberta Ph 780-385-3642

www.feeandsonsfuneralhome.com

Killam & Forestburg Baptist Church

DAYSLAND, KILLAM Daysland Pastor: David Tonner (Lead) & ROSALIND Alliance Church Assoc. Pastor:Miguel Challoner 5030 - 57 Street Phone: Killam: 780 385-3607 UNITED CHURCHES Phone: (780) 374-3777 Service Times:

Killam: Sunday School – 9:45 AM Worship – 10:55 AM

Forestburg: Worship – 9:00 AM www.killambaptistchurch.ca www.forestburgbaptist.ca

Fireside Conversations

Pastors Kirby Schmidt-Teigen and Rob Johnson

Wednesdays 5-7PM Aug 16 Rosalind Sportsgrounds Welcome Back!

Join us Sunday, Aug 20th 9AM in Rosalind & 11AM in Killam!

Sunday Worship Services 10 am **Youth Group and Kids Club resume in the fall**

Pentecostal SEDGEWICK Sedgewick Killam Tabernacle & LOUGHEED Pastor Ben Kellert Seventh-day UNITED CHURCHES No Sunday Services in August

NEXT SERVICE Sept 3 Sedgewick 10 am

ADVENTIST CHURCH 42031 RR 131 Pastor Teddy Joseph Phone: 587-736-0023

780-384-3520

Sabbath School - 10 a.m.

HOUSE OF PRAYER

SEDGEWICK COMMUNITY CHURCH

780-385-3587

Sunday 11:00 A.M. Meeting at 5018 - 47 Street Killam, Alberta. Child care available during the service.

Everyone is Welcome. Services also available to be viewed on Killam

Worship Service - 11 a.m. email: we-r-united@persona.ca Pastor Paul Allard 780-888-5012 SedgewickAdventist.ca killampentecostal@gmail.com sedgewicklougheedunited.ca

Over 1100 years of deddicated servicce • Burial B i l and d Cr Cremation ti Services S i • Pr P e-a arranged dF Funerall Pl Plans • Monument Sales and Service S Phone 780.672.2 2121 4817-51 A Av venue, C Camrose www w..burgarfuneralh home.com Recorded Obituary Line: 78 80-679-2400 Daysland: 780-374-3535

BOOK HERE **Wednesday** Service @ 7pm www.sccnaz.ca $35/MO.

Strome Community Church 780-385-8372

Everyone Welcome!

of the Nazarene

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship & Children’s Church - 10:30 a.m.;

Contact the Church Office for information on Bible Studies and other programs. 780-384-3939

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Business AND Professional, Oilfield AND Energy DIRECTORY

Where the best of Flagsta

General Construction / Contracting Funeral Services

Dental

Accountants / Taxes

KILLAM DENTURE CLINIC NEW LOCATION 5009 - 50 St., Killam (Same building as Killam Chiropractic Clinic)

5026 – 55 Street Street Killam, Alberta

(780) 385-3949 385 -3949 (780) ww elco.com elc www.ze

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(780) 385-3738 Tom Borelli, DD is in on Tuesdays

JOE KNIEVEL CONTRACTING LTD.

• New Construction •Renovations • Quality Workmanship TIM COLWELL Telephone: (780) 679-3512

Daysland Dental Clinic

Forestburg Professional Centre

Family Dentistry, Cosmetic, Crown, Bridge, Orthodontics & Implants

•Residential •Farm •Commercial

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Dr. Brian (780) 374-3833 J. Rudosky Daysland, Alberta

Agriculture

Killam, AB

(780) 582-4134 Forestburg, Alberta

Box 8, Lougheed, AB. T0B 2V0

Grain & Fertilizer Hauling

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John Cheram Cell: 780-385-5007 P.O. Box 493 Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0 Paul Gross Cell: 780-385-5027 Phone: 780-384-3746

Automotive & Supplies

COMRADES

Auto Parts Plus

PARTS & ACCESSORIES LTD. 4624-47 Street, Hardisty

PHONE (780) 888-2659

780-385-8652

Funeral home & crematorium

History - Heritage - Tradition Joe Spiller, Les & Cheryl Fee - Directors Earth Burials, Cremation, Monuments 4810 - 53 Street, Killam, AB. (780) 385-3642

Security - Automation - Surveillance For all your Security and Technology Needs Check out our website at www.voltageab.ca clark@voltageab.ca

Campbell McLennan CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM

780-385-2121 Dental

GAVIN J. SCHUURMAN

www.feeandsonsfuneralhome.com

Big town dealership, small town atmosphere

www.campbellmclennan.com

ROAD BUILDING RECLAMATION LEASE BUILDING GGRADING RADING LLANDSCAPING ANDSCAPING SSNOW NOW RREMOVAL EMOVAL PIPELINE CLEANUP DRAINAGE SITE PREPARATION SCHUURMANSEARTHWORKS@ SCHUURMANSEARTHWORKS@GMAIL.COM

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780-385-1171

35+ years Experience!

& Truck Wash Funeral Services GeneralCar Construction / Contracting

Alliance Battle River Steam Municipal Services Frozen Line Thawing Jerry Mandel AOWMA Certified Septic Installer

PO Box 270, Forestburg, AB T0B 1N0 780-385-4600 jerrdel@telus.net

Municipal and Oilfield Services • Hydrovac and Excavation • Manhole Repairs • Water, Sewer Line Installation & Repairs • Sewer Flushing, Line Scoping, Roto Rooting • Private Septic Installations & Repairs • Drainage, Weeping Tile, Culvert Installations

Big Jobs or Small!

Murray Cholowsky 780-385-2106 / 780-385-1251

Top Quality Drywall Taping & Texturing

WHY DO IT YOURSELF?

CQWB Electrical Ltd Quality work at reasonable rates

Chris Bell, Owner

780-385-4552 cqwbelectrical@gmail.com Renovations • New Wiring • Lighting Upgrades Install New Receptacles • Replace Old Receptacles

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Farnham m West Stolee e Kambeitz LLP Barristers & Solicitors

Lisa Layden - Registered Hearing Aid Practitionerr

Hours: Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 4 pm, Friday 8:30 am to 2 pm Ph: 780-374-3748 | 5124-50 Street, Daysland

Oilfield, Water W & Vac Services

Forestburg: Scott Farnham Phone (780) 582-3560 Thursdays 10:00 A.M. to Noon, Westland Insurance Group

A Division Of C & B Hogg Trucking (2013) Ltd.

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Car & Truck Wash

BARRISTER RS & SOLICITORS www.and dreassenborth.com

Michael E. Borth 5014 - 50th St. (Main Strre eet Killam) (1 door North of S. James Agencies)

(780) 385-3670 Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m m.

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Rosalind Recreation wins BASF Growing Home grant funding Leslie Cholowsky Editor

The Rosalind Recreation Association will be sharing some great news this Fri-

Cyclones at Regionals Members of the Killam Cyclones Swim Club competed at the 2023 ASSA (Alberta Summer Swim Association) Region D Championship Meet this past weekend.

It was three days, running from Friday Aug. 11 to Sunday Aug. 13 in Lacombe.

Their region consists of nine teams: Killam Cyclones, Forestburg Aquanauts, Castor Tritons, Oyen Otters, Hanna Seals, Innisfail Dolphins, Lacombe Dolphins, Ponoka Gators, and the Red Deer Marlins.

The Killam Cyclones team did very well, bringing home medals in 22 events.

The regional swim meet determines who is eligible to attend Provincials (held in Edmonton this coming weekend).

