The Battlefords Agricultural Society鈥檚 annual trade show, Agrimex, has been cancelled again.
A statement issued by the society says, 鈥淚t is with great sadness that Battlefords Ag Society has decided to cancel the Agrimex spring trade show for the second year in a row due to Covid restrictions, but mostly to ensure the safety of all patrons involved. After canceling last year鈥檚 show, which would have marked our 35th annual, we were hopeful to bring a bigger and better show in 2021.鈥�
The society says it hopes to run a huge trade show with the summer鈥檚 exhibition this year, depending on Covid restrictions and health and safety regulations.
鈥淲e have been working on the Northwest Territorial Days Exhibition this year, which was also cancelled last year, which would have marked the 132nd year. The only other time the show was cancelled was due to the Louis Riel Rebellion,鈥� states the release.
Also cancelled for the second year in a row is 鈥淭he Evening Out.鈥� The society hopes to put the event together later in the year if restrictions are lifted.
Last year, more than a dozen Ag Society events had to be cancelled. As a non-profit charitable society that runs entirely on events and rentals income, the society says it has had an 鈥渆xtremely tough year.鈥�
Everyone鈥檚 safety is of utmost importance, so the board of directors and staff have decided these cancellations are the best thing for everyone involved, stated the release.
鈥淎s things upon up we will have a re-open plan in place, which will be a new normal for everyone, but we are certain we will carry on.鈥�
The society has thanked its sponsors 鈥渨ho believe in us and all we do for the Battlefords, our community and surrounding areas.鈥�
The release calls on residents to follow safety guidelines.
鈥淲e hope to see each and every one of you in the near future, but in the meantime please stay safe and diligent so we may all get together soon.鈥�
