DECEMBER 2018
Canadian Publication Mail Product Agreement No. 40005367
Vol. 28 No. 6
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Mark your calendar for the 25th Annual
MRL BULL SALE March 2, 2019
At The Ranch Sales Pavillion- Carievale, SK
Thank you to all that expressed interest and supported our program over the past year.
Merry Christmas from our ranch to yours and best wishes for a prosperous and healthy new year!
Lee (306) 928-4820 Cell (306) 483-8067 Dave (306) 483-8660 Jim (306) 928-4636 Cell (306) 483-7986 Sale Barn (306) 928-2011 F: (306) 928-2027 E: mrl@sasktel.net ww www.mrlranch.com
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SIMMENTAL FOCUS-5 This issue we “focus” on: Down The Trail..................................................................................................7 On The Roundup................................................................................................7 CCA New Senior Manager.................................................................................8 National Simmental ShowResults .............................................................10,12 Harvest Hoedown Sale Results.......................................................................12 PTSA Commercial Producer ..........................................................................14 PTSA Sale Results...........................................................................................14 Jewels & Diamonds Sale Results....................................................................22 Future One Sale Results..................................................................................22 Ad Index...........................................................................................................26
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On The Cover.......... MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! (Focus photo)
Simmental Focus The official publication of the Manitoba Simmental Association published six times per year. Box 2296, Carman, Manitoba R0G 0J0 PUBLISHER/EDITOR- Joanne Best Phone 204-745-3255 Cell 204-750-2350 Email: jjbest@mymts.net MARKETING & SALES- John Best Cell 204-750-4270 johnbest7654@gmail.com SUBSCRIPTIONS: All members of the Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Simmental Associations receive Simmental Focus free of charge. As well, Simmental Focus is mailed to approximately 2000 commercial producers in the prairie provinces and to interested breeders throughout Canada and the U.S. If you would like to receive Simmental Focus, send your name and COMPLETE mailing address to Simmental Focus, Box 2296, Carman MB R0G 0J0. Outside Canada, please enclose $10 (U.S. Funds) to cover first-class postage. CURRENT CIRCULATION: 3400 POSTMASTER: Please return undelivered covers to: Simmental Focus, Box 2296, Carman, MB R0G 0J0 ADVERTISING RATES Full Color Black & White Full Page $475 $425 Half Page $300 $250 Quarter Page $185 $150 Business Card $85 $75 *GST must be added to above rates. Contract rates available on request. The publisher reserves the right to accept or refuse any advertising or editorial material. All contents under copyright of Simmental Focus. * Prices updated January 1, 2018.
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‘Tis The Season... Go Get Yourself A Good One! Plan to attend these Manitoba Female Sales and Restock Your Replacement Pen! * Mar Mac Farms New Generation Female Sale, December 2, Brandon, MB * Keystone Konnection 40th Annual Sale, December 4, Brandon, MB * Bonchuk Farms Female Production Sale, December 9, Virden, MB * Shades of the Prairies Sale, December 10, Brandon, MB * Maple Lake Stock Farms Production Sale, December 17, Hartney, MB * Schweitzer Simmentals Complete Herd Dispersal, December 20, Virden, MB
Don’t forget to attend the MSA Annual General Meeting Saturday, December 8, 2018 7:00 p.m. Keystone Center, Brandon, MB
Happy Holidays, and all the best in 2019!
