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Chery Hamelin drives a stone boat removing rocks from the field to prepare the ground for seeding in Lyalta, Alberta, on Sunday, May 21, 2023. The crop will be harvested in the fall and processed in the local distillery. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)

Kendra Thompson, center, Dwayne Anderson and Patricia Viscount work a sawmill turning logs into timber for winter near Bragg Creek, Calgary, on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Horse Logging Day is a fall tradition where draft horses skid logs out of the forest to cut into timber as part of the winter preparations. This practice also allows for selective harvesting of timber and minimizing damage to the environment. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)

Maria Buchko, a Speech-language pathologist student from the University of Alberta, plays with Shiloh McNab during recess at Providence Summer Camp at the Windsor Park School on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. Providence programs provide specialized support and resources to help each child reach their full potential and overcome challenges they may face due to a delay or disability. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/Providence)

Lennon Wenaus uses hearing protection while helping his family cut logs near Bragg Creek, Calgary, on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Horse Logging Day is a fall tradition where draft horses skid logs out of the forest to cut into timber as part of the winter preparations. This practice allows for selective harvesting of timber and minimizing damage to the environment. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)

A member of the African Bone Breakers group from Conakry, Guinea, Africa, performs at the Royal Canadian International Circus show at CrossIron Mills on Saturday, June 3, 2023. These artists learned their talents from the age of 7 years in Africa. Their ability to bend, twist and distort their bodies in extreme ways wowed the judges on America’s Got Talent in 2020. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)

Nelson Escobar, from Peru, performs a juggling act during a performance of the Royal Canadian International Circus show at CrossIron Mills on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Escobar started performing at 8 years of age and has won numerous international awards in South America. He is making his mark as one of the fastest jugglers in the world, as he performs with precision, speed, originality, and fun. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)

Over 1,200 cyclists join the 15th Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer Ride this year, taking the roads from Strathmore on Sunday, July 23, 2023. The two-day event is a 200-kilometre trek around southern Alberta's countryside and the biggest fundraiser for the Alberta Cancer Foundation. This year the tour has raised more than $5.5 million.(Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)

Local Indian families celebrate the Holi Party at Nose Creek Park in Airdrie on Saturday, March 18, 2023. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez/SAIT)

Elly Hannon competes in the mutton-busting event at the Airdrie Pro Rodeo, on Saturday, July 1, 2023. This rodeo showcases top professional cowboys, bull riders and ropers. The Airdrie Pro Rodeo was created in 1967 when the Airdrie’s Lions Club organized a gymkhana and parade to celebrate Canada’s 100th anniversary. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)

According to German folklore, Nutcrackers were given as keepsakes to bring good luck to a family and protect the home. Legend claims that Nutcrackers guard the family and home against evil spirits and are the traditional good luck and goodwill messengers. This trio of Nutcrackers was photographed on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2022. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez/SAIT)

Danielle Smith, UCP’s leader, speaks before a crowd of more than 2,000 Calgarians gathered in Calgary on Thursday, May 25, 2023. People in the audience raise their hands to show who has already cast their vote. This was a critical appearance just days away from the Alberta elections. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)

A woman records, with her phone, the speech of UCP’s leader Danielle Smith while she addresses a crowd of more than 2,00 people in Calgary on Thursday, May 25, 2023. On stage, the Calgary candidates for the UCP were also presented. This was an important appearance just days away from the Alberta elections. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)