Bike Rally held to benefit Youngstown girl
BY JOAN JANZEN
Your Southwest Media Group
There’s nothing bikers enjoy more than biking for a good cause. The Let’s Ride for Brooklyn Bike Rally, held on Saturday, August 6th, was an excellent opportunity for 49 bikers to get together and have fun. More importantly, to help out young Brooklyn and her family. Registration began at 10:30 a.m., and kickstands were up at 11:30 a.m. as the bikes left the Crossroads Centre in Oyen.
Brooklyn’s mom, Natalia (Nat) Laughlin, shared on social media saying, “Our friends, who are really more like family to us, Dave and Cheryl Ball and crew, organized a Biker Rally to fundraise support for Brooklyn’s specialized physiotherapy/occupational therapy and spinal stimulation.”
Six-year-old Brooklyn, who has Spinal Bifida, was undergoing
special therapy for Spina Bifida but came back early from her treatment so she could be at the rally. Nat and Larry Laughlin and their family are from Youngstown.
“I’ve always thought my kids were incredibly lucky to get to grow up where they do. Saturday really solidified that feeling. Not only do my kids have a large, loving extended family and loads of support from our local community of Youngstown, they are also supported by our surrounding small communities like Oyen, Cereal, Cessford and Hanna,” Nat said.
Cheryl Ball, one of the organizers, said many volunteers helped make the event possible. It all came together as people joined together, helping with set up, decorating, poker hands and helping in the kitchen. Stu Tilbert made good use of the burnout pit, smoking off tires and filling a
Jerry can with cash donations for Brooklyn and her family.
Cheryl explained that donations were made at all the stops, and proceeds from various promotions were collected along the way. Prairie Girl Restaurant in Cessford hosted a delicious pulled pork lunch for the bike rally, providing homemade food and hospitality while contributing to the bike rally.
“The windmill project collected bottles for the past two months, and HR is going to match what they’ve collected,” Cheryl said. The 50/50 was split between the winner and Brooklyn, and ghost poker hands were available for those not riding in the rally.
“I honestly wasn’t sure what Brooke would think of the bikes, as she’s not a fan of loud noises, but she was absolutely over the moon and loved checking out all
the bikes and waving to the bikers coming and going,” Brooklyn’s mom said. Since purple is the 6-yearold’s favourite colour, she enjoyed touching all the purple bikes as they flashed their purple lights.
The Laughlin family appreciates everyone’s efforts. The Cereal & District Athletic Association helped raise some funds for Brooklyn at their recent mud bog, and The Rack and Burstall Fuels contributed donations.
To show her appreciation, Brooklyn handed out Kit Kat bars, writing a thank you on each one.
“There are so many individuals that put in extra work to make this bike rally so successful; I can’t even name them all. It warms our hearts so much how many people that don’t even know us want the absolute best for Brooklyn. Thank you all so very much for everything!” Nat said.
“We have no idea yet of the total raised,” Cheryl concluded. But they do know that it was a really good day!
Stu Tilbert’s smoke show!
Six-year-old Brooklyn Laughlin has Spina Bifida.
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Fertilizer happens. Deal with it!
Isaw a mug with the words “Fertilizer happens. Deal with it!” Lately farmers are dealing with a new government policy to reduce nitrous oxide emissions from fertilizer by 30 percent below 2020 levels, by 2030. The fact that it’s a goal, rather than a mandated ban doesn’t seem to alleviate farmers’ legitimate concerns.
Farmers realize the obvious: reducing nitrogen fertilizer will result in lower crop yields. In spite of responsible fertilizer practices employed by Canadian farmers, a news release from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada states, “Nitrous oxide emissions, particularly those associated with synthetic nitrogen fertilizer use have grown significantly. That is why the Government of Canada has set the national fertilizer emissions reduction tar-
get.”
Just about the time I was wondering what prairie farmers had to say about this policy, I came across comments made by Saskatchewan YouTuber Quick Dick McDick (QDM). He’s usually a funny sort of guy, but not this time around. This boots-on-the ground farmer had a few words to say about Trudeau’s new policy.
