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Yellowhead Agricultural Society to Build Modern Facility
By Deanna Mitchener facility could support local business by hosting Davis. “Other sponsors include Johnson &
larger events.” Herbert (Warm Up area), The Cooperators
The Yellowhead Agricultural Society is well “Construction is set for completion in spring of (timed event clock), Border Paving (Treasury
underway for bringing a fully functional and 2020 with a budget of $3.82 million,” said Office), Fountain Tire (Ticket Booth), and Elite
state of the art facility to the Town of Edson and Davis. “As a 368'x170' building with a 25' lean- Holdings (Foyer). Municipal contributions
Yellowhead County. to, the new facility would be the largest consist of Town of Edson with a $400,000
The objective of the Yellowhead Agricultural agricultural building north of Ponoka. The commitment and Yellowhead County is pending
Society is to encourage improvement in quality facility arena floor would be 250'x130' (the $521,550. Equipment, manpower and material
of life for persons living in an agricultural largest in Alberta) and would have a warm up donations have been donated from GFL,
community by developing programs, services, arena that measures 80'x130'. It would also have McElhanney 2W Livestock Equipment, and
and facilities based on the needs within the a meeting room, bathrooms with showers, McLeod Valley.”
community. seating for over 500 spectators, a concession area “We are still looking for sponsors, allowing
Yellowhead Ag Society Chairperson Christine with tables, a seating area, a mezzanine VIP naming sponsor opportunities where donations
Davis said, “The Yellowhead Agricultural section, a rough stock area away from spectators, can be spread over a 10 year period. Naming
Society was formed in 1975 and has been an roping chutes on the west end, a wash bay, and sponsorship is still available for the Main Arena
integral part of the community by providing storage for equipment and a tractor.” ($105,000.00), Announcer Booth ($75,000.00),
recreational and educational facilities and events, “The arena would be used year-round for Concession and Beer Garden ($50,000.00),
drawing many non-locals to the area and helping barrel racing, dog agility training, jumping, Grand Stand ($50,000.00), Viewing Terrace
to aid the local economy.” roping, rodeo, local business events, beef 4-H ($50,000.00), Livestock Pens ($40,000.00),
“Over the past five years the facility usage and year-end sales, various 4-H groups, various Sponsor and Donor Wall ($30,000.00),
membership has increased by 700%,” said Davis. youth events, Equine and Ag fairs, high school Conference Room ($20,000.00), and Sound
“With over 250 members, the arena is used rodeo, car shows, meetings, annual Pro-Bull System ($20,000.00). In addition, we are open to
regularly and we have outgrown our current riding events, horse shows, clinics, lessons, selling naming rights to the 30-acre grounds. We
space. We need a fully functional area to meet auctions, craft sales, mini bronc riding, Equine are now accepting cash, material, and manpower
the needs of those who access the current first aid courses, gymkhanas, and RCMP musical donations to the projects. article to
facility.” ride,” Davis said. “On behalf of Yellowhead Ag Society, we
“The Yellowhead Agricultural Society needs a “The Yellowhead Agricultural Society has would like to thank everyone for helping build
new arena as safety becomes an issue when fostered many success stories from endless hours this facility,” Davis said. “We couldn't do it
events have multiple contestants and spectators,” spent training in the arena, from mini bronc without your generous support and
Davis continued. “The arena has very limited riders that have made it to the finals in Vegas to sponsorships."
seating so we are unable to hold large events. Canadian Futurity and Derby Champions, For more information about this project or if go with ad
Our current building has no potable water or multiple Canadian Finals Rodeo qualifiers, you are interested in donating or sponsoring,
indoor plumbing.” Alberta Canine Flyball Champions, and many contact Christine Davis at 780-728-5058 or
Davis added, “A more up to date facility would other Provincial Titles,” said Davis. elitecomsolutions@hotmail.com
draw more people from Jasper, Hinton, “The arena will be
Mayerthorpe, Niton, Wildwood, Evansburg and named the Edson
other locations to use our facility. The modern Chrysler Event Centre Edson Rodeo Grounds
by sponsorship,” said May 11 & 12, 2019
Edson
Edson Horse Show promises Edson
to be an event worth attending HORSE SHOW
by Shaylyn Thornton On Saturday, May 11 classes will Hosted by: Yellowhead Agricultural Society
begin at 10am and will feature an
On May 11-12, the Yellowhead English Show, and on Sunday, May
Agricultural Society will be 12 they will present a Western
hosting their annual Edson Horse Show with classes beginning at
Show. The group offers this entry 9am.
