February 18, 2019 Donalda, AB
……………………..Gross Average
30 Yearling Bulls $192,500 $6,416
High Selling Bulls
Lot 27, Vikse True Grit 125F, sired by Mr Louber Mike 813B. Sold for $10,000 to XXX Farms, Kitscoty.
Lot 1, Vikse Contender 70F, sired by Elder’s Daunte 36D. Sold for $9,000 to Bellshill Angus, Lougheed.
Job Title – Canadian Charolais Association General Manager
Job Summary – The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of beef cattle in both aspects of the purebred and commercial operations. The CCA is looking for a self-motivated individual possessing managerial experience focusing on organizational and communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day office operations, prioritizing duties as well as attending Charolais functions throughout the country. This candidate will be an outgoing positive individual with a keen vision of the breeds destination. Wage will be based on experience.
Responsibilities & Duties:
• Oversee Office Staff
• Attend Charolais industry events throughout the Country
• Keep up to date with the memberships
• Attend industry meetings and trade conferences
• Oversee committees and assist where needed
• Communicate with other associations (ie American International Charolais Association)
• Travel when required
• Maintain reputable manner on and off the clock
• Oversee Budget decisions
Qualifications & Skills:
• Must reside within reasonable distance or willing to commute to the office on a daily basis. Office is located in Calgary, AB.
• Post Secondary Education with a focus on Agriculture being an asset
• Managerial Experience
• Organizational Skills
• Computer Skills
• Self Motivated
• Knowledge about Purebred and Commercial cattle industry
• Maintain Positive Energy
• Knowledge of beef cattle and the cattle industry
• Outgoing Personality
• Bilingual in both English and French would be an asset
This full-time position will commence as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
Please send your cover letter and resume to charolais.jobs@gmail.com by March 1, 2019 and quote GENERAL MANAGER APPLICATION in the subject line.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Mel Reekie, general manager of the Canadian Charolais Association has tendered her resignation with her last day in the office being Feb. 8th, before relocating to Ontario in pursuit of new opportunities.
December 15, 2018 Saskatoon, SK
………………………Gross Average
30 Cow/calf Pairs $216,250 $7,208
37 Bred Cows 130,850 3,536
18 Bred Heifers 55,650 3,092
3 Bull Calves $12,800 4,267
88 Lots $415,550 $4,722
High Selling Cow/Calf Pair
Lot 48, Angle H Dutch Elm 353D, sired by Angle H Accolade 841A, bred to Merit Roundup 9508W. Sold for $9,300 to Casbar Farms, Blaine Lake.
Lot 48A, Angle H Flinch 556F, sired by Circle Cee Legend 307A. Sold for $9,200 to Desertland Cattle Co., Sedalia, AB.
The Champion Pen of 3 Bulls were 3 sons of Sparrows Landmark 963W, exhibited by Legacy Charolais, Botha. The Reserve champion Pen of 3 was the pen from Springside Farms, Airdrie with a son of SOS Hooey PLD 127D a son of SOS Chuck Wagon 54C and a son of CJC Symbol B1067P. There were 6 pens shown.
SLC Right Time 884F, a March 19 son of Sparrows Aquarius 493B, from Sugarloaf Charolais, Minburn was chosen as this year’s Peoples Champion at the Alberta Select single bull show. The Reserve Champion of this 10 entry show was Legacys Fit the Bill 51F, a January 19th son of Sparrows Landmark 963W, shown by Legacy Charolais, Botha.
December 8, 2018 Innisfail, AB
…………………. Gross Average
4 Bred Cows $21,450 $5,362
21 Bred Heifers 105,250 5,011
44 Heifer Calves 183,250 4,165
69 Lots $310,250 $4,496
1 Flush $3,100
18 Embryos $6,075 $506
1 Semen Lot $200
High Selling Bred Heifer
Lot 45, Saddleridge Firestruck Rio 1E, sired by XAL Firestruck 3Z, bred to Saddleridge Klondike 28E. Sold for $9,750 to Vikse Family Farm, Donalda. Consigned by Saddleridge Charolais, Rosemary.
High Selling Heifer Calf
Lot 55, Miss Prairie Cove 804F, sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z. Sold for $11,250 to Tami at DanG Charolais, Colborne, ON. Consigned by Prairie Cove Charolais, Bashaw.
November 29, 2018 Del Bonita, AB
………………………Gross Average
3 Heifer Calves $9,500 $3,166
21 Bull Calves 96,650 4,602
14 Long Yearlings 57,700 4,410
38 Lots $163,850 $4,311
High Selling Bull
Lot 225B, GH Vision 1D All-In ET 58F, sired by Sharodon Double Vision 1D. Sold for $8,750 to Nish Charolais, Cardston.
November 28, 2018 Olds, AB
…………………….….Gross Average
1 Cow/Calf Pair $11,000 $11,000
4 Bred Cows 48,500 12,125
28 Bred Heifers 308,950 11,033
15 Heifer Calves 121,200 8,080
1 Pick of Bull Calves 26,000 26,000
1 Embryo Lot 6,300 6,300
50 Lots $521,950 $10,439
High Selling Heifer Calf
Lot 31, Pick of the 2018 PZC TR Desirae 012 ET Heifer Calves. Sold for $30,500 to Canadian Donors, Carstairs. Consigned by McLeod Livestock, Cochrane.
High Selling Bred Heifers
Lot 32, CML Desirae 751E, sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, bred to Cedarlea Joe Sakic 19D. Sold for $35,000 to Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite, SK. Consigned by McLeod Livestock, Cochrane.
Lot 11, SOS Autumn Day 56E, sired by SOS Home Grown 15C, bred to SVY Grizzly 521C. Sold for $27,500 to Elders Charolais, Coronach, SK and Wilgenbusch Charolais. Consigned by Springside Farms, Airdrie.
High Selling Bull Calf
Lot 1, Pick of the 2018 Springside Farms Bull Calves. Sold for $26,000 to P&H Ranching, Innisfail. Consigned by Springside Farms.
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