The Southwest Booster

Waldner will be crowned 2022 Frontier Days Ambassador on Saturday

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The Swift Current Agricultur­al and Exhibition Associatio­n has announced that Ashlee Waldner will serve as the 2022 Frontier Days Ambassador.

The role of the Frontier Days Ambassador is to promote the Frontier Days regional fair at various events throughout the year, to represent the Swift Current Agricultur­al & Exhibition Associatio­n, and positively demonstrat­e the prairie way of life. The Frontier Days

Ambassador is the highest honour for a youth in Southwest Saskatchew­an and is a great way to be part of the community. Throughout the crowning year, the Ambassador participat­es in various functions in Swift Current as well as the Southwest area. In recognitio­n of the Ambassador’s year spent representi­ng Frontier Days, they will be awarded a $2,000 scholarshi­p at the end of their term.

Ashlee Waldner is from Val Marie but moved to Swift Current last year to complete her high school education at the Swift Current Comprehens­ive High School. She is currently in Grade 11 and places a high importance on post-secondary education. While she isn’t sure yet which field she plans to pursue, law, journalism, psychology, or education are all possible degrees that she is considerin­g. Ashlee is an avid barrel racer, competing in High School Rodeo, as well as the CCA, KCRA, and SBRA circuits.

Ashlee keeps herself busy in her free time with a baking business to make some extra money around the holidays. Ashlee is passionate about agricultur­e and rodeo, as well as community involvemen­t.

Waldner’s crowning will take place at the Acres & Avenues Tradeshow on April 30th at 1 p.m.

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