Alberta Holstein Association December 2020 Newsletter

ALBERTA

HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

DECEMBER 2020

OCTOBER

WESTERNER DAIRY SHOWCASE 2020 2020 MARJ ATKINS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD UPCOMING EVENTS FIELD SERVICES UPDATE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

DIRECTORS

DIRECTORS

NATIONAL DIRECTOR- WILLEM VANDERLINDE

SUE CREST (CRHC)

ROLF VAN BENTHEM (SAHC)

Phone/Fax: 403-782-1516 Email: luckyhill97@gmail.com

PRESIDENT- ANDREW WILDEBOER

Phone: 780-675-4643 Fax: 780-675-9786 Email: screst@mcsnet.ca

Phone: 403-782-9615 Fax: 403-782-9617 Email: chubanna@hotmail.com

FRED HOFSTRA (NAHC)

VICE PRESIDENT- TIM HUMMEL

LEE SIMANTON (CAHC)

Cell: 403-331-8599 Email: tnbhummel@gmail.com

PAST PRESIDENT- WILLEM VANDERLINDE

Phone: 780-220-3733 Email: cowman@xplornet.com Phone/Fax: 403-704-6692 Email: lisalee.s@hotmail.com

Phone: 403-896-1313 Email: rolfbenthem@hotmail.com CLARENCE SLINGERLAND (GAHC)

Phone: 403-394-8351 Email: slingclar@gmail.com TIM HUMMEL (GAHC)

Phone: 403-331-8599 Email: tnbhummel@gmail.com RANDY SLOMP (GAHC)

Phone/Fax: 403-782-1516 Email: luckyhill97@gmail.com

SECRETARY/TREASURER- BENITA HUMMEL

Phone: 403-335-5916 Fax: 403-732-5183 Email: info@albertaholstein.ca

SOCIAL MEDIA REP- AMANDA HEHLI

Cell: 403-704-5455 Email: amandahehli@hotmail.ca

OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS: BOX 988, PICTURE BUTTE, AB T0K 1V0 Back : Willem Vanderlinde, Rolf Van Benthem, Randy Slomp, Sue Crest, Tim Hummel, Clarence Slingerland, Fred Hofstra, Lee Simanton Front: Amanda Hehli, Andrew Wildeboer, Benita Hummel

CALENDAR OF EVENTS COUNTRY ROADS HOLSTEIN CLUB AGM JAN. 18 NORTHERN ALBERTA HOLSTEIN CLUB AGM JAN. 19 CENTRAL ALBERTA HOLSTEIN CLUB AGM JAN. 20 SOUTHERN ALBERTA HOLSTEIN CLUB AGM JAN. 21 GREEN ACRES HOLSTEIN CLUB AGM JAN. 22 ALBERTA HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION AGM FEB. 12 LACOMBE WESTERN CANADIAN DAIRY SEMINAR MAR. 9-12 RED DEER

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EXECUTIVE UPDATES PRESIDENT REPORT Andrew Wildeboer

The ground is white, the air is crisp, and everyone is starting to settle into their winter routines. Gratefully, the long fall we were gifted allowed farmers to complete their harvest with yields that, on a whole, were higher than recent years.

Tonight, the AB Government announced new COVID regulations for Albertans. Increased online learning, smaller group sizes, limited gatherings….With these ongoing restrictions, the AHA has had a very quiet year. We were all excited to see the exhibitors at the Red Deer Westerner Dairy Showcase do so well . The show was bustling with eagerness & anticipation, as most had not felt that camaraderie for some time. It was a strong turnout. Exhibitors travelled from as far as Manitoba, BC & Saskatchewan & they did not disappoint. Alberta breeder, Mosnang Holsteins exhibited the Grand Champion with Reserve Champion going to another Alberta breeder, Skycrest Holsteins. Westcoast Holsteins from BC captured Grand and Reserve in the Red & White open show. AHA was proud to sponsor the Best Bred and Owned with $150 going to the milk-

ing classes and $50 to heifer classes.

“Zoom” has proven to be a new concept, idea & action that was not so, 10 months ago. Now most everyone has participated in, or taken part in a “Zoom” meeting. The board has as well, used this platform for meetings. At this time, the AGM that is being hosted by the Central Club in February, will also be “Zoomed”.

Stay posted for details.

I am very fortunate to be surrounded by such a strong, helpful, insightful board. In the midst of all that is going on, they continue to be progressive and think to the future…The industry must continue to evolve and remain sustainable . We are always open for suggestions and truly love to hear from you, our fellow producers.

