Alberta Milk

Mozza-stuffed pesto meatballs. 🧀🍝

These juicy pesto-infused meatballs stuffed with local mozzarella are simmered in rich marinara for an easy, flavour packed meal.

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Betty-Jo provides full-spectrum dairy cattle care, from individual medical and surgical treatments to herd health and preventive management that supports long-term animal wellbeing.

What she values most is the people—hardworking dairy farmers who inspire her every day with their dedication to caring for animals and producing safe, high-quality food.

For Betty-Jo, dairy is deeply personal. With family roots in farming, she’s driven by the industry’s role in food security, strong family farms, and the values of honesty, integrity, and hard work.

This Dairy Month, we’re celebrating the people helping move Alberta’s dairy industry forward every day. 🥛

🥛 School Sport Alberta's Female Athlete of the Month!

Congratulations to Katie Bajema from Sturgeon Composite for being named June Athlete of the Month sponsored by !! Let's take a moment to celebrate her phenomenal Track and Field season!

Katie is a member of Sturgeon's Track and Field team, as well as the Unified team and a young star on the Team Alberta and Team Canada Wheelchair Basketball Team. She has competed as a partner and friend with our Unified program for the past three years. She also teaches wheelchair basketball in school for Sturgeon's PE classes (1 week per semester). She has won track MVPs in the school, will win the Unified Partner of the year award this year, and is up for a Spirit award in School. She is an accomplished basketball player, having made Team Canada as a U18 and a U25. Shes a member of team Alberta and a dedicated member of our para athletics program, having broken provincial records and won numerous medals throughout her high school career.

Katie was born with cerebral palsy spastic hemiplegia, which affects her right arm, but she has never used that as an excuse not to try her best or to motivate those around her.

As Athlete of the Month, Katie receives a certificate, a $50 gift card, and an Alberta Milk toque!

Congratulations Katie, keep continuing to !

🥛 School Sport Alberta's Male Athlete of the Month!

Congratulations to Xavier Baugh from St. Mary's for being named June Athlete of the Month sponsored by !! Let's take a moment to celebrate his phenomenal Track and Field season!

Xavier capped off his 2026 campaign as the Senior Boys 100m Provincial Champion, running a blistering 10.69 seconds!

As Athlete of the Month, Xavier receives a certificate, a $50 gift card, and an Alberta Milk toque!

Congraulations Xavier, Keep Continuing to !

For James, supporting Alberta’s dairy industry means helping farmers build for the future. As owner and manager of Arco Building Industries Ltd., a second-generation construction company specializing in agricultural buildings, he works closely with dairy producers to create practical and innovative building solutions tailored to each farm’s needs. James coordinates crews, suppliers, and trades to keep projects running smoothly and on budget.

One of the most rewarding parts of the job, he says, is seeing the long-term impact of their work. “I enjoy going back to farms years later and seeing how the buildings are working for the operation,” he explains. “It’s especially rewarding when we get to add on to or renovate buildings we originally worked on as the farm continues to grow.”

James says people are often surprised by how much problem-solving goes into every project. From adapting to timelines and site conditions to incorporating new technologies and equipment, every build requires flexibility and experience.

This Dairy Month, we’re celebrating the people helping move Alberta’s dairy industry forward every day. 🥛

Congratulations to all of the student athletes who brought energy, determination, and outstanding sportsmanship to the School Sport Alberta events - and a big thank you to the families, friends, and fans who supported them every step of the way!

We’re also incredibly grateful to Foothills Creamery Ltd for their generous ice cream donation, helping keep athletes and fans smiling throughout the event. And thank you to Culinary Coworking for providing a space to help keep everything cool throughout the event!🍦

School Sport Alberta is championing local student athletes and helping them thrive both on and off the field. Alberta’s dairy farmers are proud to partner with them to celebrate and support the next generation of leaders through initiatives like Athlete of the Month and post-secondary scholarships that help student athletes pursue their academic and athletic goals. Together, we’re recognizing the dedication, passion, and community spirit that help young athletes reach their full potential.

Meet Casey Jacobs, Animal Care Specialist & Technical Team Lead with More Than Just Feed in Calgary. 🐄✨

Casey supports nutrition consultants and farmers by providing insights that help improve animal health. What drives her most? Knowing her work helps farmers feed families.

She believes every farm is different and asks plenty of questions to find the right fit for each one. For Casey, dairy is an industry built on continuous learning, strong relationships, and constant improvement.

This Dairy Month, we’re celebrating the people helping move Alberta’s dairy industry forward every day.🥛