The Schachtel family originally homesteaded back in 1907 about 14 miles SE of Macklin, Saskatchewan in a community called Grosswerder. In 1979 Pius and Theresa Schachatel were married and started a herd of dairy cattle which milked 50 cows up until they dispersed the herd in 2002, in addition they also grain farmed roughly 1000 acres at that time Pius and Theresa have one son, Brennan who along with his wife Taryn and children Resch and Lyndi live north of Marshall; and two daughters, Melissa Graham who along with her husband Kirk and children Lincoln, Beckett, Adley, and Rowynn live east of Lone Rock, Saskatchewan where they have a farm consisting of purebred Shorthorn cattle and their youngest daughter is Tera who along with her husband Lee and children Luke, Lawson, Teddy, and Tess farm north of Cactus Lake where they have a mixed cattle and grain operation.
Eyehill Stock Farm was established in 1996 with the purchase of a package of replacement heifers from Flat Lake Red Angus The Eye Hill name comes simply from the name of the RM where the Schachtel family grew up. In 1997 the first 4-H beef heifer was purchased and that
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(back row l-r) Bob Toner, Randy Tetzlaff, Pius, Theresa, Taryn, Brennan Schachtel (front l-r) Resch and Lyndi Schachtel
Saskatchewan Angus Association - 2024 Board of Directors
President
Jordan Sies
Grayson, Saskatchewan 306 728 1299 sieser94@hotmail com
1st Vice-President
Brennan Schachtel Marshall, Saskatchewan 306 821 2504 eyehill@gmail com
2nd Vice-President
Troy Frick Neudorf, Saskatchewan 306 728 8911 northernviewangus@gmail com
Executive Director
Randy Tetzlaff Viscount, Saskatchewan 306 231 6969 tetz@sasktel net
Past President
Chad Hollinger Neudorf, Saskatchewan 396.331.0302 hollingerlandandcattle@gmail com
Jeffery Bloom
Turtleford, Saskatchewan 306 307 5234 jeffandkhiya@hotmail com
Adrian Jungman
Duck Lake, Saskatchewan 306.221.6864 akjungman@gmail com
Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan 306 648 8200 jpmfarms@sasktel net
Wade Olynyk
Goodeve, Saskatchewan 306 730 7673 olynyk44@gmail com
Nikki Weiss Maple Creek, Saskatchewan 306.661.7208 weissangus@gmail com
Jim Wright Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan 306.304.7711 wrightranch@sasktel.net
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President’s Report . . .
Fall is upon us and what a great time to be in the cattle business Markets are very strong, the weather so far has been very accommodating and it sounds like most producers have an abundance of feed going into winter.
Female sales are well underway with many still to come The 50th Annual Masterpiece sale was recently held at Gold Bar Livestock in conjunction with our annual general meeting The sale facility was packed with consigners and buyers It was truly gratifying to see a great turn out and a very good set of cattle on offer. The new format of hosting the AGM and Masterpiece together has been very well received and attended as well Thank you to Sarah and Paul for hosting us.
As we look forward into November, Canadian Western Agribition will soon be upon us Angus entries are up from last year so it looks promising for a great show once again. Agribition is an excellent venue to network and market whether you’re showing cattle or not In ‘The Yards’ this year the Bull Pen Alley show will have separate shows for the Black Angus and Red Angus Once again on Friday night, the All Star Angus sale will be held in the John Deere Sales Arena, featuring some of the best Angus cattle in the land
Looking further into the future, the board of directors will be meeting in January to discuss the 2025 year.
One of the events we will be planning will be a breeder information session in conjunction with our spring board meeting. These sessions have been very well attended in the past and I encourage you to try to attend one if you haven’t yet. Also plans are in the works for the annual Saskatchewan Angus tour this coming summer Hollinger Land and Cattle, JJL Livestock, Northern View Angus and ourselves will be hosting this popular event. Details will be announced soon. Hope to see you there.
Our board of directors has seen minimal change this year We welcome Nikki Weiss of Maple Creek as a new director She brings a strong set of skills and knowledge to our table and we are looking forward to working with her. Re-elected for another term we also have Troy Frick, Wade Olynyk, Brennan Schachtel and Jimmy Wright I would also
like to thank our retiring director Michelle Potapinski for her time on the board Her dedication and contributions to the Saskatchewan Angus Association are greatly appreciated. Thank you Michelle.
As the newly elected president, I am surrounded by a great team of people that are willing to contribute I strongly encourage the membership to reach out to myself or any of the other board members if you have any questions, concerns or ideas.
Best of luck with the fall run and sales I hope to see you at one of our many events
Breeder of the Year
was the foundation of where the passion and interest in the breed took ahold for Brennan Over the next number of years, the herd was slowly built with purchases from consignment sales such as the Lakeland Select, Angus Pride, Touch of Class as well as at a number of dispersal sales. In 2017 a majority of the cowherd moved up to Marshall where Brennan and Taryn live and farm along side Taryn’s family, Greg and Tami Holtby-Holtby Farms, which operates a large mixed farm of grain and commercial cattle. In the fall of 2018 Brennan was able to go in and select 20 bred females
from the heart of the Spittalburn Farms program This really added to the base of the herd where it reached calving out 100 purebred females in 2024.
The Schachtel’s feel that Red Angus have always been easy to work with in regard to calving ease, vigour, and the longevity they possess. They have always concentrated on the cowherd as the backbone of their program
new AI sires to use or the next great herd bull One of their major criteria is having a top quality productive dam, that is built for longevity.
They sell bulls by private treaty and in 2018 they joined the Standard Hill Connection Sale with good friends at Standard Hill Livestock-the Myer family, as well as MG Angus-the Gerlinsky family. The sale happens annually the second Friday in March with approximately 60 bulls on offer as well as groups of commercial heifers Early on they also consigned to the Pride of the Prairies Bull Sale in Lloydminster Since 2014 they have sold females in the Touch of Class Sale in Saskatoon with a great group of consignors and friends
Pius worked off the farm for 37 years at Nutrien Ag solutions and still grain farms roughly 800 acres and has 30 commercial cows Theresa worked for many years at the Macklin care
with a key focus on structure, fleshing ability, maternal qualities and calving ease Cow families such as the Syringas, Ms Poteets, Shawnee and Miss anchor the cowherd today. They enjoy touring producers through the herd and believe you need to start with the mothers before you tour the
bull pen Countless hours of research of genetics over the years has been fun, challenging and rewarding when seeking out
home and retired in recent years. She stays very active spending time with their 10 grandchildren Pius first chose Red Angus cattle as he needed a bull to breed his Holstein heifers Pius was so impressed with the calf vigour and how low maintenance the cattle were. It was a natural fit to try a select group of Red Angus heifers to integrate with the small commercial herd they had and essentially it snowballed from there.
