Olsen family of Irma receives Century Farm and Ranch Award

The Olsen Family from Irma was recently honoured at a Century Farm and Ranch Awards ceremony held June 30 at the Reynolds Museum in Wetaskiwin. Qualifying families have farmed 100 years on the same homestead through generations. Back Row from left: Alberta Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier, Jason Olsen, Jerry Olsen. Front Row: Deanne Olsen, Lois Olsen, Lana Olsen. Also recognized was the Kosinski family of Holden, who did not attend the ceremony. A total of 47 families are being recognized across the province this year, including the13 families who were honoured at Wetaskiwin last Thursday.