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  • 2022 Calendar Photo contest

    June 3, 2021 in Ag Society News

    Discover Bezanson is accepting entries from July 1 to September 15, 2021.  The contest consists of 6 categories.  Submissions will be judged in September 2021 and winners in each category will be announced and displayed.

    Prizes Awarded

    1st place: $100.00 cash and featured in the 2022 Community Calendar.
    One per category, 6 awarded in total.

    Runner up: Featured in the 2022 Community Calendar.
    One per category, 6 awarded in total.

    Image Specifications

    Photos should be a minimum of 300 dpi and 5-7 MB in size or 4 x 6 for pre-printed entries.

    Categories

    1. Landscapes:   Bezanson area – Smoky River, RR 42 and TWP 734 boundaries.
    2. Wildlife:  Northern Alberta
    3. Agriculture:  Summarizing farm life, including grain farming, ranching, beekeeping, etc.
    4. Community Culture:  May include community events, sports and recreation, volunteers in action, etc.  The people that build Bezanson.
    5. Historical: Must be significant to Bezanson Community
    6. Season:  All 4 seasons

    Please give your photo(s) a title that represents what you have captured in your shot and where it was taken.

    Rules & Regulations

    All entries must be accompanied with a complete release granting Discover Bezanson and the Bezanson Agricultural Society ownership of submitted photo.

    All skill levels are welcome to enter.

    Each participant is eligible to win in only one category.  Photos will be judged anonymously. Winning images are ineligible for future contest submissions.  All photos must be taken in the Bezanson area – Smoky River, RR 42 and TWP 734 boundaries.  Photos do not have to be taken in 2021.
    Late submissions will not be accepted.

    Photo Submission
    Please submit up to one photo for each category, via email with the release form to:
    bookings@discoverbezanson.ca

    Or mail to;
    Bezanson Agricultural Society
    PO Box 189
    Bezanson AB
    T0H 0G0

  • Job Opportunity: Recreational & Leisure Program Coordinator

    June 1, 2021 in Ag Society News

    Bezanson Agricultural Society is accepting resumes for a Recreational & Leisure Program Coordinator.

    Overview:  The coordinator will work with a team and will be responsible for the planning and delivering of summer programs and activities at the Bezanson Community Centre.

    Duties include:

    • Developing, coordinating, and facilitating summer activities and programs
    • Promotion and advertising of summer opportunities
    • Administrative duties pertaining to programs and events including reporting, design of events and safety documents.

    Qualifications:

    • Candidates must be between 15 – 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.
    • Must be a Canadian citizen and be legally entitled to work in Alberta as per provincial regulations.
    • Able to clear a criminal record and vulnerable sector check.
    • Has the ability to lead, exercise good judgment, and work safely while engaging the participants in the summer activities.
    • Be a Team player.
    • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    Details:

    • 30 hours per week
    • This position is an 8-week position beginning June 28. 

    Submit cover letter and resume including 2 references to: admin@bezansonagsociety.ca

    While all applications are important to us, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

  • Meet the Budgell Family

    April 21, 2021 in Community

    There is an amazing family living in our community, like so many others. Julie and Josh Budgell have been in the area for about the last 10 years. Julie moved from Vancouver while Josh came from Ontario. Julie admits she prefers the snow and sunshine over rain any day. They have two children, Blair who is 8 and they are the guardians for Megan Pettyjohn, Miss Teepee Creek Rodeo. Julie loves the area and her daughter, Blair does too. Blair loves going to Bezanson School while Megan finished her schooling at Peace Wapitti Academy. One of the many things Julie is involved in is the Grande Prairie 4-H Multi club where she is the horse leader and Megan is the Assistant General Leader.

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