Job description
4-H Saskatchewan is seeking an outgoing student to join the Provincial 4-H Office staff team for the summer.
4-H Summer Programming Coordinator

• The 4-H Summer Programming Coordinator will focus planning, facilitation and hosting of provincial 4-H programs for youth taking place throughout the summer and fall; and development of resources for 4-H programming.
• The ideal candidate is: outgoing and creative; responsible and organized; a good listener and strong communicator; enjoys working with youth [ages 6 – 15]; and is able to problem solve and exercise good judgment.

Assets: 
- Education or work experience related to agriculture, recreation, youth development, or event planning.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
- Previous experience in a summer camp environment.
- Previous experience leading recreation/sport/art/music based activities (coaching, music lessons, etc.)
- 4-H knowledge or experience.
Duties:

• Assist in planning recreational and educational programming with direct links to the four pillars of 4-H (Agriculture & Food Security, Leadership and Community Engagement, Science & Technology, Environment and Healthy Living)
• Support the development, facilitate, and host in person 4-H Summer Camps at Big River and Fort Quapelle (travel and week-long stay at each location required)
• Support the development and facilitation of an in person competitive judging competition
• Support 4-H Staff in the planning, facilitation and hosting of other provincial 4-H programs for youth taking place throughout the summer and fall.
• Creating and digitizing resources for online delivery.
• Conduct special projects, administrative support and provide assistance and support to other Council personnel, as requested.
• Position will provide a variety of work experiences in a small office environment.

About the role:

• This is a summer term position. Part-time continuing hours may be available in the fall.
• The position will be based in the Provincial 4-H office in Saskatoon. This is a secure building, and the staff will have a dedicated workspace.
• Candidates must be comfortable travelling to regional locations and managing in person overnight camp and day program activities for youth.
• Candidates must have access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license
• 4-H welcomes all applicants! Note - candidates must be between 15 - 30 years old. Preference may be given to those that are returning to school full-time in the fall, or those who face barriers to accessing work experience.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $13.00-$15.00 per hour

Please send resume to and cover letter to manager@4-h.sk.ca by May 15th to be considered for this position.  

The 2022 4-H Saskatchewan Provincial Public Speaking Competition was held in Middle Lake, SK on April 9, 2022.    

4-H Saskatchewan’s District 28 4-H Council hosted 32 members from throughout Saskatchewan in Middle Lake. This event was held in person for the first time in two years, and showcased the creativity and knowledge of 4-H’ers.

Whether it’s personal anecdotes about calving time, learning about honey bees, new words like “kerfuffle”, or getting tips and tricks from a senior about public speaking, the judges had their work cut out for them!
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After much deliberation, the panel of judges determined the results to be:
 
Cloverbud Results
1st Place- Josie Riou- Hanley Light Horse 4-H Club – “The Big Decision”
2nd Place- Kate Hougham – Hillmond 4-H Club – “Snow Forts”
3rd Place- Brooke Quinton – Springside 4-H Beef Club – “Important Things About Calving Time”
 
Junior Results
1st Place- Kamilah Pineda – Redvers Wranglers Light Horse 4-H Club – “EnCanto”
2nd Place- Addison Pain – Medstead Multiple 4-H Club – “The Best Trip Ever”
3rd Place- Maria Brons- West PA 4-H Beef Club – “Honey Bees”
 
Intermediate
1st Place- Amber Spray – Kelvington 4-H Beef Club – “The Rush”
2nd Place- Ava Loveridge – Goodeve Multiple 4-H Club – “Weird Words”
3rd Place- Kiersten Nienhus- Sask Valley Dairy 4-H Club – “Mental Health and You”
 
Senior
1st Place- Hunter Reid – Saskatoon 4-H Beef Club – “Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking”
2nd Place- Megan Kelly- Moosomin Multiple 4-H Club – “The G-O-O Family”
3rd Place- Adrian Byman – Tisdale 4-H Beef Club – “Change”  
 
Thank you to our judges Patti Durand, Cameron Choquette, Chad Paetsch, Elan Baun, Taryn Heidecker, Brendan Smith, Adrianna Wormworth, Dave Altrogge, Kim Hauber, Ann Ramler, Corrine Breker, and Valerie Kirsch for volunteering.  It was greatly appreciated! Thank you to our Platinum sponsors 4-H Saskatchewan, Lake Lenore/Middle Lake Co-op, RM of Hoodoo #401, and our Gold sponsors Ledcor, FCC Saskatoon, A Horizon Ag Research, and RM of Three Lakes #401. 
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We are looking forward to seeing everyone next year for the 2023 Provincial Public Speaking Competition in District 35! 

