Author: Justin Harcourt

Mr. Greg Gilliland of Carievale passed away at the Galloway Health Centre on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at the age of 55 following a farm accident. Greg is survived by his wife, Dayna; four children: Jared, Kamryn (Walker), Amy (Jimmy) and Amos; mother, Diane; three brothers: Rob (Lisa), Ron (Jackie) and Cody (Robyn) and their families. He was predeceased by his father, Bev in 2023. Greg was an active Charolais breeder who dispersed in the Gilliland Bros. Charolais Complete Herd Dispersal in 2023.

A formal funeral service will not be held. Donations in memory of Greg can be directed to the charity of one’s choice.

Beck’s Frontline 439M was named Supreme Champion Bull at the Manitoba AgEX show on October 30th in Brandon. The DC/KCM Marksman E1145 PET son was crowned by a panel comprised of judges from throughout the weekend. Congratulations to Beck Farms Milestone, SK and Footprint Farms, Esther, AB.

Sparrows Mirabelle 385M, sired by LT Rushmore 8060 PLD and her Sparrows Costanza 440M sired bull calf from Steppler Farms, Miami won Grand Champion Female at the October 30th Manitoba AgEX show in Brandon. Reserve Grand Champion Female exhibited by Flying A Livestock, Oxbow, SK was Longview Blush 60M, sired by DTR MR Brightside 1107G2 and her RBM Keystone H41 bull calf, FAL Two Savage 1P. Beck Farms, Milestone, SK and Footprint Farms, Esther, AB won Grand Champion Bull with Beck’s Frontline 439M sired by  DC/KCM Marksman E1145 PET. Steppler Quavo 324N, sired by Beck’s Throttle 201K from Steppler Farms, Miami was selected as the Reserve Grand Champion Bull. The Charolais BOSS show was judged by Kasey Phillips of Waskatenau, AB.

October 27, 2026 Olds, AB
……………………………  Gross   Average
47 Bred Cows          $537,000 $11,425
25 Bred Heifers       $282,000 $11,280
19 Open Heifers      $169,000 $8,895
2 Mature Bulls         $49,500 $24,750
1 Open Cow             $34,000 $34,000
1 Bull Calf                 $21,000 $21,000
2 Pregnant Recips    $29,000 $14,500
32 Embryos               $42,400 $1,325
136 Units of Semen  $23,800 $175
121 Lots                      $1,179,100 $14,037

High Selling Open Cow
Lot 1, BRCHE MCC Rumplemintz 4501, sired by CCC WC Redemption 7143 PLD ET. Sold for $34,000 to Johnson Ranching, Amisk & Canadian Sires & Donors, Olds.

High Selling Mature Bull
Lot 2, PCC Husk 218K ET, sired by CCC WC Redemption 7143 PLD ET. Sold for $27,500 to Landaker Charolais, Brownvale.

High Selling Bred Cow
Lot 19, MCA Buttertart 307H, sired by Cedarlea Everest 140E. Sold for $20,000 to Francrest Farms, Wingham, ON.

October 18, 2026 Elk Point, AB
DLMS Farm gate Timed Auction
…………………….. Gross   Average
6 Heifer Calves  $36,750 $6,125

High Selling Heifer Calf
Lot C-38P, K-COW Moji 38P, sired by HBSF Leader of Men 31L. Sold for $6,500.

JWX Wynnemaker 47M was named Grand Champion Female at the Claybank Bricks & Beef Junior Show. The LT Patriot 2208 PLD daughter showed with calf at side KFC Wynnemaker 48P, by ONL Back Road 35L, was also named the Champion Heifer Calf. The pair was exhibited by Riley Breuer.
Elise Howe exhibited the Champion Jackpot Bull Calf, HKS PHILADELPHIA 14P, sired by Sparrows Wheaton 101J.

Thomas (Teg) Grieve passed on Monday, August 31st, at the Fillmore Health Center at the age of 93. Thomas leaves to mourn his passing, wife Karen and their 4 children Dylan, Angel, Brett and Step Daughter Deanna. From his previous marriage he leaves his children Cindy, Lorena, Scott as well as his sister Shirley Lueck. As well as many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Thomas was born on March 29th, 1933, in Hardieville AB. He grew up on small acreage near Lethbridge. He with his family moved to Fillmore in 1950, where he then finished grade 12. In 1995 Tom and Karen met, and he gained stepdaughter Deanna then he and Karen had Son Dylan and adopted Angel and Brett. They continued with the 4H, sports and community events. Tom was an avid ball player and curler; he played ball with the Fillmore Rockets for 53 years! He spent countless hours coaching and watching all his kids, grandkids and great grandkids play sports too.

Teg spent his whole life raising, showing and fitting cattle, as well as serving on various breed associations and producer groups. Tom owned many cows in his day, but his favourite were Herefords and Charolais. He passed his love of cows down to his kids, who all showed in 4H and CCYA shows across Canada. He was also an exhibitor in Agribition for 51 years and loved every year more than the last. Teg and Scott were the original Charolais breeders in the family. They operated under the name of “Clipper Cattle Company’.

In recent years, Tom couldn’t be out with the cattle, but he enjoyed touring the pastures in the truck, attending cattle sales in Candiac whenever he had the chance and enjoyed visits with his family while doing so.

A graveside service will be held on September 26th, 2026, at the Fillmore Cemetery at 3:00pm, everyone welcome. Please bring a chair if you so require. A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at the farm North of Fillmore following the service.

The Provincial Saskatchewan 4H Beef Show was held at the beginning of August in Lloydminister, SK. Matthew Howe exhibited the Champion 3 Year Old Pair with HKS MS LOIS 43L with calf at side HKS MS LOIS 80P who was later named Champion Heifer Calf. Elise Howe exhibited HKS MS LANE 51N who was named Champion Yearling Heifer. Judges Ted and Connor Creech then selected Elise’s Yearling Heifer as the Reserve Grand Champion Female.