Swimmers compete in preliminaries in the morning and then the top six of each event in each age category, split male and female, swim a final event in the afternoon.

The top three swimmers get medals but only the top two make it on to provincials.

The final races can be very exciting as it shows the top athletes go head-tohead.

Times can be so close that spectators do not know who has won a race until the final times are posted.

For example, the Female age 11-12 50m backstroke had final swim times of 39.65s, 39.69s, 39.81s as the top three. It was a very loud and exciting race.

It was great to see the younger swimmers standing on the end of lanes cheering on as some of the team’s older swimmers gave it their all.

Three Cyclones swimmers are in the top of their gender / age category and were therefore invited to complete at Provincials on the All Star Regional Relays. Congratulations to Jacob Kinzer, Callie O’Hare, and Ada Kroetsch.

Here are the medals that were brought home by the Killam Cyclones Swimmers.

Boys 6 and Under: Parker Lewis – 25m Backstroke – Second place; Parker Lewis – 50m Backstroke – Second place; Parker Lewis – 25m Freestyle – First place.

Boys 7-8: Carter Anderson – 50m Backstroke – First place.

Boys 9-10: Jacob Kinzer – 25m Breaststroke – First place; Jacob Kinzer – 50m Breaststroke – First place; Jacob Kinzer – 50m Freestyle – First place; Jacob Kinzer – 100m Freestyle – First place.

Boys 11-12: Keenan Levitt – 50m Breaststroke – Third place; Keenan Levitt – 100m Freestyle – Third place.

Boys 13-14: Colton O’Hare – 200m Freestyle – Second place; Colton O’Hare – 100m Breaststroke – Third place; Colton O’Hare – 50m Backstroke – Second place.

Girls 11-12: Maci O’Hare – 100m Freestyle – Third place; Maci O’Hare – 200m Freestyle – Third place; Ada Kroetsch – 50m Backstroke – Second place; Ada Kroetsch – 100m Backstroke – First place; Ada Kroetsch – 100m Individual Medley (25m of each Fly, Back, Breast, Free) – First place; Ada Kroetsch – 200m Individual Medley – Second place.

Relay teams: Girls 10 and Under – 100m Freestyle Relay – First Place – Team was Alannah Anderson, Hailey Levitt, Sarah Levitt, and Ella Lewis.

Mixed 12 and Under – 200m Freestyle Relay – Second Place – Team was Jacob Kinzer, Ada Kroetsch, Keenan Levitt, and Maci O’Hare.

Mixed 12 and Under – 200m Medley Relay – First Place – Team was Maci, O’Hare (backs), Jacob Kinzer (breast), Ada Kroetsch (fly) , Keenan Levitt (free) There is video posted online of the preliminary races at https://youtu.be/XYt7EuU-7w .

Finals and medals will be posted in the next few days - if you go to YouTube and search for “2023 ASSA Region D.”

day, Aug. 18, at their community barbeque and movie night. The group was one of three top winners of the BASF Growing Home promotion.

Kasia Kisteliski from BASF says, “The Rosalind Recreation Association was named the Alberta winner of the Growing Home with BASF community initiative this spring, receiving $25,000 to further its work.

“Through a public vote, three winners were selected from 15 finalists one winner each in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

“The support from the community was overwhelming with the Rosalind Recreation Association receiving 2,192

votes.”

The Rosalind Recreation Association maintains a wide range of recreation facilities, including the arena, baseball diamonds, and more.

They also provide programming for youth, like soccer, minor baseball, and try to help out school sports financially.

The Association said, in their application to BASF, “These programs provide children with opportunities to learn new skills, build teamwork, and stay active.

“The Association also hosts an annual senior slow pitch tournament that brings together community members of all ages and fosters a sense of camaraderie.

“We take great pride in our facilities and following our town’s motto: Small... but strong.”

The Association says that winning the prize money will help is continue maintaining and updating facilities to provide the best experiences for locals and travellers.

“Winning the prize money from BASF will help our association continue maintaining and updating our facilities to provide the best experiences for local and traveling people.

“The Rosalind and District Recreation Association offers a hockey arena, three ball diamonds, concession booth/washrooms, campgrounds, basketball courts, and a newly refurbished

pickleball court.

“Upkeep of the facilities takes hard work from members of our board, the Village of Rosalind, along with many members from within and outside the community. Thank you to everyone who voted for us!”

Kisteliski says, “BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions team members and local representatives will join the Rosalind Recreation Association for its annual community barbecue and movie night to celebrate the organization.”

BASF announced that Rosalind was one of the Alberta finalists in May. BASF Canada, headquartered in Mississauga, is the affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany.

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Celebrating 100 years of fun at the Lougheed

So much to see and do, the Lougheed 100th Fair had something for everyone and for all ages. From the traditional Bench Show, to the Car, Cattle and Horse Shows, and Kidzone and Market areas, there was lots to do and see.

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LESLIE CHOLOWSKY AND ERIC ANDERSON PHOTOS

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The official start of Lougheed’s 100th Fair celebration was the parade, with a variety of entries celebrating the past and the future. Along with the Rockettes, the Lougheed Baron’s also hosted a reunion float, and the current Wildcats team also participated, along with other unique floats.

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Sedgewick getting ready for a gathering this weekend Sandra Erickson Ph: 780-384-2030

Sedgewick email: sedgewicknews@gmail.com

Lougheed, you did it!

No surprise there! What a fantastic 100th Lougheed Agricultural Fair anniversary! Didn't it exceed all of your expectations?

People came from all over to join the celebration!

Well done to everyone involved!

The fair supper at the hall saw a whopping 350 people with standing room only. Overflow supper was offered at the Fieldhouse.

The fashion show accompanied by some music was incredible!

Such a well thought out

event! I hope someone has submitted pictures to The Community Press as it truly was incredible to see those items of clothing come back to life! The stories of who wore it, tailored it, or what it was used for as well as the family relationships as to who was presenting a piece of clothing from three to five generations ago.

How women used to wear skirts for gardening, scratchy wool clothing for everyday wear, or beautiful handstitched dresses for dates. If you've been, you know what I'm talking about.

Again, kudos to everyone involved from the musicians, to the emcee, and to the mod-

els! All the hard work paid off! This was one for the history books!

This year's six-week Flagstaff Fitness Challenge has come to an end. Here are the weekly draw winners: Cheryl Frost, Sarah Anderson, Laura Zwack, Kristin Kueber, Kaybree Mazure, and Sandra Erickson.

Each of them won a free bicycle tune-up from Grizzly Country Bike Shop, a $15 gift card to Rogue Coffee Co., $50 in Flagstaff Bucks, a T-shirt from our Succeeding Together line, Flagstaff Region golf balls and tees, and a Flagstaff County

water bottle. Congratulations!

Participants that logged at least one activity in all six weeks of the challenge will be entered into the grand prize draw for a $500 personal training package with HOM of Well Being’s partner JDHD Fitness. The grand prize draw is slated for later this week! Stay tuned!

This Saturday is the Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival and it's promising to be another fantastic event!

The 50/50 reached over $3,000 and is still growing! Among old time favourites, such as returning vendors and en-

tertainment, there will be a few new things this year! Be sure to grab your tickets and join the festivities right here in Sedgewick! It's something for all ages!

And if you feel like volunteering, which means free entrance to the grounds, you can contact Ian Malcolm.

They need a few more helping hands to ensure everything goes smoothly. See you there!