4-H Saskatchewan is seeking project book writers for the Beef and Light Horse project revisions. 

We are currently searching for a writer to develop an eight-unit Light Horse Project resource for 4-H members as well as a functional leader resource guide. We are also looking for a write to develop a four-unit Beef Project resource as well as a functional leader resource guide.  

Please contact Karrie Watson, Executive Administrative Assistant if you have any questions or concerns.  

​Seventy-five 4-H’ers from across the province joined SE Regional Specialist, Melodi Hawksford-Lee, and this year's hosting committee, District #7, for the 2022 Provincial 4-H Curling event held February 18-20, 2022 in Weyburn, Sask. The eight senior teams and seven junior teams enjoyed an exciting weekend playing a sport near and dear to the hearts of Saskatchewan residents and 4-H members alike. Opening ceremonies included Ceremonial first rock thrown by Weyburn’s own, Marcel Roy, with the rock swept by 4-H Saskatchewan Ambassadors Madeline Christensen and Kierra Hawreluik. 
 
After a hard fought round robin, the Sunset Rangers Multiple 4-H Club emerged as Champion Senior team. From the North West region, team members included (in no particular order) Harper Doige, Tyler Norman, Ryder Boyenko, Kaydence Lalonde and coach Ryan Norman. Due to double knockout rules, the final game was repeated to determine the winner with Sunset Rangers coming out on top. Committee chair, Brittany Stepp, presented the team trophy and certificates on the final day of the event.

Second place Senior team was the Longlaketon Multiple 4-H Club from the South East Region: Ryan Grabarczyk, Karla Friesen, Brett Rumpel, Jana Rumpel with coach Sean Friesen. 
 
The Champion Junior team - from the North East region - was District 18/19. Undefeated throughout the weekend, this team included Bristol Lindgren, Paisley Wolkowski, Westin Lindgren, Presley Vogel and coach Jennifer Lindgren. Committee chair Brittany Stepp, once again, hand out the prize, trophy and certificates.

Second place in the Junior category was awarded to District 10 from the South West Region. Team curlers included Makenna Robertson, Jane Beierbach, Luke Moorhead, Paden Robertson with coach Emmy Robertson. 

Curlers and organizers gathered for a celebratory banquet at Weyburn McKenna Hall where Jenae Nixon presented an inspirational speech for all members in attendance. His Worship, Marcel Roy, Mayor of Weyburn, Saskatchewan 4-H President, Cameron Choquette, and Kurtis Schwindt of MNP also brought greetings and congratulations to the members. 
 
Thank you to event sponsors: 4-H Saskatchewan, MNP, Barber Motors, Young’s Equipment, PAHC, South Country Equipment, Nelson Motors and Equipment, Schuck Law Firm, E. Bourassa & Sons, Prairie Sky Co-op, Weyburn Security,  Weyburn Credit Union, SaskPower, Souris Valley Industries, Vortex Plumbing & Heating, Megadry Disaster Restoration Inc.  Appreciation goes as well, to the door prize sponsors including Weyburn Credit Union, Affinity Credit Union, Radius Credit Union, FCC, SaskTel, Deep South Animal Clinic, Pangman-Ogema 4-H Beef Club, District 7 4-H Council, Brittany Stepp, SGI, SS306, Prairie Creations, Louise Sroka, Ashworth Farm & Ranch, Storle Production Testing, BMO, and CAA.

Congratulations to all the 4-H members and leaders for making it to Provincials! We can't wait to see everyone again next year for the 2023 Provincial 4-H Curling Competition in the South West region. 

​The Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan 4-H Council have the following announcements:

FAREWELL, CERA YOUNGSON​

Our outgoing Executive Director is leaving the organization to begin a new chapter in her career. Since joining 4-H Saskatchewan in 2012, Cera has been instrumental in shepherding the organization through major events and initiatives such as our centennial anniversary, growing our programs and fundraising, achieving 4-H Canada accreditation, and launching a new online membership platform. 