Hope you have a safe & Merry Christmas & an improved & restored 2021. We hope to see you soon.

Andrew

NATIONAL DIRECTOR REPORT Willem Vanderlinde It has been a challenging year with Covid-19, I was sad to see all the shows being cancelled but thankfully the Westerner Dairy Show was a go. Congratulations to all the participants, the quality of animals was great once again.

Holstein Canada’s service desk launched Dairy Trace in October.

November is registration month at Holstein Canada, whenever you register this month you will be put into a draw for $100 Holstein gear gift cards, free registrations, genotyping services or the true type model.

As Holstein Canada we support the youth, soon we will be announcing the six scholarship winners for 2020 Our National Holstein Convention will be held in Ottawa July 7–10, 2021 and will come West again in 2022 to Saskatchewan.

I wish everyone a wonderful Christmas Season.

Willem

Our customer service is seamless whether they are working from home or in the office.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2020 Contact: Brad Eggink, Manager, Classification & Field Services Phone: 1 855 756-8300 ext. 265 Email: BEggink@holstein.ca

Hans Eggink To Be Holstein Canada’s First Holstein Solutions Partner For Western Canada Brantford, Ont. – Holstein Canada is excited to announce the hiring of Hans Eggink as our new Holstein Solutions Partner. Hans comes to the Association with a deep history in the dairy industry and experience in a wide range of areas.

Hans begins his role with us October 5. We are thrilled to put his first-hand dairy knowledge to good use for producers in Western Canada, where he will be based full-time. As part of this position, Hans will be doing Classification, Field Service, and proAction® Assessments.

A native of Alberta and a mainstay of his community, Hans comes to us from Nutrisource Inc., where he acted as Ruminant Management Consultant for producers in northern Alberta.

Prior to that, Hans was employed by Alta Genetics as a Tech Team Leader in central Alberta for five years. Hans was also the owner and operator of Hanmon Dairy for 17 years; his herd of 200 cows was in the top 5% for Production and Management in Canada for many consecutive years. He sold the operation in 2007.

The position of Holstein Solutions Partner is new to Holstein Canada, as it is the first time our Association has integrated three services into one role. This is an added Field Service role for the West, and Hans will collaborate closely with our current Field Service Business Partner for the region, Morgan Sangster. #### ALBERTA HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION Newsletter Dec 2020

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FIELD SERVICES REPORT Rolf Van Benthem

Here is an update as to what has been happening lately with field

Holstein Canada is excited to announce the hiring of Hans Eggink as

services in Alberta. The Holstein Canada field services team has been

our Holstein Solutions Partner in Western Canada. Hans comes to the

working hard to try and get caught up on animal assessments, since

Association with a deep history in the dairy industry and experience in

being shut down for 3 months back in March-June.

a wide range of areas. As part of the position Hans will be doing Classification, Field Service, and proAction assessments. This is an added Field

For field services it’s important that farmers understand that Holstein

Service role for the West, and Hans will collaborate closely with our cur-

Canada provides the perfect tools to selectively breed for the correct

rent field service business partner for the region, Morgan Sangster.

cow that suits the ideal in each individuals barn. The Holstein Canada COMPASS program has been a useful tool for relaying some of this

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact.

information. We are able to better track individual trait trends and sort the animals based on which traits the producer deems the most

Morgan Sangster msangster@holstein.ca

important in their herd.

Cell: 519-865-4367

The new ear tag design is out, and has been shipped out as the only

Hans Eggink heggink@holstein.ca

option since mid September. The new design should improve overall

Cell: 403-816-2275

tag performance. The ear tag has been re-enforced around the base of the stem, has had a “lip” added to the top of the back panel, as well

Rolf van Benthem rolfbenthem@hotmail.com

as having the male stem elongated again.

Cell: 403-896-1313

Dairy Trace was launched October 5th, with an online platform, a mobile app, and paper form option. Dairy Trace is a National dairy cattle traceability program administered by Lactanet Canada in collaboration with Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC). Dairy Trace provides protection, prosperity, and peace of mind to the Canadian dairy industry and its customers.

