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The last big event for CKNX
This week is the final event celebrating 100 years CKNX Radio in Wingham. They are a sponsor of the International Plowing Match near Walkerton. As I have said in other posts this is a big deal for small town Ontario.
They have 2 streets and a tent named after them.
Also the Transmitter tower for both FM stations, and what was the TV station is just a short drive from here.
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That plowing match has become a big political deal. Every major Ontario party leader and politician goes to it every single year, without fail. It's amazing what a huge thing it is and how no one ever misses it without a very good reason. Not sure how that happened, but even though it's a long way from Queen's Park, it's a magnet for them.
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The Plowing Match is sort of like the Calgary Stampede and it's importance for federal leaders. It's an event that Ontario's leaders want to be seen at and take part in. This has been going on for decades. I don't know if this is true, but it could also be that election turnouts often are higher in rural ridings.
CKNX has covered the Plowing Match over the years whenever it landed in either Huron, Grey, Bruce, Perth, Dufferin or Wellington counties. They would have news coverage and/or sponsored live reports. I am sure the coverage is thinner today, but nice to see they are still involved. When CKNX TV was operating they also would report from this big event. Since it is in nearby Walkerton, both CTV Kitchener and London have been promoting this event on their newscasts.
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I'm not a farmer but I've always enjoyed attending the plowing match. Regrettably, the arthritis in my hips now makes it difficult for me to walk around.
After all is said and done, more is usually said than done.
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The plowing match was held in Essa Township near the village of Thornton in the mid 90's. My then wife was related to the property owners where it was held. We went on the Saturday. I was actually surprised by how large the event was, the number of vendors and spectators. I have to admit, as a verified non country boy, I had a great time.