Posted on Monday, February 10th, 2020
With all this snow on the ground, one would think this is a quiet time of year for the Whitecourt District Agricultural Society. The truth is that we have been very busy! Plans are already underway for both the mud bogs and the upcoming rodeo. If you are interested in joining either committee, we would…
Posted on Friday, December 20th, 2019
It is the end of a decade and we saw many exciting things happen this year. We hosted three mud bogs, a three day rodeo, two garage sales, a Christmas market and several horse events. The highlight for many may have been the RCMP Musical Ride and ball that was held on the grounds. We were busy all…
Posted on Wednesday, October 9th, 2019
Where did summer go? We had a wet summer but the farmers are working hard to get their crops harvested. This week's report from the Alberta government shows the result of a wet summer and an early frost. Click here to see Alberta Crop Report The wet summer proved trying for the society's Gymkhana…
Posted on Wednesday, July 24th, 2019
It's hard to believe that we are already a month into summer and that the farmers are already bringing in their first harvest of hay. The society has been very busy this summer with the first mudbog of the season, rodeo and a few horse events already under it's belt. The hall has been busy with wedding…
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…
