50th annual Wagon Train plans shaping up

The Milk River Wagon Train (MRWT) celebrates its golden anniversary this year and with the annual wagon train just about eight weeks away, 25 members met in Trafton Park last Sunday to discuss the festivities and followed it with an afternoon barbeque picnic.

Amongst those in attendance on Sunday afternoon were this year's Trail Boss, Les Gray, and Wagon Boss, John Hasler, who talked about this year's trail, where the train will stop at night and who will be providing food and, for at least one night, live music and dance.

The 50th annual Milk River Wagon Train hits the trail on Wednesday, Aug...