Pius and Resch working cattle
Brennan in his 4-H days
Brennan was part of the 4-H program for 10 years which included dairy in the first few years and then beef projects the last number of years. He also spent time on the Saskatchewan 4-H board of directors and the 4-H alumni when he went to University in Saskatoon The 4-H program allowed him to discover his passion of the cattle business, built many important skills and made for lifelong friendships.
After graduating from the University of Saskatchewan in 2006 with a degree in animal science Brennan went out and worked for Cargill Animal Nutrition in Alberta where he was a nutrition consultant for six years He enjoyed discovering solutions for producers and establishing relationships with his customers. In the spring of 2012 Brennan relocated to Lloydminster to work on the family farm
Brennan joined the Saskatchewan Angus Association board of directors in 2018 where he sits as the Commercial Committee chair and was very recently elected 1st Vice-President. He enjoys attending events representing the association and connecting with producers, helping out with various things throughout the year such as being a ringman at shows, pro-
cessing show cattle and checking tattoos, presenting recognition awards and planning activities for fellow breeders to attend. The best part of being on the board for him is continually meeting new people and reconnecting with old contacts
Brennan has numerous mentors and friends that he has met over the years and likes to stay in con-
ing how the Eye Hill genetics impact their program. He believes in building long-term relationships and that the cattle are a by-product of the business - the people come first Eye Hill Stock Farm take pride in the success of their customers.
tact with The Eye Hill program values its commercial customers and Brennan always enjoys touring customers operations and see-
Congratulations to the Schachtel’s on being awarded Saskatchewan Angus Association Breeder of the Year!
Director Profile . . . Nikki Weiss
My name is Nikki Weiss and along with my husband Chad, I ranch with our children, Keira and Walker, and Chad’s parents Brent and Jackie Weiss near Maple Creek We have a commercial and purebred black Angus herd, Bear Creek Angus. I grew up on a ranch with commercial black Angus cattle near Gouldtown, Saskatchewan My passion for the Angus breed is well rooted from beginning my 4-H years leading around an
Angus calf to now my kids doing the same. I am excited to be joining the Saskatchewan Angus Board. It is a great opportunity to be more involved in the Angus community and help support the breed.
On our ranch we wouldn’t be raising purebreds if we were not passionate about quality Angus cattle In a world of efficiency, we focus on cattle that will walk soundly the duration of their lives, milk, breed, and keep their condition without any maintenance. We raise two year old bulls and calve on pasture alongside our commercial cattle We use primarily walking herd sires to ensure the bulls are meeting the requirements of being able to walk soundly for the duration of their life. Our cattle are raised on ranch conditions and are developed slowly to ensure longevity Conditions can be harsh in our drought-prone area,
cattle need to travel for grass and water, and thus we’ve become extremely harsh on foot quality and fleshing ability as we mentioned above We solely make our living raising cattle, commercial and purebred, and our cattle work for us because we need them to
Becoming a board member for the Saskatchewan Angus Association appealed to me for a few reasons, the first being that I feel it is important to be involved in supporting the breed that we are truly passionate about raising. Another reason is that lifelong learning and continuous improvement is something I value. I look forward to learning from the members of the association, meeting new people, and bringing forward any ideas, experience and help I can offer.
Director ’s Chair
Fall!! Although it means the end of summer, my favorite time of year, Fall certainly can feel like a very rewarding time. As you bring in your calf crop for weaning or harvest your crops the rewards of your planning and hard work come to fruition. I hope everyone has had a very rewarding growing season.
As I tried to come up with an exceptional topic for this article I decided upon COMMUNICATION Definitely not exceptional and certainly not one of my strongest skills, but one I will endeavour to discuss. I believe we all struggle
with the area of communication to some degree. Whether you are a purebred breeder wanting to market your bulls or females or a commercial cattleman marketing steers or heifers it is a challenge to determine the best communication and marketing tools. Do we do an online sale or a live sale do we print and mail catalogs... do you use a live auction market or an online version, etc.
As a member of your Saskatchewan and Canadian Angus Boards the struggles are the same. There are numerous formats to reach the membership which seems to be a great thing, the problem is which format is the best? Website communication; Newsletters; Podcasts; Email; Text; Facebook; Instagram; TicTok; or good old-fashioned Mail... the list goes on but no one format seems to reach the entire membership, and there are no guarantees your message will be read, no matter what format is used.
Our Angus Edge is still a valuable platform but in today's world of instant communication it is not a solution to the problem A website is a great tool but it takes time to keep it updated and secure. Facebook can also be valuable but
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often can be problematic as discussions often get sidetracked and potentially information is distorted.
The Canadian Angus Association has a newsletter - Angus Life - which is emailed monthly to those members who opt to receive it and posted online at www.cdnangus.ca. After doing surveys we feel this is our most widely used platform Is it the best solution?? Maybe for some. E-mail is also used to communicate to the members and can be effective, if the members take the time to read it before they read a distorted version on someone's Facebook post... I digress. Communication should have gotten easier with all of the platforms available, but it seems to be more challenging than ever.
The fall shows and sales are a great opportunity to gather with fellow breeders and discuss the topics of the day. I hope to see a number of you in the coming days and weeks, if you have a topic you wish to discuss with myself or another Board member, please feel free to approach us A direct conversation is still one of the best forms of communication that I know.