Down The Trail............. December 1 Perkin Land & Cattle Co./ McRuer Simmentals & Guests Production Sale, Killarney, MB Lewis Farms “Leading Ladies” Female Sale, Spruce Grove, AB December 2 Mar Mac Farms New Generation Female Sale, Brandon, MB December 3 The Source of Elite Simmental Genetics,Lloydminster, SK December 4 Transcon’s Western Harvest 5th Annual Simmental Bred Heifer Sale, Innisfail, AB Keystone Konnection 40th Annual Sale, Brandon, MB December 5 Double Bar D “Sharing The Herd” Production Sale, Grenfell, SK December 6 Transcon’s Simmsational 41st Annual Simmental Sale, Moose Jaw, SK December 7 McMillen Ranching Ltd. Fall Female Production Sale, Carievale, SK December 8 Meadow Acres “Maidens of the Meadow” Production Sale, Lampman, SK Manitoba Simmental Association Annual General Meeting, Brandon, MB December 9 Bonchuk Farms Female Production Sale, Virden, MB December 10 Shades of the Prairies Simmental Sale, Brandon, MB December 14 Friday Night Lights 7th Annual Simmental Sale, Olds, AB December 15 Transcon’s National Trust On Ice Semen & Embryo Sale Chapter XI, Red Deer, AB Checkers Simmental Sale, Ponoka, AB December 16 Transcon’s Fleckvieh Equation Fullblood Simmental Sale, Red Deer, AB Transcon’s Ultimate Red & Black XXI, Red Deer, AB SIBL Simmentals “Selling Half The Herd” Sale, Red Deer, AB December 17 Maple Lake Stock Farms Production Sale, Hartney, MB December 18 Spring Creek Simmentals “Golden Opportunity V” Female Sale, Moosomin, SK December 20 Schweitzer Simmentals Complete Herd Dispersal, Virden, MB December 21 Harvie Ranching Simmental Bred Cow Dispersal, Olds, AB December 31 New Years Resolution Frozen Genetics Sale Volume V1, Olds, AB
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Brrrrrrr.....who ordered winter already?? A bit of a wet October in parts of the prairies has left ruts in the pens and grain still in the field.....not cool Mother Nature, not cool....but hey, it could be worse...a lot worse.... Flashback to October.....Manitoba Ag Ex.... National Simmental Show.....above seasonal temperatures....ahhhh, that’s better.....Hats off to all the exhibitors who brought their best to town and travelled the miles to get there. An outstanding set of cattle were showcased and once again Manitoba proved we know how to throw a party! Standing room only in the bleachers on show day, and lots of buzz in the barn afterwards just goes to show the hospitality this breed generates wherever we are gathered. Thank you to the MSA for putting on a great show! Pretty quiet on the news front this month- get well wishes to Jennalee Stewart, Rainbow River Simmentals as she recovers from surgery last month, enjoy checking cows from the couch in this weather! Also get well wishes to Wayne Bonchuk, Bonchuk Farms, word is he is recovering from surgery as well, hope you’re on the mend my friend! As I write this, I can feel the furrowed brow of my wife as we decided not to make the annual trip to Vegas this year... please keep me in your prayers, as I’m not sure how I’m gonna make it up to the Mrs....any ideas fellas?? Somehow I don’t think the trip to Agribition is gonna do! As we draw near to the end of another year, we would like to thank all of our friends and customers, new and old, near and far, for all your support. We are greatful to be a part of a great Simmental family and we look forward to visiting with you all in the New Year. We wish you all a safe and happy holiday season full of good food, good company and lots of love and laughter. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year y’all!! Until next year.... John
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Government & Foreign Relations Senior Manager Announcement
October 16, 2018, Calgary, AB- The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is pleased to announce Fawn Jackson will be assuming the role of Senior Manager, Government & Foreign Relations effective November 1. Jackson will relocate to Ottawa and will work closely with John Masswohl. Fawn is a trained economist who has spent her career focused in the fields of agriculture and environment policy. Fawn started her career with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association as a Policy Analyst and has most recently held the dual role of Environment and Sustainability Manager and Executive Director of the Canadian Rountable for Sustainable Beef. Through her time at the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association she has worked on files such as environment, sustainability, traceablility, food policy, Cattlemen’s Young Leaders, Cattlemen’s Foundation and international relations within the environment and sustainability files. Fawn was the founding Executive Director of the Candian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef which today has grown to be a 110-member organization that works to build bridges between multi-stakeholders to continually advance the sustainability of Canadian agriculture. Fawn has held various positions such as Council member of the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, a member of the International Meat Secretariate Sustainable Meat Committee, a member of Canada’s Species at Risk Advisory Committee, and a Council member of the North American Bird Conservation Initiative. Fawn received her undergraduate degree from the University of Alberta in Natural Resource and Agricultural Economics and her Masters in International Agriculture from Oklahoma State University. She was raised on a Purebred Charolais, Simmental and grain operation in Manitoba. In her spare time Fawn volunteers with the Calgary Stampede, spends time in the mountains, and on the farm.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our buyers for making our sale a success at the 38th Annual Pembina Triangle Association Sale. Brooke Collins, Darlingford, MB Triangle 33 Simmentals (3 lots), Earl Grey, SK We’d like to thank all our female and bull buyers, past and present. Mark your calendars for our Canadian Central Bull and Female Sale on March 4, 2019 at the Winnipeg Livestock Yards.
