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Edson 4-H Multi Club elect new executive
by Raydn Wright and Heidi Elzinga
The Edson 4-H Multi Club held their first meeting of
the year at the Edson Baptist Church recently.
The club members started planning this year's
exciting events like field trips, competitions days, and
ended their night by electing a new executive
committee.
The club is very excited for this upcoming year with
the new board that organizes the meetings, and hope's
to see you around the community.
Wildwood & District
Agricultural Society:
Message from the President
submitted Wilma Swinkels
Now, after everything winding down from
th
celebrating our 80 anniversary of the
Wildwood & District Agricultural Society and
the Awards' Night with the supper, it's time to
reflect...
After two years of preparing for this major
event we can look back and say it was a great
success and an amazing accomplishment for
the members of the society, the volunteers and
exhibitors of the Fair in August. The Edson 4-H Multi Club's new executive from the left are Rose Elzinga (Secetary), Arelie Elzinga
Our Fair is a beautiful event to bring visitors (Treasurer), Rebecca Ferguson (President), and Maddie Little (Vice-President). submitted
and families together showing their talents in
all different areas, our Fair-book has classes
Sniffing out clubroot galls These classes are exhibited and judged inside RMA Encourages Prime Minister PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
listed from handicrafts, gardening, art etc.
the Wildwood Complex. Outside the animals
Professional Digital Passport System photos
A recent trial has tapped into the potential use trained to sniff out clubroot. We have shown that are lined up with their handler to present their ready in minutes while you wait...
showmanship. All age groups are invited to
of sniffer dogs to detect clubroot galls in the is truly the case both in the clinical setting and in partake and they sure do! Entertainment for the to Engage Rural Representatives
field. the field setting,” Harding added. kids of all ages brings fun to the grounds.
It was a sight this past September in canola “We learned a lot in those field trials,” said Concessions and vendors are present as well.
fields near Brooks in Newell County and again in Harding. “The dogs had never been in a canola The Agricultural Society is not only about the in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Leduc County, 2 sniffer dogs on the hunt for field before. They had never been on an airplane. Fair. In the past ATV safety courses and garage
clubroot galls. They and their trainers were in the It did not go seamlessly because this was a really sales were organized. We would like to keep To support national unity, a well-represented voice must include the rural perspective
province for the final phase, the field trial, of the new environment and a new experience for the our minds open for new suggestions.
canine detection of clubroot project. dogs. They are used to detecting gall material To keep the Fair and other activities going
The project came about when Michael that is not underground on a canola stubble, so it and new ones added to the list we would love October 24, 2019 – In response to the results of to help drive the agriculture economy. Rural PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
Harding, research scientist of plant pathology was the first time for that.” to welcome new members to our team who can the federal election, Prime Minister Justin municipalities are stewards of the environment
with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF), was Harding added that these dogs would need bring new ideas and suggestions and keep the Trudeau has expressed the need to work to earn and recognize the risks of climate change;
Professional Digital
contacted by dog trainer Mario Bourque in New some additional training to be working dogs with existing activities going. the trust of people in Alberta and policy and programs must be designed to Professional Digital
Brunswick about training sniffer dogs to detect a high rate of success at detecting clubroot. “But, Anybody interested to join our group is Saskatchewan, as two resource-rich provinces. include a rural perspective and allow for
Passport System
plant disease. Harding suggested clubroot. we have seen lots of evidence that they can do welcome to come to our meetings every 2 The Prime Minister has reached out to the developing climate resiliency in rural Passport System
nd
“I knew that the concept had been done before it.” Wednesday of the month at 7 pm or our AGM premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
photos ready
(with avocados) and we needed to find the “Clubroot costs the industry a lot of money,” in December at the Wildwood Complex. as the mayors of Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, The RMA is an active member of the photos ready
situation that needed the solution,” explained said Coles. “For us down south, where we are in and Saskatoon in this regard. Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
Harding. “Clubroot was the one because all the that sort of clubroot-free zone, to be able to As the voice of rural Alberta, the Rural and supports the FCM call for federal parties to in minutes
in minutes
symptoms are underground. We have to detect it earlier, we can employ the strategies that Professional Digital Passport System photos Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) reminds the build a "rural lens" into the heart of the federal
ready in minutes while you wait...
destructively sample to see them. We needed have already been successful and maybe keep it Prime Minister that Alberta and Saskatchewan government – bringing rural realities to the while you wait...
while you wait...
something that could see the roots without out a bit longer.” table, and modernizing federal tools to
pulling them out of the ground. That is where the “If you have a scent dog that can help scout for are much bigger than just the provinces' large empower rural leaders to build better lives that
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
dogs' olfactory senses came into play.” clubroot, you eliminate the need to pull out 500 urban centres and that rural engagement is enhance both rural and urban areas. Rural D
Harding contacted Farming Smarter's general roots to find one with a gall,” said Harding. paramount in strengthening unity across the
manager Ken Coles to support the project. “There is an upfront cost for a sniffer dog, but country. Rural areas are home to key industries Forum is the largest caucus group in the FCM 5
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
“In the research world, it is always a struggle you do not have to pay them a salary. They are – from agriculture and natural resources to Board and Committee structure, demonstrating
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to figure out how to get the projects that are really happy to go. Dogs could be trained to tourism and renewable energy – and these the need for the federal government to engage 7
interesting to farmers and practical in your area,” detect resting spores in the soil, so they could industries are essential in driving the economy, the rural voice.
