Charolais Life

This column will be dedicated to keeping Charolais members in touch with the people of the business. It will contain births, weddings, convocations and momentous anniversaries and events of note, but not high school graduations. If you have news and/or photos you’d like to submit, please email charolaisbanner@sasktel.net for print in upcoming issues.

MacMillan Convocates

Katie MacMillan, CCYA 2011 Conference Treasurer and daughter of Ian and Judy MacMillan, Aspendale Charolais, Asquith, Saskatchewan, convocated with a degree in AgriBusiness from the College of Agriculture and Bioresrouces in Saskatoon. She is employed with Bayer Ag Crop Sciencesin the NW region of Saskatchewan. Katie plans to travel this winter to New Zealand and Australia.

Sparrow Convocates

Brandon Sparrow, CCYA 2011 Conference President and son of Morley and Patti Sparrow, A. Sparrow Farms Ltd., Vanscoy, Saskatchwan, convocated with a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness from the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan. He is currently working as a Sales Associate for DuPont Canada and plans to travel to Australia this fall.

Oram Convocates

Nigel Oram, CCYA member and son of Mark and Deb Oram, Valley’s End Ranch, Central Butte, Saskatchewan, convocated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with an Agronomy Major, from the University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture & Bioresources. He is currently employed as the Agronomist for Tugaske Co-op with plans to travel to 16 New Zealand this winter.

Hislops Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Wayne and Wendy Hislop, Wawedash Farms, Alsask, Saskatchewan, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this spring. Their family sent them on a trip to the CCA AGM Tour, where they thoroughly enjoyed the maritimes.

Digbys Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Bob and Elaine Digby, Rolling D Charolais, Dropmore, Manitoba, celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends on July 1st. The actual anniversary was earlier this spring.

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Jackson Convovates

Haylan Jackson convocated from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a double major in Canadian Studies and History. Haylan is a CCYA Alumni and the daughter of Carman and Donna Jackson, High Bluff Stock Farm, Inglis Manitoba.

Jackson Convocates

Erin Jackson convocated from the University of Saskatchewan with an Honours Degree in Arts, Majoring in Political Studies. Erin is a past President of the CCYA, and the daughter of Carman and Donna Jackson, High Bluff Stock Farm, Inglis Manitoba. Erin is currently employed by Cargill working as an Agronomist out of Clavet, SK.

Hunter Convocates

Michael Hunter convocated from Lakeland College, Vermilion, Alberta, with a Diploma in Animal Science Technology. While at Lakeland, Michael was the Student Managed Farm Beef Team Production Manager and convinced the team to use Charolais bulls on the 70 black