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@gmail.com for print in upcoming issues.

Cavers Family Wins BMO Award

C2 Charolais, the Cavers Family (Jeff, Jackie, Keegan, Fischer and Lukas), of La Riviere, Manitoba, were recipients of one of six BMO Farm Family Awards at the 2022 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. The BMO Farm Family Award recognizes families who make contributions to the agricultural community and demonstrate a strong commitment and passion to the agricultural way of life. The award focuses on families who utilize new technology, efficiencies and sustainability to grow and build their business while being active community volunteers.

C2 Charolais currently manages over 150 purebred Charolais, as well as a commercial herd. The Cavers practice an intense rotational grazing plan, which has increased their grazing capacity in the Pembina Valley. They host their annual bull sale on the farm each year. The Cavers were the 2020 Manitoba Charolais Ambassadors of the Year, 2017 Manitoba Charolais Breeder of the Year and the 2018 CCYA Honouree Award Winners. Jeff is Past President of the MCA and is currently serving as a director for the Canadian Charolais Association, while Jackie is the current Youth Adult Advisor for the MJCA.

It’s a Girl!

Natalie Mary Ann Hordos was born on January 16, weighing 9 lb 6 oz, measuring 21.25”. She is the daughter of Sarah and James Hordos, and little sister to Troy. Sarah is a CCYA Alumni and daughter of Carey and LeeAnn Weinbender, of Sliding Hills Charolais, Canora, Saskatchewan.

It’s a Girl!

Cynnslee Rose Ray, born March 13 2022, weighing 8 lb and measuring 21 inches. Parents are Dillon and Raelynne Ray, of Mossbank, Saskatchewan. Raelynne is a 2nd Generation CCYA alumni and a past national board secretary. Her dad, Kevin Rosso, Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw, is also a CCYA Alumni.

Harcourt Wins Intercollegiate Judging

The University of Saskatchewan Judging Team hosted their Intercollegiate Judging Competition at Saskatoon Livestock Sales in mid March. Competitors included students from the U of S, Lakeland College, and Saskatchewan 4-H members. Congratulations Justin Harcourt for winning the Overall Collegiate Individual award.

The team picture includes Kylie Beck, president; Shelby DeSmet (second in the competition); Justin Harcourt and Leah Libke (vice president).