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VOLUME 8 I ISSUE 32
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New grandstands in works for Lloyd Ex CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER
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The Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association is marking another successful year as it moves ahead with plans for new grandstands. Jackie Tomayer, general manager of Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association, presented updates on all things Lloyd Ex to the Rotary Club of Lloydminster on Jan. 26. The association has been around since 1905 and continues to support the community with between 700 to 800 event days a year. “We’re here to support agriculture, education, entertainment and community growth,” said Tomayer. “We’re more than just the fair, we’re a hub where agriculture meets community and traditions mean new opportunities.” The Lloyd Ex has about 200 volunteers, 25 full-time staff, 180 part-time staff, 250,000 visitors and generates $21 million for the community annually. Their board of directors is comprised of 18 volunteer members. Tomayer outlined a number of events they host, including Agri Visions, Spring Sport and Leisure, Steer and Heifer show, 4-H judging and grooming, Spring Rare and Exotic sale, equine events, Boundary Ford Auto Wars, Lloyd Ex Fair, EXtreme Indian Relay Racing, Trunk or Treat, Stockade Roundup, Feastival and the PBR Winter Classic, among many others. This year might also see the return of the heavy truck show. “We’re going to hopefully do a heavy-duty truck show in August,” she said, noting Agri Visions is fast approaching this year. “Agri Visions is coming up Feb. 11 and 12; it’s a sold-out trade show,” said Tomayer. “We have nine speaking sessions and panels, thousands of attendees and a great partnership is really
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Jackie Tomayer, general manager of the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association, presents to the Rotary Club of Lloydminster on Jan. 26. Christian Apostolovski Meridian Source developing with Lakeland (College) where they bring a lot of their students here to learn.” Tomayer also explained the Lloyd Ex Fair celebrated a major milestone this year. “Our fair this year was 120 years old. We came alive with music, agriculture, competitions and entertainment,” she said, noting Mural Fest will return to the fair in 2026. “One new thing that we had is Mural Fest, that was with Brandi Hofer.” Mural Fest was such a success for the Ex, it even earned the association an award.
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Colleen Young
MLA for Lloydminster Constituency