According to QDM, farmers are already reducing fertilizer use by increasing its effectiveness in several ways. First of all, they work with agronomists, in the areas of soil testing, rotations, nutrient management and chemical applications, to ensure the least amount of expensive inputs are used in order to get the most amount of output from the land.
This famous farmer raved about the new equip-
ment and technology that has been made available to the agriculture industry. There’s equipment fitted with variable rate control, sectional control, guided by GPS for precise accuracy. Along with their local agronomists, producers estimate the right fertilizer, rate and price at the right time. QDM said, “And all this is already happening in Canada without the government’s interference”.
He shared how a four year rotation of alfalfa naturally returns nitrogen to the soil, which is then fed to cattle, who make manure, which is spread on canola and oil fields where 30 percent less nitrogen fertilizer is used. Added to that is a national greenhouse gas inventory report that is submitted annually to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The report covers human caused emissions by sources, and annual emissions estimates dating back to 1990. The formula used is: emissions equals fertilizer used times emissions factor.
As a farmer, he makes the valid point that government should be looking at how much food is produced rather than how much fertilizer is used. He also explained that a 30 percent reduction in fertilizer would be a $48 billion loss of agricultural industry by 2030, making food more scarce and more expensive.
Canada’s responsible for 1.6% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which is just a spit in the bucket of the overall GHG emissions. He noted the logical solution would be to liquefy our natural gas and replace coal fired power generation in places like China and India, which would reduce emissions globally by 30 per-
cent.
In March, 2022, Trudeau said, “We’ve seen disruptions of supply chains around the world, which is resulting in higher prices for consumers and democracies, like ours, and resulting in significant shortages and projected shortages of food and energy in places around the world.” Unfortunately he forgot to add the most difficulty could be caused by his policies and his refusal to listen to wisdom from boots on the ground farmers.
QDM’s advice to the government was to get out of the way, and let farmers continue to responsibly do their job and manage their fertilizer use. “If you want to help global greenhouse gas emissions, ensure we have world market availability for our responsibly produced food, oil and natural gas.”
Trudeau could learn a lesson from Sri Lanka, a country experiencing an economic crisis, where the government completely banned chemical fertilizer. The government of Sri Lanka ignored all concerns expressed by agricultural analysts. Sound familiar?
There’s an old saying that says insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results. Meanwhile fertilizer keeps on happening. Deal with it.
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Well, I said you would hear from me in August; here I am, and it’s still August! July flew by like … well, I’m not sure what it flew like, but it went by fast! My family enjoyed some time away at our cabin on Moose Lake. Thank you to Pat Didychuk for sending in the news while I was away. Things were pretty quiet around town for most of July other than the July long weekend slow pitch tournament, which was a great success. Hats off to Ethan Loran, Chris Tucker, Jordana Dillabough and the cre for doing a fantastic job organizing the event again this year.
I received a letter in the mail from Antonia Shubert. She wanted me to share her sister’s obituary with you. Bear with me as I try and decipher her handwriting. Helen Selena (Grudecki) Herron, born August 2nd, 1939 – August 3rd, 2022. Leaves her husband Max, son Bradley, daughter Noreen and several grand and great-grandchildren behind. She also left behind her two sisters, Pauline Hopkins
and Antonia Shubert and numerous nieces and nephews. May she rest in peace.
Congratulations to Devon and Rachel Willis, who were married in Oyen on Saturday August 6th.
An update on the summer camp from Holly Dillabough: The Acadia Valley Summer Day Camp has been a major success again this year.
Our camp leaders Avery Dillabough and Jillian Chudleigh have “mastered fun” as one camp attendee reported!
A special thank you and major love to our community groups and those who support them; without your support our summer camp would not be possible.
Mark your calendars; we hope to open next year’s registration on June 1st and will be once again open for ages 4-12.
On a side note, I would like to thank Holly for taking over the summer camp and doing a fantastic job!
The Prairie Elevator and Teahouse has been incredibly busy this summer. They’re open from 10:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. 7 days a week. If you haven’t made the trip down, I highly recommend you do so before they close on August 28th.
