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Dogs, fast draw, and tractor pulls among favourite events returning to Aldergrove Fair – Langley Advance Times

The Aldergrove Fair will see the return of the antique tractor pull this year, along with dog agility, fast draw, and other popular events as the fair returns to full operation. (Langley Advance Times file)

This year, the tractor pull is back at the Aldergrove Fair Days.

After two years of cancelled or scaled-back events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the July 14-17 fair will see the return in full of many traditional events.

“That tractor pull is back to its traditional format,” said the fair’s Mike Robinson.

That means multiple weight classes, ranging from the tiny “garden tractors” up to the big full sized farm tractors, will be on hand on the Kinsmen Park Field near the Aldergrove Community Secondary.

The tractors will be over on the south side of the fairgrounds near the BMX track, Robinson said.

In tractor pull, a tractor hauls a large sled, with wheels at the back, that has a significant amount of weight in it. The weight doesn’t stay still, either – it moves forward during the course of the pull, so it weighs down the portion of the sled that drags on the ground, increasing resistance the longer the tractor lasts.

The tractor pulls at the Aldergrove Fair will take place over a 250 foot course. There are usually about 40 competitors, Robinson said.

The fast draw competition, featuring holsters and six guns, will not only be back, the celebrity edition will take place. Local politicians, businesspeople, and other prominent Langley folks will get to test their speed with a shooting iron in front of the crowds.

Also returning will be the dog agility shows, which weren’t present at all in last year’s smaller fair.

The agility show has been moved to the northeast corner of the site, where there’s a little hill for people to sit on and watch events. The number of dogs competing in the event, which involves pups completing an obstacle course, hasn’t been determined yet.

Back for the first time in a while is also Mike the Reptile Guy.

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“He’s got a phenomenal collection of snakes and reptiles,” said Robinson.

International Movie Services will also make a return with a collection of vintage and antique military equipment and vehicles. The local company rents out everything from trucks to armoured vehicles to uniforms for movies, and shows off parts of its collection at local events including the fair.

You never know what they’ll turn up with, said Robinson.

“They could bring out a new vehicle every day for a year.”

There will also be the biggest vendor area ever, and while there isn’t a full midway, there are a couple of interactive game sites, including a climbing wall and a bungee ride that launches people up.

Taking part in many of these events isn’t out of the reach of members of the general public, Robinson noted, although it might be too late to sign up for this year’s fair.

Local clubs run the fast draw and dog agility events, so taking part is a matter of joining those groups, Robinson said.

“Next year, you could be bringing your dogs out.”


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113th Weyburn Fair Days – GlobalNews Events

113th Weyburn Fair Days - GlobalNews Events

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$5 kids admission $10 adult admission

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all ages

113th Annual Weyburn Fair Days. July 4-10. District 4-H Show July 4-6 with the 4-H fed calf sale on July 6. Starting on July 7 will be the Fair portion, with everything from a Midway, Animatronic dinosaur show, Reptile show, Souris River Rodeo, Rumble in the Ring demolition derby, Sooline Cruisers Car show and so much more.

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Maxville Fair returns with full range of events and activities

Maxville Fair returns with full range of events and activities

The Kenyon Agricultural Society held the Maxville Fair on June 17 and 18. After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fair returned with all of its familiar events, activities, and the spirit of the local agricultural community.

Holstein show

The Holstein cattle show is always a major part of the Maxville Fair. Above and below: Competitors quietly parade their heifers around the show ring. Photo: James Morgan

Baby show

Above and below: There was a whole lot of cuteness crawling around on the floor of the Metcalfe Centre when it was time for the Baby Show at the Maxville Fair. There weren’t any signs of serious competition between contestants or their parents, just a lot of smiles and playing. Photo: James Morgan

Riding the Queen’s way

English-style horseback riding competition at the Maxville Fair. Photo: James Morgan

Serve’s Up!

Saturday was not exactly the best weather for beach volleyball, but the tournament at the Maxville Fair went ahead nonetheless with teams serving up fun. Photo: James Morgan

Arts and crafts

Above: Art inspired by ancient Egypt by students at Laggan Public School on display at the Maxville Fair. Photo: James Morgan
Below: Quilts were among the examples of local arts and crafts on display at the Maxville Fair. Photo: James Morgan

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Amid worker shortages, endless opportunities at Black Press Media’s career fair in Langley – Surrey Now-Leader

Amid worker shortages, endless opportunities at Black Press Media’s career fair in Langley - Surrey Now-Leader

With industries across B.C. struggling to find enough employees, workers have much more choice than usual in what they decide to pursue.

