Recipients selected for the 2026 Art & Shirley Froehlich Travel and Youth Development Bursary9/22/2026  We officially have our recipients for the Art & Shirley Froehlich Travel and Youth Development Bursary! Congratulations to Kierra Hawreluik with the Sheho 4-H Beef Club and Amy Fradette with the Pangman-Ogema 4-H Club!
The Art & Shirley Froehlich Travel and Youth Development Bursary was created to support international travel experiences as an opportunity for members to grow and learn about their future in agriculture. When Art & Shirley were 4-H members, international travel shaped their 4-H experience. With 4-H Saskatchewan, they now give that opportunity to current 4-H members through two bursaries of $2,000. Selected members have planned their own trips, seizing opportunities that interest them and are beneficial to their own future paths. This year, Kierra and Amy have selected conferences in the U.S. that relate to their careers! Kierra is headed to the Fort Worth Stock Show in Texas to meet with professionals in the beef industry. She says she's "excited to see the differences and how we can bring things from the U.S. into Canada or how we can bring things that we have in Canada to the U.S. and kind of share our experiences and opportunities." With her time in the Animal Science program at Lakeland College, and now continuing education in Agribusiness, Kierra can use this bursary to connect globally with those in her field. The opportunity Amy will be attending is the CANIS Conference (canine advocacy, networking, innovation and science) in Schaumburg, Illinois. Amy has always been passionate about working with dogs, and she says "I'm hoping this conference will kind of get my foot in the door of the dog world." As Amy starts her education at Medicine Hat College, this bursary is allowing her to take steps in her career to eventually reach her goals of becoming a specialized dog trainer. Both senior 4-H members stand to gain valuable life experiences thanks to this travel bursary. 4-H Saskatchewan is grateful to work with the Froehlichs each year to support these opportunities for our members. We hope that this years recipients and those who apply in the future can continue to grow and learn, just as Art & Shirley did when they were 4-H members!
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 On July 31st - Aug. 2nd, 2026, 4-H members gathered at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds to showcase their skills and love of 4-H. This 3-day event hosted competitors in the Saskatchewan 4-H Judging competition and two female livestock shows in both Beef and Sheep. Members also enjoyed province-wide connections via fun 4-H activities and the classic 4-H dance! Each competition’s results are in. Please help us congratulate the following competitors on their hard work and dedication: Provincial 4-H Judging CompetititionQualifying at 8 different regional competitions, members arrived from across Saskatchewan to compete for a spot on the 4-H Saskatchewan Judging team. High points were awarded in each class and eight competitors as well as four alternates were selected to represent 4-H SK at Canadian National Youth & 4-H Judging at Agribition coming up in November.
Sheep ShowThe 4-H Provincial Sheep Show combined with the event this year, and everyone was able to witness the hard work these members have put in over their season! It was mix of steep competition with several classes, and good-hearted fun with an exciting costume class!
Beef/Sheep Participant JudgingBeef and Sheep members didn’t have to miss out on the judging fun. Members showed their own judging skills in a show-specific judging class.
Beef ShowOver 2 days of the Provincial Livestock Show, Beef members exhibited their talents in team grooming and showmanship, as well as presented their animals in several different female classes.
SponsorsFinally, a big thank-you goes out to the event sponsors. The generous support of these folks is truly appreciated by our members as it creates opportunities to connect and grow province-wide! Title Sponsors
Class Sponsor Vee Tee Feeders Champion Sponsors Northern Livestock Sales
Eaton Livestock Just Livestock Hurlburt Livestock Miller Livestock  For over 100 years, 4-H Saskatchewan has been encouraging individual growth in young people by developing self-confidence, the ability to make wise decisions, and a responsible attitude toward community service.
4-H Saskatchewan provides positive youth development programs and experiences for young people across the province. Through our motto “Learn to Do by Doing”, 4-H members develop skills that drive their creativity, increase their knowledge, and help them contribute to their communities. Being part of a 4-H club connects members to a network of friendship, leadership and support within about 155 clubs, coordinated by over 800 volunteer leaders. Position Scope 4-H Saskatchewan is looking for a new Executive Director (ED), to be based in our Saskatoon office. Reporting to a volunteer Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for the following areas:
Evaluating policies and procedures for continuous improvement is important in this role. The ED is responsible for ensuring policies and procedures are up to date, easy to understand and uphold, and accessible to the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and members. The Candidate The Board of Directors is seeking an accomplished and people-centered Executive Director who can inspire a high-performing team, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and ensure the organization continues to make a positive impact in the lives of our members. The Board is looking for a leader who is both strategic and operational: someone who can see the big picture while ensuring excellence in day-to-day execution. The successful candidate will have experience leading teams, managing budgets responsibly, and achieving organizational goals. They will be comfortable making decisions, collaboratively solving complex challenges, and working with diverse groups of volunteers, and proactively and professionally addressing conflicts. Education and Experience
What We Offer 4-H Saskatchewan is pleased to provide the selected candidate with the following:
Application Please submit an electronic cover letter and resume that is addressed to: Saskatchewan 4-H Council Attn: ED Search Committee 3830 Thatcher Ave Saskatoon, SK S7R 1A5 Applications will only be accepted by email to Cameron Choquette, Hiring Committee Chair at [email protected]. The deadline for applications is September 4, 2026. 4-H Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 4-H Saskatchewan announces, with regret, the resignation of Aubrey Eaton, who has served as Executive Director since 2022. Aubrey will be stepping down from his position effective June 12, 2026. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, management, and staff, we extend our sincere gratitude to Aubrey for his lasting contributions and the leadership and guidance he has provided. We are confident that he will continue to find success in his future endeavors,” said Kristin Caldwell, President of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of 4-H Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the appointment of Shelby Longworth as Interim Executive Director, effective June 15, 2026. This appointment will provide leadership and continuity for the organization while the Board undertakes the process of recruiting a permanent Executive Director.  Shelby brings 10 years of experience with 4-H Saskatchewan and a strong understanding of the organization’s programs, operations, and commitment to youth development. In her interim role, she will work closely with staff, volunteers, members, and stakeholders to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality programs and services across the province.
“The Board of Directors is very pleased that Shelby has agreed to take on this role,” says Kristin. “We look forward to working with Shelby as we navigate this transition and continue to build on the strong foundation of 4-H Saskatchewan.” The Board remains committed to supporting members, volunteers, staff, and stakeholders throughout this transition and ensuring the continued success of 4-H Saskatchewan’s programs and services. The 4-H Saskatchewan Board of Directors is holding a by-election for a Board Member located in the North Region. If you are interested, please fill in the nominee form found on our Board & Council Business webpage below: Deadline to apply is June 12, 2026.
If a vote is required after June 12th, North District Voting Representatives (as selected for the 2026 Annual General Meeting) will be contacted and given the opportunity to elect their representative via an e-vote! |
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