Some of the most industrious youth in the area will be showing the fruits of their labour next week.
On Monday, June 3, the members of the Delua, Hesketh, Orkney, and Rumsey-Rowley beef clubs will gather for the annual Drumheller and District 4-H Show and Sale at the Delia Arena.
So far, 42 animals, raised by the members, will be present.
“It’s a little more than last year. We like to have things around 40, so this year we have some pretty good numbers,” said Janice Hoover, a member of Drumheller and District 4-H. “We have a few new members participating for the first time. We always look forward to seeing our new members show off their first animals.”
This year also marks the 100th anniversary of 4-H in Canada. The Show and Sale will take some time to recognize the occasion, but is hoping to throw a bigger bash later this year.
“We hope to talk a little about history throughout the day and there will be a cake there. We’re saving the big birthday bash until November so we can do all the things we want to do and not have to worry about Achievement Day at the same time,” said Hoover.
This will be the second year in which the Carlie Bell Memorial Scholarship will be awarded. The scholarship was created in memory of Carlie Bell, a 4-H member who was extremely active with the Morrin Multi Club and in the Drumheller and District Council. In 2011, she passed away from viral encephalitis.
“It’ll be presented at the beef supper and awards. The Bell family will be coming to do that presentation, which is great,” said Hoover. “There are still a lot of memories and thoughts about Carlie in the district.”
Last year, Madison Heck was named grand champion, selling her 1,349 pound steer for $5 per pound. Breanna Heck was named reserve champion for her 1,322 pound steer, which was sold at $5 per pound.
The day begins at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast. Afterwards, the female show starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by judging at 11:45 a.m. In the afternoon, the steer show begins at 12:25 p.m., followed by interclub competition at 3 p.m..
The day closes with the annual supper and awards banquet at 5 p.m. and the sale at 7 p.m.