Some of you may remember when I mentioned Karli Grove, who recently left Sedgewick to travel around New Zealand. After four months of sleeping in her vehicle, she rented a

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Detailed look at 100th Annual Lougheed Fair Colten Carson The seeds of the Lougheed Agricultural Society were sown on August 30, 1919 when a meeting was held at the Goose Creek School concerning the organization of an agricultural society and the possible idea of hosting a fair the following October.

Officers for the newly-formed society were elected at this meeting, which consisted of M. Cockburn, President; J. Renshaw, Vice-President; F. B. Mundy, Secretary; A. Munro, Treasurer; with J. Riddock, J. Anderson, J. Liddell, T. Edwards, M. P. Smith, E. J. Brown, T. Culshaw, F. S. Garford, T. Heath, W. A. O'Brien, W. C. Reed, A. Gollon, and R. Ewing serving as directors. The original name was Goose Creek and District Agricultural Society.

On Oct. 10, 1919, the first fair was held at the Goose Creek School, with the first meeting of the society occurring on Dec. 17, 1919, on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. J. Riddock.

The second Goose Creek fair was in August 1920 on the grounds of the Goose Creek School, which began the tradition of having the annual event the first Wednesday of August at that specific location.

Many smaller country fairs were held throughout the Lougheed area at the time when the first Goose Creek fair happened, with one example being a foal show by the horse society of the neighbouring Green Valley district.

These aforementioned fairs eventually ceased and merged with the Goose Creek Fair due to community interests and the lack of operation expenses.

Financial donations were attributed by individual cash contributions, whist drives, government grants, and from the dances held in the Goose Creek School during the winter months. It was these cash supplements that contributed to the prize money for the fair, which was meager during the first few years of existence.

Those individuals and families that farmed the rolling countryside south of Lougheed were proud of their agricultural and horticultural accomplishments, such as garden vegetables and flowers, grasses and grains, and livestock.

One particular interest was the heavy draft horses that were a common staple on farmsteads during the period, many of which were purebred.

These included Percherons, Clydesdale, and Belgian horses. Others displayed their purebred cattle at the show as well. Since its beginning, the standard rules and regulations at the fair had been very stringent.

This was to lead in fair competition between contestants, and to also assist in standardizing and improving both livestock and produce for the surrounding area.

For the show ring, the livestock show was held in a clearing among bushes with the captivated audience encircling the outer limits, with the main attraction of the afternoon was the judging of the

horse classes.

The horses and cattle used for the show were tied onto the branches. Trophies for the livestock show were awarded by the local MP, The Bank of Montreal, the Bank of Commerce (now C.I.B.C), the Alberta Treasury Branch, and much more. Other special prizes were donated to the Goose Creek Fair by T. Eaton & Co., Simpsons-Sears (later known as Sears), and from the local business community of Lougheed and surrounding towns.

Many trophies were often given and returned on a yearly basis. An element that helped out in solidifying the foundations of the Goose Creek Fair was the establishment of the Government of Alberta Demonstration Farm at Sedgewick.

One of the important contributors was Tom Edwards, an immigrant from North Wales, UK, who homesteaded south of Lougheed in 1906. Besides serving as a director, he was able to share his artistic talent by making competition ribbons for the first few fairs held at Goose Creek School.

These ribbons measured nine inches in length and five inches in width, made of white cloth surrounded by scarlet.

The Provincial Coat of Arms emblazoned the centre, surrounded by a wreath consisting of sheaves of wheat and grasses coloured at various stages of the ripening process.

Both the Red Ensign and the Union Jack adorned the bottom, with their flagstaffs crossing, and below this was the category that the ribbon was awarded or “Guest” if any important visitor attended the fair, such as the Minister of Agriculture George Hoadley in 1924.

Handicrafts made by the ladies were exhibited in the Goose Creek School until overcrowding became an issue, as the schoolhouse was the only available space to prepare and cook meals for the officials, judges and stewards attending the fair. To alleviate the problem, a large tent was pitched for the bench show, but one bout of misfortune soon led into another as butter patties were melted due to the warmth within the sheltering canvas by the end of the fair day. Garden produce, grains and grasses were displayed in the school barn.

According to Lougheed's local history book, ‘Verdant Valleys: In and Around Lougheed’, "The exhibits in those earlier years were working perhaps most of the night getting their exhibits ready, leaving home at a very early hour in the morning to get their exhibits there on time. Cattle and horses were driven or led. Very few animals were loaded in wagons. Some exhibitors had to travel ten or more miles."

The south side of the Goose Creek School was used as a booth for serving food, with a roof of tree boughs overhead to shade those working the booth from the sun. The concession was run by the local Chinese restaurant proprietor in Lougheed, which sold gallons of ice cream to fair patrons, despite the fact that keeping ice cream frozen without an ample supply of ice was impossible.

The Honourable George Hoadley, Minister of Agriculture, attended the sixth annual Goose Creek Fair on Aug. 6, 1924, describing the celebration as the best agricultural fair that he'd attended in the whole province. What is really surprising is that, for the longest time, the Goose Creek Fair was the only country fair between Lougheed and Camrose.

Meetings for the Goose Creek Agricultural Society were held once a year, with elections for potential officers serving the following year. Memberships were $1. As interests became more diversified, the fair followed suit. More categories and sections of various types and sizes of both produce and livestock were added to the roster, thus expanding the Goose Creek Fair even more.

As the village of Lougheed and surrounding area has always been majorly interested in sports and recreation, events like soft ball, basketball, and horse shoes made their appearance known to spectators. This was soon followed by a dance within the schoolhouse with music by locally produced talent. With these additions, the society kept a limit on these expansions as they wanted the fair to continue as a show of locally-produced agricultural products and livestock.

The Great Depression of the 1930s created hard times on the Canadian prairies, as economic recession, drought and dust storms reaked havoc among the farmers.

Like most institutions, the fair struggled through but prize money was still available for those attending contestants.

Following the outbreak of the Second World War, the last official Goose Creek Fair was held in August 1941. For the continuation of the conflict, no fairs were held due to lack of interest and the everpresent war effort until after the Allied forces claimed victory over the Axis forces in 1945.

By 1947, a decision was made to hold the 24th annual Goose Creek Fair in Lougheed, with the reasons being that the Goose Creek School was closed the previous year, and the village of Lougheed was a more centralized location. It was mentioned that Lougheed had been hosting an agricultural fair as early as 1912, but interest was relaxed and soon ceased from existence. The first fair in Lougheed was held on Aug. 13, 1947.

A very pivotal moment in the history of the agricultural society happened in 1962, when the name of the society was changed from Goose Creek Agricultural Society to Lougheed Agricultural Society.

Henceforth, the fair was also renamed to the Lougheed Agricultural Fair. The 1966 fair was recorded as the most successful held by the organization.

The Lougheed Agricultural Society has been involved with countless projects over the many decades. By the early 1970s, the Government of Alberta began giving grants for the construction of new multi-purpose buildings across the province, in accordance to the Agricultural Societies Act. The qualifications were as follows: The

society must be registered under the Societies Act, own or have a 99-year lease from their respective municipality, help organize committees and boards to show how grant money was spent and how it was matched.

This led to the establishment of multiple agricultural societies across the province, with many local fairs benefiting from this grant as well. The Lougheed Agricultural Society made their case known to the Provincial Government, and the grant money was invested in the construction of our present arena building in 1974.

Even though our world is hastily changing and evolving, many elements from yesteryear are still prominent at the Lougheed Agricultural Fair. The families still working the land that their ancestors homesteaded on are still contributing immensely to maintain the fair.