I would like to express my gratitude to the MSA for the neck ties given out to all the 4-H members showing Simmental cattle this summer. I would like to thank the MSA for the monetary donation I was fortunate to win through the 4-H program to assist me in purchasing a bred heifer, Berts MS Everest 26E. ~ Mary Jane Robinson
Gary, Josie & Mary Jane Robinson Treherne, MB H: 204-723-2275 C: 204-526-5010
Seasons Greetings From Our Farm To Yours!
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National Simmental Show
October 26, 2018 Brandon, MB Judges: Dustin & Kirsten Fornwald, Lampman, SK (Focus Pix)
Champion Heifer Calf, Double Bar D Brett 536F, exhibited by Double Bar D Farms, Grenfell, SK
Reserve Champion Heifer Calf, Black Gold Ms Crocus 140F, exhibited by Black Gold Simmentals, Lloydminster, SK
Champion Yearling Heifer, TCCO Koko 727E, exhibited by Tableland Cattle Co., Estevan, SK
Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer, RJY Pocohontas 41E, exhibited by Northern Light Simmentals, Rossburn, MB
Grand Champion Female, Wheatland Lady 3111A, exhibited by Wheatland Cattle Co., Bienfait, SK
Reserve Champion Female, Boss Lake Miss Ellie 637D, exhibited by Boss Lake Genetics, Parkland County, AB
Champion Bull Calf, Black Gold Captain Flirt 123F, exhibited by Black Gold Simmentals
Reserve Champion Bull Calf, Erixon Lad 90F, exhibited by Erixon Simmentals, Clavet, SK
Champion Yearling Bull, Mader Lieutenant 50E, exhibited by Mader Ranches, Carstairs, AB Reserve Champion Yearling Bull, Delight Stone Boat Ride 808E, exhibited by Delight Simmentals, St. Alphonse, MB (Picture not available)
Grand Champion Bull, TCCO Big Spender 659D, exhibited by Tableland Cattle Co.
Reserve Champion Bull, DSFF Driver 1D, exhibited by Hall’s Cattle Co., Craven, SK (Co-owned with Twisted Sisters Livestock)
(Results continued on page 12)
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National Simmental Show Results (Continued from page 10 )
Herdsman Award was awarded to City View Simmentals, Moose Jaw, SK
Premier Breeder was awarded to Double Bar D Farms, Grenfell, SK
Premier Exhibitor was awarded to Come As U R, Storthoaks, SK
24th Annual Harvest Hoedown Simmental Sale November 15, 2018 Neepawa, MB
10 Black PB bred heifers ave $4,150 10 Fullblood bred heifers ave $4,030 17 PB bred heifers ave $4,259 3 Black PB open heifers ave $3,000 2 Fullblood open heifers ave $5,625 3 PB open heifers ave $3,000 45 lots grossed $183,750 ave $4,083 High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 4- Triple T Uma 48E, s- Double Bar D Jug 187A, ds- Hockenhull Marvel, consigned by Triple T Diamond Simmentals, Lundar, MB sold to Ferme Gagnon Inc., Chenneville, PQ for $8,250 Lot 28-NAC Macy 34E, s- EGC Moneystripe 82A, ds- BLCC Mr Blackjack 93X, consigned by Northern Light Simmentals, Rossburn, MB sold to Sydney de Koning, Eden, MB for $8,000 Lot 25- NAC Miss Ruby 7E, s- MAP Northern Red 79C, ds- Double Bar D Maddox 40S, consigned by Northern Light Simmentals sold to Creekside Cattle Co., Eden, MB for $8,000 Lot 26- NAC Rose 124E, s- SS/PRS High Voltage 244X, ds- IPU Red Zone 16A, consigned by Northern Light Simmentals sold to Bert’s NR Simmentals, Haywood, MB for $7,750 Lot 31- Lot 25- NAC Suzy 76P, s- Lone Stone Oil Baron 145C, ds- Gibbons Jeremiah, consigned by Northern Light Simmentals sold to Blushrose Simmental Farm, Unity, SK for $6,750 Volume Buyers Blushrose Simmental Farm, Unity, SK- 4 lots, Robbie Milliken, Reston, MB- 4 lots
THE DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ISSUE OF SIMMENTAL FOCUS IS JANUARY 10, 2019. BOOK YOUR SPACE EARLY BY CALLING/TEXTING JOANNE AT 204-750-2350 OR EMAIL JJBEST@MYMTS.NET.
