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Farm & Fieldarm & Field
News and Views
News and Views
Edson 4-H Multi-Club beef
members get ready for show day
by Heidi Elzinga, The club has started halter consumption at 15-17 lbs. We also organizing a clipping and
4H Beef Reporter breaking their steers, with some of have two cleaver members in the showmanship demo day for the
the kids leading their steers around, group who will show a small members of Yellowhead District to
This year the Edson 4-H Multi- and others being led by their steers. animal on show day. come and learn how to better
Club beef members have 12 steers We have all put lice prevention on The leader of the beef club, Doug groom, clip and show in
for show, with three mini our steers, and they are all growing Elzinga, also went over feeding the preparation of show day on June
Herefords for the Junior members. well, with the average grain steers with the club members. He is 5th!
Two of the Edson 4-H Multi-Club's youngest members with their mini Herefords getting ready for the club's upcoming show day on June 5th.
County Cross-country ski program
encourages outdoor activity and fellowship
by Brianne Benson Since it keeps the community
active, it really fits the purpose of
Yellowhead County Parks and our recreation department.”
Recreation has introduced a new “Besides getting out and getting
cross-country skiing program to active, the social aspect is definitely
encourage locals to make use of the the next most important thing,”
beautiful and well-kept Hornbeck Tavenor added. “We want to see
Cross-Country Ski Trails. new faces on the trials and returning
Every Thursday from noon to 1 faces to help make people feel
pm, Recreation Coordinator Mark welcome.”
Tavenor will be at the Hornbeck Tavenor will be in attendance at
trails to welcome anyone who wants these weekly events to answer
to come out for a quick noon-hour questions, help with basic skiing
ski. The trail trips will cater to all techniques, and of course, to make
ages and skill levels. participants feel safe and welcomed
“This is something new that we into the group.
have just started this year. It's kind Although the hour-long event only
of just to get people out to enjoy our allows for a 5km trip, Tavenor said,
beautiful trails and to also meet new “If we could get a few more people
people with an interest in skiing,” interested, we may explore a few
said Tavenor. longer trip options.”
“It's also to promote our ski rentals Cross-country skis can be rented
because it's so easy to rent our skis for $30/week at the Yellowhead
and come out to this program. It's County office in Edson by calling
really great having trails that are so 780-723-4800. Sizes are available
close to Edson and the County, so for adults as well as kids. In
getting as many people as possible addition, Repsol Place rents out Yellowhead County Recreation Coordinator Mark Tavenor pictured at the
to experience them is our goal.” snowshoes for $10/week for both Hornbeck Cross-Country Ski Trails where he will host weekly noon-hour ski
Tavenor said, “I believe this is a adults and children, by calling 780- trips from 12 pm-1 pm every Thursday. All ages and skill levels are welcome to
fantastic physically active program. 723-7665. attend for free. If you do not have skis, cross-country skis can be rented by
calling the Yellowhead County office in Edson. photo Brianne Benson
T he Weekly ANCHOR
F
Farm & Fieldarm & Field
News and Views
News and Views
Edson 4-H Multi-Club beef
members get ready for show day
by Heidi Elzinga, The club has started halter consumption at 15-17 lbs. We also organizing a clipping and
4H Beef Reporter breaking their steers, with some of have two cleaver members in the showmanship demo day for the
the kids leading their steers around, group who will show a small members of Yellowhead District to
This year the Edson 4-H Multi- and others being led by their steers. animal on show day. come and learn how to better
Club beef members have 12 steers We have all put lice prevention on The leader of the beef club, Doug groom, clip and show in
for show, with three mini our steers, and they are all growing Elzinga, also went over feeding the preparation of show day on June
Herefords for the Junior members. well, with the average grain steers with the club members. He is 5th!
Two of the Edson 4-H Multi-Club's youngest members with their mini Herefords getting ready for the club's upcoming show day on June 5th.
County Cross-country ski program
encourages outdoor activity and fellowship
by Brianne Benson Since it keeps the community
active, it really fits the purpose of
Yellowhead County Parks and our recreation department.”
Recreation has introduced a new “Besides getting out and getting
cross-country skiing program to active, the social aspect is definitely
encourage locals to make use of the the next most important thing,”
beautiful and well-kept Hornbeck Tavenor added. “We want to see
Cross-Country Ski Trails. new faces on the trials and returning
Every Thursday from noon to 1 faces to help make people feel
pm, Recreation Coordinator Mark welcome.”
Tavenor will be at the Hornbeck Tavenor will be in attendance at
trails to welcome anyone who wants these weekly events to answer
to come out for a quick noon-hour questions, help with basic skiing
ski. The trail trips will cater to all techniques, and of course, to make
ages and skill levels. participants feel safe and welcomed
“This is something new that we into the group.
have just started this year. It's kind Although the hour-long event only
of just to get people out to enjoy our allows for a 5km trip, Tavenor said,
beautiful trails and to also meet new “If we could get a few more people
people with an interest in skiing,” interested, we may explore a few
said Tavenor. longer trip options.”
“It's also to promote our ski rentals Cross-country skis can be rented
because it's so easy to rent our skis for $30/week at the Yellowhead
and come out to this program. It's County office in Edson by calling
really great having trails that are so 780-723-4800. Sizes are available
close to Edson and the County, so for adults as well as kids. In
getting as many people as possible addition, Repsol Place rents out Yellowhead County Recreation Coordinator Mark Tavenor pictured at the
to experience them is our goal.” snowshoes for $10/week for both Hornbeck Cross-Country Ski Trails where he will host weekly noon-hour ski
Tavenor said, “I believe this is a adults and children, by calling 780- trips from 12 pm-1 pm every Thursday. All ages and skill levels are welcome to
fantastic physically active program. 723-7665. attend for free. If you do not have skis, cross-country skis can be rented by
calling the Yellowhead County office in Edson. photo Brianne Benson