Saskatchewan Angus Association Committee Reports
Commercial Committee
As the calf run is beginning to heat up; it’s great time to be in the beef industry as the cow/calf sector is getting rewarded for the fruits of their labour. 2024 saw some new grass root level sponsorship that the Saskatchewan Angus Association (SAA) chose to become active with The Turtleford Summer Cattle Show was the first one and it was held on August 10. The SAA sponsored the commercial cow/calf heifer pair division This is a longstanding show that brings a large number of purebred and commercial pairs as well as pens of bred commercial heifers The event was well attended
Another new event we focused on was the Swift Current Pen Show which was held September 28 The turnout was outstanding with over 46 pens We were one of the main sponsors with being a division sponsor as well as the overall Grand Champion sponsor
The bulk of the commercial committee’s activities are going to commence this fall It starts off with the 34th Edam Fall Fair on October 25/26 Edam is always a great event in terms of quality and quantity of Angus genetics exhibited and sold. Annually we sponsor the exhibitor lunch on Friday afternoon
Next up is the Grain Millers Harvest Showdown to be held in Yorkton from October 31-November 3 This event has been revamped and after recent years success continues to see growth in both the numbers exhibited and sold. The SAA is part of co-sponsoring the supper on Friday night
Marketing & Promotion Committee
Somehow a year has come and gone since the first AGM held in conjunction with the Masterpiece! Once again there has been lots on the go with the Saskatchewan Angus Association.
The marketing and promotion committee has continued to concentrate on the 4-H program for any members exhibiting at local achievement days and regional shows Over 400 kids were recipients of Angus Sunglasses or gift cards in 2024 for showing an Angus influenced calf and we awarded 22 Saskatchewan Angus Champion jackets for Regional Show Champions and Reserves. If you are a 4-H leader or have kids exhibiting Angus influence calves, be sure to be in touch with Belinda to make sure that the 4-H program is put to use for your club.
Social media continues to become the way people learn and gather information. With last year ’s strategic plan in place, the association has begun to look at how to be more effective
Rounding off the fall season leads into Agribition where the committee will be handling out Saskatchewan Angus hats and gloves to Angus influence producers in the yards, Bull Pen Alley and the commercial cattle exhibitors I encourage you to check out any and all of these events as its great to show support of the exhibitors with Angus influenced genetics.
Also, at Agribition the draws will be made to reward three commercial producers for 2024 bull purchases. These producers will each receive $1000 for their bull purchase this past spring. Criteria is simple; it must be a registered purebred Angus bull raised in Saskatchewan and ownership transferred to them by this fall Our 2023 winners were Ryan Hewitt, Morris & Nancy Michalishen and Sean Peterson & family – all three were very appreciative of the award.
This past month we had the opportunity to select the 2024 commercial producer of the year. On behalf of the SAA we would like to congratulate longtime commercial Angus breeders: K3 Ranch – the Klassen Bros. of Herbert, SK. We look forward to presenting their gate sign this fall along with a supply of Angus RFID tags Look for an article on the K3 Ranch in the Spring issue of our Edge publication.
Lastly, I would like to thank the members of the Commercial Committee for their involvement and commitment at these events throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted, Brennan Schachtel, Chair
with social media The association is researching the best way to garner some support for our social media to ensure the appropriate information gets into the hands of members. Stay tuned for a new and improved social feed
Something that is always evident every time I talk to a member in the province, is that you can bet they have read the latest issue of The Angus Edge This continues to be a valuable resource for Angus breeders and customers in Saskatchewan. Advertising costs did see a slight increase this fall to cover ever increasing publication costs, however are still very reasonable rates with a very strong readership. As an added bonus advertisers are also mentioned on our Facebook page
The committee reviews several requests for funding each year and uses the strategic plan as a guide to ensure Saskatchewan Angus Association is funding events that align with the five priority areas of our strategic plan. Typically, sponsorship tends to go to junior and jackpot events around the province, conferences or gatherings like the summer
Presented at Annual General Meeting - October 18, 2024
Saskatchewan Angus Tour In June we also had a presence at a barbeque competition, showcasing Angus beef for consumers. The Summer Angus tour saw a number of breeders touring Angus cattle around the Saskatoon area Everyone reports great cattle were toured and an even better time was had by all. Plans are already underway for next year and it is always a must attend event!
Show & Sale Committee
The 2023 show sale season was a huge success Attendance was very good and the atmosphere great!
Starting with the Masterpiece last October we had a super sale. Great cattle sold for a very good average. The move of the Annual General Meeting to be held in conjunction with the sale was great as it invigorated both the sale and the meeting - the attendance for the both was very pleasing. Lloydminster was great in quality but down in numbers which led to us moving the Gold Show to the Prince Albert Fair this August. The facilities and quality at PA were very good but entries were very low. We will be re-evaluating the move this winter
Strategic Planning Committee
The Saskatchewan Angus Association (SAA) continues to focus on the strategic direction of the Board and what priorities are important for our members. This journey first began in December of 2015 with an initial strategic plan looking forward for five years In March of 2023 the SAA refreshed the strategic plan with the help of a facilitator, membership survey and an in-person feedback session. The outcome of this work resulted in renewed priorities, as well as a refreshed mission and vision. As we worked through the strategic plan revision, five priority areas surfaced. A quick reminder of these are as follows:
Mission - The SAA supports, promotes, and advocates for the interests of the Angus breed in Saskatchewan and provides resources to breeders and commercial producers.
Vision - Angus is the first choice for commercial value and consumer consumption.
Please reach out if you have any questions, thoughts or ideas for the Marketing and Promotion Committee.
Respectfully submitted, Kim McLean, Chair
Agribition was a huge success Lots of great animals and the barns were full. We were pleased to support the Brian Good Memorial Scholarship with a Fundraiser at the Bull Calf Jackpot Thank you again to Belinda and JP for all the work done at this big event and to all the other volunteers that step up yearly as well as all of our sponsors!! The Agribition sale was also tremendous The stands were full to the rafters and the quality was impressive! The Hamilton donation heifer raised a record amount for our Junior programs
Once again thank you to everyone for stepping up to make the season a success Without the help of a great many none of this happens From volunteers to sponsors to hired help we need you all. Thank you!!!
Respectfully submitted, Randy Tetzlaff, Chair
- Improve Stakeholder Relationships
- Improve Awareness and Understanding of the Value of Angus (and the SAA)
This strategic plan has guided a lot of the work that has continued on this past year. The plan helps with budgeting decisions and where the Board’s energy should be focused Throughout the committee reports you will see mention of several items that all align with our strategic plan. Whether this is items like Tag-a-long Tuesday at Agribition, Breeder Information Sessions or sponsorship of the commercial programs.