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Thank you to our Harvest Hoedown buyers: Crowe Bros. Simmentals, Gilbert Plains, MB Perkin Land & Cattle Co., Elgin, MB
Stay tuned for the next issue for our bull sale consignments
Cam Ramsey, Oak River, MB ************************ Also thank you to Dave & Vicki Logan, Lenore, MB for purchasing a bred heifer package.
Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2019! Yearling, 2 & 3 yr old bulls for sale by private treaty, call for details.
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38th Annual Pembina Triangle Simmental Association Female Sale
November 16, 2018 Cypress River, MB
Pembina Triangle Simmental Association Commercial Producer Of The Year
21 PB bred heifers ave $3,779 16 Black bred heifers ave $3,797 5 PB open heifers ave $2,870 2 Black open heifers ave $1,650 4 Fullblood open heifers ave $5,450 High Selling Open Heifers Lot 48- Silver Lake Fiona 28F, s- Double Bar D Chisholm 37A, ds- Double Bar D Thunder 273X, consigned by Silver Lake Farms, Cartwright, MB sold to Anchor D Ranch Simmentals, Rimbey, AB for $7,700 Lot 50- Silver Lake Zazzie 24F, s- Exodus, dsChamps Muscle Tech, consigned by Silver Lake Farms sold to Creekside Cattle Co., Eden, MB for $7,500 High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 42- TCW Emerald 30E, s- CCR Cowboy Cut 5048Z, ds- RF Nitro 219Z, consigned by Twin Meadow Livestock, Treherne, MB sold to LaBatte Simmentals, Gladmar, SK for $6,250 Lot 18- Perks Red Betty 251E, s- IPU Hot Iron 66Z, ds- Wheatland Bull 786T, consigned by Perkin Land & Livestock, Elgin, MB sold to Glasman Farms, Russell, MB for $5,500 Lot 28- TWL Erika 48E, s- TWL Legendary 31B, dsDOY Mr Red 127N, consigned by Twin Oak Livestock, Treherne, MB sold to Mountain Boyz Simmentals, Neepawa, MB for $4,250 Volume Buyers MJD Farms, Carman, MB- 6 lots Triangle 33 Simmentals, Earl Grey, SK- 5 lots Blushrose Simmentals, Unity, SK- 5 lots Caledonia Simmentals, Ste Anne, MB- 3 lots Prairie Ridge Stock Farm, Carman, MB-3 lots
Our cattle adventure began when we purchased a group of purebred Charolais heifers. From there we expanded by purchasing a group of Simmental/Hereford cross heifers. We had many good years and were really impressed with the cross. This led to the idea of not only buying, but producing these kinds of animals. Our first Purebred Simmental purchase came at the young female dispersal put on by Conray Cattle Co. The 4 bred heifers that we purchased were game changers and we knew that was the direction we wanted to go. Since then, our 200 acre farm, in the heart of the edible bean & potato country southeast of Winkler, MB, has primarily purchased Purebred Simmental heifers. They are hard milking, docile and overall great moms. Breeding them to our Hereford bull gave us the Simmental/Hereford cross calves we wanted. Our herd consists of 35 cows with a 50/50 split of blacks and reds. I, John, run the red portion of the herd with my son, Jonathon, running the blacks. We will be adding a Purebred Simmental bull to our operation so we can produce the great females that the Simmental industry is known for. We run a small herd with quality as our number one priority. We do not tolerate anger or poor quality udders.. We focus on genetics, which is why a number of our animals have come from the Pembina Triangle sale. You can definately tell when calves have come from quality animals and it shows when we ship our steers to the auction marts. We at Fehrock Farms would like to thank the consignors of the Pembina Triangle Simmental Association for bringing such awesome animals to the sale for us to build our herd with. We really appreciate that you have recognized our dreams and our achievements, thank you.
