Thursday, February 19, 2015

VICTORY® Hybrid Canola “Reaping Returns” Program

GIVING BACK IS THE ULTIMATE RETURN.




















Get up to $2,500 for your community project.

Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan 4-H clubs have the opportunity to earn up to $2,500 to fund a worthwhile community outreach project in the area of health and nutrition, the environment, or education. 

A downloadable pdf with full instructions and an application form is available here. 

The Cargill Specialty Canola Program wants to help your 4-H Club build a better, more sustainable tomorrow for your community through our Reaping Returns Community Outreach Program.

Local 4-H Clubs in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta, Canada, and North Dakota, U.S. can qualify for up to $2,500 to help carry out worthwhile community projects focused on one or more of the following three topics:

Health and Nutrition—projects that:
  • Address long-term solutions to hunger
  • Increase access to health education and/or basic health care
  • Improve youth nutrition and wellness

Environment—projects that:
  • Protect and improve accessibility to water resources
  • Provide education on environmental conservation
  • Promote sustainable agricultural practices

Education—projects that:
  • Improve access to primary and secondary education for underprivileged children in Cargill communities
  • Improve access to training and schooling to improve skills in science, technology and engineering
  • Partner with higher education institutions to provide access to the best people and ideas relevant to agriculture, food and risk management

For more information on how the program works, 5 steps for a successful application, community project ideas, 4-H Club Leader Checklist and the 2014/2015 Funding Request Application please visit here: 

To apply for funds, 4-H Club Leaders should work with theirteams to complete these 5 steps: www.4-h-canada.ca/sites/default/files/2014-2015_reaping_returns_application.pdf



Canadian College Finals Rodeo (CCFR), March 26–28, 2015


Collegiate athletes face the toughest test of their lives at the CCFR! See future rodeo pros compete for national titles in the six major events, as well as Team Roping, Goat Tying, Breakaway Roping, and Pole Bending.

Watch the CCFR Pumper Video here.

Don’t miss one of 2015’s most exciting events! Pick one of the three following ticket options for the deal that’s best for you. ON SALE NOW!

Single Day Tickets:
Start at $11.75 per person

3-Day Performance Package:
Starts at $30.00 per person (Over 10% off Single Day)

To purchase Single Day Tickets or 3-Day Packages go to Ticketmaster.ca or call 1.855.780.3000.

Group Tickets (20+ tickets):
Start at $9.00 per person (Over 20% off Single Day)

To purchase Group Tickets call 1.888.800.7275, email grouptickets@northlands.com or download the order form.

Visit farmandranchshow.com/CCFR/tickets to purchase your tickets today!

Your CCFR ticket includes free admission to the Northlands Farm & Ranch Show happening March 26-28, 2015 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre.

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Calgary Stampede's Youth Judging Clinic


4-H Day at Northlands

4-H Day

4-H Day
Dates: March 28
Time:  9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Registration at AB Ballroom Foyer. Workshop throughout Hall A/B and Meeting Room 301-302
4-H is one of the most important youth associations in North America (as well as the rest of the world)—providing education and guidance to children, teens and young adults who are invested in the agricultural lifestyle.  Topics will involve a balance between equine and beef, life skills and other farming related subjects. Northlands is proud of its continuing relationship with 4-H and has supported their attendance at the Farm and Ranch Show in the past by providing both speakers and financial support.

For more information please email: jonyschuk@northlands.com

Monday, January 12, 2015

Wanna ride on the Zamboni during the 4-H Night at the Flames Game next month?

Just a reminder that 4-H night at the Flames game is taking place Friday February 20th and tickets are selling fast!

 $40 a ticket includes a food and beverage voucher, a chance to win Flames merchandise, a spotlight on the Jumbotron and if we can sell 400 tickets a post game photo on the ice!...

As a small incentive we would like to award 2 4-H members the chance to represent 4-H Alberta between the first and second period on the Zamboni!

How can I get on the Zamboni you ask?

The Calgary Flames have been keeping track of where each ticket sold has come from. The top 2 clubs who have sold the most tickets by Wednesday February 18th will be put in a draw and a 4-H member will be chosen to ride on zamboni.

How do I ensure are club gets credit for each ticket sold?

Each time someone calls in to order tickets, they are asked which club they are associated with, remind all your friends and family to say your club’s name.

This contest has already started and the top 5 clubs as of right now are as follows:

West Carstairs Beef Club – 41 tickets
Rockyford Beef Club – 39 tickets
Lomond 4-H Club – 33 tickets
Jenner 4-H Club – 21 tickets
Wardner 4-H Club – 20 tickets


To purchase tickets please contact:
Matt Ostash- 403-777-5321or by email- mostash@calgaryflames.com

GO FLAMES GO!!

Northlands Arena Survey!

Many of you have attended concerts, hockey games, rodeo and more at the Northlands arena. With the opening of a new downtown arena in 2016, the Northlands Board of Directors formed an Arena Strategy Committee comprised of 17 members of the community. The committee will deliver a recommendation to the Northlands Board of Directors regarding future facility and site use of Rexall Place which will be made public on April 15, 2015.

As your entertainment destination for more than 135 years, we’ve seen your passion come out at our events. That’s why we want to hear from you. Tell us what you think we should do with our arena so the best decision can be made for our community.

Fill out the Northlands Arena Survey before January 31, 2015 by visiting
northlands.com/arenasurvey/

Caring for our Watersheds Contest is Back!