Looking back on the year it is quite rewarding to see the work of the association knowing that we are meeting the needs of the membership as set out in the strategic plan Over the course of the next year, if you see something that you think aligns with the SAA mission be sure to talk to anyone on the board, as we are always looking for ways to incorporate new ideas each year Alternatively, if you think something is missing from the strategic plan, I encourage you to reach out with your suggestions and ideas
Respectfully submitted, Kim McLean, Chair continued on Page 18
Saskatchewan Angus Association Committee Reports
Mentorship & Member Engagement Committee
Hello, I hope you have had a wonderful summer, and fall has been treating you well As the chair of the mentorship and member engagement committee as well as a member of the promotion committee I would like to share with you what has happened this past year and the following initiatives occurring this fall and into the spring and summer of 2025.
Education and Engagement
Parts of our strategic plan are to strengthen youth involvement in the industry and to enhance knowledge and education We are undertaking the following and seeking member support and involvement. We are also working collaboratively with the Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) folks, school divisions and schools with these initiatives
1. We have generated a list of Angus producers to provide seed stock farm tours in the fall or new year These tours would be worked on with classroom teachers in your community as to the content of the tour of your farm Age of the students would be variable Historically tours are 1-1 5 hours in length. We were able to coordinate two tours this past year. At the beginning of May Nu-Horizon Angus had a grade 2/3 class from Balcarres out to the farm They looked at cow-calf production, calving and nutrition to food production. They also attended a neighbouring farm, an Old McDonald style one, with goats, chickens and bees The students ate farm eggs and Angus burgers for lunch. They had farm honey on crackers for a snack Northern View Angus then hosted a grade 8 class from Balcarres Community School The topics covered were beef cow-calf production based. We basically discussed the start from breeding and AI’ing I AI’ed a cow and discussed the entire heat detection process, I shared nutrition, feeding and herd health information to food production We had an Angus burger barbecue to culminate our day We learned from what our friends at Nu-Horizon had done and are planning to attend our neighbours farm with sheep, goats and chickens for our next tour Thank you to the fine folks at Three Roses Angus, Preeceville, JPM Angus, Gravelbourg, Eye Hill Stock Farm, Macklin and North Country Angus, Pierceland who have committed to hosting tours as well this year
2. We are continuing with “Tag Along Tuesday” at Agribition again this year Last year we had the inaugural event with 10 Juniors and 10 Breeders participating. We received feedback, we listened and learned how to enhance this experience for 2024 Tuesday is a day with a variety of activities; cattle and people should be settled in, but lots needs to be done. Our plan is to reach out to 4H and Juniors throughout the province to get 20 youth aged 12 and older who are interested in learn-
ing about what all goes on at an event like Agribition in the Angus/Commercial barns/Yards. The youth would be self reliant and eager to participate in all that the Angus breeder does for the day with their string of cattle We would like 20 breeders/exhibitors to act as mentors. Mentors would be asked to share their knowledge with the youth throughout the day Youth will stay with their assigned breeder for the morning, then we would meet for lunch at the Saskatchewan Angus booth and then each youth would rotate to a new assigned breeder mentor for the afternoon We will also provide each breeder with a list of topics they may want to share with the youth as well as activities throughout Agribition that you may be able to take your protégé to get the full Agribition experience. This list we give to the breeders is merely an idea starter and is no way meant to be prescriptive. Youth would be asked to be present by no later than 8 am and then stay until tie out is completed and stalls redone. There is no cost to participants for this project. Saskatchewan Angus Association will provide gate admission for the youth and adult they come with.
3. At local fall and spring fairs AITC has beef displays/presentations for classroom tours which target grades 4 and 7. Each class would come by the display for about 10-15 minutes Depending on the fair, a cow-calf pair would be provided. AITC would provide a script for you to speak to regarding the type of cattle you would be presenting on. However, bringing your own props and speaking points would enhance this experience. We are committed to presenting at Harvest Showdown in Yorkton October 30-November 1 on cow/calf production Mrs Deb Doetzel, Nu-Horizon Angus did a fantastic job at the cow/calf presentation last year. She has committed to volunteering again for both days but we are looking for someone else to volunteer for one of the days too. Thanks, Deb, for your dedication. AITC may require more presenters for other fairs in the future.
4. I am personally going to work with AITC instructors to go into one or two classrooms this year to support the learning and promotion of Agriculture with children in our area I was able to work with AITC last year to do a beef production presentation at North Valley High School in Lemberg. If you are interested in doing a joint presentation at a school please reach out to me.
Breeder Sessions
Sunday April 21st saw the Saskatchewan Angus board meet for our spring meeting at BoviGen just west of Moose Jaw. WOW! What a facility A tremendous of amount of time, energy and resources have been invested to develop this world class facility. We are very thankful to them for opening up their business for us on a Sunday We had a great meeting
Presented at Annual General Meeting - October 18, 2024
with very good discussions I am always impressed with the productive, respectful, and enjoyable environment of this fine group of breeders.
After our four hours of meetings, we had a couple of 45minute presentations. The turnout and support for this was tremendous with approximately 60 participants The first session was led by Kurtis Reid entitled "Why do they feed like that?”. Kurtis works with Masterfeeds as Saskatchewan Sales Manager There was a great deal of information on different feeding/management options and a pros and cons analysis for each. While there was a lot of valuable information to ponder, the big take away for me was that a good common-sense approach to feeding your cattle is based on your needs, infrastructure, and situation, not just dollars and cents. Session two was led by Dr Tyson Buyer entitled “It’s breeding season”. Tyson and his wife Ashley own and operate BoviGen. This session was a real brain filler for sure. So many things to consider in breeding your cows whether you are AI’ing them naturally or setting them up through various protocols. The wealth of breeding knowledge and expertise Tyson possesses is truly overwhelming to this hayseed from Duff Thanks to Kurtis and Tyson for taking the time to prepare and present to us. These two sessions were followed by a tour of the state-of-the-art office, lab and barns of BoviGen They are truly set up to meet all your breeding needs from semen collection to embryo work. BoviGen is a facility you need to check out
We are going to plan more informational sessions in the spring of 2025 and we look forward to hearing from you on possible topics.