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High Selling Bred Heifer Harvest Hoedown Sale
Purchased by Ferme Gagnon, Chenneville, PQ Thank you to our buyers: Ferme Gagnon, Northern Light SimmentalsCheyanne Carson, Mountain Boyz Simmentals, Blush Rose Simmental Farm, Schweitzer Simmentals, AJB Livestock, Rock Hard Simmentals, Robbie Milliken, Neepawa Honey Farms
Save the date for Transcon’s Winnipeg Simmental Bull Sale Monday, March 11, 2019 Winnipeg Livestock Wade & Angela Thorgilsson Ph: 204.762.5492 Cell: W 204.739.3225 A 204.739.3094
Lundar, MB angwadet@mymts.net triplet@mymts.net
Stewart & Carla Thorgilsson Ph: 204.762.6156 Cell: S 204.739.8301
www.tripletdiamondsimmentals.com
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Offering our BEST BULL CROP EVER!!! A great opportunity to buy a bull with a WINTERING PROGRAM available!
SBSF MASON 59F
FULL FLECK
Sunville Copper x IPU Romano 90X
SBSF HAT TRICK 61F
POLLED PB
CMS Sochi 307A x KOP Crosbyson 89Z
SBSF CONNOR 51F
FULL FLECK SBSF McDAVID 47F POLLED FULL FLECK
Sunville Copper x IPU Romano 90X
SBSF ARMIA 11F
POLLED PB
ACS BlackJack 758T x KOP Crosbyson 89Z
Sunville Copper x Prostock Hugo 7052T
SBSF LADD 2F
POLLED PB
IPU Redzone 37C x KOP Crosbyson 89Z
Homo Polled Pending
SBSF BIG BUFF 8F
POLLED BLK PB
Double Bar D Rambler x ACS BlackJack 758T
SBSF JAGUAR 25F(ET) POLLED BLK PB LFE The Riddler 323B x Dynamite Blk
SBSF TROUBA 39F
POLLED BLK PB
CMS Sochi 307A x IPU Accelerator 53U
Homo Polled Pending
SBSF SCHIEFELE 33F POLLED BLK PB
SBSF WHEELER 34F(ET) POLLED BLK PB
Double Bar D Rambler x NAC Tanner 58T
LFE The Riddler 323B x TNT Dynamite Blk
SBSF EHLERS 16F
POLLED BLK PB
CMS Sochi 307A x KS Bravado P68
Call for more information, or come have a look! Coffee is always on!
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Pick Of The Barn
Little Lady Classic
Pick of the Barn at the National Simmental Show held in conjunction with Manitoba Ag Ex won by Angela Thorgillson, Triple T Diamond Simmentals, Lundar, MB who selected Swan Lake Heaven Sent 21F exhibited by Swan Lake Farms, Stoughton, SK.
Champion Little Lady- EGC Red Lashes 23F, exhibited by High Bluff Stock Farms, Inglis, MB. The Little Lady Classic is a Jackpot Heifer Show held at Manitoba Ag Ex in Brandon, MB.
