4-H Alberta is proud to announce Isabella Sweet of Lacombe as the 2026 Premier’s Award recipient, recognizing her exceptional leadership and dedication to 4-H. Alongside this announcement, fourteen new 4-H Alberta Ambassadors were introduced during the 2025 Fall Senior Symposium, celebrating youth leadership, community involvement, and the future of 4-H in Alberta.
Great news for 4-H Alberta! Thanks to the continued support of Federated Co-operatives Limited and 16 local Co-ops, the CO-OP Growing Leaders Program is growing stronger than ever. With over $50,000 invested this year, more than 679 youth have already discovered the fun, friendships, and leadership opportunities that 4-H has to offer since the program began in 2023.
Join 4-H Alberta through the CO-OP Growing Leaders Program! Eligible new members in 16 Co-op areas can receive funding support for 2025/2026. Apply by Dec 12, 2025.
4-H Alberta is excited to welcome Kayla Rathwell as the new Area Coordinator for the East Central Region! A lifelong 4-H member from Camrose, Kayla brings passion, experience, and energy to the role. She looks forward to connecting with members, leaders, and families across the region. Reach her at aceastcentral@4hab.com or 587-322-8305.
4-H Alberta is excited to be part of a national partnership with the John Deere Foundation of Canada and participating dealers, providing vital support to youth leadership and development programs across the province. This investment will enhance opportunities for 4-H members to grow through hands-on learning, leadership training, and community engagement.
In a striking demonstration of innovation in science and technology, Mac Dykeman, a 4-H Canada Science Fair finalist from Langley, BC, took home two awards at the renowned 2023 Canada-Wide Science Fair. The fair took place at the Edmonton Convention Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Dykeman's project, titled 'An Innovative Approach to Ammonia in Poultry Operations', proposed the use of Prussian Blue or Prussian Blue + Biochar as bedding additives in poultry operations for ammonia adsorption. Her exceptional work in this project earned her the Bronze Senior Excellence Award and the Senior Technology in Agriculture Award, complete with a $1000 cash prize.
In a striking demonstration of innovation in science and technology, Mac Dykeman, a 4-H Canada Science Fair finalist from Langley, BC, took home two awards at the renowned 2023 Canada-Wide Science Fair. The fair took place at the Edmonton Convention Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Dykeman's project, titled 'An Innovative Approach to Ammonia in Poultry Operations', proposed the use of Prussian Blue or Prussian Blue + Biochar as bedding additives in poultry operations for ammonia adsorption. Her exceptional work in this project earned her the Bronze Senior Excellence Award and the Senior Technology in Agriculture Award, complete with a $1000 cash prize.
4-H Alberta is proud to announce Karina Altvater as the new Director, Development. With over five years of experience and a deep commitment to inspiring, mentoring, and fostering the future leaders of tomorrow, Karina is well-positioned to lead strategic development initiatives and strengthen relationships with partners, donors, and stakeholders.
Over 125 Senior Members gathered at Olds College for 4-H Alberta’s 2025 Spring Senior Symposium, a dynamic weekend focused on leadership, health, and personal growth. With two unique programming streams, inspiring keynotes, and 48 travel opportunities awarded, the event celebrated youth achievement and the power of community.
4-H Alberta proudly announces the election of Syeda Khurram as Chair of the Board and the appointment of a dynamic new executive team, alongside four newly elected directors. With a renewed focus on growth, inclusion, and community engagement, these leadership transitions signal a bold new chapter in 4-H Alberta’s ongoing mission to empower youth and strengthen communities across the province.
