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Pioneer Power & Equipment Club Holds 25th Annual Show
Scott Stanley from Carievale, SK driving his Versatile D-100 winner of the Slow Raceat the Pioneer Power & Equipment Show in Brandon.
Kevin Stanley, Gainsborough, SK with his dog Linda driving in the Brandon parade.
Gerry Shanks of Brandon driving his John Deere tractor in the parade.
By Joan Airey Recently the Pioneer Power & Equipment held their 25th Annual Show at Brandon airport at the Common Wealth Training Plan Museum. Participants enjoyed a pancake breakfast before the day’s events began. Scott Stanley from Carievale, Saskatchewan won the slow race on his Versatile D-100. Scott and Kevin Stanley were from the furthest distance away Carievale and Gainsborough, Saskatchewan. After the parade of tractors, a tractor pull held everyone’s attention. Winners in the under 6,000 lb. class were 1st place Lanny of Westwood, Kenton, MB and 2nd place was won by Wes Pankratz, of Forrest, MB. The winners in the 8,000 lbs. class were 1st place Dave Prince, Deloraine, MB and 2nd place Rod Patterson, Forrest, MB. The winners of the 10,000 lbs. class were 1st place Tracey James, Alexander, MB and 2nd place Gerry Wilson, Hamiota, MB.
A 1927 Farmall was one of the older tractors in the parade owned by Jim James family of Alexander, MB.
Two antique cars were on display at the Pioneer Power & Equipment Club Annual Show. Photos by Joan Airey
June 30, 2023
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