Saskatchewan Angus Tour
The Saskatchewan Angus Summer Tour has taken on a life of its own. It has become a “must attend” for many folks. It is an event that we look forward to and put our holiday calendar each year. This past July a group of breeders put on a wonderful tour in central Saskatchewan. The hospitality, food and cattle were excellent Thanks to the 200 plus people who attended this event. It is always great to see good cattle and visit with everyone. We know that organizing and hosting the tour takes a great deal of work and planning to pull off Special thanks to the 2024 tour hosts: Triple L Angus, Wright Livestock, Grass Roots Ranch, Blairswest Land and Cattle Ltd , Mainstream Genetics, Ravenworth Cattle, Elldem Cattle Investments, AJ Angus and Fleury Cattle Co. The Summer 2025 Tour is being planned in the Melville/Duff/Neudorf area Hosts to this point are JJL Livestock, J Square S Angus, Hollinger Land & Cattle and Northern View Angus. We look forward to hosting this event.
If you have any questions or would like to be involved in any of the initiatives I have shared, please contact me at northernviewangus@gmail com or at 306-728-8911 Have a great fall, enjoy the wonderful time it is to be in the cattle industry. I hope to hear from you.
Respectfully submitted, Troy Frick, Chair
From One Generation to the Next - Building Farm Family Continuity
One of the elements that makes farming and ranching so special is that many of the operations are family run, passed down from generation to generation How many seedstock operations can you name that have been generational businesses? There is added pride and satisfaction that comes from those operations who have successfully passed their legacy from one generation to the next. No doubt there were changes that occurred under each of the generations, and they experienced challenges and triumphs which molded their story.
Passing the farm to the next generation is a choice. What will motivate you or your parents to take action in establishing a continuity plan for your farm or ranch? Often farmers chose to do nothing for fear of creating conflict or to preserve harmony If that is your choice, the decisions may be made without any of your input or definition. If you want to manage the expectations of your family members and control the ultimate ownership and management, you must thoughtfully engage in the process The process should begin with determining the ideal outcome.
David Specht, director of the Global Family Business Institute at Drucker School of Management, and author of The Farm Whisperer, emphasizes the importance of taking action Whether motivated by tax benefits, personal goals, or love for your children, the key is to establish a continuity plan, he explains Beginning his career working with farm families in Nebraska and two decades later continuing his mission to assist generational families through the process, Specht highlights three essential elements of generational succession: a capable and interested next generation, a
farm with sufficient cash flow for both retiring and incoming generations, and clear communication of intentions and expectations.
Often the focus shifts to determine fair and equitable ownership for the next generation. This can be a stumbling block Though all siblings may love the farm, they likely won’t share the same perspective on these matters, making thoughtful planning essential If shared ownership is part of the plan, it’s crucial to define rights, responsibilities, and exit strategies to maintain family ownership while fairly compensating those who wish to sell their share. Specht has learned that some of the hardest work required is finding out which family members share the dream to carry the farm forward into the future.
The family transition specialist has identified the 5 C’s of generational continuity to help farm families avoid anguish and negative family dynamics and limit any chance of the farm being passed to the next generation. They key ingredients include:
1.Cash Flow - A clear understanding of cash flow is essential for farm owners, along with stress-testing the operation for potential shocks like rising input costs or price fluctuations In addition to the farm’s cash flow, the financial needs of the retiring generation must be considered. If the retiring owners lack external assets, they may depend on the farm’s success for their retirement, which can lead to second-guessing decisions made and results in continued involvement in the operation, which can be stressful for the generation who has stepped in to take over. A thorough analysis of expenses, economic shock resilience, and retirement needs is necessary to determine if the farm can support additional family members returning to work there
2.Contingency Plans - Every agricultural operation needs a documented and regularly updated contingency plan for both management and ownership to ensure long-term survival through generations A management contingency plan identifies tasks handled solely by one person and mitigates risks by training backup personnel This helps maintain conti-
nuity if key individuals are unable to carry out their role due to health or other reasons such as leaving the operation. An ownership contingency plan is designed to clarify flow of assets when owner passes away, becomes disabled, or retires. The flow of ownership and management should not be a surprise
3.Compensation: Compensation in family businesses must be clear and tied to the fair market value of the work performed. When a new generation joins the business, it’s important to avoid blending compensation with gifting or paying family members equally despite differing roles. Such practices can lead to confusion, entitlement, or feelings of unfairness
4.Communication: Effective communication is essential for successful enterprises, yet this is an area where many farm operations struggle. Regular family meetings with structured agendas, where participants can ask questions without fear of retaliation, are crucial for creating a supportive environment. It is also important for all family members to communicate their intentions and expectations for the family business.
5.Conflict: Conflict is a normal part of human interactions. Individuals often have different perspectives and opinions Discuss how conflict will be handled and do this step when you are not in a time of conflict to create best practices for when the situation may surface Conflict must be addressed; you can’t avoid it. Financial and relationship costs will occur if a clear process for dealing with conflict is not determined.
The path towards generational continuity of your farm operation will have some twists and turns. It requires work, communication, patience, foresight and sacrifice The ultimate success of the process should first be defined by family relationships being preserved and second by a viable farm business being continued. Agriculture needs generational farms to succeed.
by B Lynn Gordon
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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11, 2024
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Saskatchewan Angus Association Tour
In July, Angus producers from across the province gathered in Humboldt for the annual Saskatchewan Angus Tour hosted by the Saskatchewan Angus Association. This year the tour took place in the north central area of the province. The exciting three-day event featured herd tours, networking opportunities, delicious meals and more The tour started the evening of July 22 with registration, snacks and hospitality at the Humboldt Elgar Petersen Arena.
The second day began with two buses and numerous vehicles departing from the Canalta Humboldt to Triple L Angus, a third-generation family farm owned and operated by Randy and Kim Tetzlaff. Triple L Angus is located near Viscount and features Red and Black Angus. This operation hosts the Sudden Impact Bull Sale in collaboration with Wooden Spoke Land & Cattle and Wright Livestock Triple L Angus also participates annually in the Touch of Class Sale and other select female sales such as the Masterpiece and Red Roundup. Wheeler ’s Stock Farm and Wright Livestock also had cattle on display Wheeler ’s Stock Farm is owned by Michael and Rhea Wheeler, with their sons beginning to become involved in the operation. Their family homesteaded in 1913 and today their herd is made up of 200 purebred Angus females. Wright Livestock, owned by Jim and Kathy Wright, was established in 1998 They raise purebred Angus as well as club calves and sell their cattle annually in numerous sales
After looking through the cattle and enjoying cinnamon buns and beverages, the group departed for lunch, hospitality and cattle displays at Grass Roots Ranch. Owned by Robert and Kirsten Voice, Grass Roots Ranch is located 30 minutes east of Saskatoon Their herd consists of 65 head of Angus and Simmental cattle Rob and Kirsten have marketed their bulls via timed auction in the Grass Roots Ranch Online Angus and Simmental Bull Sale. They look forward to moving to a new format in 2025.