Cera has accepted the Executive Director position at the Saskatoon Zoo Society and will be beginning this role in the new year. The Board wishes Cera the best of luck and thanks her for nearly ten years of dedicated service to our members, leaders, and volunteers.

The Board of Directors have already begun the process of recruiting and hiring the new, permanent Executive Director to take on leadership of our organization as we move forward in to the future. You'll see postings and application information soon.

Our clubs will continue to be informed as we have new developments and announcements to share.

It was a fantastic weekend in Lloydminster at the Provincial 4-H Judging Competition held August 21 & 22, 2021. The event had 38 competitors representing five teams from across the province. For many, it was their first time as Provincial Judging competitors. There were seven classes judged throughout the day consisting of Grains, Beef Bulls, Beef Heifers, Light Horses, Goats, Chicken and Quilts.
 
Saturday started bright and early. After breakfast, the competitors were given a welcome and orientation by Mary Ann Carson, the Chairperson of the committee. The first set of animals to be judged were the bulls and heifers. After a short break, they moved on to judging quilts, horses and goats. Lunch consisted of burgers and salad then the competitors were lead in a few get to know you games by Kaydence Johnson, the 4-H Saskatchewan Summer Student.
 
On Saturday afternoon, the members rounded out their classes by judging chickens and wheat grain. The members were then given time to prepare for their oral reasons, beginning with the beef classes. Once oral reasons were completed, the competitors were given the opportunity to head to their hotels to check in and grab dinner on their own. They all returned to the Agricultural Grounds at 6 pm for the evening’s social event, the CPCA Chuckwagon races.
 
Sunday morning started with the remainder of the oral reason classes for goats, grains and horses.  Once these were complete, the competitors were given the opportunity to hear the placings and reasons given by the official judges. The member then completed their quiz.
 
Once all the marks had been tabulated and winners determined the Lunch Banquet was held to announce the winners. Congratulations are in order for the following competitors:
 
Top Placing per Category:
•             Beef Bulls – Dayne Whelan, Catherwood Beef & Sheep 4-H Club
•             Beef Heifers – Kade Gavelin, Mankota 4-H Beef Club
•             Light Horses – Faith Stevens, Catherwood Beef & Sheep 4-H Club
•             Goats – Brynn Whelan, Catherwood Beef & Sheep 4-H Club
•             Grains – Dayne Whelan, Catherwood Beef & Sheep 4-H Club
•             Overall Oral – Brynn Whelan, Catherwood Beef & Sheep 4-H Club
•             Overall Placings – Codee Kopelchuk, Good Spirit 4-H Club
•             Overall Total – Faith Stevens, Catherwood Beef & Sheep 4-H Club
 
 
Top 8 - moving on as 4-H Saskatchewan Agribition Team

1. Faith Stevens (Catherwood Beef & Sheep 4-H Club)
2. Brynn Whelan (Catherwood Beef & Sheep 4-H Club)
3. Codee Kopelchuk (Good Spirit 4-H Club)
4. Dayne Whelan (Catherwood Beef & Sheep 4-H Club)
5. Kelsy Weber (Meadow Lake 4-H Beef Club)
6. Shelby Robinson (Lomond 4-H Beef Club)
7. Makaila Peutert (Rockglen Multiple 4-H Club)
8. Emily Sebastian (Candiac 4-H Beef Club)

 
Overall Top 12 – Faith Stevens (Catherwood Beef & Sheep 4-H Club), Brynn Whelan (Catherwood Beef & Sheep 4-H Club), Heidi Fradette (Lomond 4-H Beef Club), Codee Kopelchuk (Good Spirit 4-H Club), Dayne Whelan (Catherwood Beef & Sheep 4-H Club), Kelsy Weber (Meadow Lake 4-H Beef Club), Shelby Robinson (Lomond 4-H Beef Club), Makaila Peutert (Rockglen Multiple 4-H Club), Emily Sebastian (Candiac 4-H Beef Club), Kade Gavelin (Mankota 4-H Beef Club), Grace Christensen (Alameda 4-H Beef Club) & Kelsy Schmitz (Ernfold 4-H Beef Club).
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Thank you to our Class Judges, Lance Leachman, Brynn Campbell, Marisa Schubel, Marilyn Napper, Karolyn Kirby and Steven Thorsen; our oral reasons judges Jonathan Lock, Kayleen Lock, Leah Allen, Connie Graham & Marilyn Napper. Another Large thank you goes out to Chairperson Mary Ann Carson, for all the hard work you and your team put into this event, Eloise Collinge, Kirk Graham, Daryl Hanley, Jon Lock, Becky Newman, Louise Sroka, Alison Weaver and Shelly Ann Dodgson.
 