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AWARDS REPORT

to bale, stook, and stack some 20,000 bales of hay. His

Lee Simanton

strength for throwing bales was incredible and no one could beat him at arm wrestling. Besides the farm work, Norman

Norman Atkins- 2020 Marj Atkins Achievement Award Recipient

was also a very good athlete participating in hockey, track and

field, basketball and curling. He was a member of the high Simply put Norm was a natural, in the cow business, his

school curling team and it was his combination of strength and

ability to read cattle, pick out the diamond in the rough, or develop

accuracy that earned him recognition for his booming take outs

a calf that needed just that little more rib, Norm was the one to

and his unbeatable sweeping strength.

have. His eye for cattle could detect the slightest of problems a

cow might be having and treat it before the problem became too

During the fall of 1966, following the Pickard and Clark Hol-

serious. Norm was known for picking cattle and judging all across

stein dispersal sale, Norman had an opportunity that would

Canada. He judged in many different countries and was com-

shape his future in the Holstein business. He travelled by

monly seen at the local 4-H achievement days or judging schools.

train to Ontario looking after the cattle purchased at the sale

“One handful of hay at a time” is how he prepared cattle for the

and after safely delivering the cattle to their new Ontario buy-

big show, “feeding a calf milk for just a little longer” and “keeping

ers, Norman spent several months working and showing for

a watchful eye” were some tricks you could learn from Norm and

some of the leading Holstein herds of the time including Ro-

his success in the ring proved his expertise valuable.

mandale Farms. It was this experience that ignited his desire

to build a herd of similar stature and someday return to the Norm with the entire crew at Continental Holsteins had

Royal to show his own cattle. At the same Pickard and Clark

numerous cows that would be considered the cow of a lifetime.

dispersal sale, he and his brother formed a partnership and

Scarlett Red, Star Lily, Leduc Macy, were a few of the best. Win-

purchased a cow with the profits from their summer hay stak-

ning Championships at WDE and the Royal were the highest

ing. This cow was Acme Double Deanna and the following

achievements his cows had.

year she captured grand champion honours at the Edmonton

Exhibition – a special accomplishment for a pair of high school

Hosting the Western Tier 2 Judging days was a big event

students. However, this cow was only the first of many grand

but no job was too big for the Continental Crew and they hosted

champion honours that Norman would achieve during his life-

the event for years. Norm was President of the Alberta Holstein

time.

Branch 1987-1988, and very influential on breeders across Cana-

da.

In 1968, the Atkins’ Family moved from their rented farm in

Springbank, and Norman’s next livestock experience was

Norman grew up on a small family dairy farm in Spring-

spent managing his Father’s herd in partnership with Art Scott

bank, just west of Calgary. His early years were not without chal-

of HiWay Farms at Red Deer.

After three years in the Red

lenge as his entire school years were spent on a farm without the

Deer area, the Atkins’ Family moved to a farm at Priddis south

luxuries of power, running water or indoor plumbing. However

of Calgary and it was here that his parents retired and Norman

this did not dampen his enthusiasm and passion for cows and it

took over managing the small Holstein herd. His commitment

was evident at an early age that cows would play a major role in

to the 4-H program resulted in his involvement as an assistant

his life. As a junior and senior member, he was, for 14 years a

leader of the Foothills 4-H Dairy Club and it was here that Nor-

member of the Springbank 4-H Dairy Club and was inspired by

man met Marj, his soulmate and life partner who shared the

the outstanding livestock mentorship provided by his special 4-H

same passion for great Holstein cattle and their amazing part-

leaders. He became captivated by the competitive challenge of

nership resulted in the establishment of Continental Holsteins.

showing, judging and particularly the day to day care of cattle in

Norman and Marj made their home at their newly purchased

preparation for shows. Even as a young boy, his success in pre-

farm at Leduc and it was here that Continental Holsteins estab-

paring and showing Holsteins earned him exemplary recognition

lished their world renowned reputation for breeding and show-

and his incredible passion for working with cattle prepared him for

ing some of Canada’s most outstanding Holstein cattle.

a future career that would be the envy of his colleagues.

Norman and Marj had an amazing talent for finding cattle that Norman always had an incredible work ethic and set

could be considered as “diamonds in the rough” and either ma-

a standard that was impossible to match as far as strength and

turing them into something special or finding the magic cross

hours of work. As a high school student in the summer, he would

that would result in exemplary offspring. Two of the early suc-

complete the milking at home and then go to the neighbour’s farm

cesses that put them on the map were Glen Isle Crystan Ma-

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mie and Continental Scarlet Red. One of the greatest accom-

Holstein shows were really Norman’s holiday and it was clear

plishments in the early years of Continental Holsteins was to have

how much he loved driving the liner to the shows and how much

a homebred cow win Grand Champion at the Royal Winter Fair.