level show yearly, with a wide For more information on the
variety of classes and events. Edson Horse Show, or to find out
Hosted at the Yellowhead Ag how to register, you can go to
Society's Rodeo Grounds, the www.yellowheadagsociety.com or
event, run completely by contact Christine Alward at 780-
volunteers, is split into two 517-2571. Registrations will only CONCESSION
different shows. be accepted up to May 7. and
BREAKFAST
available
English Show on site! Western Show
Saturday, Sunday,
May 11, 2019 May 12, 2019
Start time Start time
10:00 am 9:00 am
- Leadline (6 & under) - Showmanship
- Leadline (6 & under)
- English Equitation - Western Equitation
(Walk/Trot) (Walk/Jog)
- English Pleasure - Western Pleasure
(Walk/Trot) (Walk/Jog)
- English Equitation - Western Equitation
- English Pleasure - Western Pleasure
- Jumper Divisions 18” - Beginner Trail
to 2’6” - Trail
- Ranch Riding
Fun classes have been added to both daysun classes have been added to both days
- Hunter Hack F - Leadline Trail
Pre-entry required by May 7, 2019
DIVISIONS: 12 AND UNDER 13 to 17 18 TO 38 39 AND OVER
Beginners Welcome!
Horse Show Contact: Christine Alward @ 780- 517-2571
A group of Edson Aeros proudly show off their third place medals and Show packages and updates can be obtained
provincial Division Champion banner on April 15. photo Shaylyn Thornton on Facebook: Yellowhead Ag Society under Files
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T he Weekly ANCHOR
S ports
Yellowhead Agricultural Society to Build Modern Facility
By Deanna Mitchener facility could support local business by hosting Davis. “Other sponsors include Johnson &
larger events.” Herbert (Warm Up area), The Cooperators
The Yellowhead Agricultural Society is well “Construction is set for completion in spring of (timed event clock), Border Paving (Treasury
underway for bringing a fully functional and 2020 with a budget of $3.82 million,” said Office), Fountain Tire (Ticket Booth), and Elite
state of the art facility to the Town of Edson and Davis. “As a 368'x170' building with a 25' lean- Holdings (Foyer). Municipal contributions
Yellowhead County. to, the new facility would be the largest consist of Town of Edson with a $400,000
The objective of the Yellowhead Agricultural agricultural building north of Ponoka. The commitment and Yellowhead County is pending
Society is to encourage improvement in quality facility arena floor would be 250'x130' (the $521,550. Equipment, manpower and material
of life for persons living in an agricultural largest in Alberta) and would have a warm up donations have been donated from GFL,
community by developing programs, services, arena that measures 80'x130'. It would also have McElhanney 2W Livestock Equipment, and
and facilities based on the needs within the a meeting room, bathrooms with showers, McLeod Valley.”
