Month: June 2022

Dr. W. Curt Hagele of Saskatoon, SK passed away June 4th, 2022 at the age of 77. Curt and his children Eric & Michelle had a small Charolais herd and the kids were active in showing and the Junior association growing up. He worked at the Veterinary College when he first moved to Saskatoon and then directed the Saskatoon Embryo Transplant Unit. It was here that he became a specialist in bovine embryo transplanting. In 1987 Curt established his own practice, Embryonics Canada Inc. His expertise in the field of embryo transplanting allowed him the opportunity to travel the world, educating abroad and promoting Canadian cattle genetics.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10 at Windsor Chapel (704 Windsor Street). For those unable to attend the service please visit https://youtu.be/dwSXKWX9f8k

Carter Burnett’s steer Cyclopes won Reserve Grand Champion Steer June 6th at the Rumsey/Rowley (AB) 4-H Achievement Day. Cyclopes then placed 3rd at the Regional, weighing 1318 lb and sold for $4.90/lb to Starwest Trucking, Hanna. The 10 head Regional steer show was judged by Dylan Biggs, Hanna.

Owen Cairns won Grand Champion Steer at the May 27th Major (SK) 4-H show. Cole Cairns charcross steer was selected as Reserve Champion Steer by judge Larry Toner. Owen and Cole also won Grand Champion and Reserve Champion honors at the June 1 Kerrobert (SK) Regional 4-H Show judged by Kurtis Reid. Owen’s steer weighed 1490lb and sold to Travis and Tanis Reshney. Coles 1440lb tan steer was purchased by Barrel Oil.

Lexi Wirsta, Elk Point, AB and her K-Cow Bliss 2H (Dogpatch Milestone 2F) with her SOS Apex 139F Pld heifer calf at side won Grand Champion Female at the May 21st, Elk Point 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day. The show was judged by Ty & Shania Dietrich, Forestburg. The following day May 22nd at the St. Paul District 4-H Invitational Heifer Show. Lexi’s pair was crowned Grand Champion Overall Female by judge Dave Viske, Donalda.

Gracie Parsons was selected Grand Champion Steer at the Nebraska 4-H club show May 29 by judges Jessica & Samantha Sperber, Lacombe. Gracie’s steer Silverado was also crowned Supreme District Champion May 30th at the Lacombe (AB) & District 4-H show and sale. The 54 head district steer show was judged by Scott Harvie, Olds. Silverado weighed 1510lb and sold for $6.10/lb to Sterling Industries, Blackfalds.

Denim Parsons Charolais heifer Jazz was selected as Grand Champion Heifer of the Nebraska 4-H Club & Lacombe (AB) District Reserve Champion Heifer at the May 29th show judged by Kody Meier and Alexandra Johnson, Kerrobert, SK. Gracie Parsons Charolais heifer Jewel won Reserve Champion Heifer at the Nebraska 4-H Multi Club show.