The displays of cattle, horses, vegetables, grains, baked goods, and handicrafts are still paramount to the celebration. Sports also still plays an important role in the festivities as well, continuing the fact that Lougheed is still a lively sport town.

Despite traditions remaining alive and well, the addition of other forms of entertainment became prevalent as well, such as the morning parade, face painting, bouncy castles, car and vintage machinery shows, local talent, and much more.

A handful of interesting attractions had graced the Lougheed Agricultural Fair. In 1983, during both the 60th annual fair and Lougheed Homecoming, five parachutists managed to jump from a plane 5,000 feet above ground and formed a star formation while in free fall until opening their parachutes at 2,200 feet.

Three made perfect landings on the first, second, and third bases in the ball diamonds while a couple other parachutists jumping from an elevation of 7,000 feet above the Earth, and at one point they performed a stunt in which one parachutist stood on the shoulders of the other parachutist before making separate safe landings.

Throughout the 1990s, English-styled Equitation shows, mini tractor rallies and pulls, and threshing demonstrations were attractions as well.

In 1991, naturalist Ol Oeminh brought his pet cheetah to the Lougheed Fair. For a few years, the Peregrine Falcon Captive Breed Facility based in Wainwright brought their falcons to the fair as well.

In 2023, the Lougheed Agricultural Society is celebrating a monumental occasion as it hosts the one hundredth annual Lougheed Agricultural Fair. Just like the old proverb, “When tillage begins, other arts follow”, the seeds planted a century ago have yielded bountiful indeed, with new exciting attractions, alongside with the traditional exhibitions, still bringing a large crowd of people from far and near alike to our little village to acknowledge and remember our rich agricultural heritage.

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100 years of archives tells the story of an event that stands the test of time Throughout this souvenir edition, you’ll see advertisements from local businesses and individuals who wanted to support this special and give praise to Lougheed Fair and its organizers now and through the ages for 100 great years of this event.

We also thumbed through our archives for some stories that show just how similar this great event is now to the ones of yesteryear.

You know, it is often said that the more things change, the more they stay the same. This couldn’t be more true when trying to capture the essence of Lougheed Fair.

The Community Press has reported, published, and documented an entire century of the comings and goings of Lougheed and Goose Creek Fairs.

In looking through these archives, and reflecting on how the world has changed in 100 years, it is most noteworthy to notice what hasn’t changed.

I noted this very thing four years ago when we published a centennial edition for Forestburg.

Here in Lougheed, and Flagstaff County at large, lies a proud community of neighbours, friends, multigenerational families, farmers, volunteers, merchants, labourers, church-goers, athletes, parents, students, and seniors.

There are new families and old families; new residents and old, learning to navigate the many decades and cultures between them while finding

common ground.

New ideas are presented, sometimes resisted or fully rejected, but usually embraced, eventually. A cautious bunch are we in small towns, but who could blame us?

People are there for each other in times of need, often as strangers or mere acquaintances. To live in a small town community is an unspoken bond. It’s a link between worlds.

There are good times, there are hard times, but all seem to strive for simpler times.

Now, as 100 years ago, local merchants sponsor local events, sports, and other youth endeavours. Citizens participate in fundraisers - gathering money for a new roof for the arena, a new ice plant for the curling rink, or new dugouts for the ball diamonds.

We say goodbye to those who strive for things only the big city can offer. We welcome those same people back when they long for home, or to meet their new spouse, or to celebrate their new family.

We cheer for local athletes, singers, entertainers to chase their dreams and extend their talents as far as they can possibly go.

We buy our goods at the store, our bread at the bakery, our insurance with the broker, our equipment at the local farm dealership, our hair is cut by our hairdressers. You get the picture.

Yes, the world is changing. Sometimes faster than

we can keep up. But this is how the very people who stood in your spot 100 years ago, 80 years ago, 50 years ago, even 10 years ago felt.

We are the same. People are the same. Small town folks are the same. We do our best, we take care of our families. Most of us are good. Most of us mean well.

There’s no reason to think 100 years from now, there won’t still be a Lougheed Fair held to a large and diverse crowd of onlookers.

That is always the best part, for me anyway, of looking through the archives for these types of projects.

After a while, I feel like I know the people being reported on, or the people advertising, or the reporter, or the editor - some of whom have long ago passed. I relate to them because they relate to me.

When I walk into a business or event in Lougheed, I feel that same way.

Congratulations to the Ag Society on this wonderful milestone, and thank you for all that you bring to our Flagstaff region.

-Eric Anderson, Publisher The Community Press Please note: early editors didn’t have Google, phone books, or spell check. Please excuse any peculiar name and word spellings you may encounter throughout. We have changed some, but also left others in as we were unable to verify.

Fine Showing of Live Stock at Second Annual Fair at Goose Creek August 13, 1920 Competition in horses and cattle at the Goose Creek Fair on Tuesday was far above the average, and the livestock which was exhibited almost entirely by local breeders was a real credit to the district. Classes with ten and twelve entries were quite common while classes without competition were the exception. Premier Chas. Stewart was the guest of the day. The judges of livestock were Wm. F. Wilson of Innisfail in cattle and B. B. Blundell of Fallis in horses.

The majority of the farmers in the Goose Creek district are either of Scotch or English and all of them are good farmers as well as breeders and showmen. Last fall, a calf and foal show was held and this brought out such large numbers of good livestock that it was decided to hold a fair this year, and in spite of the fact that it was held ten miles from Lougheed, the nearest railway point, was a real success.

Practically all of the animals were exhibited by farmers living within a radius of eight miles of Goose Creek, and although in horses, pure-breads were in the minority, the class of grades shown were a real credit to the community.

Competition in Horses In horses, clydesdales, percherons and belgians were represented, the clydesdales leading in numbers by a large majority. Although there were some very good purebred horses, by far the keenest competition and the largest entries were in the grade classes, particularly the

general purpose and the agriculture, showed clyde breeding. In purebred clydes, Chas. Ball had a splendid mare and foal in the class for brood mare with foal at side. This was the only entry, both animals were splendid examples of the breed and would have stood high in any company. In Belgians, T. Culshaw and Sons had a few good entries in the purebred classes including one good stallion and two very good brood mares. They had two entries in the class for dry mare three years and over and were awarded first and second prize.

Fine General Purpose The general purposes classes brought out some exceptionally fine specimens of farm horses, and fully demonstrated that the farmers in the Goose Creek district are horsemen. In the class for brood mare with foal at side five splendid utility mares were brought out. Most of the horses shown in this class were of percheron breeding and the competition was very keen. The first prize went to a clean legged bav owned by James Black, second to W. Gillies and third to T. Scott.

Dairy Classes The showing of purebred dairy cattle was rather light, but the quality of the animals exhibited was excellent, however, what the purebred classes lacked in this respect was well made up for in the grade dairy classes which were far above average. The cow class brought fourteen excellent specimens of dairy cows and gave judges some real work in sorting them out. The cow that went to the top of the line was an animal showing Ayrshire breeding, entered by T. Edwards. This was an animal showing ex-

ceptionally good dairy form, with good development of veins. The second cow was Holstein, owned by R. N. Steele, an animal lacking in udder development in comparison with the first prize animal. A great many of the cows entered in this class had too great a tendency to beef.

The grade beef classes brought out some excellent individuals. The cow class was closely contested. A roan cow shown by W. O’Brien stood first. A red cow entered

by J. Liddle stood second and the third prize went to a red and white entered by F. B. Mundy. In the heifer and steer class, D. McDonald showed an excellent heifer calf, possessing lots of quality and had plenty of depth.