On August 11th, a lovely group of retired health care workers visited the teahouse for lunch. These ladies have been getting together since 2005. They meet once a month for a meal and to keep in touch. There are usually between 9 and 16 of them that get together. They like to support local restaurants from Empress,
Alsask, Cereal, New Brigden, Acadia Valley and Oyen. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 8th. The Acadia Valley Sausage Fry is back!! Same great food, live band and craft beer on tap! Watch Facebook and the Oyen Echo for more information!
Thanks for reading this week; I will leave you with this quote from William Blake “The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest.”
A group of retired health care workers stopped for lunch at the Prairie Elevatpor and Tea House.
It’s easy to judge this powerful Yankee
BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist
Slugger Aaron Judge, the current face of the red-hot New York Yankees, is in the midst of what could be an historic statistical season.
Since the pennant-race drama concerning the Yankees in the American League East has been all but over since the summer solstice — the Yanks had an insurmountable 12-game lead in the A.L. East going into August — baseball watchers have instead concentrated their focus on Judge and his prodigious batting exploits.
The Yankees’ right fielder, a mountain of a man at 6-foot-7 and 282 pounds, hit his 43rd homer Aug. 1. His 42 blasts by the end of July was a team record, and it’s safe to say the Yankees have had some powerful sluggers over the years — Ruth, Mantle, Maris, to name just three. Judge was making a mockery of the home-run race in the American League, 13 ahead of his closest pursuer. His 2022 home-run burst made him the second-fastest hitter in history to get to 200 career home runs, with only Ryan Howard of the Phillies getting there earlier
(658 games to Judge’s 671).
But the best part of the Judge story this year is that back in the spring, the looming free agent turned down the Yankees’ offer of a contract extension that would have paid him $213.5 million for seven years of service. Judge and his agent decided to roll the dice, bet on him having a great 2022 season and then see what kind of offers free agency would bring at the end of this season.
It was a great decision. If sports fans thought there was trade-deadline hype over Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani, wait until the off-season and the freeagent hype surrounding a 30-year-old slugger coming off perhaps one of the greatest seasons ever. Barry Bonds ‘officially’ holds the single-season home-run record of 73, but it’s tainted by the scent of performance enhancing drugs. If Judge were to carry on with his prodigious pace and finish with 65 or even — gasp! — 70 homers, it might stand as the all-time best in the eyes of many.
“Like I’ve said a thousand times, I’m focused on winning baseball games right
now,” Judge told MLB.com after a recent game. “The stats and stuff like that, we can talk about that at the end of the year.”
Despite all the home run chatter, Judge says his No. 1 goal is to bat at least .300, telling the New York Post: “I’ve always said a good hitter is a guy with a high average,” said Judge, sitting at .300 on the nose on Aug. 6. “That’s what I saw in a lot of greats (like) Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera. They hit .300 and the power came with it.”
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no joy.”
• Headline from theonion.com: “Study finds joggers burn up to 200 calories from repeatedly pulling down bunched-up shorts.”
• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg, with a comment that’s hardly comical: “Let me get this straight. Donald Trump hosts a Saudi-backed LIV tournament just miles from ground zero where the Saudis funded 9/11. And the trophy looks just like the Twin Towers.”
• Another one from Kaseberg: “In a Missouri Senate primary featuring two guys named Eric, Donald Trump said he endorsed Eric and took credit when an Eric won. If Trump went to a basketball game he would say he was betting on the tall guys.”
• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “San Francisco rookie righty Sean Hjelle, who made his major league debut May 6, stands 6 feet 11. Well, they are the Giants.”
• Another one from Dwight Perry: “The Mariners have released pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon. So much for the team’s hopes of getting younger.”
• RJ Currie again: “Curling Canada has announced
an unprecedented MarchMadness-style elimination event in September with a total purse in excess of $350,000. Talk about sweeps-takes.”
• Headline at the onion. com: “Slumping Aaron Judge fails to hit home run in entire at-bat”
• Headline at fark.com: “Rhonda Rousey suspended indefinitely from WWE after grabbing SummerSlam referee post match instead of sneaking up from behind with a metal folding chair as wrestling etiquette dictates.”
• Eamon Lynch on Gulfweek.com, on the LIV lawsuit against the PGA Tour fracturing friendships: “It’s tough to remain pals with the roommate who moved to a sumptuous new mansion but returned to burglarize and then torch the house you’re still living in.”
