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Vol. 20, No. 46, Wednesday, August 20, 2025 www.LamontLeader.com
Mundare hosts successful Agri-Days BY JOHN MATHER Once again, Mundare came together to produce a successful Agri Days weekend. Activities got underway on Aug. 15 with exhibitors dropping off their art, crafts, produce and flowers for the annual bench show. “You know it’s one of the last ones in the province,” said organizer Irene Talaga. “And you know, this year hasn’t been the greatest year to grow anything, but we had 35 exhibitors and one row of flower arrangements stretched the length of the curling club.” A slow pitch tournament also got underway Friday evening with action happening on three diamonds at Ukrainia Park. Later Friday evening the Corner Pub was the place to be as they hosted a very successful Beach Party. While Saturday started out very cool and cloudy it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the hundreds that came out to the annual Mundare Firefighters pancake breakfast. Following the breakfast, the main street filled up with residents ready to watch the annual Mundare Agri Days parade. Led by members of the RCMP, the parade wound its way up the main street turning by Father Filas Manor and then wound its way back to the staging area along railway street. Floats from neighbouring municipalities and local area businesses took part in the parade and riders tossed candy and other goodies to the numerous youngsters lining the parade route. After the parade, various street activities got underway with strong crowds in attendance. The sun broke through the clouds and it warmed up the Mundare Firefighter challenge which was held near the parade staging area.
Beginning with racing through giant bouncy castle inflatables, firefighters from various Lamont Emergency Service stations then tried to pitch a large nerf ball into a bucket using an oversized plastic golf club. Once this task was complete they
moved to the main street when a mini putt course had been set up for them to test their skills. Just to the north of the mini putt on main street, a variety of street performers demonstrated their talents to an appreciative crowd.
In a vacant lot behind the street performers, kids were thrilled to be able to touch a variety of farm animals at the petting zoo. Once again, Mundare proved they can host a successful event in a small space. MORE PICTURES PAGE 2
A juggler, magician and all-round entertainer performs during Mundare’s Agri Days Aug. 16. He picked young Connor from the crowd and after a few tips quickly taught him how to balance a spinning plate on a stick, much to the delight of the watching crowd. John Mather photo.