The province’s latest labour market outlook estimates there will be more than one million job openings in the next decade and 83,000 will go unfilled.

The biggest issue causing the labour shortage, according to experts, is Canada’s aging population. Now, more than ever, a greater number of people are leaving the workforce than are entering it, the Business Development Bank of Canada says.

The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated the problem.

The number of people immigrating to Canada or entering for seasonal work was greatly reduced, while people already working here faced mass layoffs, uniquely difficult working conditions and increased costs of living.

In the next 10 years, B.C. predicts other sectors with the greatest need will be health care, social assistance and education. Science and technology jobs will also be in high demand, as will openings in skilled trades such as cooks, mechanics and hairstylists, according to B.C.’s labour market outlook.

As those in the Lower Mainland look to re-enter the workforce, or make changes in their career path, the Langley Career and Post-Secondary Event will be a hiring fair they don’t want to miss.

Taking place at the Langley Events Centre in the field house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 23, there will be over 75 exhibitors collectively offering over 500 opportunities for employment and 1,000’s of post secondary options to choose from.

Employers include those in the industries of: retail, transport, warehouse, office admin, trades, financial, social services, government, hospitality, and more.

For more details, visit events.blackpress.ca/langley, email events@blackpress.ca or call 1-855-678-7833.

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Upcoming events in Eastern Carolina

Upcoming events in Eastern Carolina

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) -There are several events happening across the East this weekend.

In Kinston:

  • The Renaissance Faire will be held at the fairgrounds May 14th and 15th from 10am to 6pm. Meet the King and Queen, fire breathers, jugglers, period music, vendors, and food. Visit encrenfaire.com for more information.

In New Bern:

  • The 30th Annual Antique Automobile Show will be held today, Saturday, May 14, in downtown New Bern. The event will feature prized automobiles ranging from century-old “Tin-Lizzies” to supercharged cars of the 1990′s. The registration fee is $20 per vehicle and $25 the day of the show.

In Cedar Point:

  • The Pure Farms Pure Waters Community BBQ will be held today, May 14th at 34 North Bar at 1106 Cedar Point Blvd, Cedar Point, NC from noon to 8 pm. NC pork BBQ will be sourced locally from Shenk Family Farm in Newport. NC vegan BBQ will also be served as an option.  This is a family-friendly event; all ages are invited. BBQ plates are $15 each, or $12 for CCRW members.

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EVENTS GUIDE: April 5-10, 2022

EVENTS GUIDE: April 5-10, 2022

Tuesday, April 5

• Penticton City Council meets in person at City Hall council chambers, sessions begin at 1 and 6 p.m., to view the agenda or watch the meeting live: penticton.ca

• 96th annual Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival resumes, Speech Arts at Penticton Alliance Church, for schedule: pkmf.org

• Okanagan College presents Penticton Campus Career Fair, 1-6 p.m. in the Centre of Excellence, 583 Duncan Ave. W.

• Brown Bag Lunch Series presented by Penticton Museum & Archives, “Residents of Allen Grove and Area” presented by Herb Allen, noon at library auditorium, by donation

• “It’s a Colourful World,” featuring the works of Jenny Long at Summerland Community Arts Council, 95-25 Wharton Street, weekdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre: New line dance, level 1, 9 a.m., lunch, 11:30 a.m., $9, computer appointments, 1-3 p.m.

• Now on display at the Penticton Museum: “Our Living Languages: First Peoples’ Voices in B.C.” and “Penticton’s Built Heritage,” Tuesdays- Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas 7: “Morbius,” (105 minutes); “The Lost City,” (PG, 112 minutes); “The Batman” (PG, 176 minutes); “Death on the Nile,” (PG, 127 minutes); “Uncharted,” (PG, 116 minutes); “Spiderman: No Way Home,” (PG, 150 minutes); “The Outfit,” (PG, 105 minutes); “X”(PG, 105 minutes); “Sing 2” (G, 100 minutes), showtimes and tickets: landmarkcinemas.com/penticton

Wednesday, April 6

• Steve Dawson performs at The Dream Cafe, 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., $40, for tickets: eventbrite.ca

• 96th annual Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival, Speech Arts at Penticton Alliance Church, for schedule: pkmf.org

• Karaoke Star Search at The Barley Mill Pub, 8:30 p.m., qualifying round to advance to the semi-finals, win a gift card

• Hot Rockin’ Bingo at Slackwater Brewing, 7 p.m.

