Rocky Mountain Equipment launches fifth year of rural community grant program

May 02, 2025

The 2025 edition of the RME Right by You Ag Society Grant community investment initiative is accepting applications.

The Rocky Mountain Equipment (RME) program supports four agricultural societies across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Garrett Ganden, President and CEO of RME said a $10,000 grant goes to each project

“We take pride in being embedded in rural communities in Western Canada,” Ganden said. “This program allows us to further support the communities in which many of our employees and customers live, work and play.”

The grant is open to agricultural societies working on projects that enhance the lives of the residents of their communities.

Last year’s grant recipients include the Forestburg Ag Society in Northern Alberta, which received a credit towards a Case IH Farmall tractor to groom its indoor riding arena used for barrel racing and rodeo practice.

The Stavely & District Ag Society in southern Alberta purchased a brand-new Ferris ISX800-60C Zero Turn Mower to help maintain the grounds of the arena where they host three big rodeo events

The Golburn Ag Society in Sylvania, Sask., used their grant to repair and upgrade the fairgrounds and local community hall that is home to the Golburn Fair—an annual event held for more than 80 years.

The Brokenhead Agricultural Society in Beausejour, Man. bought a new storage shed to hold equipment and supplies for their major events: an annual agricultural festival and a two-day ag conference

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