The Northwest regional 4-H committees organize programs for members and leaders. Some program hosting is assigned to districts.
Northwest 4-H Region Programs
Northwest Learning Day
- A day of workshops for all leaders and members to learn about different 4-H topics to help with club and program operations
- December 3, 2011 Lac Ste Anne
Regional 4-H Fair
- One day event for members and leaders in life skills and other animal projects
- Workshop sessions and bench show
- 2011: Yellowhead at Edson, November 26
Judging Competition
- For all members in region
- Ten classes: livestock classes, consumer choice and mystery classes
- Individual judging
- Qualifying round for provincial competition for senior members
- 2012: April 21, 2012 Barrhead
Communication Competitions
- Two regional competitions for each with 4-H districts competing in designated group:
- East Half: Athabasca, Westlock, Thorhild, Sturgeon, Strathcona, Leduc
- West Half: Barrhead, Lac Ste Anne, Evansburg, Parkland, Drayton Valley, Yellowhead
Public Speaking
- One Senior, one Intermediate & one Junior member qualify through district competition
- 2012 Hosts: Yellowhead and Westlock Districts on March 10, 2012
Presentations
- One Senior, one Intermediate & one Junior member qualify through district competition
- 2012 Hosts: Athabasca and Evansburg
- February 25, 2012
Frosty Fun Winter Camp
Weekend camp for intermediate and senior members (12 years of age as of Jan 1st)- Outdoor sports and games, 4-H awareness, crafts and personal development sessions
- 2012: February 3 to 5 2012 Camp Nakamun
4-H Night Oil Kings Hockey – December 10
Northwest Summer Camps
Junior Camp
- a five day camp for members 9 to 11 years
- at Camp Mackinicholea
- 2012 Dates: August 21-25, 2012
Intermediate Camp
- five day camp for members 12 to 14 yr.
- at Camp Lessard
- 2012 Dates: August 6-11, 2012
Record Book Competitions
Beef:
- Top junior, intermediate and senior steer and heifer books from each district; top Sr. cow/calf and top Jr. / Int. cow/calf book
- Regional level due date: September 30
- Awarded at the Regional Beef Heifer Show
Horse:
- One junior, one intermediate and one senior record book per club.
- Regional level due date: October 15
- Awarded at regional meeting in November
Life Skills and Other Animals:
- Life Skills and Other Animal categories
- One junior, one intermediate & one senior project book per district for each category.
- Regional level due date: July 31
- Awarded at the Regional 4-H Fair
Beef Learning Day
- Project information for Leaders and Members
- 2011: October 22
Scholarships
Northwest Safety Scholarships
Three valued at $500, $400 and $400
Northwest 4-H Scholarship
One valued at $500
A.P. (Tony) Lefebvre Memorial Northwest Scholarship
One valued at $500.
- Provincial application: May 5, 2012
Focus on 4-H
Three-day multi projects & activities
Includes regional shows, workshops, competitions and recreation activities
2012 Dates: July 6 to 8 in Barrhead
Regional Light Horse Show
English, western, gymkhana and fun
Regional Beef Heifer Show
Heifer, cow/calf, team grooming, showmanship, marketing and costume
Life Skills Show
Workshops – crafts, foods
Bench show and displays
Canine Show
Agility and obedience trials, costume
Goat and Sheep Show
Conformation, showmanship, and fun
Judging Event
Bike and Tractor Rodeo
Iron Member Decathlon
Recreation activities throughout program
For more information on Northwest 4-H programs
4-H Specialist – Northwest
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
4-H and Agriculture Education Branch
Box 4560 Barrhead, AB T7N 1A4
Telephone: (780) 674-8250 Fax: 780 674-8309
Call on government toll free line: 310-0000