community. seating for over 500 spectators, a concession area “We are still looking for sponsors, allowing
Yellowhead Ag Society Chairperson Christine with tables, a seating area, a mezzanine VIP naming sponsor opportunities where donations
Davis said, “The Yellowhead Agricultural section, a rough stock area away from spectators, can be spread over a 10 year period. Naming
Society was formed in 1975 and has been an roping chutes on the west end, a wash bay, and sponsorship is still available for the Main Arena
integral part of the community by providing storage for equipment and a tractor.” ($105,000.00), Announcer Booth ($75,000.00),
recreational and educational facilities and events, “The arena would be used year-round for Concession and Beer Garden ($50,000.00),
drawing many non-locals to the area and helping barrel racing, dog agility training, jumping, Grand Stand ($50,000.00), Viewing Terrace
to aid the local economy.” roping, rodeo, local business events, beef 4-H ($50,000.00), Livestock Pens ($40,000.00),
“Over the past five years the facility usage and year-end sales, various 4-H groups, various Sponsor and Donor Wall ($30,000.00),
membership has increased by 700%,” said Davis. youth events, Equine and Ag fairs, high school Conference Room ($20,000.00), and Sound
“With over 250 members, the arena is used rodeo, car shows, meetings, annual Pro-Bull System ($20,000.00). In addition, we are open to
regularly and we have outgrown our current riding events, horse shows, clinics, lessons, selling naming rights to the 30-acre grounds. We
space. We need a fully functional area to meet auctions, craft sales, mini bronc riding, Equine are now accepting cash, material, and manpower
the needs of those who access the current first aid courses, gymkhanas, and RCMP musical donations to the projects. article to
facility.” ride,” Davis said. “On behalf of Yellowhead Ag Society, we
“The Yellowhead Agricultural Society needs a “The Yellowhead Agricultural Society has would like to thank everyone for helping build
new arena as safety becomes an issue when fostered many success stories from endless hours this facility,” Davis said. “We couldn't do it
events have multiple contestants and spectators,” spent training in the arena, from mini bronc without your generous support and
Davis continued. “The arena has very limited riders that have made it to the finals in Vegas to sponsorships."
seating so we are unable to hold large events. Canadian Futurity and Derby Champions, For more information about this project or if go with ad
Our current building has no potable water or multiple Canadian Finals Rodeo qualifiers, you are interested in donating or sponsoring,
indoor plumbing.” Alberta Canine Flyball Champions, and many contact Christine Davis at 780-728-5058 or
Davis added, “A more up to date facility would other Provincial Titles,” said Davis. elitecomsolutions@hotmail.com
draw more people from Jasper, Hinton, “The arena will be
Mayerthorpe, Niton, Wildwood, Evansburg and named the Edson
other locations to use our facility. The modern Chrysler Event Centre Edson Rodeo Grounds
by sponsorship,” said May 11 & 12, 2019
Edson
Edson Horse Show promises Edson
to be an event worth attending HORSE SHOW
by Shaylyn Thornton On Saturday, May 11 classes will Hosted by: Yellowhead Agricultural Society
begin at 10am and will feature an
On May 11-12, the Yellowhead English Show, and on Sunday, May
Agricultural Society will be 12 they will present a Western
hosting their annual Edson Horse Show with classes beginning at
Show. The group offers this entry 9am.
level show yearly, with a wide For more information on the
variety of classes and events. Edson Horse Show, or to find out
Hosted at the Yellowhead Ag how to register, you can go to
Society's Rodeo Grounds, the www.yellowheadagsociety.com or
event, run completely by contact Christine Alward at 780-
volunteers, is split into two 517-2571. Registrations will only CONCESSION
different shows. be accepted up to May 7. and
BREAKFAST
available
English Show on site! Western Show
Saturday, Sunday,
May 11, 2019 May 12, 2019
Start time Start time
10:00 am 9:00 am
- Leadline (6 & under) - Showmanship
- Leadline (6 & under)
- English Equitation - Western Equitation
(Walk/Trot) (Walk/Jog)
- English Pleasure - Western Pleasure
(Walk/Trot) (Walk/Jog)
- English Equitation - Western Equitation
- English Pleasure - Western Pleasure
- Jumper Divisions 18” - Beginner Trail
to 2’6” - Trail
- Ranch Riding
Fun classes have been added to both daysun classes have been added to both days
- Hunter Hack F - Leadline Trail
Pre-entry required by May 7, 2019
DIVISIONS: 12 AND UNDER 13 to 17 18 TO 38 39 AND OVER
Beginners Welcome!
Horse Show Contact: Christine Alward @ 780- 517-2571
A group of Edson Aeros proudly show off their third place medals and Show packages and updates can be obtained
provincial Division Champion banner on April 15. photo Shaylyn Thornton on Facebook: Yellowhead Ag Society under Files