As another year draws to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers and friends for your support. We are truly greatful to be part of this great breed and value your business and friendship. We look forward to working with you all again in the future, happy holidays!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! From John, Joanne, Jayci Jo Jackson and Jorja
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Thank You To Our 2018 Buyers ALLAN & ARIK LINDAL, FISHER BRANCH, MB TERRY & LORETTA YOUNG, EARL GREY SK ANCHOR D RANCH SIMMENTALS, RIMBEY, AB BAR 9 SIMMENTALS, GILBERT PLAINS, MB BLUSHROSE SIMMENTAL FARM, UNITY, SK CALEDONIA SIMMENTAL, STE ANNE, MB CREEKSIDE CATTLE COMPANY, EDEN, MB GLASMAN FARMS, RUSSELL, MB LABATTE SIMMENTALS, GLADMAR, SK MAR MAC FARMS, BRANDON, MB MJD FARM INC., CARMAN, MB MOUNTAIN BOYZ SIMMENTALS, NEEPAWA, MB NORTH HILL SIMMENTALS, BRUDERHEIM, AB NORTHERN LIGHT SIMMENTALS, ROSSBURN, MB OAKVIEW SIMMENTALS, DARLINGFORD, MB PERKIN LAND & CATTLE, ELGIN, MB PRAIRIE RIDGE STOCK FARM, CARMAN, MB SKYWEST SIMMENTALS, DIDSBURY, AB TWIN OAK LIVESTOCK, TREHERNE, MB VALLEYFIELD SIMMENTALS, MORDEN, MB VAN DE VELDE CATTLE, MARIAPOLIS, MB WILCOX SIMMENTALS, TREHERNE, MB JASON DUMONT, ST GENEVIEVE, MB
High Selling Open Heifer
High Selling Bred Heifer
Silver Lake Fiona 28F, consigned by Silver Lake Farms purchased by Anchor D Ranch Simmentals, Rimbey,AB
TCW Emerald 30E, consigned by Twin Meadow Livestock purchased by LaBatte Simmentals, Gladmar, SK
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Manitoba Simmental Association Fundraiser Heifer NAME: PERKS LADY GEM 512F POLLED RED PUREBRED OPEN FEMALE SIRE: BGS/BM CAPTAIN SCREAM 63D DAM: PERKS LADY GEM 312W BIRTH DATE: 02 February 2018 REGISTRATION #: 1251489 DONATED BY: Perkin Land & Cattle Co., Darryl & Tanya Perkin and Family, Elgin, MB Tickets will be available for purchase at various Manitoba female sales throughout the fall. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Shades of the Prairies Sale, December 10, 2018. Please contact MSA Secretary Laurelly Beswitherick at 204-637-2046 or b2@inetlink.ca for more information.
Success In The Showring
Congratulations to Casey George who exhibited the Champion Simmental Heifer. Her heifer also went on to be named Grand Champion Heifer at the Virden 4-H Interclub show.
Jada Gabrielle exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Steer at the VIrden 4-H Interclub show.
Terrance Vodon exhibited the high gaining Simmental Influence Steer at the Virden 4-H Interclub show. This award was sponsored by Keystone Simmental Association.
THE DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ISSUE OF SIMMENTAL FOCUS IS JANUARY 10, 2019. BOOK YOUR SPACE EARLY BY CALLING/TEXTING JOANNE AT 204-750-2350 OR EMAIL JJBEST@MYMTS.NET.