The final stop of the day was Blairswest Land and Cattle, a sixth-generation mixed farming operation located west of Drake. Scott and Calla Blair with sons Maguire, Nolan and Cameron host an annual online bull sale in March and market females at the Opportunity Knocks Sale each December Mainstream Genetics Watrous also showcased some of their Black Angus cattle Mainstream Genetics, owned by Chris Schmidt and family, run approximately 80 breeding females, 60 of which are purebred Angus cows. Chris' son Davis and daughter Jenna were both actively involved in the Canadian Junior Angus program growing up This fall is an exciting time for Mainstream Genetics as Davis is relocating his cow herd to where he and his fiancée Nikky will be continuing the future of Mainstream Genetics near Camrose, Alberta.
Following the tour of the cattle, participants enjoyed an excellent prime rib dinner. Calla had also prepared a delicious
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homemade salsa to snack on before dinner and a rhubarb crisp to finish up the meal The evening concluded with a performance by comedian Jody Peters. Jody was adopted by a Mennonite family as a young boy and grew up as the only black child in small-town Saskatchewan He provided excellent entertainment
Day two of the tour started off at Ravenworth Cattle, owned by Donna and Garry Berting at Middle Lake. Ravenworth Cattle has been raising registered Black Angus since 2005 and in 2009 added Speckle Park cattle to their operation Ravenworth Cattle prioritizes performance and longevity Garry, Donna, Grayson, Ryker and Huxley are very active showing cattle across western Canada. Elldem Cattle Investments, owned by Barrett and Shelby Elliot, also had animals on display Barrett and Shelby raise Black Angus along with club calf show cattle that they sell through various sales Both Ravenworth Cattle and Elldem Cattle Investments market their cattle in the Momentum Speckle Park and Angus Bull and Female Sale This stop featured delicious doughnuts from the local bakery
After the first stop, participants departed for the Duck Lake Hall for lunch. Following burgers, salad and treats, we headed out to the next destination, AJ Angus, owned by Kim and Adrian Jungman and family Each spring, AJ Angus offers Red and Black Angus bulls and select heifers for sale via
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private treaty The goal at AJ Angus is to produce moderately framed, easy-fleshing, high performance cattle that are hassle-free for their customers.
The tour concluded at Fleury Cattle Company, located on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River just north of Aberdeen Matt and Cassie Fleury’s herd comprises 300 purebred Black Angus cows. Fleury Cattle Company focuses on utilizing straight Canadian genetics, prioritizing the Annie K cow family Fleury has an annual bull sale in April featuring two-year-old bulls Also showcasing their cattle was TME Farms from Rosthern TME Farms, owned by Tim and Danielle Ens, is a newcomer to the Black Angus business. The evening ended with a great steak dinner and hospitality.
The Saskatchewan Angus Association would like to say a huge thank you to all the hosts, volunteers and sponsors who contributed to the North Central Saskatchewan Angus Tour. All of the cattle on display were exceptional. It was great to see everyone on the tour, with the number of attendees totalling just under 200 We look forward to the 2025 Saskatchewan Angus Tour and hope that you can make the time to take it in; you won’t regret it!
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Saskatchewan Junior Angus Report
Saskatchewan
Junior Angus Association Board of Directors
Reegan Frey - President Oxbow, SK - 306 485 6788 reeganafrey@gmail com
Kylie Willms - Vice-President Dundurn, SK - 306 380 4595 Kyliewillms101@gmail com
Sienna Bohrson - Secretary Hanley, SK - 306.213.7771 siennabohrson@icloud com
Tanner Lowe - Junior Director Meacham, SK - 306 270 4266 tpl44@icloud com
Directors at Large
Baxter Blair McLean, SK - 306 699 7807 baxterblair17@gmail com
Chase Bruynooghe Outlook, SK - 306 860 9715 chase bruynooghe@xplornet com
Jessica Davey
Saskatoon, SK - 306.230.7409 jessicadavey@gamail com
Dylan Frey
Oxbow, SK - 306 485 6787 dfrey5145@gmail com
Joran Frey Oxbow, SK - 306.485.6789 joranfrey1@gmail.com
Ava Loveridge
Melville, SK - 306 730 5507 avaloveridge 820@gmail com
Sage Timmons
Mortlach, SK - 306.630.2569 timmonssage28@gmail.com
Owen Willms
Dundurn, SK - 306 737 3909 owenwillms06@gmail com
Hi everyone! I hope you’ve all had a successful harvest and are having great luck getting all those sale and show cattle halter broke! We’re about to enter one of the busiest seasons for cattlemen across the country, but first let’s take a look back at what Saskatchewan Angus Juniors were up to this summer
First on the calendar we had the Canadian Junior Angus National Show in July. It was awesome to have such a great representation of Saskatchewan juniors in attendance at Showdown in Grassie, Ontario Immediately following Showdown, the North Central Saskatchewan Angus tour was also a hit!
In August, the Saskatchewan Junior Angus Gold Show was held in conjunction with the Prince Albert Fair Juniors from across the province gathered to participate in numerous competitions and exhibit high quality livestock. Thanks so much to the Saskatchewan Junior Angus Board for all your hard work in planning the event, as well a big thank you to the sponsors and volunteers for your generous contributions At the show we also announced a new award in memory of Bob Switzer and thanks goes out to everyone who contributed to the fund in Bob’s memory.