A special thank you to our title sponsor, Viterra for supporting 4-H Saskatchewan and this event. Thank you also to Steven Thorsen at the Lloydminster office for Supplying and Judging the Grains class for us. Thank you to SAASE for your partnership through the years on our Judging Committee and at our Judging events.
 
Lastly, thank you to all the member and families that attended the weekend event. Without your support and participation 4-H events and opportunities would not be what they are. Congratulations and good luck to our top 8 finalists that will be moving on to Agribition in the fall.
 

FortyCloverbud, Junior, Intermediate and Senior 4-H members took part in the virtual Regional 4-H Judging Competition on Saturday May 29, 2021! This year, the six qualifying Regional 4-H Judging competitions were combined into one large-scale virtual event, hosted by 4-H Saskatchewan, with the assistance of the regional organizing committees.

Classes for the virtual event included: Market Steers, Breeding Heifers, Breeding Ewes, Tame Pasture Health, Dairy Cows, and a Mystery Class consisting of Bull Sale Photography. Competitors attended an orientation session with facilitators Kalynne Martin (North West Regional 4-H Specialist) and Melodi Hawkesford-Lee (South East Regional 4-H Specialist), where they learned how to use the programs required to view the classes online and enter their scores in a virtual scoresheet.

Throughout the day, members judged the seven classes, paying careful attention to the characteristics and preferences shared by the following expert judges: Alicia Sopatyk – Market Steers; Erika Easton – Breeding Heifers; Jo Walker – Breeding Ewes; Etienne Shupena-Soulodre – Tame Pasture Health; Michael Flaman – Dairy Cows; and Sadie Anwender – Mystery Class (Bull Sale Photography).
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Thank you to our expert judges, many of whom were past 4-H members who have been through the judging program. Another thank you goes out to the original Regional Judging committees from the six qualifying locations for each finding a judge.

Below is a list of the Regional Teams that will be advancing to Provincial 4-H Judging, which is an in-person event, held August 21 & 22, 2021 in Lloydminster.

Lloydminster: 

• ​Kelsy Weber

Saskatoon: 

• Brynn Whelan 
• Faith Stevens 
• Abigail Peave 
• Shyanne Magnus 
• Dayne Stevens 
• Kristopher Morrison

Swift Current

• Kayce LaSalle 
• Kade Gavlin 

Whitewood: 

• Grace Christensen 
• Emily Sebastian 
• Codee Kopelchuk 
• Madeline Christensen 
• Laura Christensen 

Due to a shortage of participants at the virtual Regional 4-H Judging Competition, there are several spots available on the Regional 4-H Judging Teams.

Therefore the Competitive 4-H Judging Committee is allowing any eligible 4-H member to advance to the Provincial 4-H Judging Competition on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Please visit www.4-h.sk.ca/livestock for more information. 

Saskatoon, SK - The 2021 4-H Saskatchewan Provincial Public Speaking Competition was held virtually on May 15-16, 2021. 
 
Thirty-two 4-H members from across the province participated in the event, with the Cloverbud and Junior members presenting their speeches in the morning, and the Intermediate and Senior competitors presenting their speeches in the afternoon.
 
This was a unique event for 4-H Saskatchewan, with the organization facing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic head on and moving the event to the Zoom platform instead of in-person. To make the event special for the 4-H members, each competitor was mailed out a care package, complete with local goodies from different parts of the province.
 
“I’m always so impressed with the quality of speeches, and the presence our speakers have, even from a young age, and this year was no different,” said Cera Youngson, executive director of 4-H Saskatchewan. “Our members rose to the challenge of presenting their speeches in a new way this year in a virtual live format. Each member should be proud of advancing to this prestigious “stage” through their club, district, and regional competitions.”
 
