It’s an annual rite of spring on the Prairies – an event often tinged with a mixture of sadness – the wares on hand indicate old farms have come to an end – and excitement, because the auction gives them a new home and new use. Scotty Aitken took a few photos at the Allen B. Olson 29th annual spring farm machinery auction at Rimbey on April 3.
Photos by Scotty Aitken
Rent a Back: Joe Gagnon reads the sign on the back of 79-year-old Albert Lorenz of McBride, B. C. Yet another ingenious way to advertise your wares at an auction.