he valued the camaraderie with the entire show team that trav-

In 1982, Scarlet became the first and still only red and white cow

elled with him. There was nothing that Norman loved more than

to be Grand Champion at the Royal and in addition the only cow

sitting on the tack box at the Royal or Madison visiting fellow

to ever beat the famous Brookview Tony Charity. Soon after win-

breeders who he loved to compete with at the shows. He always

ning the Royal, Scarlet was sold to Stookey Holsteins in Indiana

found time to have a friendly debrief after the show over a wee

and she went on to be one of the outstanding foundation cows

spot of rum. He was always willing to help any exhibitor with a

for the Stookey herd. Although she was greatly missed at Conti-

cow problem at the show or on the farm and was committed to

nental, the revenue she generated was instrumental in building a

establishing Western Canada as an exemplary source of Hol-

successful farming operation and everyone knew there would be

stein genetics.

many more great cows produced at Continental.

During the spring of 2000 Norman’s true diversity of livestock in-

Norman rarely took time away from the farm and could be found

terests was evidenced by his entry and involvement in the Black

in the barn from early morning to late in the evening. He loved

Angus business. Thanks to the wonderful partnership he es-

going to the barn each day of his life to follow the development of

tablished on a number of special show cattle with Rob & Gail

his cows and understand what he could do to improve their readi-

Hamilton, his passion and enjoyment for working with top qual-

ness for the next show. Norman understood what it took to keep

ity Angus expanded his livestock experiences into a whole new

a cow healthy and was able to identify a cow not doing well even

dimension. He quickly learned the uniqueness of this business

before she became ill. He was recognized by his peers as a great

and made special friendships with a whole new group of breed-

stockman who was passionate about caring for cows and he lived

ers. His knowledge of good livestock and partnership with skilled

to show cows. The next great cow that he would be involved

stockmen resulted in shared ownership of multiple Supreme

with was Acme Star Lily who he owned in partnership with Rocky-

Champions.

Mountain Holsteins and Everett and Marylee Simanton. Norman took great pride in the multiple grand championships as well as

Throughout his lifetime he mentored many 4H members and

the All Canadian and All American awards that this cow achieved

young Holstein breeders inspiring them to become prominent

and it was his expertise in the day to day management of getting

breeders of the future. The success of so many of his mentees is

her ready for the shows that played a big role in her success.

truly a testament to the commitment he had for this industry and

the people that he loved to work with. All Alberta Holstein breeders have been blessed with the rich memories Norman has given us and embrace the legacy he has left.

MARJ ATKINS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Presented to Jack & Bill Haynes in memory of the late Norm Atkins With past winners Don Chalack, Orville Schmidt & Dale Bienert ALBERTA HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION Newsletter Dec 2020

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ADVERTISING & MARKETING REPORT Tim Hummel

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Due to Covid 19 I hope this newsletter finds everyone well. Activities in the last few months have been limited however a new calendar is hot off the press and you should be receiving it soon. Thank you to the breeders who made the calendar possible

- Rietveld Dairies

- Baas Dairy

- Mosnang Holsteins 2021

- Chubanna Holsteins Calendar

- Enterprises Lavoie

- Kozak Holsteins

- Wendon Holsteins

- Juno Dairy

- Diamond Park Dairy

- Lucky Hill Dairy Alberta Holstein Association

- Southrise Holsteins

- Van Benthem Dairy - Supporting Breeders Since 1935

“Our mission is to provide the opportunity for our members to enhance their profitability and competitivesness through genetic improvement programs delivered effectively and efficiently.”

Also thank you to the advertisers thata participate in our publications! Please take the time to check out the advertisers in the calendar and website and if able support these businesses. Our hope is that soon we will return to somewhat normal times and hope to see you all at future Alberta Holstein functions. I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

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JUDGING AND SHOW REPORT Clarence Slingerland

Alberta Holstein was happy to present the Best Bred & Owned awards at the Westerner Dairy Showcase 2020! Congratulations to all the winners and especially to the Grand Champion Bred & Owned- Mosnang Solomon Liquify.

