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Blake Ellis/Heather Wright Photos
The youngest members of the Oke family were celebrating their first place ribbon in the Brooke-Alvinston-Inwood Fair parade Sat. Sept 27.

October 6, 2025

Perfect weather lead to big crowds at the annual event

Auctioneer John Van Klaveren was getting some help from Jackson Mitchell of Oil Springs as he worked the crowd on Friday night. The annual pie auction brought in over $31,000 for the hospital. Over its history, the auction has raised over $350,000.
The sun set on the rides the first night of the fair.
The Brooke Central Broncos walked the route showing their first place ribbon along the way.
The Pumpking and Pumpqueen ride the parade route with their dads.
Rayah Bressette the fair ambassador, throws candy to the crowd.
The antique tractor pull was a fan favourite.
Parents try to find their children’s artwork in the school display.

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