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This fall, we look towards the biggest networking event of the year, Canadian Western Agribition During the week Junior Angus members will have lots to be busy with! On Wednesday November 27th the SJAA will hold its 2024 AGM at 4 pm. We encourage any interested juniors to attend and please reach out to one of our directors if you are interested in joining the board We are always looking for fresh faces and new ideas Of course, the Angus show takes place on
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Thursday November 28th Then on the afternoon of Friday, November 29th, the junior association will host the annual Fun Day. Join us for games, treats and a chance to interact with Angus juniors at the Saskatchewan Angus booth in the barn The All Star Angus Sale will follow that evening And don’t forget about the Junior Beef Extreme on Saturday November 30th! Juniors have the opportunity to compete in open, owned and bred & owned divisions. I look forward to seeing everyone there
Juniors please be on the lookout for upcoming scholarship opportunities Each year the Saskatchewan Angus Association awards two $1,000 scholarships to members of the Saskatchewan Junior Angus Association
The winners are announced annually at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, Saskatchewan The application deadline is November 15th. You can find this application at cdnangus.ca/Saskatchewan-angus-association/scholarships, please email applications to office@saskatchewanangus com
The Foundation Legacy Scholarship deadline is also coming up soon on January 5th
A total of $11,000 will be presented to Canadian Junior Angus members at the GOAL Conference, recognizing overall academic achievement, leadership and community involvement, and industry knowledge
Looking forward to February, the Canadian Junior Angus GOAL Conference will be held during February break in Saskatoon, SK. GOAL is great opportunity to interact with Juniors from across the country, as well you’ll get to hear from industry leading experts right here in Saskatchewan I guarantee you’ll have a great time and leave with many new friendships!
I wish everyone the best of luck this fall and winter If you have any questions regarding the Junior Association, please don’t hesitate to reach out As I mentioned before, the board is always on the lookout for new members. It is a very rewarding experience to give back to the Association that has provided me with so many opportunities I highly recommend Juniors get involved as much as possible!
Saskatchewan Junior Angus Bob Switzer Memorial Award
The Saskatchewan Junior Angus Bob Switzer Memorial Award was established this summer to recognize junior Angus members who excel in going the extra mile to reach out and talk to people at whatever event they are attending, volunteer and generally be a great person to be around, just like Bob was Bob was an avid supporter of our Junior programs, a
great marketer and promoter of the Angus breed and attended and supported our provincial, national and international events. He gave his time as a board member and volunteer
The first recipient of the award is Tanner Lowe of Meacham, SK Tanner and his family own and operate Wooden Spoke Land & Cattle where they run approximately 250 cows, 25 of which are purebred. Tanner is a director for the Saskatchewan Junior Angus Association and is also serving as the Junior representative at the Saskatchewan Angus board. He has been a 4-H member for eight years and is an avid football and hockey player and fan. Tanner likes working with fellow Angus breeders to plan events for other juniors to enjoy such as the provincial junior show and networking events at Agribition and throughout the year. Tanner has been the recipient of travel bursaries provincially and nationally, traveling to Canadian Junior Angus leadership conferences and shows He has a ready smile and can talk to anyone from the youngest shy junior to the established experienced breeder and is always looking to make new connections Thank you to the Switzer family and the donors to the memorial fund that made this award possible.
Attention Juniors!
NOTICE of Saskatchewan Junior Angus Association Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 4 pm Canada Centre Building, REAL District, Regina, SK. Meet at the Angus booth. Planning for next year and elections for the board. See you there!
You don’t want to miss out on these exciting events... Friday, November 29, 2024 Attend the 2024 Canadian Western Agribition Fun Day. We’re meeting at the Saskatchewan Angus Booth in the barns at 3 pm for games and activities.
The Canadian Junior Angus GOAL Conference is coming to Saskatoon February 15 - 17, 2025 - Register by January 10th more details are on Page 44 & 45
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Regional 4-H Winners
Aaliyah Sander
Prince Albert Regional 4-H Show & Sale
Reserve Champion 2 Year-Old Pair
Walker Weiss
District 10 Regional Show & Sale Reserve Champion Female
Jordan Dorrance
Whitewood Regional 4-H Show & Sale Champion Female
Darby McCormack
Whitewood Regional 4-H Show & Sale Reserve Champion Female
Joss Pittman
Frontier Days Regional 4-H Show Supreme Champion Female
Laramie Greenwood
Frontier Days Regional 4-H Show Reserve Supreme Champion Female
Jesse Olson
Frontier Days Regional 4-H Show Grand Champion Market Steer
Alexis Cockburn
Moose Jaw Regional Show Reserve Champion Steer
Linden Doud
Weyburn Regional 4-H Show & Sale Reserve Champion Cloverbud Steer
Lee Shologan
Lloydminster 4-H Expo Grand Champion Yearling Angus Heifer
Alameda Regional 4-H Show and Sale Reserve Supreme Female
Joran Frey
Saskatchewan 4-H Provincial Show Supreme Champion Female
Teslyn Kajner
Melfort Regional 4-H Beef Show & Sale Reserve Supreme Female
Katie Jurke
St. Walburg Regional 4-H Show & Sale Supreme Champion Female
Nathan Burgess
District 36 4-H Beef Show & Sale Champion Steer
Britt Fornwald
Estevan Regional 4-H Show & Sale Champion steer
Jillian Burgess
District 36 4-H Beef Show & Sale
Supreme Champion Female & Reserve Champion Steer
Kolby Hayes Prairieland Junior Ag Showcase
Reserve Champion Overall Female & Grand Champion Heifer
Hanley 4-H Beef
Reno, Maple Creek and Bear Creek Clubs
Goodeve 4-H Club
Makwa 4-H Beef Club
Weldon 4-H Beef Club
Meadow Lake 4-H Club
Regional 4-H Winners . . .
Dylan Frey Reserve Supreme Champion Alameda Regional 4-H Show
Teslun Kajner Reserve Champion Female Melfort Regional 4-H Beef Show
Katie Jurke Supreme Champion Female St Walburg Regional 4-H Show
Jordan Dorance Champion Female Whitewood & District Regional 4-H Show
Darcy McCormack Reserve Champion Female Whitewood & District Regional 4-H Show
The Saskatchewan Angus Association’s 4-H program in 2024 was pleased to present over 400 4-Hers with sunglasses and gift cards for their Angus Project at Achievement Days. We will once again be offering awards to all 4-H members in 2025. Overall Champions and Reserves also received Angus Champion sweaters.
Congratulations & Well Done!!
