Two Hills and Myrnam 4-H Achievement Day

Two Hills and Myrnam 4-H Achievement Day

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

The 2022 Two Hills District 4-H Interclub Show and Sale was held on June 5 at the Two Hills Ag. Society Grounds.

The event kicked-off with a pancake breakfast before members were officially welcomed by MC Savannah Toma. The 4-H Pledge and O Canada were recited and sang before the official start of the show.

Councillor Dianne Saskiw brought greetings on behalf of the County of Two Hills. “For some of you this will be the first time competing with another Club. And yet for some, it will be getting back to the old days after two years away.

Please know that everyone throughout the County are all so very proud and appreciative of what you have put into keeping our agricultural community alive and well. You are our future…Learn to do by doing is your motto and today you get to put into practice all that you have learned about handling and showing your calves and cows.”

Kyra Lutzak beside her small calf.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Former member of the Myrnam 4-H Beef & Multi Club Riley Pashulka had the honour of serving as confirmation judge, and Bronwynn Frenzel served as the showmanship and grooming judge for the show. Results include: Interclub Steers – Grand Champion Ayden Lapaschuk from the Two Hills 4-H Beef & Multi Club and Reserve Champion Austin Lutzak from the Two Hills 4-H Beef & Multi Club.

Grand Champion Supreme Female was awarded to Ayden Lapaschuk. Reserve Champion Female was awarded to Aleera Logozar.

Senior Grooming – First place, Mackenzie Evans from the Myrnam 4-H Beef & Multi Club. Second place, Seth Trynchuk from the Myrnam 4-H Beef & Multi Club.

Senior Showmanship – First place, Seth Trynchuk from the Myrnam 4-H Beef & Multi Club. Second place, Karsen

Trynchuk from the Myrnam 4-H Beef & Multi Club

Intermediate Grooming – First place, Ayden Lapaschuk from the Two Hills 4-H Beef & Multi Club. Second place, Madison Elkow from the Two Hills 4-H Beef & Multi Club.

Intermediate Showmanship – First place, Madison Elkow and second place, Ayden Lapaschuk.

Junior Grooming and Junior Showmanship – First place, Aleera Logozar, and Second place Austin Lutzak. Both members are from the Two Hills 4-H Beef & Multi Club.

Rate of Gain was awarded to Ayden Lapaschuk’s steer that gained an average of 2.27 lbs per day. The average weight was 1,085 lbs. The average price was $2.95 per lb.

Two Hills 4-H Beef & Multi Club Leader Sheryl Lutzak and Myrnam 4-H Beef & Multi Club Leader D’Arcy Evans commented following the event that, “This year has been a very challenging time for all members, but I think we all worked hard together to pull off another fabulous year. With the Covid restrictions finally lifting, we were once again able to all get together for our Inter Club Show & Sale, and have a live auction for the first time in two years!

Ayden Lapaschuk with his Grand Champion Steer, along with Judge Riley Pashulka and Club Leader D’Arcy Evans.

(Heather Landiak/Submitted Photo)

We want to extend our gratitude to each and every parent, grandparent, and guardian for the tremendous effort and dedication that is needed to make the year successful. The smile on all of the members’ faces tells the whole story.

We are so proud of all of our members for doing an extraordinary job, and not losing faith that once again we would all be able to stand in the show ring together. We are extremely proud of the efforts that each and every member put into their projects, and are excited to start over again in the fall.”

Cleaver member Matthew Elkow and Judge Riley Pashulka.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Vegreville Food Grains Growing Project Spring Update

Vegreville & District Food Grains Bank Growing - Project Submitted

The Vegreville & District Food Grains Growing Project is continuing in 2022. On May 16, a 120 acre parcel of hard red spring wheat was seeded west of town.

For the past few months, the Canadian Food Grains Bank and its member organizations have been providing humanitarian aid to the Ukrainian people who have been impacted by Russia’s brutal invasion. Funds raised through growing projects across

Canada (including Vegreville’s) have been used to fund various projects in Ukraine, such as providing emergency food and shelter, operating logistic centers, transporting food into Ukraine, and transporting refugees to safer areas.

With the strong connection that the Vegreville area has to Ukraine, the organizers of the Vegreville Growing Project are making arrangements to have the proceeds from this year’s crop directed towards continuing humanitarian aid inUkraine.

The organizing committee is currently seeking donations to help cover the cost of fertilizer and crop protection products and continued support is greatly appreciated.

Spring seeding on May 16.

(Vegreville & District Food Grains Bank Growing Project/Submitted Photo)