• “One Little Thing,” a solo exhibition by Deb Tougas Little things make big things happen, The Leir House Cultural Centre, 220 Manor Park, 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., show runs Wednesdays to Saturdays through April 30

• Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre: chair yoga (mat required), 9 a.m., cribbage, 1 p.m., ukulele practice, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• Now playing at the Oliver Theatre: “Cyrano,” Wednesday and Thursday, “The Lost City,” (Friday through Sunday.)

Thursday, April 7

• BCHL hockey playoffs continue, Trail Smoke Eaters at Penticton Vees, Game 5 in best-of-seven quarter-final, 7 p.m. at South Okanagan Events Centre, for tickets visit: valleyfirsttix.ca or the SOEC box office

• Opening Night: Many Hats Theatre Co. presents Norm Foster’s “Hilda’s Yard,” with Jason Lane, Rob McCaffery, Adele McNary, Jane Pilkey, Vance Potter and Dianna Zumpano, The Cannery Stage, 8 p.m., for tickets: manyhatstheatre.com or for more information phone 250-462-6428, opening night includes a meet-the-cast reception following the performance with Play Winery

• Live at Time, “Yanti” and Justin Glibbery, (smooth jazz), Time Winery, 6:30 p.m., $15, for tickets: timewines.ca

• Open Mic at Clancy’s Pub, Grill & Pizza, beginning at 6:30 p.m., ages 19 and over

• Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre: carpet bowling, 10:15 a.m., bingo 1 p.m. (doors open at 11 a.m.), table tennis, 3:30 p.m.

• Regional District Okanagan Similkameen meets beginning at 8 a.m., to view the agenda or meeting: rdos.bc.ca

Friday, April 8

• Celtic Illusion at the South Okanagan Events Centre, 8 p.m., tickets start at $49.50 plus additional fees and applicable taxes, purchase online: valleyfirsttix.ca or in person at SOEC box office

• 96th annual Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival, Musical Theatre at Penticton United Church, for schedule: pkmf.org

• Dirt Road Opera performs at Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, 7:30 p.m., $20, for tickets: venablestheatre.ca

• Friday Night Live at Summerland Arts and Cultural Centre, 9525 Wharton Street, with featured artist Steve Jones, $15, 7-9 p.m., ages 19 and over

• Penticton Elks Lodge presents weekly acoustic jam session at 6:30 p.m.

• Cascades Casino Penticton open, 10 a.m. – midnight, until 2 p.m. Friday/Saturday

• Many Hats Theatre Co. presents Norm Foster’s “Hilda’s Yard,” directed by Ed Schneider, The Cannery Stage, 8 p.m., for tickets: manyhatstheatre.com or for more information phone 250-462-6428, meet the cast reception following April 8 performance with Cannery Brewing Co.

• Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre: open 8-ball tournament, 9 a.m., intermediate and advance line dance, 1 p.m., Friday night dance, 7-9:30 p.m., $8 (non-members), $7 (members)

• Fish and chips, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Karaoke with your host “Candie” at Royal Canadian Legion , 7:30 p.m.-close

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Friday night dinner, 5-7 p.m.

Saturday, April 9

• 5th annual JCI Penticton ValleyDrive drive-thru food drive for Fill the Food Gap Penticton and the Purple Pantry at the Elk’s Lodge, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre parking lot, much-needed items: non-perishables, pork and beans, Chef Boyardee, canned meat, pasta sauce, canned fruit, rice, soup, juice boxes, bottled water, peanut butter, breakfast cereal, lunch items, for details: stuartknott@gmail.com

• “Slava Ukraini, an evening of music and stories to support Ukraine” featuring the “King of the Fiddle” Vic Ukrainetz, with Pam Ferens, Marilyn Stefanik, Danny Evanishen and Jean Evanishen, 7 p.m., Summerland Waterfront Resort, $20, all proceeds to Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, purchase online at trellis.org/slavaukraini or in person from Bella Vita Flowers, ArtVine Creative Spaces-Bead Trails, SASS Boutique

• Many Hats Theatre Co. presents Norm Foster’s “Hilda’s Yard,” The Cannery Stage, 8 p.m., for tickets: manyhatstheatre.com

• 96th annual Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival, Musical Theatre at Penticton United Church, for schedule: pkmf.org

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, burgers and fries, noon-4 p.m.; meat draw, 4 p.m.

