Long Table Dinner Mixes Central Alberta’s Urban and Rural Roots at Westerner Park
All culinary experiences tell a food story.
At Westerner Park, we believe in delicious, locally produced and sustainably sourced food. On August 18, we will showcase some of Central Alberta’s finest produce at our Long Table Dinner. From the pastures of HGB Bison to the fields of Hidden Valley Garden to the hands of our Executive Chef Jason Pederson.
This amazing experience will start off with a chance to learn about Central Alberta’s farmers and ranchers, and what they produce right in our own community. Guests will have the opportunity to experience the food story by touring each of the local farms responsible for the amazing five course meal they are about to share.
The first stop on our tour will be the HGB Bison Ranch, which runs a 100 strong bison herd. For over thirty years they have been guided by two key principles; conservation and preservation. Being guided by this vision has enabled their herd and land to flourish as one. Their bison are allowed to graze on the pastures year round like they have done for decades. During winter months they put out bales of hay, free choice minerals and salt licks to make sure the bison’s needs are met. The farm’s choice to steer clear of all growth hormones, antibiotics and grains is guided by one of their sustainability mottoes: “We are in no hurry”.


