Not everyone involved with the agricultural industry grows crops, raises animals, provides inputs or purchases ag commodities.
Sometimes their relationship to the industry is more peripheral, Dauphin Agricultural Society (DAS) director Tere Stykalo said in presenting the Ron Brook Memorial Award to the Dauphin Fire Department at Farm Outlook 2023, Mar. 9.
“They certainly have a very low profile at most times, but they certainly do and will help you unconditionally, no matter what goes on. They could, at times, perhaps even save your life,” he said. “It is a great pleasure, and I think it’s long overdue that we recognize the Dauphin Fire Department.
Congratulations on receiving the Ron Brook Memorial Award.” Established in 1901, the Dauphin Fire Department formed a partnership with the DAS in 1978 to provide emergency services related to the Dauphin Agricultural Society Fair and Exhibition, specifically the popular demolition derby.
Referring to DFD minutes, fire chief Cam Abrey said it was DAS director Tony Kutcher who first approached the department about assistance with the derby. “We don’t know if it went back further than that, but we know that we’ve had a long-standing relationship with our ratepayers in the municipality, as well,” Abrey said. “So thank you very much and please stay safe.” Here DAS president Teren Stykalo, left, and director Tere Stykalo, right, present the award to Abrey, Mar. 9.