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Jewels & Diamonds Simmental Production Sale November 16, 2018 Ponoka, AB 32 Live Purebred Lots ave $3,082.81 High Selling Lots Lot 5- PSE Ms Espresso 77, s-Hockenhull Marvel, ds- Bar 5 SA Piona 04 817N consigned by Elliott Simmentals, Breton, AB sold to Dwayne Horst, Arther, ON for $5,000 Lot 33- Grinalta’s Lady Colo PFF23E, s- KUZ Mr Colossal 427Z, ds- Grinalta’s HP Uriah FF4W, consigned by Grinalta Farms, Holden, AB sold to Ismael Orozco, Manalisco, Jalisco, Mexico for $5,000
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November 17, 2018 Online Sale gross $120,650 ave $5,027 High Selling Lots Lot 14- Jetstream Elegant N Classy 55E, s- IPU Tiger 73C, ds- JF Milestone 999W, consigned by Jetstream Livestock, East Garafraxa, ON sold to Bar SK Livestock, Lloydminster, SK for $21,000 Lot 9- Jetstream Euphoria 12E, s- MRL Predestined 63B, ds- Destiny Buckeye, consigned by Jetstream Livestock sold to Ferme Martin Brosseau, Roxton Pond, QC for $8,100 Lot 21- Keystone Touch of Gold 1E, s- TNGL Grand Fortune Z467, ds- Springcreek Lotto 52Y, consigned by Keystone Livestock, Compton, QC sold to Pat Taber, Mount Albert, ON for $7,700 Lot 2- Destiny Crosby Missy, s- KOP Crosby 137W, ds- Maple Key Shooter, consigned by Destiny Simmentals, Meaford, ON sold to Bristolview Farms, Bristol, QC for $6,600 Lot 24- Cedar Creek Panda, s- WS Stepping Stone B44, ds- LFE BS Lewis 322U, consigned by Cedar Creek Simmentals, Ennismore, ON sold to Double Bar D Farms, Grenfell, SK for $5,300
Above- A strong class of Simmental females competing for Grand Champion Female at the National Simmental Show held at Maniotba Ag Ex in Brandon, MB. Left- Judges Kirsten & Dustin Fornwald, Meadow Acres Simmentals, Lampman,SK.
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A Cowboy Night Before Christmas Written by James Rice ‘Twas a cold Christmas eve on the South Western plain, and the north wind was blowin’ through a broke window pane. In that sod shanty shack far from home, warmth and care, shivered two lonely cowboys, such a scraggly pair. They crowded the fireplace where the flames flickered low, from smoldering embers that heated too slow. Then a knock at the door and a bang on the wall, over the sound of the storm they heard a voice call. Please open the door and let me come in I’m near froze to death and chilled to the skin. The door was unbolted and then opened wide, and a fat l’il old man jumped quickly inside. There was frost on his whiskers, ice hung from his nose, he shivered and shook from his head to his toes. In spite of discomfort he didn’t complain, his expression was jolly as he paused to explain. I was movin’ this cargo and makin’ good time, I’d covered the country from desert to pine. Till I crossed the border to this panhandle land and a south western norther commenced stirrin’ the sand. The temperature dropped more than a hundred degrees, my team soon fled north where they’d less likely freeze. The old cowmen had doubts about this strange little man, but in Southwest tradition he put out his hand. You can shake off your boots you’re welcome to stay, or we can help you to be on your way. The answer came quickly with a twinkle of eye, I got many a mile yet before the sun hits the sky. Could you find me a team I gladly will pay, and point my nose south and I’ll be on my way. The only critters we have that could pull a full load are these ornry Longhorns and they’d have to be showed. They ain’t never been hitched to a wagon with reins, they’d be too much trouble they’re a might short on brains. They made an odd threesome as they went out on the range, the old cowhand, the youngster and the old man so strange. They saddled three broncs in the dark freezin’ night, with cold stiffin’ fingers they made the cinchs tight. While ropin’ the longhorns they bumped and they stumbled and numerous times from their horses they tumbled. It took all three workin’ an hour or more to hitch up the wagon in two rows of four. The longhorns at first refused to obey, when the strange little man tried to get underway. Then one lifted his head and gave out a bellow, and the rest, one by one, they started to follow. The Longhorn’s was strainin’ and pullin’ together, they built up their speed and then just like a feather. On a strong gust of wind their feet gave a bound, then man, wagon, and Longhorns all at once left the ground. The old cowboy and youngster stared up in surprise, a trick of the storm too much wind in the eyes. Those were their thoughts they looked at the sky, any fool knows darn well that Longhorns can’t fly. The old cowboy grumbled as they moved t’ward the shack, but the old one stayed quiet pretty near all the way back. They reached the sod shanty and opened the door and they could not believe what they saw on the floor. Two pairs of new boots with spurs made of silver, with a note but no clue as to who was the giver. They made out the words in the dim fireplace light, Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.
