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Non-Stop Action at Hardisty Rodeo
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Leslie Cholowsky Editor Hardisty kicked off its 75th Rodeo celebration on Friday, July 14, with a Street Fair that offered fun for all ages, starting with a pancake breakfast at the Community Hall. The street fair had a ton of vendors, lots of games and activities for the kiddies, and this year featured a dunk tank with local celebrities, including Mayor Wayne Jackson taking his turn on the platform. Indigenous dancers were enjoyed by all, as well as performances from the Battle River Dance Group. The Hardisty Elks served Beef on a Bun to a big crowd. Three days of rodeo events started Friday evening, followed by an outdoor dance. Saturday started with the big parade, and it was bigger and better than ever, with lots of local floats, all celebrating the 75th year of the event. Hundreds of people lined
Hardisty’s street to catch the fun. Day two of the rodeo followed, with chariots and chuckwagons starting at 5. Saturday night featured two talented performances, starting with Tim and The Glory Boys, and ending with Tyler Joe Miller, followed by another outdoor dance. Sunday saw the rodeo start up at 1 p.m., followed by more racing, and finishing with the traditional Combine Crunch. As Mayor Jackson said, “The Hardisty Rodeo Association has put together a special program this year to honour the history of our local rodeo and our supporters. “Countless hours have been spent painting the corrals and paneling at the rodeo grounds for the upcoming celebrations. It looks amazing down there!” The campground was full to overflowing, and Jackson also extended kudos to the Ag. Society Lake staff and Hardisty Public Works for ensuring the town’s recreation areas were looking sharp for the rodeo weekend. “Great
job, team!” Jackson had nothing but praise for the Hardisty Rodeo Association members, saying, “ The work you put in is unmeasurable. This groupworks year-round to make sure our rodeo weekend is a success. These guys and gals have kept our rodeo thriving through droughts, storms and pandemics. “If you bump into one of the HRA members, make sure to thank them for their contributions.” He also praised all volunteers who worked throughout the weekend, “From cooking breakfast and flipping burgers, painting at the grounds, running the beer gardens, selling tickets and so, so much more. Thank you!” The Hardisty Rodeo continues to offer an experience that rivals that of larger centres through the incredible work of the Rodeo Association and many other volunteers, that was clearly in evidence this weekend. Photos from weekend on Pages 12 & 13
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Sedgewick preparing for Highland Festival in August The 100th Lougheed Agricultural Fair is almost here! On Saturday, August 12, the usual quiet village will rise to the occasion and surprise you with all it has to offer! The Lougheed fair book is now available as a digital or printed version. Contact Iris Williams to receive your copy. The bench show deadline is fast approaching. A bench show is a term used in Alberta to describe classes in sewing, handicrafts, cooking, artwork, and photography that usually takes place during a fair or other community event. Will you be entering anything? Entries need to be submitted by Wednesday, August 8. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Lougheed Fair the Iron Creek Museum reprinted the 1983 Lougheed cookbook. You can pick them up at the museum all summer long or at the Lougheed post office. Once they are gone they are gone. Only $20 for the book! All proceeds will be going towards the conservation of the Iron Creek Museum. The museum also has another surprise this summer. They now offer ice cream. The flavours available are heavenly hash, chocolate chip cookie dough, bubblegum, and cherry cheesecake. Buildings open for viewing this season are log hall, lawyers office, Beazers shoe shop, homesteaders cabin, the church, Cambridge
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July 2023 Meetings
Council Meetings Flagstaff County Council o M Meetings eetings aare re conducted the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 9 a.m. unless u otherwise planned.
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Our fight against leafy spurge is going g airborne. 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: A 50/50 cost-share between the County and landowner. 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. x
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Public Works Updates Please refer to our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca for up-to-date road work throughout the County. Road Recovery Crews will be working on the following shoulder pulling project this week: • Northwest of Heisler on Range Road 165 between Township Road 430 and Township Road 442 for 8 miles. Public Works Services Please visit the Flagstaff County website at flagstaff.ab.ca for information regarding Gravel Sales, Residential Laneway Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Hamlet Services, and more. Please keep in mind that our seasonal crews will be out working on our roadways and to use extreme caution while travelling on these roads while they are being maintained in any way. We thank you in advance for your cooperation during this season.
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