Alberta Charolais Association AGM

Alberta Charolais AGM

Stephen Cholak, Lamont was elected President at the Alberta Charolais Association AGM, on December 10th, in Red Deer. Jamie Ehret, Hilda, is the 1st VicePresident and William Winsnes, Ryley, is 2nd Vice-President. Janice Wirsta, Elk Point, was re-elected as Treasurer. Deb Cholak, Lamont is returning as Secretary for another term. Marina Rasmussen, Red Deer County; Tyler Bullick, Bashaw; and Scott Anderson, Minburn, are all returning as Directors. Tyler Young, Sturgeon County; Russell Gallelli, Crossfield; Justin Vaage, Champion; Brad Quinton, Nanton and Tim Riley, Arras, BC, are new Directors. Bob Burla, Stettler; Stephen Johnson, Barrhead; Tracee Vikse, Donalda; Dianna Walgenbach, Botha; Luke Marshall, Red Deer County and Ken Hinsburg, Oliver, BC, retired

The Turnbull family accepting the 2020 Purebred Breeder of the year award from Brant Lewis from the board. The AGM is held in conjunction with the Alberta Select Show and Sale.

The Annual banquet was well attended. After a terrific meal, president Stephen Cholak gave opening remarks and presented the Annual awards for 2020 and 2021. New this year, the ACA acknowledged 50 year plus awards to breeders who have been active for 50 consecutive years or more.

The 2020 Purebred Breeder of the Year was Turnbull Charolais; and was presented to the Turnbull family, from Pincher Creek. The Commercial Breeder of the Year was Sunderland Hog Farms; the Sunderland family, from Paradise Valley.

The Innisfail Auction Market, Innisfail, was awarded Booster of the Year. The 2020 Pioneer award went to the Fieldberg Family, Medicine Hat.

Danny Daines accepting the 2020 Booster of the Year award on behalf of the Innisfail Auction Market from Marina Rasmussen

ACA Board 2021/2022 ACA Board: Back Row: Marina Rasmussen, Red Deer County; Tyler Young, Sturgeon County; Justin Vaage, Champion; Russell Gallelli, Crossfield; Scott Anderson, Minburn; Tyler Bullick, Bashaw. Front Row: Janice Wirsta (Treasurer), Elk Point; William Winsnes (2nd Vice-President), Ryley; Stephen Cholak (President), Lamont; Jamie Ehret (1st Vice-President), Hilda; Deb Cholak (Secretary), Lamont. Missing Tim Riley, Arras, BC and Brad Quinton, Nanton

The 2021 Purebred Breeder of the Year was Rawes Ranches, Strome; John and Myrna Rawe, Philip and Marie Harty and family.

The 2021 Commercial Breeder of the Year was Dave and Arlee Shand, Delia. Hi-Hog Farm & Ranch Equipment Ltd., Doug Bidulock, Innisfail, was awarded the Booster of the Year.

The 2021 Pioneer Award honours went to the Radke Brothers, Barrhead; Rudiger Ranch, Rowana Rudiger, Calgary; Acadia Ranching, Don and Mindy Good, Acadia Valley; Maple Leaf Charolais, the Stewart family, Millet; Valanjou Charolais, the Lusson Family, Clyde and Snake Valley Charolais, the Vaage Family, Champion. All received 50 plus Years Awards.

Stephen Cholak presents Harold, Tish and Danny Fieldburg with the 2020 Pioneer Award

Janice Wirsta & Stephen Cholak present the 2021 Pioneer award to the Radke Brothers