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Down The Trail............. January 26 Lazy S Simmentals 50th Anniversary Bull Power Sale, Mayerthorpe, AB McQuantock “Canada’s Bulls” Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SK February 2 Hill 70 Quantock Ranch “Barn Burnin’” Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SK February 7 Janzen Ranches 26th Annual Simmental & Red Angus Bull Sale, Rosemary, AB February 10 Diamond M Ranch 8th Annual Bull Sale, Estevan, SK February 15 30th Annual Mader Ranches Bull Power & Select Female Sale, Carstairs, AB February 18 Rendezvous Farms “Holiday Monday” Simmental Bull & Female Sale, Ste Rose du Lac, MB February 20 M & J Farms/Glasman Farms Simmental & Angus Two Year Old Bull & Female Sale, Russell, MB Crossroad Farms Bull Sale, Shell Lake, SK February 21 Robb/Hoegl 14th Annual Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SK February 22 Lone Stone Farms Simmental & Red Angus Bull Sale, Westlock, AB February 23 Transcon’s Peace Country Simmental Bull Sale, Beaverlodge, AB Lewis Farms34th Annual Bull Sale, Spruce Grove, AB February 25 Beechinor Bros. Simmentals Bull & Female, Bentley, AB KSL Simmentals 1st Annual Bull & Female Sale, Beaverlodge, AB Muirhead Cattle Co. 17th Annual Bull Sale, Shell Lake, SK February 26 Double Bar D “Best of Both Worlds” Simmental & SimmAngus Bull Sale, Grenfell, SK February 27 Erixon Simmentals Annual Bull Sale, Clavet, SK February 28 JP Cattle Co./Stewart Cattle Co. Annual Simmental & Angus Bull Sale, McAuley, MB Pheasantdale Simmentals 15th Annual Bull Sale, Balcarres, SK March 1 LaBatte Simmentals 39th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Moose Jaw, SK March 2 McMillen Ranching Ltd. 25th Annual Bull Sale, Carievale, SK March 3 R Plus Simmentals 19th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Estevan, SK March 4 Canadian Central Bull & Female Simmental & Angus Sale, Winnipeg, MB Bull Spectrum, Innisfail, MB March 5 Bonchuk Farms Annual Bull Sale, Virden, MB March 6 Mar Mac Farms Annual Bull Sale, Brandon, MB Sunny Valley Simmentals 29th Annual Bull Sale, Hanley, SK March 7 Spring Creek “In Pursuit of Perfection” Bull Sale, Moosomin, SK March 11 SouthSask Simmental & Angus Bull Sale, Moose Jaw, SK Winnipeg Bull Sale, Winnipeg, MB March 12 Kuntz-McIntosh-SAJ Simmental Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SK March 13 Premium Beef Bull Sale, Neepawa, MB Meadow Acres 1st Annual Bull Sale, Lampman, SK March 15 High Bluff Stock Farms Charolais & Simmental Bull Sale, Inglis, MB
March 16 Proudly Western Simmental Bull Sale, Whitewood, SK Oakview/Perkin/Triple R Bull Sale, Brandon, MB Kulyk Simmentals Bull Sale, North Battleford, SK March 19 WLB Livestock 15thAnnual Red & Black Simmental Bull Sale, Douglas, MB March 20 Rainbow River Simmentals 4th Annual Bull Sale, Fisher Branch, MB March 21 Wheatland Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Bienfait, SK March 22 Maple Lake Stock Farms “Kick Off To Spring” Bull Sale, Hartney, MB Perrot/Come As U R Bull & Female Sale, Alameda, SK March 24 Best of the Breeds Bull Sale, Yorkton, SK March 25 Southwest Showcase Bull Sale, Swift Current, SK April 8 Cattle Capital Bull Sale, Ste Rose du Lac, MB
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