High praise from MLA for Fair
Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake presented North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association (NTFFRA) president Jill Hayward with a commemorative plaque for the 60th anniversary of the fair during the opening ceremonies on Saturday, Sept. 5. Also participating in the ceremony was MP Cathy McLeod who dressed in period costume for her ride in the parade, and B.C. Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions president Donna Kibble (r), a long-time member of the NTFFRA who previously served for seven years as president of that organization.
Published: September 14, 2009 5:00 AM
Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake addressed the Legislature in Victoria on Sept. 3, praising the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo and acknowledging long time supporters of the event.
Lake then attended the 60th Annual North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo (NTFFRA) with his family on Sept. 5, rode in the parade, and participated in the opening ceremonies for the anniversary event.
“Our fall fair and rodeo is a celebration of local agricultural production and a forum to educate the public about where their food comes from, how it’s grown, and it encourages people to eat local, healthful meat and produce,” said Lake in his address to the Legislature. “From livestock competitions, fine arts, sewing, baking, gardening, beekeeping and so much more, this weekend promotes an essential part of our heritage and Canada’s rural lifestyle. The Salle and Rainer families are two of the families in the valley that have contributed to this fair for decades. Their vision, time and effort is a cornerstone to the success of one of B.C.’s favourite Labour Day traditions.”
During the Fair’s opening ceremonies Lake joined MP Cathy McLeod, and B.C. Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions president Donna Kibble, as he made a presentation to NTFFRA president Jill Hayward of a commemorative plaque for the association’s 60th anniversary.
“I’d like to thank the president of the fall fair and rodeo association, Jill Hayward, for all of her tremendous work, along with her list of directors, conveners and hundreds of volunteers who make this event possible and, indeed, such a success year in and year out. Their commitment and excellence have proven over the past 60 years this is indeed a success. Here’s to the next 60 years of fall fairs in the beautiful North Thompson Valley,” said the MLA.
