The CO-OPS of Westman selected the Pierson club’s video as the winner of its 4 W’s of 4-H video competition at a special celebration during 4-H Day at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair on March 28. The club, one of seven entrants, received a $500 gift card and had their winning entry played on the Jumbotron in Westoba Place during the March 28 festivities. To view video, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IICb8vZrq-c.
Six $1,000 scholarships will be awarded by MBP. Please read 2023-24 MBP Scholarships for more details and application form.
The Manitoba Cutting Horse Association (MCHA) will hold an Introduction to Cutting on Sunday, April 16, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Peppercorn’s Restaurant in Oakbank. There will be an informal forum and then an informative session on the basics of cutting, flag work, rules and getting started. Please email mcha@basstel.com if you plan to attend. For more information about other free MCHA events, please visit http://www.mbcutting.ca/.
4-H Canada’s Proud to Bee a 4-H’er initiative introduces 4-H members to the vital role pollinator bees play in creating a healthy ecosystem and a sustainable food supply. This initiative explores the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15 – Life on Land and provides 4-Hers with the opportunities to learn about Canada’s pollinator bees and support the creation of healthy ecosystems in their communities. To register for a free activity kit, please visit https://4-h-canada.ca/proudtobee.
Tied to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 14 – Life Below Water, 4-H Canada’s free Making a Splash Activity Book and Kit will guide youth through a variety of hands-on activities to discover their personal role in supporting healthy water ecosystems and understanding why they are so vital. For more information, please visit https://4-h-canada.ca/making-a-splash.