Walker Weiss Reserve Grand Champion Heifer District 10 4-H Show
Nathan Burgess Champion Steer District 36 4-H Show
Joss Pittman Supreme Female Frontier Days Regional 4-H Show
Jesse Olson Grand Champion Steer Frontier Days Regional 4-H Show
Kolby Haynes Reserve Champion Overall Female Prairieland Junior Ag Showcase
Alexis Cockburn Reserve Champion Steer Moose Jaw Inter-Club 4-H Show
Aaliyah Sander Reserve Champion 2 Year Old Prince Albert Regional 4-H Show
Coming Events . . .
Oct 29-Nov 1
Lloydminster Stockade Round-up, Lloydminster, SK
Oct 30 - Red Angus Show
Nov 1 - Black Angus Show
Oct 30-Nov 2 Yorkton Harvest Showdown, Yorkton, SK
Nov 2
Nov 13
The Royal Angus Sale, Toronto, ON
Blake’s Red Angus Female Sale, Moose Jaw, SK
Nov 15 Deadline for SJAA Scholarship Applications
Nov 15 Northern Select Sale, Stettler, AB
Nov 16 Six Mile Ranch Genetic Focus Female Sale, Fir Mountain, SK
Nov 18
Yarrow Creek Dispersal Sale, Lethbridge, AB
Nov 25-30 Canadian Western Agribition, Regina, SK
Nov 26 - First Lady Classic
Nov 26 - President’s Classic
Nov 27 - SJAA Annual Meeting
Nov 28 - Black and Red Angus GOLD Shows
Nov 29 - Commercial Cattle Show
Nov 29 - Junior Angus Social
Nov 29 - CWA All Star Angus Sale
Nov 30 - Junior Beef Extreme
Nov 30 - Bull Pen Alley Show
Nov 30 - Commercial Cattle Sale
Nov 30 - Agribition Beef Supreme
Nov 29
Dec 2
Dec 3
Dec 5
Lonestone & Guests Female Sale, Westlock, AB
Hardgrass Bull Sale, Brooks, AB
Dwajo Angus Bred Heifer Sale, Camp Creek, AB
MWC Investments Dispersal Sale, Clyde, AB
Dec 7 Burnett Angus Bred Heifer Sale, Swift Current, SK
Dec 7
C.D Land & Cattle Complete Dispersal, Taber, AB
Dec 8 Glennie Bros Bull & Female Sale, Carnduff, SK
Dec 11 Cudlobe Farms Angus Bull Sale, Stavely, AB
Dec 11 Six Mile Range Royalty Commercial Bred Heifer Sale, Swift Current, SK
Dec 13
Wheeler’s Stock Farm and Friends Celebration Sale Bradwell, SK
Dec 14 Touch of Class Female Sale, Saskatoon, SK
Dec 14 Atlasta Angus Bull Sale, Sylvan Lake, AB
Dec 15 Females of Merit Sale, Radville, SK
Dec 16
Dec 16
Dec 17
Dec 18
Dec 19
Dec 21
Dec 21
Border Butte Angus Bull Sale, Coutts, AB
Opportunity Knocks Sale, Lanigan, SK
Ladies of the West Bred Heifer Sale, Innisfail, AB
Eastondale Angus Female Sale, Wawota, SK
Golden Oak Cattle in the Snow Sale, Red Deer, AB
Raymond Land & Cattle Dispersal Sale, Swift Current, SK
Angus Collection Sale, Olds, AB
Dec 29 Frozen Genetics on Ice Online Sale, Red Deer, AB
Jan 1
Deadline for CJA/CAF GOAL Bursary Applications
Jan 5 Deadline for CAF Foundation Legacy Scholarship Applications
Jan 10 Deadline for 2025 GOAL Conference Registrations
Jan 15
Feb 15
Feb 15-17
Feb 20
Deadline for the Spring Issue of The Angus Edge
CAF Beef Leaders Institute Application Deadline
CJA GOAL Conference, Saskatoon, SK
Nordal Limousin & Angus Bull Sale, Saskatoon, SK
Feb 26 Grass Roots Bull Sale, Davidson, SK
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Mar 17
Mar 20
Mar 22-23
Mar 26
Apr 1
Apr 2
Apr 5
Apr 15
Apr 15
Apr 30
May 10
Jun 12-14
Jun 15
Jul 24-26
Freyburn Angus Farms Bull & Female Sale, Oxbow, SK
Brooking Angus Ranch Bull Sale, Radville, SK
JPM Farms Bull & Female Sale, Parkbeg, SK
Graco Angus Bull & Female Sale, Parry, SK
Hamilton Farms Bull Sale, Cochrane, AB
Your Choice Angus Bull Sale, Maple Creek, SK
Howe Farm Bull Sale, Moose Jaw, SK
Six Mile Ranch Bull Sale, Fir Mountain, SK
CAF Outstanding Young Angus Breeder
Nomination Deadline
CAF Junior Angus Stockman Nomination Deadline
CAF Junior Ambassador Application Deadline
Dick Turner Memorial Scholarship Deadline
Canadian Angus Convention, Winnipeg, MB
Canadian Junior Angus Scholarship Deadline
Showdown 2025, Stettler, AB
Business Directory
OBI 2024 Fall Sales
Oct 12 – Sat 52nd Annual Red Round-Up Sale Olds, Ab.
Oct 25 – Fri Belvin Angus Female Sale Innisfail, Ab.
Nov 15 - Fri 45th Annual Northern Select Sale Stettler, Ab.
Nov 18- Mon Yarrow Creek & Ranch Dispersal Sale Lethbridge,Ab.
Nov 29 – Fri Lone Stone & Guests Female Sale Westlock, Ab.
Dec 3 – Tue Dwajo Angus Bred Heifer Sale Camp Creek, Ab.
Dec 5 – Thu MWC Investments Inc. Dispersal Sale Clyde, Ab.
Dec 11 – Wed 23rd Annual Cudlobe Bull Sale Stavely, Ab.
Dec 14 – Sat Atlasta Angus Bull & Female Sale Sylvan Lake, Ab.
Dec 15 – Sun Merit Cattle Co. Female Sale Radville, Sk.
Dec 19 –
Dec 16 – Mon Opportunity Knocks Sale 5.0 Lanigan, Sk.
Dec 17 – Tue Ladies Of The West Bred Heifer Sale Innisfail, Ab.
Dec 18 – Wed Eastondale Angus Female Sale Wawota, Sk.