Sheep and Swine The classes of sheep were light, but most of the animals shown were of high standard. C. Davis took the majority of the awards. There were some good entries of swine which were in splendid condition, but the entries of this class of stock were also light. The principal exhibitors were O’Brien, M. Storbakken, and F. W. Mundy.

The exhibit of grains and grasses and garden vegetables was very creditable. The garden vegetables were all well matured and shown in excellent condition. The grains shown were all of this year’s crop and the majority was just at the point of ripening. Lougheed is noted for its wheat crops and the exhibits of wheat fully bore out this fact. James Black, who took home first prize for sheaf of wheat, any variety, had a sample that was hard to equal. The second prize in this class went to J. Liddle and third to Thos. Bulloch.

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Record attendance at ninth Goose Creek Fair August 11, 1927 The Ninth Annual Goose Creek and District Agricultural Fair was officially opened on Wednesday, August 3rd,

by Mr. Lucas, M.P. A record crowd was in attendance.

Mr. Lucas expressed great pleasure at again being privileged to open the fair which, he said, was one of the best fairs in the province being purely agricultural and in a good financial position, having no room for midway or other outside attractions.

Congratulations were tendered to Mark Cockbain, who has been President of the society since the fair was first started in the year 1919, also the

directors and farmers in the district in the success which has attended their efforts.

In presenting a silver cup to the society said, he hoped it would be the means of creating a greater interest in competition. The members of exhibits in all classes exceeded all previous years.

The livestock showing was excellent. Many of the animals shown by the farmers in this contest being prize winners in the Edmonton and Calgary fairs.

T. Barton’s bull, Lismore again won Champion and Reserve Champion in Calgary in 1927. Champion and Grand Champion in Sedgewick and Champion and Grand Cham-

pion at Goose Creek.

In the Industrial building the exhibits which numbered nearly six hundred were of exceptional standard. The needle work was deserving of great praise.

It was hard to realize such an advanced growth of vegetables and flowers could be produced locally.

The following were the judges: Professor Sinclair, University of Alberta, cattle; Mr. bullock, Lougheed, poultry; Mr. Bowler and Mr. King of Sedgewick, grain, grasses, vegetables, and produce; and Mrs. McGee and Mrs. Bowler of Sedgewick and Mrs. Modie DeWinton, needle work, flowers, and baking.

The silver cup presented by the Canadian Bank of Commerce, for the best female in the beef class was won by James Lydell.

The Lucas Vup was carried away by the Messrs R. and J. Broadfoot for the best animal grade or pure bred in horses.

The officials and judges were presented with the usual handsome badges, which were hand painted

by Mr. Edwards.

Refreshments were supplied by Mr. Pfouts of Merna.

A dance in the Goose Creek school in the evening for which the Deluxe Orchestra supplied the music brought to a close one of the most successful fairs in the history of this district.

Exciting baseball action at Goose Creek Fair August 11, 1927 Two exciting games of baseball were played at the Goose Creek Fair on Wednesday last, the first one being a 13-4 game be-

tween Bellshill and Merna, in which the latter won. The second game was won by Lougheed over Merna by the score of 5-4. Roy Alton refereed both games.

Lougheed Fair Book Committee decides on flower for 2008 April 1, 2008 The Lougheed Fair Book Committee has decided to have the Snap Dragon as the flower of the year for 2008.

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When making plans for your garden, why not include the snap dragon, and enter them in the fair?

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From Lougheed 60th Anniversary Book (submitted by Iris Williams) The opening of a museum was held in conjunction with the Lougheed Fair on August 11. Prior to the opening, a ceremony recognized the pioneers of the Goose Creek area who started the Fair fifty years ago. A number of the pioneers or their descendants were present and seated on a stage. Mr. Cameron introduced them and gave a brief history of their families. On stage were: Left to Right; Mr. Fred Clouston, Flo Barton, Mrs. Fred Clouston, Mrs. Jim Black, Mrs. Hunter White, Miss Ella Clouston, Mrs. Fanny Davey, Dave Black, Mary Albrecht, Hunter White, Mrs. Darlington, Maurice Pringle, Bob Liddell, Cyril Hepworth, and Percy Barton.

Our Ness family, Bob and Eileen, Cindy, Barb, and Mable definitely have loved the fair day in Lougheed over the years. I remember from the time I was a young girl, excitedly anticipating the event. Getting ready to spend the whole day, starting with the parade. It was always a good one. Then the horse show ( Uncle Chub was in charge) and I loved watching the cousins ride. There was lots of ball to watch, Mable played with the Lougheed Merchants team. Always lots of activities.

I don't know exactly when our mom, Eileen starting entering the bench show but it was a busy time. She had a competitive spirit and really enjoyed choosing the perfect vegetables and fruit for her entries. She also put in flowers, photos, baking.

Sometimes she wasn't satisfied with her results for her cakes, pies, biscuits, bread so would keep baking until it was right. Us kids didn't find any fault with anything.

We ate well!

As my own family (LeVern, Cindy, Kelsey & Logan) grew we had a few years of participation in the horse show, playing ball and entries in the bench show. It was fun for the kids to try to win some ribbons and prize money. It was quite a bit of work to prepare the entries to specifications but they enjoyed doing it. It was such a gathering of community and a place to catch up with friends and neighbors, maybe some people that have come home for it and we hadn't seen for awhile.

We haven't missed very many fair days. Especially when our mother was alive.

She was always keen to go.

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Lougheed Annual Fair draws huge list of entries August 22, 1968 The annual Lougheed Agricultural Fair held at the Sports Ground in Lougheed on August 10 was the usual high success, with a large number of entries in all classes.

The entries in the cattle section were of a high calibre and represented cattlemen from a large area.

Officials say it was one of the best Fairs in recent years.

In the senior baseball tourney, the Killam Braves won the day by trimming Sedgewick in the opener, while Amisk eliminated Lougheed.

Killam won in the final against Amisk.

Following are the winners in the cattle section, which are the only results we have at present.

Purebred Beef Cow, 3 Years and Over, Calf at Foot (Hereford) First N. Wold; 2nd L. Arntzen.

Angus: 1st R. Griffiths; 2nd R. Griffiths; 3rd J. Spady.

Dairy Cow 3 Years or Over Milking: 1st E. Moore and Sons; 2nd F.

Smith; 3rd E. Moore and Sons.

Holstein, 1st L. Arntzen; 2nd P. Mazure; 3rd E. Smith.

Purebred Beef Female Yearling Hereford: 1st M. Arntzen; 2nd S. G. Walker; 3rd A. Arntzen.

Angus: 1st D. Falles; 2nd J. Clark; 3rd J. Clark.

Shorthorns: 1st F. Wilson Bros; 2nd D. Wilson; 3rd W. Chinnery.

Purebred Beef 2 Years Old - Herefords, Angus, Shorthorn: 1st F. Wilson Bros; 2nd J. Spady; 3rd D. Wilson; 4th H. Munro; 5th K. Johnson.

Grade Beef 2 Year or Yearling: 1st G. Swainson; 2nd G. Swainson.

Dairy Female 2 Year or Yearling: 1st E. Moore; 2nd P. Mazure; 3rd E. Moore; 4th E. Smith.

Purebred Beef Calf Under 12 Mos. Herefords: 1st D. Munro; 2nd N. Wold; 3rd A. Arntzen.

Angus: 1st R. Griffiths; 2nd J. Spady.

Grade Beef Calf Under 12 Mos.: 1st Judy Danielson; 2nd. O. Danielson.

