Author: Dalyse Robertson

CRG Pincess Valentine 42D, sired by TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET from Oattes Charolais, Cobden was named Grand Champion Female at the Renfrew (ON) Fair, September 10th. Judge Mark Phillips, Denfield then chose CRG Miss Control 30E, sired by MCF Bohannon 305A, also from Oattes Charolais as the Reserve Grand Champion Female of the 32 entry BOSS Show. Grand Champion Bull was Sharodon Tulo 14C, sired by Gerrard Montezuma 6T from Sharodon Farms, Omemee and Reserve Grand Champion Bull was Cornerview Dashboard 39D exhibited by Cornerview Charolais, Cobden & Sunrise Charolais, Stayner.

Will Banford, Eastend had Grand Champion steer at the Maple Creek, SK 4-H regional show June 13th, judged by Jamie Rae Pittman. His steer competed against 50 steers, weighed 1,480 lb and sold for $4.25/lb to Instow Reclamation, Shaunavon and Rick Peterson, Climax. This is the third year in a row that the Banfords have had Champion here.

Brett Grieve, Fillmore, SK won Grand Champion Female, with SKW Popcorn 109C, in the Mixed Breed Class at the Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup held Aug. 4th to 6th in Neepawa, MB. 69 youth from Manitoba and Saskatchewan attended the 10th annual event with 78 head of cattle plus calves shown.

Kord Phillips of Waskatenau, AB won Grand Champion steer at the Fort Saskatchewan 4-H Beef show on May 29th. The steer, judged by Robert Dixon, weighed 1,396 lb and sold for $3/lb to Tailor Made Insurance.

Elsie Rawlings, Armstrong, BC won Grand Champion steer at the Okanagan 4-H Stock Show and Sale held July 4-8th in Armstrong. The 25 steers were judged by Kevin &  Kailey Wirsta. The steer weighed 1,470 lb and sold for $3.75 lb/lb to Beachcomber Home and Leisure, Vernon. The steer was purchased from Kay-R Charolais.

The Reserve Grand Champion steer was won by Mariah Mitchell, Armstrong with a 1,430 lb steer purchased from Squaw Valley Ranch, Lumby,  that sold for $4.30/lb to Associated Ready-Mix, Armstrong. The sale continued to strengthen and averaged a record $5 plus/lb with at high of over $7. 

Kelly Howe of Moose Jaw (SK) was elected president of the Saskatchewan Charolais Association at their 54th Annual General Meeting held July 30th at Moose Jaw. Complete AGM details will be in the August Charolais Banner online this week or in the mail August 8th.

Saskatchewan Charolais Association Board of Directors (front l-r) Jared McTavish, Moosomin (1^st Vice-President); Kelly Howe, Moose Jaw (President); Stephen Wielgosz, Yellow Creek (2^nd Vice-President); Dave Blechinger, Rosetown (Sec-Treas.). (back l-r) Matt Jones, Gull Lake; Raymond Paschke, Love; Jordan Moore, Redvers; Tyler Smyth, Herbert; Mike Neilson, Willowbrook

Megan McLeod, Cochrane, AB, was declared the overall High Point Aggregate winner at Summer Synergy held in Olds, AB from July 12 – 15.Of the six catagories in the competition, Megan was:
Champion Charolais Female with CML Desirae 558C and her heifer calf sired by MVY All Shook Up 18C
Overall Champion in Marketing
Reserve Champion Showmanship
3^rd Overall Grooming
5^th Overall in multi species judging
High score for her Personal Interview

Over 200 youth participated in this years event.
In total, 44 youth received scholarships exceeding $80,000.
The scholarships were sponsored by the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Foundation

Reegan McLeod, Claresholm, AB, had a great day, July 12th at the Alberta 4-H Provincial Heifer show. She won Grand Champion Charolais Female and was overall Reserve Champion Female of the entire show, with CML Firefly 502C by CML Encore 4Y and her MVY All Shook Up 18C heifer calf. The Judge was Kurt Pedersen. Two days later in the Alberta Summer Synergy Show, Reegan and her pair won Reserve Champion Charolais Female, judged by Dr Scott Schaake.

Selection Process for National Program Advisory Committee

NPAC serves as the primary mechanism for producer consultations with respect to the business risk management programs and risk management issues, providing advice and guidance to federal, provincial, and territorial governments.

Go tho this URL for more information or to apply:
http://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/about-us/employment-opportunities/ministerial-appointments/member-national-program-advisory-committee-11positions/?id=1497558614315

Hans Myhre of Dauphin,MB was elected president of the Manitoba Charolais Association at their Annual General Meeting and Pen Show held July 22nd at Dauphin.

Manitoba Charolais Association Board of Directors (l-r)Ron McDonald, Sidney; Shawn Airey, Rivers (Past President & CCA Director); Matthew Ramsey, Strathclair; Jeff Cavers, La Riviere (1st Vice-Presdent); Trent Hatch, Oak Lake; Hans Myhre, Dauphin (President); Scott Johnston, Rathwell; Andre Steppler, Miami (2nd Vice-President), Jim Olson, Portage la Prairie (CCA Director); Rae Trimble-Olson, Portage la Prairie (Sec.-Treas.); Jared Preston, Ste. Rose; Brad Cline, Belmont; Michael Hunter, Roblin; Tyler Stewart, Foxwarren; (missing-Rob Gilliland, Virden)