• Penticton Gun & Antique Show hosted by Last Stand Promotions, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Penticton Curling Club, first of two days, $7 and $5 (seniors), all federal and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed.

• Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre: chair yoga, 9 a.m., chair dance, 10 a.m.

• The Comic Strippers present “The Improvisers,” a touring improv comedy show, Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, 7:30 p.m., $30, for tickets: ventablestheatre.ca

• Charity bottle drive, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at IGA in Summerland and Penticton in support of C-DART animal organization, BC-SPCA and Penticton Regional Hospital

• Penticton Elks Lodge cribbage, 10 a.m., meat draw, 4 p.m., dinner, 5:30 p.m., music to follow at 6 p.m. with BC Buds

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, meat draw, 2 p.m., live music to follow with Candie, 4-7 p.m.

• 5th Annual True Penticton Tourism Expo and Job Fair, noon-4 p.m. at Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

Sunday, April 10

• 96th annual Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival, Musical Theatre at Penticton United Church, for schedule: pkmf.org

• Penticton Gun & Antique Show hosted by Last Stand Promotions, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Penticton Curling Club, second of two days, $7 and $5 (seniors), all federal and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed.

• Folk-pop-country singer Mat Duffus plays at Ye Olde Welcome Inn in Gallagher Lake, 4-7 p.m., no cover

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, meat draw, 2 p.m., kitchen is open for lunch

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sunday afternoon meat draw, 4 p.m.

• Penticton Elks Lodge breakfast, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Grimms meat draw and dog races, 2 p.m.

• Rotary Club of Penticton charity meat draw supporting Pathways Addictions Centre, multiple chances to win, 1:30-3 p.m. at Barley Mill Brew Pub; hot rockin’ bingo to follow at 6:30 p.m.

• Many Hats Theatre Co. presents Norm Foster’s “Hilda’s Yard,” The Cannery Stage, 2 p.m., for tickets: manyhatstheatre.com or for more information phone 250-462-6428

• Live music at the Cannery Brewing Co., featuring Double Sharp, 5-7 p.m.

• Hoodoo Adventures open daily: bikes, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, climbing gym, visit: hoodooadventures.ca

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Easter sale, art contest, spring fair among weekend events in Prince George

Easter sale, art contest, spring fair among weekend events in Prince George

There will be more to buy at the second annual Easter Eggstravaganza next weekend.

The Prince George Public Library and Studio 2880 hosted their fifth annual Teen Art Showcase Saturday.

Thirty-three teens submitted art to the contest. Over 400 people cast a vote for the People’s Choice Award.

The winners were announced at the Bob Harkins location.

Winners were chosen for the following categories: Best Use of Material, Best Social Commentary, Most Original, People’s Choice and Best Overall.

The Blackburn Community Centre hosted its first-ever Spring Fair Saturday and Sunday (April 2 and 3).

Usually, they put on a winter fair but with so much support, a Spring Fair was planned as well for vendors to show off their products. Organizers hope that it will become an annual event.

The PG Roll A Dome was busy on Saturday hosting the annual Small Business Fair where they welcome people from all over Northern BC.

It was a chance for vendors to show off their products and services to the community while also promoting their small businesses.

The dome was filled with over 80+ small businesses and had a massive turnout.

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Royal Manitoba Winter Fair cancels pig and calf scrambles after animal protection group speaks out

Royal Manitoba Winter Fair cancels pig and calf scrambles after animal protection group speaks out


The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is doing away with hog and calf scrambles at its event next week after animal welfare organizations said such events violate federal and provincial animal cruelty laws.


The fair is set to run March 29 to April 2 in Brandon, Man.


“The health and welfare of our animals is important to us and has always been a top priority,” Provincial Exhibition President Kathy Cleaver said in a statement posted online.