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1 to April 30, 1967, Herefords: 1st G. Swainson; 2nd L. Arntzen; 3rd G. Swainson. Angus: 1st R. Griffiths; 2nd J. Spady; 3rd R. Griffiths. Shorthorn: 1st Wilson Bros; 2nd W. Chinnery.

Market Steers - S. G. Walker Purebred Beef Bull, May 1 to Aug 31, 1967, Herefords: 1st A. Arntzen. Hereford and Shorthorn: 1st A. Arntzen; 2nd W. Chinnery. Angus: 1st T. Spady; 2nd R. Griffiths; 3rd K. Johnson. Shorthorn: W. Chinnery.

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Upcoming Lougheed Fair continues 90 years of tradition August 6, 2013 The first Fair was held October 10, 1919, under the auspices of the Goose Creek Agricultural Society.

The next 23 years saw the annual fair fall on the first Wednesday in August, then after 1941 the fair was discontinued until after the war.

In the early days, cattle were driven to the fair grounds by exhibitors on horseback, and the ‘rings’ were rings of spectators, which on at least one occasion turned out to be a lit-

tle dangerous.

According to the Lougheed history book, one rather portly gentleman was caught in the stomach by a long-horned cow determined to get back to her calf, and rushed to Hardisty to the hospital.

The bench show was set up in a big tent in those early years of the fair, and every year new sections and categories were added as the fair grew.

Soon basketball, horseshoes and softball were

Home Stockmen had Open Field at Goose Creek Third annual Fair in Thriving District is Marked with Great Success August 6, 1921 The third annual exhibition of the Goose Creek Agricultural Society was held on Wednesday and was a very gratifying success.

The display of horses and cattle was one of the finest that could be seen at any fair of its class or even of a more pretentious class in the province.

Owing to the threatening aspect of the morning, the early attendance was not as large as it might have been, but as the afternoon wore on, weather conditions improved with a corresponding improvement in attendance.

The Goose Creek Fair is a purely local function as the settlement is miles from the nearest railway station, Lougheed, and consequently outside exhibitors do not patronize this agricultural display, nor are there any of the midway attractions that seem indispensable to most of the other fairs throughout the province.

This is a decided advantage in some respects. It develops a spirt of self-reliance and progressive interest in everything pertaining to the fair. This spirit is very noticeable in the keen interest that the people display in every-

thing connected with the fair.

They follow the judging of the different events with the closest attention, particularly in the case of the horses and cattle.

The fair is held in the centre of a splendid agricultural country which is well served with excellent roads.

One of the contributing causes of the success of the fair is the active cooperation and absolute unity among the residents of the district.

This is very evident to the most casual observer and was favourably commented on during the fair by the different judges, all of whom where highly pleased with the display in the several departments.

F. A. Gaudin, Stettler, judged the horses and was kept busy till a late hour in the evening. In several cases, he had a difficult duty to perform in deciding on the relative merits of the different animals that came before him. The several animals being almost all of high class and quality and were described by Mr. Gaudin as decidedly the finest collection of horses that he has seen at any fair in the class to which Goose Creek fair belongs.

added to the day’s activities, and the evening ended with a dance at the school, with local musicians providing the music.

At that time, the Goose Creek Fair was the only country fair between Lougheed and Camrose.

After the war, some faithful Ag. Society members worked on reviving the fair, and that was when it was brought into Lougheed, and on Aug. 13, 1947, the Goose Creek Ag. Society held its 24th annual fair in Lougheed.

In 1962, the Goose Creek Ag. Society became the Lougheed Ag. Society.

Moving the fair to the

town required a lot of work by Ag. Society members and volunteers, as new corrals had to be brought onto the sports grounds.

The bench show tables and chairs were transported from the Goose Creek School, but gradually became delapidated, and new ones were built.

The show was first held in the Community Hall when it moved to town, but that was deemed to be too far away from everything else, and it was moved to the curling rink.

After artificial ice was installed in the rink, a complicated series of floor

boards were built by the society to cover the entire ice surface for the fair exhibits, requiring 15 to 20 people every year to lay and remove the flooring.

The fair grew to such a degree that the Society tried having it over two days for a couple of years, but the amount of work was so great that they returned to the one-day format that the fair remains as today.

The 90th Lougheed Fair will include children’s entertainment, cattle and horse shows, the bench show, show ‘n shine vehicle show, beer gardens, and ball games, with meal

and snack booths open all day.

As well, the day starts off with a pancake breakfast followed by a parade, and the Museum will be open all day, with an antique machinery and blacksmith demonstration, and displays of antique machinery and equipment all day.

If you consider the fact that Lougheed has a population of 233 people, the sheer number of volunteers required for a full day of activities going on all at the same time makes the fact that it is a 90 year tradition all the more remarkable.

Congratulations on 100 great years!

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Recent scorching heat first prize at Goose Creek Fair thankfully doesn’t affect 95th Lougheed Fair Bread from Viking Flour took

Irma Times - February 27, 1931 J. McDonald, proprietor of the Viking Flour Mill received word from the secretary of the Goose Creek Agricultural Society last week that bread made from Viking flour took first

prize at the fair held last year.

The Goose Creek Fair is held 10 miles south and 12 miles southeast of Sedgewick, and the secretary states further that many exhibitors are customers of the Viking Flour Mill.

Original Goose Creek School on display in Sedgewick since 2005 June 2007 Goose Creek School is a turn-ofthe-century rural school (used from 1912-1957) that was moved into Town and set up as a “hands on” part of the Sedgewick Museum. The school contains the original Waterman-Waterbury heater and blackboard, large artifacts, and exhibits.

The one room schoolhouse is one of the historical icons that once dotted the Alberta landscape. Built in 1912, Goose Creek School was located south-east of the Town of Sedgewick on SE-24-42-12-W4.

The school was built on land donated by Wallace O’Brien, one of the pioneers who arrived in the area in 1906. As was typical of the times, the Goose Creek School was not only used for teaching the three R’s, but was a centre of activity for the surrounding district.

It was also used as a place of worship by the Anglican and Presbyterian congregations of the time, as well as headquarters for the Agricul-

tural Society, which was organized in 1919.

The decision to move the schoolhouse into the Town of Sedgewick was formulated by the Goose Creek Community Association, who donated the building to the Sedgewick Historical Society on August 1, 2000.

After years of fundraising and government paper-work, the building was moved onto its new foundation at 4901 – 48 Avenue on Tuesday, July 26, 2005.

The official opening of the renovated school was held during Sedgewick’s Centennial Celebrations on June 30, 2007 by Alberta Lt. Governor Norman Kwong.

A visit to the Goose Creek School is a visit to Alberta’s past. From the “cloak-room” full of antiques from the period, to the school-room desks, maps, and chalkcovered blackboard, it is a trip back in time to the days when the one room schoolhouse was the hub of the community.

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August 15, 2018 The Lougheed Fair celebrated its 95th year over the weekend, on Aug. 11. Luckily there was a break in the 37+ degree weather from the day before, with a cool breeze, under smoky skies.

The day started with breakfast at the Iron Creek museum, then travelled over to Main Street where a few hundreds of people gathered to watch the parade, led by the C.J. Kinross Legion Branch colour party, and featuring some special guest 4-H visitors who marched with the Battle River club.

Then it was on to the fair grounds, with a stop at the lineup of classic vehicles that were definitely drool-worthy. Vendors lined up in front of the Field House and Curling Rink were selling everything from fresh veggies to fairy gardens.

The fair entries seemed down a bit this year, but those on display were

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as spectacular as always, with some terrific handiwork and imagination on display, as well as some true skill in baking and canning, from entrants of all ages, and from all over, including some from outside the region altogether.

