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Bushels of memories packed into new Alberta agriculture museum exhibit

History is made daily at museums around the world and now one in this province will highlight Alberta’s achievements in the ag sector.

It was announced today (January 29th) that the individuals who have been honoured with induction into Alberta’s Agriculture Hall of Fame along with a Century Farm and Ranch Award exhibit will all be part of a permanent display in Wetaskiwin.

Wetaskiwin’s Reynolds Museum has a grain elevator which will be the home for the exhibit.

Visitors will be able to check out interactive displays featuring the Hall of Famers plus view stories, images, and more highlighting Alberta’s agricultural history.

Tanya Fir – the province’s Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women – welcomed the exciting news and the celebration of “Albertans who shaped it and spurred the sector’s innovation and growth.”

The class of 2024 for Alberta’s Agriculture Hall of Fame includes Dr. Kee Jim from Okotoks, Blair Roth from Lethbridge, and Manfred Kanehl (posthumous induction) from Parkland County. Learn more about their historic careers at the Reynolds Museum or by viewing the videos online at Alberta.ca.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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