Village tradition alive and well as Lougheed Fair enters its 90th year

Village tradition alive and well as Lougheed Fair enters its 90th year

The bench exhibits continue to be a popular draw for many visitors to the Lougheed Fair, where little has changed except for the constantly expanding list of sections to enter under, where diligent volunteers adjust and add classes and sections with new categories.
The bench exhibits continue to be a popular draw for many visitors to the Lougheed Fair, where little has changed except for the constantly expanding list of sections to enter under, where diligent volunteers adjust and add classes and sections with new categories.

The first Lougheed Fair was held Oct. 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.

Local producers and pet owners should be aware of toxic plant

Local producers and pet owners should be aware of toxic plant

Water Hemlock, often found near dugouts and sloughs, is toxic to animals and humans alike, and has made an appearance in Flagstaff along several areas along the sides of sloughs this year, after a wet spring provided ideal growing conditions.
Water Hemlock, often found near dugouts and sloughs, is toxic to animals and humans alike, and has made an appearance in Flagstaff along several areas along the sides of sloughs this year, after a wet spring provided ideal growing conditions.

2013’s wet spring replenished many local sloughs, but has also allowed an unwelcome visitor to flourish, Western Water Hemlock.

Killam Charity Auction draws huge crowd of treasure hunters

“Just look at all the items,” said Leighton Sorenson at the start of the Charity Auction held in Killam Friday, July 19, referring to the multitude of items donated for the live auction portion of the event. The live auction started at 6 p.m. and ended nearly three hours later, as the last of the donated items was finally reached, raising a record total for local charities in its 17th year.
“Just look at all the items,” said Leighton Sorenson at the start of the Charity Auction held in Killam Friday, July 19, referring to the multitude of items donated for the live auction portion of the event. The live auction started at 6 p.m. and ended nearly three hours later, as the last of the donated items was finally reached, raising a record total for local charities in its 17th year.

The 17th Annual Charity Auction, held Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20 in the Killam Memorial Arena, looks like it was the most successful to date, says organizer Ralph Sorenson, as the initial tallies are starting to come in.