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said Coles. “We felt that it was a relevant and detect clubroot infestations in soil on equipment. including in Canada's major cities. As such, the In the interest of national unity, mutual benefit T
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kind of an out there idea and that's kind of the The dog could verify there is no presence of rural associations in both Alberta and means having a well-represented voice. The The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
premise of Farming Smarter.” clubroot spores on equipment up for sale. You D Saskatchewan need to be included in RMA and the Saskatchewan Association of
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Before the two dogs - Josie, a 2 year old could combine with GPS, on the dog's collar to discussions to create solutions to the divisive Rural Municipalities (SARM) can provide that 5
German Shepherd, and Adi, a 13 month old see where the dog has scouted, what it missed, 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson situation that has been building. voice. We strongly encourage the Prime
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Golden Doodle - flew to Alberta, trainer Bill where it has alerted and where it has not.” Priorities in rural Alberta include investment Minister to connect with the RMA and SARM
780-723-578780-723-5787
780-723-5787
Grimmer used clinical scent training for 3 Harding also added the possibility of training 780-723-5787 in road and bridge infrastructure to support the to understand priorities of the rural western
months in New Brunswick. Once they had the dogs to detect more than clubroot. “You movement of goods and services, getting provinces. 7
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proven the dogs could detect clubroot in the could train a single animal to alert you to The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor energy products to market, and policy programs
clinical trials, they were ready for field testing. fusarium, aphanomyces, blackleg, verticililium
D
During those two days in the field, those wilt, late blight - these dogs have the capability DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
participating in the trial saw evidence that the of learning that skill.”
dogs would alert their handlers to areas where “Now the work starts,” said Cole. “There are
clubroot was present without digging up the just so many approaches and opportunities, and
roots. we need to sort them out.” -AgriNews
“We set out to answer the question can dogs be
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Edson 4-H Multi Club elect new executive
by Raydn Wright and Heidi Elzinga
The Edson 4-H Multi Club held their first meeting of
the year at the Edson Baptist Church recently.
The club members started planning this year's
exciting events like field trips, competitions days, and
ended their night by electing a new executive
committee.
The club is very excited for this upcoming year with
the new board that organizes the meetings, and hope's
to see you around the community.
Wildwood & District
Agricultural Society:
Message from the President
submitted Wilma Swinkels
Now, after everything winding down from
th
celebrating our 80 anniversary of the
Wildwood & District Agricultural Society and
the Awards' Night with the supper, it's time to
reflect...
After two years of preparing for this major
event we can look back and say it was a great
success and an amazing accomplishment for
the members of the society, the volunteers and
exhibitors of the Fair in August. The Edson 4-H Multi Club's new executive from the left are Rose Elzinga (Secetary), Arelie Elzinga
Our Fair is a beautiful event to bring visitors (Treasurer), Rebecca Ferguson (President), and Maddie Little (Vice-President). submitted
and families together showing their talents in
all different areas, our Fair-book has classes
Sniffing out clubroot galls These classes are exhibited and judged inside RMA Encourages Prime Minister PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
listed from handicrafts, gardening, art etc.
the Wildwood Complex. Outside the animals
Professional Digital Passport System photos
A recent trial has tapped into the potential use trained to sniff out clubroot. We have shown that are lined up with their handler to present their ready in minutes while you wait...
showmanship. All age groups are invited to
of sniffer dogs to detect clubroot galls in the is truly the case both in the clinical setting and in partake and they sure do! Entertainment for the to Engage Rural Representatives
field. the field setting,” Harding added. kids of all ages brings fun to the grounds.