The horse show featured some incredible riders and mounts, and the cattle show competition was fierce.

A petting zoo featured a momma and baby donkey, with a chicken, bunnies, pigs, goats, and some tiny baby calves.

There were lots of games for the kids, from a bale maze to threelegged races at the museum.

Plenty of ball games were played, with lots of great action.

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Lougheed Fair parade delights youngsters lining the streets August 12, 1997 The small town atmosphere of a true country fair lent to the success of the 74th annual fair in Lougheed last Saturday.

From the call of the umpire at the ball diamond to the announcer in the show ring - Lougheed’s fair is pure country pride.

Under cloudy skies that held the faint promise of rain - a rare commodity this summer - the crowd had a chance to see some of the best horsemanship, culinary, gardening, and handiwork in the county.

Organized by the loyal work of the Lougheed Agricultural Society, the day kicked off with a wellattended pancake breakfast.

Youngsters lined Main Street with bags in hand scrambling for treats tossed by the many parade entries. Many spectators remarked on the success and excellent number of entries in this year’s parade.

When the parade ended everyone headed over to the sports grounds to take in a full day of activity.

Athletes enjoyed ball games throughout the day - from slow pitch to fastball on the sports ground diamonds. A break from the recent heatwave was appreciated as they played under cooler temperatures and cloudy skies.

Many came to browse and admire the beautiful flowers, garden produce, baking, and handicrafts on display at the bench show.

On Friday, before the bench show entries were judged, long time fair exhibitors Jean Ferrier and Molly Anderson were honoured at a special by Agricultural Society President Gerald “Chubb” Ness.

The ladies each received a personalized Lougheed Fair guide with their photo appearing on the cover, an Agricultural Society pin, and a huge thank you for their years of contribution and effort to the fair.

“On behalf of myself and the executive, I would like to present you, Molly and Jean, with this special fair book for your many

years of exhibiting in the Lougheed Fair. It’s people like you who have made our fair such a success.

Thank you ladies,” Ness said.

Both ladies are still going strong. Ferrier had more than 30 entries, capturing four first place ribbons with her dahlias alone this year. Anderson’s beautiful crocheting and knitting covered the tables. She won first place ribbons with everything from her hand knit socks and mitts to her beautiful sweaters and baby outfits.

Ferrier’s involvement with the Fair began when she was a young girl about nine - when I helped my mother with her baking, she explained.

There was no Fair during the Second World War. Later the Fair moved from Goose Lake to its location in the village.

“I might have missed the year my girls were born 10 months apart,” she said with a smile.

She recalled some of the calamities over the years, “One time I made a cake for your exhibit. I left it on the kitchen table, came back and the dog had

eaten it - it was a winner for the dog!” she laughed.

“The fair was the highlight of the year for us getting together and visiting with friends,” Anderson, who has displayed her work for 65 years, said.

Lougheed’s Olive and Andy Grieve were chosen as the Fair’s King and Queen. The couple waved as they rode on the Senior Citizen’s float during the parade and received royal treatment with a complimentary pancake breakfast, gate passes, and dinner.

One of the more humorous classes, the Ugliest Garden Shoes - and yes they were ugly - was won

by Lougheed’s Shirley Simpson.

Chubb Ness organized the popular livestock exhibits with the horse show attracting much attention from the crowd. 4-H club members had their cattle on display and were attentively working in the special showmanship and grooming category.

The pleasure horse category was dominated by Sedgewick’s Rod Doody and Tom Leslie.

The kiddies were entertained by the Heartwarmers - clowns Rosie and Sunshine - with face painting and balloon artistry.

Local Night Owl Entertainment provided karaoke music to sing along to.

Adolph Russel, Ralph Smith, and Eric Davidson thrilled spectators with an old-time threshing demonstration, bringing back memories and a chance for many to reminisce about days gone by.

PARADE RESULTS Of the 16 prizes awarded during this year’s parade, six went to out-of-town entries, parade marshal Tom Clouston said.

Results from Saturday’s event include: In the original class first place went to Flagstaff Lodge, second to the Alliance Agricultural Soci-

ety, and third place to the Lougheed Rebekahs.

In the commercial class the Lougheed Library took first place, second went to the Sedgewick Motel and Burger Bar, and third was awarded to Coyote’s Bar and Grill.

The Flintstones (Jennifer Burgess and Meredith Bratland) were the first place winners in the novelty category, Neufeld’s miniature horses placed second, and Amy Roggensack and Little Bo Peep

was third.

The out of town class was won by the Town of Wainwright.

Cecil Davidson, with his tractor and binder placed first in the antique class, Brent Thompson took second place, and Trevor Smith placed third with his tractor and rake.

The Cliff Grove family took first prize in the horse class, with second going to Ed and Linda Djos, and third to Holly Schurman.

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43rd Agricultural Fair in Lougheed Chariots Race at Lougheed Fair sets new records August 18, 1966 Last Friday the 43rd Annual Agricultural Fair was held at Lougheed and it was the biggest and best in the memory of many old-timers.

Exhibits at the fair were increased in number and variety and attendance set a new record.

Rain the day before and early Friday morning had appeared to put a damper on this year’s fair, but the sun came out and it was one of the finest fair days in years.

While it was warm enough for the spectators and ball players to walk around in short sleeves, it was not so hot that the cattle and horses were

bothered and this helped those who were showing animals.

The number of exhibits in the poultry, flowers, vegetables, grains and grasses, baking, needlework, and etcetera were about the same as last year, with the quality being up to the usual standard. These exhibits were on display in the curling rink.

It was in the horses and cattle class that a very large improvement was shown. There were over 70 head of cattle on display and entered in the competition and several old-timers said the quality of cattle on display was far greater than in former years, particularly

in the Shetland Pony classes. Mr. David Little, one of the original organizers and exhibitors of the fair made the presentation of two cups which had been in competition since 1917 and 1927 respectively.

After the cattle and horse judging was completed a Gymkhana and Pony Chariot Races were held for the enjoyment of the large crowd.

Each year the fair has a display of farm equipment made by various manufacturers and this time the display was so large it filled a long strip from the entrance to the grounds east to the baseball diamond.

In the Baseball Tourna-

ment which featured four local teams, the Sedgewick Oilers won the first local game 14 to 6 over Amisk-Hughenden. In the second game the Lougheed Wildcats defeated the Strome team 8 to 5. The final game was late getting started and was called after three innings with Sedgewick leading Lougheed 6 to 4.

Brownfield defeated Lougheed in the finals of the Softball by a score of 2 to 1. In the first game Lougheed beat Forestburg 4 to 2 while Brownfield won the second game 33 to 2 from Killam.

A complete list of prize winners will be printed when it is available from the Fair Committee.

Goose Creek lives up to reputation of best county fair in Alberta August 15, 1930 The Goose Creek Agriculture Society held their annual fair on Wednesday, August 6, and lived up to their reputation of having the best county

fair in the Province.

The fair is an exhibition of the best horses, cattle, and livestock, as well as grains, flowers, garden produce, and Women’s Work, of the district.

The quality of the exhibits is just a little better than those seen at the city as proven by the fact that a Clyde mare which won first in Calgary, won second best at Goose Creek.

Among the cows shown was the mother of the Champion Polled Angus Bull at the Toronto exhibition last year. This animal is owned by J. Liddle of Lougheed.

August 25, 1966 On August 12th the Daysland Pony Chariots took part in the Lougheed Fair. Racing on one third of mile track.

