Grey Owl Meadery is nestled on the edge of the foothills and boreal forests of West Central Alberta.  Our goal is to create meads from locally sourced clover and wildflower honey that pair well with food and competes with mainstream wine.

Relax on the patio with a sharing platter or pizza along with a glass of wine or one of our non-alcoholic beverages.

 

 

 

Tastings of our various products are available and tours of the winery.

We are excited to partner with a local indigenous group to teach the traditional love of bison. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, you pick vegetable garden, and stock of individually packed bison to purchase

Welcome to Niznik Ranches!

  Our ranch is going on 104 years in the county of Newell, 20 km west of Brooks in the heart of the eastern irrigation district.

***FREE*** Interactive bus tours  starting at 11am-12:30-2:00pm

• Come enjoy cattle grazing grass on the richest ecosystems on the face of the planet.
• Take a moment to appreciate the vast open spaces and incredible biodiversity that our prairies offer.
• Take the opportunity to explore a cattle handling system as well as a cattle liner.
• Climb on board a tractor or a combine to see how crops are planted and harvested.
• Come interact with horses, baby calves, cats and dogs.
• Feel free to have a picnic lunch on our large lawn.

Join the Starland County Agricultural Service Board and partners on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for a fantastic day touring local farms and operations in the county. The tour will be followed by a long table dinner at Barney's Adventure Park, where a local chef will serve a delicious catered meal made with local meat and produce.

Get ready for a fun-filled tour and a delightful long table dinner with great company. Tour stops include Pioneer Canola Plots, Crooked Lakes Livestock & Grain, Cloverleaf Hutterite Colony Gardens, Starland Seed Cleaning Plant, and Bio-Agtive Emissions Farming. The long table dinner will feature multiple courses, staged John Deere equipment for touring, a western band, a photo booth, and yard games.

The tour will start and end at Barney's Adventure Park and will include a light lunch.