• RJ Currie to wrap things up, on Tom Brady celebrating his 45th birthday: “NFL quarterback, winner of seven Super Bowls and married to a supermodel whose net worth is over $400 million. Good luck finding him a gift.”
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Kindergarten kids visit Rosanna Farms
Grassfed and grainfed are terms used to describe the feeding program for grazing animals like cattle. Here’s an overview of what these terms mean for the beef you’re eating.
GRAIN-FED
School enjoyed a fun field trip on Thursday and Friday, June 9th and 10th. Miss. Robertson and Mrs. Dimitroff brought their students to Rosan na Farms, located south of Kindersley, home of Robin and Brenda Walde.
While most cattle are raised eating grass, many farmers “finish” their cows on feed mixtures made from grains and corn. This process fattens the cattle up faster and gets
than grainfed beef and has a slightly gamey taste. It is somewhat higher in nutrients like beta carotene and vitamin E. It also has more omega3 fatty acids.
How to manage animal waste
Animal waste contains many useful and re cyclable components. However, if incor rectly stored, it can negatively impact soil, water and air quality. Here are a couple of the most common animal waste manage
Dry stacking animal waste involves piling solid manure and soiled livestock bedding in a covered storage bin with a concrete bot tom. Farmers must ensure the pile is com pacted, covered and sealed to prevent ma nure nutrients from leaching into the soil. Drystacked manure can be treated with ad ditives such as lime to help reduce unplea
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Aug. 14-20 is Local Food Week, an opportunity to celebrate the Alberta producers and processors who make and grow nutritious food for families around the globe. “There are many ways to support local food production and processing in our province. I encourage all Albertans to look for local food products this week and throughout the year,” said Nate Horner, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development. Locals enjoy the Oyen Farmer’s Market on Friday, August 12. |
Despite variations in cost and taste, both grain and grass ces of protein, B vitamins, iron and zinc.
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Natural service (NS) and artificial insemina tion (AI) are the two most popular breeding programs used by cattle breeders and produ cers worldwide. Here’s an overview of these methods.
Natural service vs artificial insemination
cow’s reproductive tract.
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How do I begin trading?
My eyes deceive me.
• Natural service is used by most cattle breeders and producers. It’s the natural breeding method where the cow and bull are allowed to mate without technological intervention. In other words, the bull and cow mate as they naturally show heat.
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Most days, I see rainbows and unicorns.
I was asked this question by a grower interested in managing his investments and using futures as a risk management strategy.
Other days, I don’t see the rainbows.
Although the bulls must be fed and taken care of all year, this method is relatively handsoff and doesn’t require special equipment.
The first step is to choose a brokerage account, complete their KYC (Know-Your-Customer) requirements, and fund your account.
Why do individuals have different memories of the same event?
The next step is to understand what type of trader you are and the timeframe best suited for this type.
Can we trust memories when individuals remember events differently?
Are you able to follow the market each day?
Our experiences and our traumas affect our perception of the world.
Do you work at a job or run your business during the day?
Are you retired and have free time during the day?
Can we trust what we see if we project our emotions into our reality?
Perhaps you only want to look at your investments weekly or monthly?
Do your emotions affect how you see the market and your behaviour?
There is a style and timeframe for everyone.
Let’s look at the various types of traders and their respective timeframes.
What is your energy level when you are bearish in a rising market?
1. Day Trader
What is your energy level when you are bullish?
- Day traders are active traders who execute intraday strategies to profit from price changes for a given asset.
Do you ignore price action and search for reasons to support your position?
You are not alone.
- Day traders target stocks that are ”in-play,” meaning they experienced a violent move in the after-hours or pre-market trading.
This behaviour is present in
- These are often low market cap penny stocks (< $5/share).
each of us, across all cultures throughout history.
We see what we want to see while ignoring the only thing that matters.
This breeding method is labourintensive and requires farmers to invest in expensive facilities, equipment and estrous synchronization drugs. However, it often results in improved reproductive performance and herd genetics. In addition, AI reduces the risk of disease transmission.
Some farmers use a combination of both methods to improve the health of their herds.
Price.
Price does not lie.
Price does not care what we think.
Price does not care what we see.
Only Price Pays.
