CANORA — Canora Ag Days was held over the Aug. 26-27 weekend, hosted by the Canora Ag Society with plenty of excitement on both days. Carmen Wolkowski, Ag Society president, reported that, “attendance was strong again this year and everyone in the community seems to be happy that we have the show again after a few years of not having it.”
Wolkowski said one of the highlights of the weekend was the “spectacular show put on by the Truco Trick Riders from Â鶹ÊÓƵeast Saskatchewan who are only 14 and 16 years old.”
Another new event at Ag Days was the Barnyard Olympics for youngsters.
“Barnyard Olympics consisted of jumping over bales, flipping tires, gunny sack race, egg spoon race, and the milking pail (similar to milking a cow).
“A lot of laughs were had at the beer gardens Saturday night where we had the first time ever Husband Calling Contest and Yodeling Contest,” said Wolkowski.
The stick horse races have been held during the chuckwagon races ever since Ag Days started in Canora. “Stick horse races have been a highlight at our halftime show every year since then,” said Wolkowski. “The little ones love to go on the big track where they get to have some fun going around the barrel and get a bag full of treats.”
Enthusiast crowds cheered on the riders and the racers. Before the start of chuckwagon races on Aug. 26, Bryce Young, race announcer, prayed the Wagon Driver’s Prayer. “Heavenly Father, we pause, mindful of the many blessings You have bestowed upon us. We ask that You be with us at these races, and we pray that You will guide us on the race track of life.
“We don’t ask for special favours, or to draw the rail every time, nor do we ask for all daylight runs or to never tip a barrel. Help us Lord to live our lives in such a manner that when we make that last, inevitable ride to the country where the grass grows lush, green and neck yoke high, and the water runs cool, clear and deep, that You, as our last judge, will tell us that our entry fees are paid. Amen.”
All racing and riding events took place over both days.
In the chuckwagon races, the overall winner was Casey Peterson. Colin Kilborn finished second and Kelvin Hawreluik came in third. Rounding out the top five were Jeff Fyfe in fourth and Curtis Longman fifth.
The best dressed chuckwagon award went to Bert Buhler.
In the chariots, Twyla Salmond finished on top, with the Casey Peterson B outfit in second. Brandee Braaten placed third, Casey Peterson’s A wagon was fourth, and Curtis Longman came in fifth.
The award for the best dressed chariot went to Tanner Hawreluik.
Weepee Aug. 26 (8 & under)
Barrels: Autumn Salmond, first; Kamryn Liebrecht, second; Kasen Bulmer, third; Aspen Salmond, fourth.
Poles: Autumn Salmond, first; Aspen Salmond, second; Kamryn Liebrecht, third; Kasen Bulmer, fourth.
Fun Event: Kamryn Liebrecht, first; Kasen Bulmer, second; Autumn Salmond, third.
Aug. 27
Barrels: Autumn Salmond, first; Aspen Salmond, second; Kasen Bulmer, third; Kase Gage, fourth.
Poles: Aspen Salmond, first; Autumn Salmond, second; Kasen Bulmer, third; Kase Gage, fourth.
Fun Event: Aspen Salmond, first; Autumn Salmond, second; Kasen Bulmer, third.
Aug. 26 Peewee (9-12 years)
Barrels: Riah Quessy, first; Kaisley Hrabarchuk, second; Rebecca Fyfe, third; Hazey Sharpe, fourth.
Poles: Riah Quessy, first; Jaiden Fyfe, second; Rebecca Fyfe, third; Kaisley Hrabarchuk, fourth.
Fun Event: Riah Quessy, first; Jaiden Fyfe, second; Kaisley Hrabarchuk, third.
Aug. 27
Barrels: Kaisley Hrabarchuk, first; Jaiden Fyfe, second; Rebecca Fyfe, third; Riah Quessy, fourth.
Poles: Riah Quessy, first; Kaisley Hrabarchuk, second; Ella Sywenky, third; Hazey Sharpe, fourth.
Fun Event: Riah Quessy, first; Hazey Sharpe, second; Rebecca Fyfe, third.
Aug. 26 Junior (13-18 years)
Barrels: Raia Sywenky, first; Zoe Stachura, second; Lexi Mutimer, third; Jacelynn Hue, fourth.
Poles: Lexi Mutimer, first; Jacelynn Hue, second; Raia Sywenky, third; Lexi Mutimer, fourth.
Fun Event: Raia Sywenky, first; Jacelynn Hue, second; Sarah Foster, third.
Aug. 27
Barrels: Lexi Mutimer, first; Charlie Griffith, second; Zoe Stachura, third; Quinn Longman, fourth.
Poles: Raia Sywenky, first; Lexi Mutimer, second; Charlie Griffith, third; Jacelynn Hue fourth.
Fun Event: Lexi Mutimer, first; Jacelynn Hue, second; Charlie Griffith, third.
Aug. 26 Senior (19-40 years)
Barrels: Ashley Nickeson, first; Jenna Hutchings, second; Blaise Townsend, third; Jules Meyerhans, fourth.
Poles: Ashley Nickeson, first; Blaise Townsend, second; Jules Meyerhans, third; Jenna Hutchings, fourth.
Fun Event: Jenna Hutchings, first; Ashley Nickeson, second.
Aug. 27
Barrels: Ashley Nickeson, first; Blaise Townsend, second; Jenna Hutchings, third; Jules Meyerhans, fourth.
Poles: Blaise Townsend, first; Ashley Nickeson, second; Jules Meyerhans, third.
Fun Event: Jenna Hutchings, first; Ashley Nickeson, second.
Aug. 26 Elite (41-plus years)
Barrels: Carmi Hrabarchuk, first; Twyla Salmond, second; Yvonne Young, third; Randi Rosencrans, fourth.
Poles: Twyla Salmond, first; Carmi Hrabarchuk, second; Rick Althouse, third; Yvonne Young, fourth.
Fun Event: Twyla Salmond, first; Yvonne Young, second; Rick Althouse, third.
Aug. 27
Barrels: Yvonne Young, first; Twyla Salmond, second; Carmi Hrabarchuk, third; Rick Althouse, fourth.
Poles: Twyla Salmond, first; Carmi Hrabarchuk, second; Rick Althouse, third; Connie Althouse, fourth.
Fun Event: Carmi Hrabarchuk, first; Rick Althouse, second: Yvonne Young, third.
According to Carmen Wolkowski, organizers are “already starting to plan for next year's event where there will be more exciting and new events to come!”
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