Heifers- $50/class Summer Calf- Kozak Skyhigh Deluxe- Kozak Holsteins, AB Junior Calf- Kozak Solomon Classy- Kozak Holsteins Ltd., AB Intermediate Calf- Robella Denver Majesty- Robella Holsteins, SK Senior Calf-Robella Doorman Lilac- Robella Holsteins, SK Summer Yearling- Wendon Unix Cleo- Wendon Holsteins, AB Junior Yearling- Lavender KD Respect- Lavender Farms, BC Intermediate Yearling- Robella Sidekick Mara- Robella Holsteins, SK & Westcoast Holsteins, BC Cows- $150/class Milking Yearling- Benbie Lambda Ashley- Benbie Holsteins, SK Summer Junior 2 - Wendon Furious Deborah- Wendon Holsteins, AB Junior 2- Lampada Solomon Hannah- Fred Fornwald & Sons Farms Ltd., SK Senior 2- Benbie Altaundado Daya- Benbie Holsteins, SK Junior 3- Mosnang Solomon Liquify- Mosnang Holsteins, AB & Stanhope Wedgwood, BC Senior 3- Westcoast Expander Lauramie- Westcoast Holsteins, BC 4 Yr Old- Benbie High Octane Ciara- Benbie Holsteins, SK 5 yr Old- Westcoast Defiant Addison- Quebequa Holsteins & Westcoast Holsteins, BC Mature Cow- Skycrest Defiant Last Call- Skycrest Holsteins, AB Production Cow- Benbie Atwood Matilda- Benbie Holsteins, SK

Pictures @ Ella Wright

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Westerner Dairy Showcase 2020 Judge: Cameron McGregor, ON Pictures @ Cowsmo

SUMMER CALF (9) 1. Gouldhaven T Storm Everest- R & F Livestock, SK 2. Libert-Gen Apple Crumble- R & F Livestock, SK 3. Kozak Skyhigh Deluxe- Kozak Holsteins, AB 4. Roselane Bomba Royal, Wim & Jenny Ruysch, AB 5. Wendon Denver Daff, Wendon Holsteins, AB

JUNIOR CALF (21) 1. Petitclerc Denver Abella- R&F Livestock, SK 2. Kozak Solomon Classy- Kozak Holsteins, AB 3. Benbie Mirand Ember- Benbie Holsteins & Robella Holsteins, SK 4. Frisklane Unstopabull Ducky- Carson Hamming & Mariah Mitchell, SK 5. Hamming Sidekick Meaghan- Hamming Holsteins, BC

INTERMEDIATE CALF (25) 1. Clarkvalley King Doc Jagged- R&F Livestock, SK 2. Robella Denver Majesty- Robella Holsteins, SK 3. Mosnang Dropkick Annette- Mosnang Holsteins, AB 4. Blondin Thunder Storm Cara- R&F Livestock, SK 5. Podcrest Monsoon Thunderstorm- T & L Cattle, BC SENIOR CALF (14) 1. Robella Doorman Lilac- Robella Holsteins, SK 2. Loka Jacoby Ice Queen- R&F Livestock, SK 3. Wendon Jordy Clear- Wendon Holsteins, AB 4. Kozak Amazon Bristol Red- Kozak Holsteins, AB 5. Winright Unix First Date- Benbie Holsteins, SK

SUMMER YEARLING (17) 1. Oakfield Benefit Elf- R & F Livestock, SK 2. Wendon Unix Cleo, Wendon Holsteins, AB 3. Camflat Chief Chiquita- Benbie Holsteins, SK 4. Colstein Crushtime Unb- T & L Cattle, BC 5. Mosnang Sidekick Lovesick- Mosnang Holsteins & Beemer Holsteins, AB

JUNIOR YEARLING (10) 1. OCD Solomon Calypso- Jaelynn Phoenix & Sierra Empey, ON 2. Lavender KD Respect- Lavender Farms, BC 3. Roselane Unstopabull Hailey- Wendon Holsteins, AB 4. Wendon Douglas Dustoff- Wendon Holsteins, AB 5. Robella WC Tatoo Memory- Robella Holsteins, SK & Westcoast Holsteins, BC

INTERMEDIATE YEARLING (10) 1. Robella Sidekick Mara- Robella Holsteins, SK & Westcoast Holsteins, BC 2. R-E-W Ava Lava- T&L Cattle, BC 3. Mosnang Tatoo Ladyship- Mosnang Holsteins, AB 4. Duckett Sidekick Ozzie- Michael & Julie Duckett, WI 5. Mosnang Undenied Access- Mosnang Holsteins, AB

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JUNIOR CHAMPION Oakfield Benefit Elf- R & F Livestock, SK 1st Summer Yearling RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION Clarkvalley King Doc Jagged- R&F Livestock, SK 1st Intermediate Calf HM JUNIOR CHAMPION Robella Sidekick Mara- Robella Holsteins, SK & Westcoast Holsteins, BC 1st Intermediate Yearling