Take a look at the Red Lentil’s parabolic move to the $60 area before the 41% sell-off. Yes, 41%
How can this be?
We see that there are more mouths to feed and less lentils to feed them.
- It is essential to highlight that day traders do not hold positions overnight.
We see that the world has only 10 weeks of food supply.
We see how the Russia invasion of Ukraine is reducing food supplies.
Consider these points before trading or investing:
3. Position Trader or Investor
- The trend is your friend. Learn how to identify trends for your timeframe and follow them. Trend following should be the foundation of
- Often trade on timeframes ranging from 30-minute to 1-minute or shorter.
We see several reasons for the price to move higher.
- Great precision on entry and exits is necessary to execute in this short timeframe, and the mental capital requirements are significant.
We don’t see that the price is dropping because there are more sellers than buyers.
We see what we want to see.
2. Swing Trader - wing trading involves taking trades that last a couple of days up to several months to profit from an anticipated price move.
4. The earliest evidence of fish farming dates to ancient China, Egypt and Rome. ever, the modern form of fish farming was introduced in Germany in 1733.
- Position trader refers to an individual who holds an investment for weeks to months with the expectation that it will appreciate.
- These are long-term investments that are typically associated with a buy-and-hold strategy.
5. Another word for fish farming is aquaculture. The word aquaculture combines the , meaning
- There is no Holy Grail system of trading. No magic indicator or combination of indicators is effective ev-
- Developing a strategy that you believe in will take more time and
Farmed fish often has a milder flavour than
- Position-sizing and when you sell are more important than what
There are three main fish farming systems: completely closed, flowthrough and open
- Every idea has a stop-loss. Always decide when you are getting out if you are wrong before you enter the trade. Expect to be wrong
- Let your winners and cut your losers short.
When done correctly, fish farming is a highly ecofriendly and sustainable way to raise fish. It helps create healthier habitats and rebuild stocks of threatened and endangered species.
- Losers average losers. Do not average down.
Did you know that many fish farms and hatcheries offer tours? Look for one near you to get a glimpse into this fascinating industry.
- Keep It Simple, Don’t overthink or overcomplicate your process. Your intuition is often the most effective indicator.
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- My preferred timeframe allows me to step away from the screens
I suggest that every new trader gains their knowledge and trading experience in a more extended timeframe before attempting the shorter timeframes. Trading in a short timeframe requires greater precision and additional skill and expertise.
Trent Klarenbach, BSA AgEc, publishes the Klarenbach Grain Report and the Klarenbach Special Crops Report, which can be read at https://www.klarenbach.ca/
- Do not let your charts look like this one.
Trent Klarenbach, BSA AgEc, publishes the Klarenbach Grain Report and the Klarenbach Special Crops Report, which can be read at https://www.klarenbach.ca/
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course by saying her policy would not require a mandated reduction in fertilizer use and further, claimed it was a simply a matter of being “misunderstood.”
Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Government recently released a policy framework that outlines significant reductions in agbased emissions, which specifically includes a plan to see a 30% reduction in the use of nitrogen fertilizer. This would devastate Canadian agriculture and the livelihoods of many of my constituents.
I am proud to be the fifth generation to farm in Alberta’s Special Areas and we work hard to be stewards of the land to maintain it for the future, while also helping feed the world. Unfortunately, this is seen to be offensive to the eco-radicals who have the ear of the decisions makers in Ottawa. These decision makers have recently shared a vision for significant ag-based emission reductions that would hamper our nation’s ability to produce the crops and goods needed to feed ourselves and the world.
The Liberals have waffled back and forth on what their fertilizer reduction policy would entail. The current details are troubling, but also unclear and ill defined. In recent weeks, the Federal Minister of Agriculture, Marie-Claude Bibeau, said they would consult with producers and provinces but clearly expect those outcomes to fit with their expectations. That’s not consultations, that’s imposition. Thankfully a couple of days ago, the Minister finally backtracked and changed
Were the Liberals and this Minister misunderstood? No, they were not. They simply cannot be trusted when it comes to matters like this. The evidence of which is shown by the treatment of Canada’s the oil and gas sector. Against the will of the provinces, and in some cases, even breaking promises made during elections, Canada’s left has forged ahead with a devastating array of policies, including forcing the carbon tax on provinces, passing pipeline killing Bill C-69 & tanker ban Bill C-48, pursuing an emissions cap on energy development, and creating an environment that is downright hostile to natural resource investment & development. On fertilizer reductions, they may have claimed to have backed down, but the evidence and precedent suggests it won’t be for long.