It was a sight this past September in canola “We learned a lot in those field trials,” said Concessions and vendors are present as well.
fields near Brooks in Newell County and again in Harding. “The dogs had never been in a canola The Agricultural Society is not only about the in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Leduc County, 2 sniffer dogs on the hunt for field before. They had never been on an airplane. Fair. In the past ATV safety courses and garage
clubroot galls. They and their trainers were in the It did not go seamlessly because this was a really sales were organized. We would like to keep To support national unity, a well-represented voice must include the rural perspective
province for the final phase, the field trial, of the new environment and a new experience for the our minds open for new suggestions.
canine detection of clubroot project. dogs. They are used to detecting gall material To keep the Fair and other activities going
The project came about when Michael that is not underground on a canola stubble, so it and new ones added to the list we would love October 24, 2019 – In response to the results of to help drive the agriculture economy. Rural PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
Harding, research scientist of plant pathology was the first time for that.” to welcome new members to our team who can the federal election, Prime Minister Justin municipalities are stewards of the environment
with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF), was Harding added that these dogs would need bring new ideas and suggestions and keep the Trudeau has expressed the need to work to earn and recognize the risks of climate change;
Professional Digital
contacted by dog trainer Mario Bourque in New some additional training to be working dogs with existing activities going. the trust of people in Alberta and policy and programs must be designed to Professional Digital
Brunswick about training sniffer dogs to detect a high rate of success at detecting clubroot. “But, Anybody interested to join our group is Saskatchewan, as two resource-rich provinces. include a rural perspective and allow for
Passport System
plant disease. Harding suggested clubroot. we have seen lots of evidence that they can do welcome to come to our meetings every 2 The Prime Minister has reached out to the developing climate resiliency in rural Passport System
nd
“I knew that the concept had been done before it.” Wednesday of the month at 7 pm or our AGM premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
photos ready
(with avocados) and we needed to find the “Clubroot costs the industry a lot of money,” in December at the Wildwood Complex. as the mayors of Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, The RMA is an active member of the photos ready
situation that needed the solution,” explained said Coles. “For us down south, where we are in and Saskatoon in this regard. Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
Harding. “Clubroot was the one because all the that sort of clubroot-free zone, to be able to As the voice of rural Alberta, the Rural and supports the FCM call for federal parties to in minutes
in minutes
symptoms are underground. We have to detect it earlier, we can employ the strategies that Professional Digital Passport System photos Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) reminds the build a "rural lens" into the heart of the federal
ready in minutes while you wait...
destructively sample to see them. We needed have already been successful and maybe keep it Prime Minister that Alberta and Saskatchewan government – bringing rural realities to the while you wait...
while you wait...
something that could see the roots without out a bit longer.” table, and modernizing federal tools to
pulling them out of the ground. That is where the “If you have a scent dog that can help scout for are much bigger than just the provinces' large empower rural leaders to build better lives that
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
dogs' olfactory senses came into play.” clubroot, you eliminate the need to pull out 500 urban centres and that rural engagement is enhance both rural and urban areas. Rural D
Harding contacted Farming Smarter's general roots to find one with a gall,” said Harding. paramount in strengthening unity across the
manager Ken Coles to support the project. “There is an upfront cost for a sniffer dog, but country. Rural areas are home to key industries Forum is the largest caucus group in the FCM 5
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
“In the research world, it is always a struggle you do not have to pay them a salary. They are – from agriculture and natural resources to Board and Committee structure, demonstrating
780-723-578780-723-5787
to figure out how to get the projects that are really happy to go. Dogs could be trained to tourism and renewable energy – and these the need for the federal government to engage 7
interesting to farmers and practical in your area,” detect resting spores in the soil, so they could industries are essential in driving the economy, the rural voice.
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
said Coles. “We felt that it was a relevant and detect clubroot infestations in soil on equipment. including in Canada's major cities. As such, the In the interest of national unity, mutual benefit T
T
kind of an out there idea and that's kind of the The dog could verify there is no presence of rural associations in both Alberta and means having a well-represented voice. The The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
premise of Farming Smarter.” clubroot spores on equipment up for sale. You D Saskatchewan need to be included in RMA and the Saskatchewan Association of
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Before the two dogs - Josie, a 2 year old could combine with GPS, on the dog's collar to discussions to create solutions to the divisive Rural Municipalities (SARM) can provide that 5
German Shepherd, and Adi, a 13 month old see where the dog has scouted, what it missed, 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson situation that has been building. voice. We strongly encourage the Prime
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Golden Doodle - flew to Alberta, trainer Bill where it has alerted and where it has not.” Priorities in rural Alberta include investment Minister to connect with the RMA and SARM
780-723-578780-723-5787
780-723-5787
Grimmer used clinical scent training for 3 Harding also added the possibility of training 780-723-5787 in road and bridge infrastructure to support the to understand priorities of the rural western
months in New Brunswick. Once they had the dogs to detect more than clubroot. “You movement of goods and services, getting provinces. 7
T
proven the dogs could detect clubroot in the could train a single animal to alert you to The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor energy products to market, and policy programs
clinical trials, they were ready for field testing. fusarium, aphanomyces, blackleg, verticililium
D
During those two days in the field, those wilt, late blight - these dogs have the capability DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
participating in the trial saw evidence that the of learning that skill.”
dogs would alert their handlers to areas where “Now the work starts,” said Cole. “There are
clubroot was present without digging up the just so many approaches and opportunities, and
roots. we need to sort them out.” -AgriNews
“We set out to answer the question can dogs be