R&W JUNIOR CHAMPION Roselane Unstopabull Hailey- Wendon Holsteins, AB 3rd Junior Yearling RESERVE R&W JUNIOR CHAMPION Wendon Jordy Clear- Wendon Holsteins, AB 3rd Senior Calf HM R&W JUNIOR CHAMPION Westcoast Warrior Rave- Westcoast Holsteins, BC 7th Intermediate Calf

JUNIOR BREEDERS HERD (6) 1. Robella Holsteins 2. Wendon Holsteins 3. Kozak Holsteins 4. Mosnang Holsteins 5. Westcoast Holsteins

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MILKING SENIOR YEARLING (13) 1. Benbie Lambda Ashley- Benbie Holsteins, SK 2. (BU) MS Mvg Avalanche Brook- T&L Cattle, BC 3. Wendon Solo Raina- Wendon Holsteins, AB 4. Chubanna Lucky Duck- Chubanna Holsteins & Lucky Hill Dairy, AB 5. Lavender Jordy Razzle Red- Lavender Farms, BC

SUMMER JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD (6) 1. (BU) Wendon Furious Deborah- Wendon Holsteins, AB 2. Lucky Jordy Ever After- Harold & Miriam Sweetnam & Lucky Hill Dairy, AB 3. Mosnang Army Delight- Mosnang Holsteins, AB 4. Wedgwood Unix Collette- Stanhope Wedgwood Holsteins, BC 5. Thornspyc Kingroyal Annebell- Van de Brake Family, AB

JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD (9) 1. (BU) Kingsway Kingboy Arya- Benbie Holsteins, SK 2. Lampada Solomon Hannah- Fred Fornwald & Sons Farms Ltd., SK 3. Cash Atwood Envious- Westcoast Holsteins, BC 4. Ruti Chief Empress- R & F Livestock, SK 5. Crestomere Atmost Lipton- Crestomere Holsteins, AB

FUTURITY CLASS (5) 1. (BU) Kingsway Kingboy Arya- Benbie Holsteins, SK 2. Wendon Furious Deborah- Wendon Holsteins, AB 3. Lampada Solomon Hannah- Fred Fornwald & Sons Farms Ltd., MB 4. Mosnang Army Delight- Mosnang Holsteins, AB 5. Mosnang Jacot Rye Whiskey- Mosnang Holsteins, AB

SENIOR 2-YEAR-OLD (14) 1. (BU) Crovalley Solo Milkshake- R&F Livestock, SK 2. Savage-Leigh Selser-Red- Westcoast Holsteins, BC 3. Benbie Altaundado Daya- Benbie Holsteins, SK 4. Benbie Light My Fire Phoebe- Benbie Holsteins, SK 5. Lampada Autumnlane Liberty- Autumn Lane, BC & Fred Fornwald & Sons Farms, MB

JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD (12) 1. (BU) Mosnang Solomon Liquify- Mosnang Holsteins, AB & Stanhope Wedgwood, BC 2. Robella Byway Whiplash- Robella Holsteins, SK & Rockymountain Holsteins, AB 3. Wendon Bsd Windbrook Merry- Wendon Holsteins, AB 4. Zimmer SP McCutchen Axel- Sterling Park Holsteins, AB 5. Skycrest Monterey Lynx- Skycrest Holsteins, AB

SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD (12) 1. (BU) Harvdale Meridian Cherish- R & F Livestock, SK 2. Westcoast Expander Lauramie- Westcoast Holsteins, BC 3. Wendon Zimmer Diamond- Wendon Holsteins, AB 4. Westcoast Orion AryAne 4727- Westcoast Holsteins, BC 5. MS Klinedell SLM Mozelle- Westcoast Holsteins, BC

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INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Mosnang Solomon Liquify Mosnang Holsteins, AB & Stanhope Wedgwood, BC 1st Junior 3 Year Old RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Robella Byway Whiplash Robella Holsteins, SK & Rockymountain Holsteins, AB 2nd Junior 3 Year Old HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Harvdale Meridian Cherish- R & F Livestock, SK 1st Senior 3 Year Old