With a large crowd on hand for the evening races the top time of the night went to Jack Blaeser’s outfit of Killam with 1.4 seconds flat. 2nd Elgin Brown Auctioneer outfit of Daysland driven by Glen Helmig with a time of 1.56. 3rd Killam Farm Equipment outfit driven by Linda Borgel, with a time of 1.6. Also

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The Pony Chuckwagons also raced with the best time going to the John Borgel outfit of Sedgewick. 2nd Kenny Jacobson of Sedgewick, 3rd Jack cotton of Killam, 4th Stan Maschke of Forestburg.

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The Community Press - Lougheed Fair 100th Anniversary Edition - August 12, 2023 - Page 13

Local Metropolitan Club wins big at 85th Lougheed Fair a success Goose Creek Fair August 12, 2008

Irma Times August 24, 1951 A year's study of Handicrafts and Household Arts paid off with success beyond the wildest dreams of any member, when locals entered their exhibits in the Goose Creek Fair at Lougheed on August 15.

To say that the club about cleaned the board is a mild statement, for together with the exhibits of the "Met" school pupils the district secured no less than 67 awards.

The following are the awards gained: Poultry Chicken - 3 way tie, Mrs. H. Whidden. Turkey Hen and Turkey Gobbler - 1st. Mrs. H. Whidden.

Grains Wheat - 1st and Special, Mrs. H. Whidden. 2nd Ronnie Firkus.

Oats - 1st and Special, Alfred Russell.

Barley L - 2nd and Special - Mrs. Whidden.

Vegetables String Beans and Wax Beans - Mrs. Whidden, 2nd.

Beets - 3rd Mrs. Whidden.

Cauliflowers - 1st and Special, Mrs. Whidden.

Carrots - 1st Mrs. B. Russell. 3rd Mrs. Whidden.

Corn - 1st and Special,

Mrs. Whidden.

Parsnips - 1st Mrs. Russell.

Cucumbers - 2nd Mrs. Whidden.

Peas - 3rd Mrs. Whidden.

Potatoes - 1st and Special, Mrs. Whidden.

Swede Turnips - 1st Mrs. Russell.

White Turnips - 2nd Mrs. Whidden.

Canning Pickles - 2nd Mrs. Bovencamp. 3rd Mrs. Whidden.

Mrs. Whidden also took first in: Jelly, Raspberries, Vegetables.

Flowers Mrs. Whidden took first in the Sweet Peas and Flowering Plant.

Baking Sponge Cake - 1st Mrs. Whidden White Bread - 2nd Mrs. Whidden Bread Buns - 3rd Mrs. Russell.

Needlework Housedress - 2nd Mrs. Whidden.

3rd Mrs. Smith.

Knitted Mitts - 1st Mrs. Yakes.

Made-Over Garment 1st Mrs. Wm. Rawluk.

2nd Mrs. Burns.

Novelties - 1st Mrs. Wm. Comley. 2nd David Russell. 3rd Mrs. Yates.

Boys Knitted Suit - 1st Mrs. G. Rawluk.

Boy's Knitted Outfit -

Poplar Grove Farms Inc.

1st Mrs. Burns.

Needlework Pictures 1st Miss P. Bovencamp.

2nd Mrs. May Albrecht.

3rd Mrs. G. Comley.

Crochet Centrepiece 1st Mrs. Firkus. 2nd Mrs. Yakes.

Any Crochet Article 1st Mrs. Firkus. 2nd Mrs. Bovencamp. 3rd Mrs. Carter.

Child's Dress - 1st Mrs. Firkus.

Article from One Flour Sack - 2nd Mrs. Wm. Rawluk. 3rd Mrs. Bovencamp.

Butter - 3rd Mrs. Russell.

Honey - 1st Mrs. Whidden.

Junior Classes Baking, Cookies - 1st Wilma Bovencamp.

Baking Powder Biscuits - 2nd Viola Bovencamp.

Cross-Stitching - 1st Viola Bovencamp. 2nd Marjorie Rawluk.

Senior Handicraft, Tooled Belt - 1st and Special - Wilma Bovencamp.

Intermediate, Tooled Wallet - 1st and Special, Viola Bovencamp.

Tooled Belt - 2nd David Russell.

Figurines - 1st and Special - Francis Bovencamp.

2nd David Russell. 3rd Brian Rawluk.

Junior Art Cut-out Pictures - 1st Brian Rawluk.

2nd Pat Rawluk.

Over 500 visitors came through the gates at the 85th Annual Lougheed Fair, despite the hot and muggy weather that saw a short afternoon rain shower.

Attendance was down slightly from last year, and Lougheed Agricultural Society President Gerald Ness attributes it to the fact that there were several weddings in the area.

The hot weather may have also kept some at home.

Overall though Gerald was happy with the way the fair celebrated its 85th birthday.

“Everything went pretty smooth,” he said. “The exhibits were really good this year. The horse show was down a little but then the cattle was up a bit.”

Hungry visitors arrived from 7-10 a.m. for a pancake breakfast cooked up by the Lougheed Museum Society.

After filling up on pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice and coffee, attendees could tour the museum and get

a look at the old-fashioned farm equipment on display. The parade began shortly after 10 a.m. featuring many participants from Lougheed and surrounding area.

The parade featured a senior citizens’ float featuring a king and queen, many antique cars and tractors, area businesses floats and of course, a ton of candy for the kids.

The day also featured a ladies’ fastball and men’s baseball tournament, with games being played throughout the day.

The bench exhibits, an integral part of the fair since its inception over 85 years ago, were open until 4 p.m.

Overall the number of bench exhibits was up a little from last year, with over 100 entries.

The junior needlework was down a little, and Lorna Bovencamp Bench Exhibits Coordinator states that it is because the kids who had done most of the needlework in the past are getting older and there have not been enough.

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An illustrated look at the 1966 Fair

WATCH YOUR FINGERS - Those two wee fair goers were almost caught by the camera as they inspect the first place winners in the poultry exhibits. The little lady discovered the camera just before the picture was taken.

BEST FEMALES AT THE FAIR - Cattle, that is. George Butterwick and Sons of Brownfield, Alberta, exhibited the two best female cattle, two years old or less at the Lougheed Fair and received the Bank of Montreal Silver Plate from Sedgewick Manager, Mr. Clyde Clark. The Butterwick family also won several other rewards with their cattle.

Scenes from 1997’s showing of country pride

Royal couple: Andy and Olive Grieve were named Lougheed Fair’s King and Queen. The lucky couple rode on the Senior Citizen’s float and received gate complimentary passes and dinner in honour of their title.

In recognition: Lougheed Agricultural Society president Gerald “Chub” Ness presented Jean Ferrier (left) and Molly Anderson with pins and personalized Fair books on Friday afternoon in honour of their many years of involvement with the event. Ferrier has been an exhibitor since the Fair’s beginning and Anderson has exhibited for 65 years.

Ribbon winner: Four-year-old Kendra Rawluk was the proud winner of a thirdplace ribbon for her first time in the show ring with 34-year-old Shetland pony, Cactus.

The Community Press - Lougheed Fair 100th Anniversary Edition - August 12, 2023 - Page 15

Colour shots from the last 15 years of Lougheed Fair 2008

Lougheed celebrates 100th B 2009

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Lougheed Fair 89 years and still going strong!

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Colour shots from the last 15 years (cont’d) 2017

2016

There was action on all the bases during Saturday’s ball games.

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To all organizers of Lougheed Fair past and present... take a moment and enjoy your incredible milestone!

Welcome to the 100 club.

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