Two Hills Regional Chronicle 4704 - 49 St., P.O. Box 156, Two Hills, AB T0B 4K0
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March, 2023
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Alberta Beef promoted in Mexico by Sonny Rajoo
S
ome well known livestock farmers, specializing in cattle production, had the opportunity to showcase their high quality products in a trade show in Mexico recently. Included in this delegation was well known Solaris producer and marketer, Elroy Yakemchuk, a councillor for Division 5 in the County of Two Hills. The 18 year veteran on County Council enjoyed the social interaction and had the opportunity to mingle with beef producers and trade delegates from Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Mexico. Several federal and provincial government delegates mingled with local and visiting farmers and were able to trade ideas and network with their colleagues in the beef industry. Accompanying Yakemchuk was Karlene Yakemchuk, his daughter-in-law, who did a splendid job at this prestigious event.
County Councillor Elroy Yakemchuk with his daughter-in-law, Karlene Yakemchuk arriving in Mexico. They were met by Rafael Carranza, Trade Commissioner and Nacho Gomez, a guide and translator.
(Photos submitted by Elroy Yakemchuk for more see page 18 &19)
Lakeland Seed Swap Visits Alice Melnyk Public Library by Jared Rajoo
It all starts with a seed. As we approach the beginning of spring and the growing season, an enthusiastic group of volunteers from our community are getting together to help spread the word about the benefit of growing your own garden at home. It doesn't take much space or money... but rather, a little time and effort. Over the years it has become more convenient to get our fresh produce from supermarkets and chain stores due to our increasingly busy lives. The Lakeland Seed Swap is a passion project started by Cathrine Mackenzie, Gerald Delorme, Betty-Lou Kotze, and Morgan Gordeyko. With currently over (From left to right) Gerald Delorme, Betty-Lou Kote, and three hundred and twenty members, this Cathrine MacKenzie at Alice Melnyk Public Library at the project has a group of passionate and excited members who are eager to share second annual seed swap. their combined experience and vast (Photo by Jared Rajoo) knowledge of gardening with the whole
community, and Morgan, the administrator, who just wanted to learn how to keep her house plants alive. "For me," Cathrine Mackenzie recalls fondly, "it started when I got my new home years ago, and all I wanted was some flowers. That ignited a passion that continues till today. Soon I started growing raspberries, then peas, and before long, my whole house was surrounded by fresh vegetables, berries, and fruit trees. When I moved to Myrnam, I continued to garden, and had the opportunity to make my new home my new gardening project." With the goal this year of getting as many people to grow their own gardens at home, the Lakeland Seed Swap group is willing to provide anyone interested with seeds and advice, from the novice to the seasoned grower. For all those interested in learning more about the Lakeland Seed Swap and (continued on page 3)
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