4-YEAR-OLD (12) 1. (BU) Benbie High Octane Ciara- Benbie Holsteins, SK 2. Donfield Doorman Briget- Fred Fornwald & Sons Farms Ltd., Harold & Miriam Sweetnam, Mark Sweetnam, MB 3. OCD Awesome Lyndi- T & L Cattle, BC 4. Wendon Golddust Dividend- Wendon Holsteins, AB 5. MS Apple Arusha- Charlyn Farms, Crestomere Holsteins, Lovholm Holsteins, AB 5-year-old (6) 1. (BU) Westcoast Defiant AddisonQuebequa Holsteins & Westcoast Holsteins, BC 2. Skycrest Daddy Long Legs- Skycrest Holsteins, AB 3. Benbie Doorman Pisces- Benbie Holsteins, SK 4. Skycrest Windbrook Nifty- Skycrest Holsteins., AB 5. Chubanna Addiction Deena- Chubanna Holsteins, AB MATURE COW (5) 1. (BU) Skycrest Defiant Last Call- Skycrest Holsteins, AB 2. Webb View Butterballs Mccuchen- Benbie Holsteins, Lakefield Farms & Robella Holsteins, SK 3. Donfield Delta Daisy- Donfield Farms Ltd., MB 4. Wendon Destry Rainy- Wendon Holsteins, AB 5. Donfield Rosie Aftershock- Benbie Holsteins, SK & Donfield Farms, MB PRODUCTION COW (4) 1. (BU) Benbie Atwood Matilda- Benbie Holsteins, SK 2. Mosnang Saloon Liquor- Mosnang Holsteins., AB 3. Wendon Jordan Dixie- Wendon Holsteins, AB 4. Morsan Windhammer Angiel - Westcoast Holsteins, BC

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GRAND CHAMPION & BEST BRED & OWNED Mosnang Solomon Liquify Mosnang Holsteins, AB & Stanhope Wedgwood, BC 1st Junior 3 Year Old RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION & BEST UDDER Skycrest Defiant Last Call- Skycrest Holsteins, AB 1st Mature Cow HM GRAND CHAMPION Webb View Butterballs Mccuchen Benbie Holsteins, Lakefield Farms & Robella Holsteins, SK 2nd Mature Cow

R&W GRAND CHAMPION & BEST UDDER Westcoast Defiant Addison- Westcoast Holsteins & Quebequa , BC 1st 5 Year Old RESERVE R&W GRAND CHAMPION Savage-Leigh Selser-Red- Westcoast Holsteins, BC 2nd Senior 2 Year Old HM R&W GRAND CHAMPION Chubanna Lucky Duck- Chubanna Holsteins & Lucky Hill Dairy, AB 4th Senior Milking Yearling

BREEDERS HERD (7) 1. Benbie Holsteins, SK 2. Donfield Farms, MB 3. Skycrest Holsteins, AB 4. Westcoast Holsteins, BC 5. Wendon Holsteins, AB PREMIER EXHIBITOR 1. Benbie Holsteins, SK 2. Wendon Holsteins, AB 3. R&F Livestock, SK PREMIER BREEDER 1. Wendon Holsteins, AB 2. Benbie Holsteins, SK 3. Mosnang Holsteins, AB

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Westerner Dairy Showcase Youth Show Judge: Joe Folkerts, AB SHOWMANSHIP Junior 1. LEVI CONGDON, AB HONORABLE MENTION 2. Larissa Slingerland, AB 3. Allyson McAvoy, BC 4. Alyssa Congdon, AB 5. Isabelle Staub, AB Intermediate 1. ASHLEE MCAVOY, BC GRAND CHAMPION 2. EMMA HUISMAN, AB RESERVE CHAMPION 3. Hannah Vanderlinde, AB 4. Trinity Congdon, AB 5. Adyson Wildeboer, AB Senior 1. Ethan Nienhuis, SK 2. Simone Huisman, AB 3. Kristy Van de Brake, AB 4. Zoe Meinen, AB 5. Isaac Boonstoppel, MB

