Erika ‘Laing (second from left), was named the 202+ Mitchell & District Agricultural Society's fall fair Aug. 30 along with te Simpson (left), first runner-up Madison Eisler (second from right) and na: See 2023-24 Ambassador Claire McCorkindale. Cleo performed a few tricks for treats for handler Ava Anderson during the pet show at the 170th Mitchell Fall Fair Sept. 1. She fin- ished second in this category. rraih Gilbert (right) whispers into ite aster a 5 ear di Apes 170th Mitchell ait a Ae. 30, run by the Mitchell & District Agricultural Society. Under the watchful eye of last year's 's ambassador Claire MeCorkindale, the siblings were named as this year’ ’s Little Herons, while Erika Laing, one of three candidates for this year's ambassador competition, was named the 2024 winner. ANDY BADER ae # Nine different lawn mowers entered the a for their own class of the dem- olition derby held to kick off the event Sept. 1, the final day of the 170th S Mitchell Fall Fair. A little smoke, flames, flying mud, tipped over machines, _ Bryce Larter and his two-year-old and a lot of noise were all part of the fun in this class particularly in front daughter Chloe, of Mitchell, picked of a jam-packed crowd in Keterson Park. the best seat on the empty grand- = stand before the horse speed show began Aug. 31 under sunny skies at the 170th Mitchell Fall Fair. The Ritz brothers, Mason (left) lax, enjoy the foam bubbles that kept a load of children of all ‘ : ages entertained outside the arena The Crystal Palace, the headquai arters of the Mitchell & District Agricultural during the 170th Mitchell Fall Fair Societysi is the background along with the new West Perth municipal office Aug. 31. The Fun Foam Company, and fire hall during the horse show and the lady driven class on Day 3 of of Toronto, put smiles on a lot of the 170th Fall Fair Sept. 1. people's faces. siblings Beckett and Blake Graul enjoyed themselves on the ferris wheel Aug. 30 after getting their faces painted.