After much deliberation, the panel of judges determined the results to be:
 
Cloverbud Results
1st Place - Claire Galli, Melville Town ‘N Country 4-H Club (Yorkton) -  “A Job Involving My Furry Friends”
2nd Place - Kendele Noble, Durness Multi 4-H Club (Lloydminster) - “Don’t Eat Out of the Cheeto Bowl”
3rd Place - Teslyn Kajner, Meskanaw-Ethelton 4-H Beef Club (St. Brieux) - “Brothers”
 
Junior Results
1st Place - Mara Ward, Elcapo Lighthorse 4-H Club (Broadview) - “Coyote Hunting”
2nd Place - Hannah Hougham, Hillmond 4-H Beef Club (Frenchman Butte) - “Cattle, Carbon, & Climate”
3rd Place - Kain Fidelack, Kelvington 4-H Grain Club (Margo) - “Fake It Til You Make It”
 
Intermediate
1st Place - Olivia Keslick, Maple Creek Multiple 4-H Club (Maple Creek) - “Technology”
2nd Place - Marleigh Mann, Northminster 4-H Beef Club (Lloydminster) - “The Future of Sustainable Ag”
3rd Place - Isabelle Erickson, Elcapo Lighthorse 4-H Club (Wolseley) - “West Nile in Horses”
 
Senior
1st Place - Emma Bonk, Candiac 4-H Beef Club (Wolseley) - “Silence”
2nd Place - Codee Kopelchuk, Good Spirit 4-H Club (Canora) - “In the Ring”
3rd Place - Makenna Heidecker, Three Lakes 4-H Beef Club (Middle Lake) - “Learn to Do by Doing”
 
Thank you to our judges Patti Durand, Glenn Lapointe, Marlene Tymiak, Erin Toner, Alicia Sopatyk, Chloe Sprecker, Angela Letendre, Neil Billinger, and Blain Hjertaas for volunteering your time with us today.  It was greatly appreciated! Thank you to our prize sponsors Yvette Moore and Sheppard Realty for sponsoring the event. 
 
“I’d like to thank our dedicated volunteers and hosting committees who went above and beyond to host their club and district events in a new and modified ways during COVID, and my hardworking staff team for hosting the regional and provincial events this year,” Youngson said. “We’re optimistic for provincial public speaking to return to an in person format in Middle Lake, Saskatchewan in 2022.”

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​Please contact:
 
Jodi Schellenberg                                                                        
Program and Communications Specialist                   
306-933-6961                                                                           
communications@4-h.sk.ca                         

Saskatoon, SK - 4-H Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association are proud to announce their renewed partnership, designed to support future generations of the beef industry and promote the great work beef producers are doing across Saskatchewan.
 
The two organizations will be working together during the next three years, with the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association contributing a total of $60,000 towards scholarships, industry events and educational resources for young producers within the 4-H program.
 
Through this partnership, 4-H Saskatchewan will be able to provide the resources, training, and support to enhance the knowledge of its young producers and empower them to become the future leaders of the beef industry.
 
“SCA’s role is to promote and develop the cattle industry in Saskatchewan. 4-H develops many of the leaders of tomorrow,” said Arnold Balicki, SCA Board Chair. “This partnership has both organizations aligning to ensure Beef Symposium and other beef events contribute to improving the skills, knowledge and abilities of tomorrow’s beef producers.”
 
The partnership encompasses many aspects of the beef industry, encouraging youth to expand their knowledge by gaining confidence in their beef projects and learning communication regarding their projects.
 
Further to this, the 4-H program focuses on hands-on learning, through events such as Beef Symposium, and encouraging young producers to utilize the tools available through industry groups, such as Canada Beef, in an effort to support future beef producers. 
 
“4-H Saskatchewan recognizes the importance of beef production to our province and our country,” said Cera Youngson, Executive Director of 4-H Saskatchewan. “We know the care our beef producers take in raising their animals while supporting sustainable grassland ecosystems, which is why we are proud to partner with the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association to support the next generation of sustainable beef producers.
 
“We look forward to working with the SCA to empower our future leaders through the 4-H program.  This partnership will ensure our membership continues to learn the skills and knowledge to raise quality beef while caring for their livestock and their environment.”
 
To kick off the partnership, 4-H Saskatchewan is launching their annual Online Beef Trivia Challenge, which can be found on at www.4-h.sk.ca/contests . The Trivia Challenge is open to all 4-H’ers, regardless of involvement in the beef industry.

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For more information, please contact: