British Columbia Angus Association
Best wishes are extended to our fellow beef and dairy cattle producers of British Columbia who suffered impact and catastrophic aftermath of drought, wildfires and floods in 2021. With the annual bull sale season fast approaching please be aware that the COVID 19 guidelines for attending gatherings and events varies amongst Provincial Health Authority regions. For further information please visit www.cattle.ca/caa-resources/covid19 BC Angus Association members appreciate the continued support provided by commercial cattle
farmers and ranchers when purchasing Angus bulls in BC. Angus bulls bred and born in BC are a quality product, raised and adapted to the terrain and environment of the BC landscape and climate. They are ready to work for you. More about the BCAA – changes are underway regarding updating and new formatting of the web page. www.bcangus.ca Also increased breed promotion and Angus event awareness remains current via social media. fb.com/bcangusassociation Angus Influence Fall Feeder Sales in BC were successful again in 2021. CAA celebrates 20 years since introducing what has developed into a very recognized and rewarding Angus feeder program. BC Junior Angus Association is staying active as they recently hosted a virtual board meeting as well as introducing a colouring contest for all Angus enthusiasts, through the holiday season. They reportedly are planning an online silent auction in spring 2022. Anyone with articles of interest to donate are asked to contact your nearest BCJAA member or Junior Association Coordinator Carley Henniger - henniger.bcangus@gmail.com
Saskatchewan Angus Association
Our Saskatchewan Angus Association AGM was held January 19, 2022 via Zoom. Considering the format it was well attended. Representative reports were given; Sheldon Kyle, CAA President gave the Canadian Angus report in place of Myles Immerkar our Canadian CEO who was unable to attend. Hillary Sauder gave the Saskatchewan Junior Angus report followed by Marlene Monvoisin who gave the Saskatchewan Stock Growers report. The committee chairman also reported on our activities over the last year. Nominations and elections were held to fill six board member positions. We are very pleased to welcome to our board Troy Frick, Adrian Jungman, Wade Olynyk and Jimmy Wright as well as returning directors Brennan Schachtel and Kim McLean. A Canadian director position also needs to be filled for June and we are pleased to welcome Page 44
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by Chad Hollinger ~ President, Saskatchewan Angus Association
Roger Reynolds to that position who will be replacing Dale Easton. We would like to thank the following for their time and dedication to the board: Past President Trent Liebreich, Directors Gord Roger, Gord Davey, Lacey Brooks and CAA Director Dale Easton. Being a part of this board requires a degree of commitment and to each of you retiring I want to thank you on behalf of the Saskatchewan Angus Association. It is my pleasure to step into the role of President this year for the Saskatchewan Angus Association Board of Directors and I want to thank Michelle Potapinski for taking on this position last year in some uncertain and challenging times. The past year was one many of us won’t forget as events moved forward in somewhat uncharted territory, with regulations set forth by or provincial and federal governments as well as the health authority. Our Gold and Junior Show in Lloydminster was hosted again at Stockade Roundup and we thank the Lloydminster Exhibition for their dedication to putting on all of their events in these challenging times. Numbers were down slightly in the Show but once again there was excellent quality and participation from exhibitors both locally and across Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta. One of our biggest events for the Saskatchewan Angus Association is the Angus show at Canadian Western Agribition. Numbers were down but the quality was deep throughout the barn. The 50th
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Did you know - Walmart is now offering Angus beef in all US and many Canadian stores. Since Angus beef has strong marbling, the fat is more evenly distributed resulting in juicier more tender meat than regular beef. Announced most recently, Red Angus is now included in the Angus labeled branded beef products. BC Angus Association wishes to congratulate Grant & Lauralee Rolston of Grant Rolston Photography, on their retirement. Grant was born and raised in the BC interior. Fellow cattle friends wishing to thank Grant and Lauralee for their friendship and incredible services may do so by contacting them at grporders@gmail.com Wishing our fellow Angus and Angus influence cattle producers throughout Canada a healthy and prosperous 2022.
Anniversary show was very well attended with record viewers online as well as packed seating in the stands. For the 50th Anniversary, which was also our Angus National Show, we were pleased to work with T Bar C Cattle Co. as they hosted the CWA National Angus sale. The sale was a huge success with 21.5 lots grossing $307,300 and averaging $14,293. Also, to celebrate the 50th was a People’s Choice Heifer Calf Jackpot where your ticket purchased got you a voting card as well as supper that evening. There was excellent participation by exhibitors as well as a sell out for the supper and our judging cards. The Masterpiece Sale was held again this year managed by First Class Cattle Marketing. It was decided by sale staff and consignors that the sale be held online again this year. The sale close-out was hosted following our December board meeting at the Hollinger Land & Cattle sale facility along with a supper and some Christmas cheer. Consignors and members were invited to attend and it was a nice way to wrap up our year. We are working on plans to resume our breeder sessions in the coming months are pleased to have our summer tour booked in the Maple Creek/Eastend area in August - we hope to see you there! I look forward to the coming spring and summer events and I wish you all the best with calving and bull sales. Chad Hollinger
