The High Prairie Agricultural Society was formally registered on February 28, 1911 under the Alberta Agricultural Societies Act.
We own and operate the High Prairie Agriplex, a multi-use indoor riding facility with a commercial kitchen, meeting room, and wash bay facility with the goal of providing affordable access and activities for our community.
2025 Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for the successful operation of the Society and management of the Agriplex facility. Directors are elected to 2 year terms by the membership present at the Annual General Meeting each November. The Executive is elected at by the Board of Directors.
The following Board was elected on November 18, 2024:
| Meghan Hunt, President | Tyler Airth, Vice President |
| Nikki Williscroft, Vice President | Tanya Bruder, Treasurer |
| Stephanie Willliscroft Airth, Director | Vern Cook, Director |
| Jennifer Krystal, Director | Veronica Bedard, Director |
| Angie Halverson, Director | Taylor Hunt, Director |
| Shelby Cook, Director | Justin Simpkins, Director |
| Sarah Neill, Director | Melissa Simpkins, Director |
Governance
Agricultural Societies in Alberta must comply with the Agricultural Societies Act, and the associated Regulation. The Government of Alberta provides operational grant support to Agricultural Societies, and requires annual reporting on activities, finances and Board governance.
The High Prairie Agricultural Society is also a Canadian Charity, registered under the Canada Revenue Agency, and must adhere to the guidelines set out for charitable organizations. The HPAS completes an annual Charitable Annual Return to the CRA.
The Society is governed by our Society Bylaws (2020), which provide detail on the roles and responsibilities of the board, Annual and Special meetings, membership, dealing with conflict and more.
Committees
Committees are established as required to meet and organize events and activities at the facility, fundraisers, or major projects. Committees report to the Board at monthly Director meetings and present budget items for approval.
Committee members track volunteer time and attendance at events.
2025-26 Committees:
• Rodeo Committee – Chair: Tyler Airth
• Jackpot & Barrel Committee – Chair: Shelby Cook
• Cattle Events – Chair: Veronica Bedard
• Casino and Fundraising – Chair: Meghan Hunt
• Breakaway Roping Committee – Chair: Shelby Cook
• Gymkhana Committee – Chair: Meghan Hunt
• Obstacle Challenge Committee – Chair: Veronica Bedard
New committees are established at the AGM, or as required for a specific purpose or goal. Committee members do not have to be Directors, but must be members of the Society. Committees establish and update a Terms of Reference that outlines their purpose, members, and activities annually.
New in 2026 – In order to recognize the commitment of our volunteers, Directors and Committee members will receive credit for their volunteer hours outside of meetings, towards the renewal of their annual riding membership. 25 hours = 50% discount, and 50+ hours = FREE renewal.
History of the High Prairie Agriplex Facility
Under the leadership of long serving President, Louise Zahacy, and the hard work of the Board of Directors the Ag Society broke ground to start the construction of the Agriplex facility in 1993.
The High Prairie Elks donated the land our facility sits on and was an important partner in getting this project off the ground.
Charitable Registration Number:
13423 4939RR0001
September 1, 2006
Alberta Corporate Registry Number: 5914285167