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As has become tradition, Eugene Keyowski created a series of unique trophies for the winners in the various categories.

A number of local artists took advantage of the opportunity to perform for a large audience at the talent show.

Horses, drivers and riders from around the region took part in chuckwagon and chariot races, as well as gymkhana events.

To understand the history of the Veregin grain elevator is to understand the history of its builders – the Doukhobors.

Bryce Young, race announcer, shared his testimony at Cowboy Church, while his son Kelvin, a chuckwagon driver, led the singing with help from his family.

A special pilgrimage trip was made on Aug. 21 to the Khabailo (Chabailo) pioneer cemetery, a long-forgotten and abandoned cemetery, located on the NW1/4 of S32-T29-R7-W2ndM, the homestead land of pioneer Stefan Chabailo, who settled on this land in 1898.

In addition to the chuckwagon and chariot races and the gymkhana, other Ag Days events included: a petting zoo, pet show, old-fashioned kids games, and a four-team slo-pitch softball tournament.

This event took on a great deal of added significance for many following the Russian invasion of Ukraine six months ago.

Police were dispatched to a report of an intoxicated male and female sitting on the complainant’s vehicle parked behind their residence. Police attended and the male and female were escorted home.

Areas that saw semi-regular rains are reporting yields above or closer to average, whereas areas that missed those rains are reporting very poor yields.