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Summer Calf 1. R&F Livestock, SK- Liberty-Gen Apple Crumble 2. Paige Whalen, AB- Wendon Denver Daff 3. Adyson Wildeboer, AB- Chubanna Backflip Viola 4. Larissa Slingerland, AB- Diamondpark Haniko ChiChiChi 5. Keaton Wildeboer, AB- Chubanna Attraction Dusty Junior Calf 1. R&F LIVESTOCK, SK- PETICLERC DENVER ABELLA JUNIOR RESERVE CHAMPION 2. Paige Whalen, AB - Wendon Unix Also 3. Hannah Vanderlinde, AB- Liberty-Gen JD Strawberry Wine 4. Trinity Congdon, AB- Kozak Solomon Classy 5. Emma Huisman, AB- Mosnang Unstopabull Chardonnay Intermediate Calf 1. Emma Huisman, AB- Mosnang Dropkick Annette 2. Alyssa Congdon, AB- Kozak Chili Pepper Maggie 3. Simone Huisman, AB- Mosnang Mirand Vamoose 4. Adyson Wildeboer, AB- Chubanna Skyhigh Rocket 5. Hannah Vanderlinde, AB- Lucky Jordy Surely Senior Calf 1. Alyssa Congdon, AB-Kozak Amazon Bristol Red 2. Adyson Wildeboer, AB- Chubanna 1st Grade Pingpong 3. Paige Whalen, AB- Wendon Jordy Clear 4. Emily Unger, ON- Sterling Park Touchdown Moonlight 5. Levi Congdon, AB- Mosnang Calvados Mosquito Summer Yearling 1. TRINITY CONGDON, AB-KOZAK JACKSON TRINITY RED JUNIOR GRAND CHAMPION 2. Simone Huisman, AB- Mosnang Sidekick Lovesick 3. Paige Whalen, AB- Wendon Unix Cleo 4. Emily Unger, ON- Sterlingpark Flashy Cameron 5. Rochelle Toth, SK- Baumann Apple Crisp Sambuca Junior Yearling 1. PAIGE WHALEN, AB- ROSELANE UNSTOPABULL HAILEY HONORABLE MENTION CHAMPION 2. Emma Van Steekelenburg, AB- Mosnang Silvio Casino 3. Trinity Congdon, AB- Luck-E America Angel 4. Natalie Boonstoppel, MB- Unique Andreas Heaven 5. Emily Unger, ON- Lone Pine Miss Muffett Intermediate Yearling 1. Levi Congdon, AB- Mosnang Tatoo Ladyship 2. Isabelle Staub, AB- Corlane Unstop Red Chalua 3. Zoe Meinen, AB- Meihaven Lucky Arizona Myra

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YOUTH REPORT Sue Crest

Well this have been a year that many will not forget. With the Covid pandemic going on it has pretty much shut down all of our youth events.

Rollyview 4-H Club Club Reporter: Alice Keuper

With 4H,WCC, and Young Leaders programs put on pause we look forward to what the future brings.

The Alberta Branch is proud to award the $2000 scholarship to a young leader who is very active in the community, family farm and will be announced at the AGM .

My name is Alice Keuper and I am the club reporter for the Rollyview 4-H Dairy Club. This year our club has 14 regular members and 4 cleaver members.

4H has now started up for the 2020-2021 year and we to continue to support the clubs.

We had our first meeting of the year on November 1st, at the Millet Agriplex where we had our elections for the coming year. Our president is Paige Whalen, Izzy Staub is our vice president, secretary is Silas De Lange, treasurer is Dorian De Lange, and our historian/social media is Georgia De Lange and Anouk de Goeij.

The National Holstein Convention, where the Young Leaders convention takes place as well, is planned for July7-10, 2021 in Ottawa, Ontario. And finally WCC is planned for August 24-28, 2021 in Brandon Manitoba.

With all these events planned for future we are excited to get back to our “normal” lives in our dairy family!

With the COVID-19 pandemic still going on, we’re not sure what we’re able to do, but we did plan to have our next meeting in early December and also do a judging day at Rietveld Dairies in Fort Saskatchewan at the end of December.

We are glad that we can still do 4-H this year and we are off to a great start!

Udderly Unique 4-H Club Club Reporter: Alyssa Congdon

Moos on the Moove 4-H Club Club Reporter: Wyatt/Hannah Baas

The Uddery Unique 4-h club has started up for the new year and anyone looking to join is welcome. We currently have 15 members and 6 cleaver members.

Fist meeting via zoom on November 5, 2020

Some of our new positions are: President: Kristy Van De Brake Vice: Nicole Verhoef Secretary: Hannah Vanderlinde Treasurer: Eve Luymes Leaders: Hennie Van De Brake and Joanne Vanderlinde Cleaver leaders: Miranda Verhoef and Gert Schrijver.

Club Reporter/Scrapbooker – Wyatt and Hannah Baas Secretary – Emma VanDijk President – Rolyn Bikker Vice President – Kyle VanDijk Leaders – Anita Bikker – 780-674-0791 Frida VanDijk – 780-307-5201 Bert Baas – 780-674-0663

Our executive will be getting together shortly to plan the year for us.

We look forward to another great year.

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