Week Eight

This past week was my first in Hanna. Being as it's almost a two-hour drive, we managed to arrange things so I only had to come out two full days, but it ended up being a fantastic week for photos. I like Hanna, despite the fact that it's hours from anywhere, it has a great small-town charm and I honestly don't think I've ever met such friendly people. Here are the highlights.

A young rider steers her horse around the barrels at the Big Country Riding & Roping Club's 3D Jackpot on Monday, July 18, 2011. RACHEL PSUTKA/HANNA HERALD/QMi AGENCY

Kaylee Mohl reacts as her horse Howdy knocks down a pole during the pole bending at the Big Country Riding & Roping Club's 3D Jackpot on Monday, July 18, 2011. RACHEL PSUTKA/HANNA HERALD/QMi AGENCY

Antique cars were on display at the Farmer's Market on Saturday, July 23, 2011. RACHEL PSUTKA/HANNA HERALD/QMi AGENCY

Bob Rossler of Hanna makes and sells wooden handicrafts at the Farmer's Market on Saturday, July 23, 2011. "You know, you're stuck inside all winter. It stops me from going to the looney bin," says Rossler. RACHEL PSUTKA/HANNA HERALD/QMi AGENCY

The Five Plus One Dance Band from Three Hills helped Hanna celebrate the 14th Annual Old Time Jamboree on Saturday, July 23, 2011. RACHEL PSUTKA/HANNA HERALD/QMi AGENCY (note: this was the cover of the week's paper)

Dancers get their toes tapping at the 14th Annual Old Time Jamboree on Saturday, July 23, 2011. RACHEL PSUTKA/HANNA HERALD/QMi AGENCY 

Dancers shimmy and sway at the 14th Annual Old Time Jamboree on Saturday, July 23, 2011. RACHEL PSUTKA/HANNA HERALD/QMi AGENCY

Yesteryear dance band gets the crowd going at the 14th Annual Old Time Jamboree on Saturday, July 23, 2011. RACHEL PSUTKA/HANNA HERALD/QMi AGENCY  

Lead singer Philippe Plouffe of Streets of Hastings belts out a tune at a concert at the Legion on Saturday night. Streets of Hastings was touring with Lacombe band The Smokes and Hanna band Storm the Gates to raise money for cancer research. RACHEL PSUTKA/HANNA HERALD/QMi AGENCY