The Community
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Volume 115 Issue 50
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Killam Rodeo weekend a tremendous success Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The past weekend in Killam was a whirlwind of fun, with lots to do and see for residents and visitors. It was standing room only on Friday night at the Killam Rodeo to watch the cowboys, cowgirls, and little pokes compete. The rain stopped in time for an outstanding fireworks show Friday evening. Saturday dawned sunny and bright to take in a breakfast at the Agriplex. Hundreds of people lined the streets to watch this year’s parade, led by Killam RCMP Corporal Jeremy Houle in his red serge, before hitting Main Street, where there was much to do and see. The Killam Chamber of Commerce hired some great new bouncy houses this year, with sumo wrestling and the ever popular Euro Bungee that turns anyone into a gymnast! Vendors lined the south end of the street, including a new event from the Kids Connection Daycare, a chicken poop bingo that was lots of fun. The car and motorcycle shows bring plenty of nostalgia and admiration from car and bike lovers alike. This year Flagstaff Victim Services held a special celebration of the 150th anniversary of the RCMP. The Detachment invited the bomb unit, RCMP recruitment team, and even the helicopter, which unfortunately was called to a search and rescue and couldn’t attend. Two brave RCMP members, local Peace Officer Skyler Zelinski, and Killam Firefighter Dylan Eskra all volunteered to spend time on the dunk tank, with lots of splashes and loads of laughs from all involved. The event ended with a final rodeo performance on Saturday. Surely Killam’s population doubled at times over the weekend, and certainly there was something fun to be found for all ages.
More photos from weekend on Pages 10 & 11
Grad Classes start tree planting tradition Page 14
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