The Battlefords Agricultural Society’s annual trade show, Agrimex, has been cancelled again.
A statement issued by the society says, “It 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’s show, which would have marked our 35th annual, we were hopeful to bring a bigger and better show in 2021.”
The society says it hopes to run a huge trade show with the summer’s exhibition this year, depending on Covid restrictions and health and safety regulations.
“We 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,” states the release.
Also cancelled for the second year in a row is “The Evening Out.” 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 “extremely tough year.”
Everyone’s 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.
“As 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.”
The society has thanked its sponsors “who believe in us and all we do for the Battlefords, our community and surrounding areas.”
The release calls on residents to follow safety guidelines.
“We 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.”
