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The Blanchette Family from Edam, SK took in 19 shows this spring and summer with the kids having success at almost all of them. Some of the highlights included.
Cattlemans Call-Tyler and Bar SK Heather 303L by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld were Res. Champion Female
GMACK-Bennett and Bar SK Heather 303L were Res. Champion Heifer
Weldon-Briar and her steer Hot Shot were Grand Champion Steer
Briggs and Bar SK Heather 303L were Res. Champion Heifer
Cody Sibbald-Briggs and his steer Jelly Bean were Res. Champion Steer
Josephburg-Briar and Kay-R Annabelle 309L by WCR Commissioner 593 P were Res. Champion Heifer in the open show
Briggs and his steer Jelly Bean were Grand Champion Steer in the Junior Show
Perdue Junior Jackpot Steer and Heifer Show-Bennett and Bar SK Heather 303L were Champion Charolais and Overall Res. Champion Heifer
CCYA-Bennett and his steer Jelly Bean were Res. Champion Steer
Prince Albert-Bennett and Bar SK Heather 303L were Res. Champion Heifer in the Dean Horn Memorial Junior Bred Heifer Show

Sharodon All Jacked Up 4M by WIA Backwater Jack 060 P was Supreme Champion Bull at the Picton, ON Fair on September 7th. Exhibited by Sharodon Farms, Omemee the show was judged by Kevin Brown, Orillia.

Tyler Burgomaster, Omemee, ON won Grand Champion Female with Sharodon Lynelle 116L by Sharodon Double Vision 1D at the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Country 4-H Fair on August 23rd in Lindsay. 39 animals from three beef clubs in the country were judged by Ashley Baker of Madoc.

Declan Sargent, Mirror and his steer Willis won Reserve Champion Steer at the May 27th, 2024 Lacombe and District 4-H Show and Sale. Willis was also selected as the Reserve Champion Home Grown Steer and Reserve Champion Steer of the Nebraska 4-H Multi Club. Willis weighed 1515 lb and was purchased by Sterling Industries Inc., Blackfalds for $6.70/lb. The shows were judged by Scott Anderson, Sylvan Lake and Jay Good, Brooks.

Jackson Corner, Caledonia won Grand Champion female at the Ontario AGM Junior Show, August 17th, Colborne, ON with TR Ms Outsider 3765L ET by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld. Judges John & Kathy Pearson, Grafton then selected Baker Farms Lavender Haze 16L by CCC WC Redemption 7143 Pld ET shown by Emily Honey, Warkworth. There were 42 youth and 40 head in the show.

Kurtis Black, Haley Station was elected president of the Ontario Charolais Association at their Annual General Meeting, August 17th at Colborne. Eric Doran, Tweed was elected 1^st Vice-President and Ryan Briggs, Oro-Medonte was elected 2^nd Vice-President. Ashley Baker, Madoc took on the Secretary/Treasurer duties with the departure of long-time member Doris Aitken, Mount Forest. Complete details will be in the October issue of the Charolais Banner.

Mark Frost, Kingsey-Falls, QC was re-elected president of the Quebec Charolais Associaton at their 52nd Annual General Meeting, Aug
10th, Shawville. Complete details will be in the October issue of the Charolais Banner.

Owen Sellman, McCreary, MB was elected president of the Manitoba Charolais Association at their Annual General Meeting August 10th at Hunter Charolais, Roblin. Full details to follow in the October issue of the Charolais Banner.

Cays Tanya 21L by SVY Trust 6H exhibited  by Chase Airey, Rivers won Champion Yearling Heifer and Overall Champion Female at the Rivers & District 4-H Beef Club Achievement Show July 4th. Shawn Birmingham was the judge. She was also Overall Champion Charolais Female at the Harding Fair (150 head show), July 19th judged by Laura Horner and Jake Rawluk

Blake Airey, Rivers and her steer “Whiskey” was Reserve Champion Steer of the Rivers & District 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day on July 4th judged by Shawn Birmingham. The steer weighed 1,385 lb and sold for $5.30/lb to Renard’s Meat Service, Virden, MB for $5.30/lbs

GW Murray of the Tilley 4-H Beef Club won Grand Champion Steer at the Newell District 4-H Show and Sale. GW’s 1,595 lb steer Bob, was purchased by Hillside Excavating Inc. for $6.80/lb. The 70 head steer show was judged by Blaine Brost, Irvine.
Navada Murray’s Charcross steer was selected as the Reserve Champion Steer at the Newell District 4-H Show and Sale. Navada’s steer Rooster weighed 1,560 lb and was purchased by Bohrson Marketing Services Ltd, Olds for $6.60/lb.