“We are excited about having the fair back this year and can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair.”


This comes after the Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) and national animal law organization Animal Justice put out a call last week for the public to contact fair organizers to have the scrambles cancelled.


“This decision is a step in the right direction, and we feel that it positively reflects the values and the opinions of many Manitobans who no longer tolerate animal scramble events,” said Brittany Semeniuk, an animal welfare consultant with the Winnipeg Humane Society.


According to the WHS and Animal Justice, pig scrambles, also known as “pig wrestling” typically involve kids chasing and trying to grab and hold pigs to stop them from breaking free. The calf scrambles involve teens chasing and grabbing calves to remove a halter from their neck.


Kaitlyn Mitchell, staff lawyer with Animal Justice, said the practice could be seen as illegal because it causes distress and suffering to animals.


“So that means not only physical injuries, although there is certainly a risk of physical injuries here when you have children chasing and tackling animals, but it’s also illegal to cause extreme anxiety and distress to animals. And that’s really at their core what these events do,” Mithchell said.


“You release these baby animals into a ring, and you encourage youth to chase them around and tackle them, and there’s no good reason for it. On top of that, this is just for entertainment.”


Mitchell said after issuing a call to the public to contact organizers to have the events cancelled, about 640 people took action through Animal Justice’s alert. The WHS also put out an alert and created an online petition that was signed by over 600 people.

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Exhibition Company has events every weekend; this year’s Fair a tentative go

Exhibition Company has events every weekend; this year’s Fair a tentative go

The big event this upcoming weekend will be the Moose Jaw Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show Series on Feb. 19 and 20. George Fowler, general manager of the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company, is cautiously optimistic that with restrictions lifting, events will continue to pick up

The big event this upcoming weekend will be the Moose Jaw Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show Series on Feb. 19 and 20. The judge will be Cindy Klassen from Saskatoon.

George Fowler, general manager of the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company, is cautiously optimistic that with restrictions lifting, events will continue to pick up.

Proof-of-vaccination requirements and uncertain public gathering rules led to event cancellations in January and February. Events groups didn’t want to take the risk of putting a show on, only for low attendance to hamstring them.

Upcoming events

The Moose Jaw Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show Series is on Feb. 19 and 20. Each day’s show will start at 8:00 a.m. with courses designed by Don Dorsch and Sam Harland. More information on registration and rules can be found at www.moosejawex.ca.

The next weekend will feature the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company’s Groundhog Special Schooling Show on Feb. 26 and 27. The show was delayed from the actual Groundhog Day weekend due to public health concerns. A wide variety of classes will be shown, including hunter, jumper, equitation, showmanship, horsemanship, and barrels.

The beginning of March (when the provincial mask mandate expires) will see the South Saskatchewan Wildlife Association’s annual Moose Jaw Gun Show coming to the exhibition grounds on Mar. 5 and 6. The event typically draws hundreds of vendors from across southern Saskatchewan, with thousands of attendees perusing guns, knives, bow hunting gear, and ammunition.

Gun show organizers are looking forward to admitting participants without asking for proof of vaccination, although Fowler notes they’re always careful. “We don’t want to get too carried away, and then all of a sudden discover that, you know, we have another variant and they have to bring back in rules.”

On Mar. 12 and 13, there is a dressage show scheduled. Dressage is an Olympic-level combination of sport and art in which a horse and rider must perform a memorized set of movements exactly. Competition is done one at a time. Movement must appear smooth and effortless, with horse and rider communicating precisely in a kind of dance.

On Mar. 19, the Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association will be holding a competition. Horse and rider must complete a cloverleaf pattern around a triangle of barrels in the fastest time possible. The fast-paced rodeo sport is known to draw plenty of spectators.

The following weekend, Mar. 26 and 27, the Moose Jaw Dog Club will have an agility show. Spectators can watch dogs racing around the Golden Mile Arena with various levels of skill and enthusiasm. Top competitors will obey commands from their trainers instantly as they weave through poles, up and down ramps, over jumps, and through tunnels.

Fowler said the Exhibition Company is moving forward with plans for the Moose Jaw Hometown Fair and Parade from June 23 to 26. The event has been cancelled for two years due to COVID. “We’re just booking for entertainment at this point,” Fowler said. “We’re hoping everything comes together this year that we can actually host the event.”