To be clear, fertilizer reductions harms Canadian farmers, including many constituents, by forcing farmers to produce less, affecting the economics of being able to survive, and actually causing long term harm to the environment. And the so called “innovations” like crop rotation, soil testing, and variable rate application that the Minister brags about adopting, in many cases, have been implemented for decades. It is common, best practise that makes both economic and environmental sense for producers. And further innovations are always welcome, and as a farmer, I can assure our federal Ag Minister these innovations are best implemented by the experts in the field, not bureau-
crats in Ottawa.
There is another issue: this puts global food security at risk at a time where food supply chains around the world are in serious trouble. From the illegal war in Ukraine, to drought, and supply chains that are stressed leading to higher prices and shortages, these events have all jeopardized food security. Canada’s farmers have and will ensure demand for food here at home and around the world is met. Food scarcity is already a humanitarian crisis, a health concern, and an economic issue; and ensuring Canadian farmers can do what they do best needs to be the priority. Shutting down Canadian energy destabilized Europe and funded Russia’s war machine to attack Ukraine. Similarly, if Canada continues down this path against ag, we will see global food security put at risk and that, simply put… means people could starve. Canadian farmers deserve better, it’s time for a government that puts reality before fanciful activism. Conservatives get it, let’s let farmers farm… it’s what’s best for them, it’s what’s best for Canada, and it’s what’s best for the world.
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 780608-4600, text 403-575-5625, or e-mail damien.kurek@parl. gc.ca. You can also stay up to date with Damien by following him on social media @dckurek. If you are in 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.
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BORDER KENNELS
ALSASK
Saturday, September 3
• Beer Olympics 3.0. Theme: Anything But A Human. For mor infomation contact Emily 306-430-8084 or Katina 306-430-1102 by text.
CEREAL
Tuesday, August 9, 16, 23, 30
Cereal Cottages Weekly Coffee Time 9:30 am.
Wednesday, August 10, 17, 24, 31
• Cereal Quilting Club meet at CJ Peacock Centre. See Joan Pennett for more info.
Friday, August 12, 19, 26
• Free Cereal Family Ride Nite starts at 6:00 pm. Call 403-664-9791 for details.
Sunday, August 28
• 8th Annual Cereal Kids Rodeo. Pre-registration required for contestants before August 21st. Rodeo action begins at 10:00 am. Spectators most welcome!
Thursday, October 6
• CAA Chase the Ace Raffle begins again 7:00-9:00 pm. More than $12,000 could be up for grabs. Ace Jackpot from $2000 to $7500. License # and other details pending. Mid to late October 2022
• CAA’s Volunteer Supper & AGM Mid to late November
• Cereal’s Community Turkey Supper
* Cereal Board of Trade (BofT) Campground - power & water are on
and ready for campers until freeze! $25 serviced site; $10 non-serviced site.$10 for sewer dump (for day users only). Please contact Dennis at 403-801-1072 for more info.
* Monday Night Bingo - hosted by Cereal Board of Trade (BofT); doors open at 6:30 pm, Bingo starts at 7:30 pm. Concession open each Bingo night. Runs every Monday all summer.
* Cereal Museum (Cereal Sports Grounds) open through August Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
EMPRESS
Saturday, September 10
• Empress & District Historical Society Whistle Stop Supper at the Empress Train Station. Bar Opens 5:30 pm; Supper 6:30 pm. Tickets $50 (only 60 tickets available). Entertainment by Jack Humeny.
OYEN
Ongoing
• BCAS Oyen & District Farmer’s Market runs each Friday until September 2, 2022 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Oyen & District Memorial Arena. To book a vendor’s table, bake table or to provide a lunch please text Delaine at 403-664-0320.
Friday, August 19 - Sunday, August 21
• Big Country Gather at the Crossroads Centre. (see ad in this week’s paper)
