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Bashaw teen receives 4-H’s highest honour

May 9, 2017 | 6:40 AM

OLDS – Bashaw’s Alyssa Henderson is the 2017 4-H Alberta Premier’s Award recipent.

Alyssa is a member of the Central Lacombe 4-H Beef Club, and was chosen from among the province’s top 4-H members to receive this prestigious award during the 60th annual 4-H Selections program at Olds College.

The Premier’s Award recipient represents 4-H Alberta at various regional 4-H and agricultural events throughout the year and will also have the opportunity to meet with the Premier and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.

In addition, 14 senior 4-H delegates were named as 4-H Alberta Ambassadors to promote 4-H and youth involvement in Alberta.

“4-H Alberta is celebrating its centennial this year, and is an integral part of our province’s rural communities and strong agricultural foundation.

Congratulations to Alyssa and the 2017 ambassadors for their outstanding leadership and commitment to 4-H and their communities.”

Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.

Alyssa says “4-H is an amazing and extremely beneficial program.

I would encourage all members to take advantage of the opportunities it presents so they can have the best possible experiences and be as successful as possible.”

(Gary McKinnon)