Posted on Friday, April 12th, 2019
It's been busy at the Whitecourt District Agricultural Society. The annual convention held in Edmonton by the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies was attended by 8 delegates who were able to bring lots of information and knowledge back to the society. The rodeo committee is well underway to…
Posted on Monday, December 10th, 2018
We are only 2 weeks away from Christmas festivities and lots has happened since our last blog here at the Whitecourt District Agricultural Society. On November 19th the Annual General Meeting was held. The current positions are now held by: President: Malcolm Heaven Vice President: Phoebe Repas Treasurer:…
Posted on Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
It's been a busy month for the Whitecourt District Agricultural Society. The 10th Annual Westward Christmas Market kicked off on November 3rd and had over 70 tables filled with fantastic items from local vendors. By the time it had ended on November 4th, the market had raised $2273.80 for the food bank,…
Posted on Wednesday, October 17th, 2018
This autumn has created havoc for farmers with the early snowfalls we have experienced. The County of Lac St. Anne has declared an Agricultural State of Disaster. Read More Here Our thoughts are with farmers across Alberta with the challenges they are facing. Shop local and purchase from your local…
Posted on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 ()
You may have noticed a few new additions to the grounds over the last week. We have some new bins that have arrived for waste and recycling. Four of the bins have been set up already. You will notice two new ones by the playground and the other two by the indoor riding arena. The remaining two will…
Posted on Thursday, July 12th, 2018
We hope that you are all enjoying your summer so far. Here at the Ag Society we have had a busy season so far. We have already had our rodeo and two mud bogs here on the grounds and they all met with great success. We are thankful for sponsors, attendees and volunteers, as without you, we wouldn't have…
Posted on Wednesday, May 16th, 2018
The General Meeting was held on May 14th at 7 PM with 13 people in attendance. Reports from the treasurer and committees were presented, as well as, an update from the president on what has been happening on the premises and what was coming up. This was a great forum for members to voice their concerns…
Posted on Monday, April 23rd, 2018
Last week Volunteer Week was celebrated all over the province. Everywhere you went, you could see tributes and hear accolades of outstanding citizens. What would a community be without it's volunteers? Ralph Ament arrived in the office today commending the last two renters to the indoor arena. (Last…
Posted on Monday, April 2nd, 2018
How did we get to April so quickly? It seems that we are seeing more snow than the showers from the old rhyme we grew up repeating. We just wanted to give a few updates, for those who are interested, in what is going on this week. First off, our Westward Youth Rodeo that was to be held April 7th has…
Posted on Friday, February 23rd, 2018
We will be having our general meeting for all members, new and old on May 14th at 7 PM at the Westward Hall. The Bridal Fair will not be going on as planned this weekend but has been moved to September 16th due to some unforeseen circumstances. The Whitecourt District Agricultural Society would like…
