2025 Knee Hill Valley 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day
ABOUT US KNEEHILL VALLEY
Back in 1949 the Kneehill Valley 4-H Beef Club was formed and has been operating for 75 successful years. This year the club has 16 members and 9 cleaver members. Our members have been working all year on market steer projects, carcass steers, heifers, 2 year old and 3 year old cow calf pairs, as well as cleaver projects. They have worked on these projects since weigh in on November 2nd with the goal of getting them ready for the one day show and sale on May 26th.
The club has had involvement from leaders, parents & thousands of youth, developing strong communication, leadership, organization, grooming and showmanship, just to name a few. Throughout the year members have learned about public speaking, record keeping, marketing, judging, showmanship, grooming, nutrition and feeding their project, as well as what it means to give back to their community by doing highway clean-up, community volunteering and caring for the Charity Steer to raise money for local charities and causes.
VALLEY
Why should you buy a 4-H steer?
Not only are you supporting local youth in agriculture but you are supporting the future generation and in turn you can fill your freezer with some of the best Alberta Beef that you will ever taste!
Rising prices in the stores have affected all of us and being able to fill your freezer or split a steer with family, friends or coworkers ensures that you will be buying the freshest, top quality beef that is customized to what you want.
What do I do with a whole steer?
Split it with family, friends and coworkers. Hand it out as gifts to employees as a bonus. Use it as company advertising and sell it back to the local feedlot, we do all the advertising for you!! Or simply keep it for yourself and have an incredible summer BBQ party!
HOW TO BUY
We have 16 member steers and one charity steer that will be auctioned off on May 26th at the Innisfail Auction Market.
This year we are greateful to once again be able to sell calves live at the Innisfail Auction Market.
Register online on liveauctions.tv to bid from the comfort of your own home or while on the go.
Any of our members, parents or auction mart staff can set you up with phone bidding or proxy bids prior to the sale.
104-LAYNE SPARKS
I’m Layne Sparks from Innisfail, back for my 2nd year as a junior member. This is my steer, Sugar, born and raised at my families ranch, S Over 5 Ranch. If I’m not working with Sug in the pen, you can find me playing hockey or fastball. I’d like to thank Suds Carwash for purchasing my steer last year. I’d also like to invite everyone out to this year’s sale. Thanks for supporting the Kneehill 4H Beef Club!
105-CHAYSE HOLLMAN
Hi, my name is Chayse Hollman. I am 14 years old and this is my sixth year in 4-H. This year I have 4 projects. My show steer Kodiak, my carcass steer Teddy Bear, my heifer Ms on Cue, and hopefully a cow calf. Some of my hobbies are building small projects for fun, skiing and helping my dad on the farm. I would like to thank the buyer of my steer from last year, Burke and Chelsey Haush. I invite you to come and see our club’s steers in person at our show and sale on May 26.
106-JOHN HARRISON
Hello, My name is John Harrison and I’m 14 years old and this is my 6th year with Kneehill Valley beef 4-H. This year I have a black gelbvieh cross steer, named Todd. This year Me and Todd are going to win and be the best two out there. My hobbies are hockey, golf and volleyball. In my free time I like to farm and ride the side by side. Thank you to all the 4H supporters and my buyer last year, Innisfail Boarding Kennels for their continued support. I will love seeing you at this year’s achievement day in May.
113-LARAMIE SIEMENS
My name is Laramie, this is my second year in 4-H. This year I have two projects, my steer project named beans and my heifer named moxxie. I enjoy helping the juniors and public speaking. My hobbies are barrel racing, volleyball, flag football and cow showing. Thank you to Ghost Pine grader services for purchasing my steer last year. Also I would like to thank the leaders, members and parents for such a great year. I look forward to seeing you on May 26.
114-COLBY HOLLMAN
Hi, my name is Colby Hollman and I am 16 years old. I am the current club President, and I have been involved in 4H for 8 years. I like to work with animals, spend time outside or be active in sports like baseball. I plan to continue my studies to become a large animal veterinarian. Some of my favorite 4H activities that we do are public speaking, and the 4H Achievement Day, as I get to spend the entire day showing cattle and spending time with the people that support me the most. Thank you to all of the supporters from last year that helped to sponsor prizes, events and awards. Also, a special thank you to my last years’ buyer, Palliser Chevrolet, your support is greatly appreciated. This year you can find our sale online at liveauctions.tv, or in person at the Innisfail Auction Mart on May 26th, 2025 at 7pm. I hope to see you there in person, or if not online!
115-JACKSON EVANS
Hi my name is Jackson Evans. This is my 4th year in 4-H, and my second year in the big club as a junior. This year I have two projects; I have a show steer and a carcass steer. My show steer this year is a Charolais cross I purchased from Derek and April Gerard. His name is 23. He has been a joy to work with. He is a big boy but pretty gentle. My carcass steer, Maserati is a Purebred Simmental from my auntie and uncle at Wagners cattle company. I enjoy playing lacrosse for the Innisfail Phantoms and football when I’m not working with 23. I would like to thank Cass Dreeshen with Bumper to Bumper in Innisfail for purchasing my steer last year. Thank you everyone that came today to support our club for 75 consecutive years.
CLEAVER MEMBERS
123-COOPER SPARKS
I’m Cooper Sparks from Innisfail, back for my 3rd year as a cleaver member. This is my calf, Chance, born and raised at ‘S Over 5 Ranch’ our family run cattle company. If I’m not working with Chance in the pen, you can find me playing hockey or baseball. I’d like to invite everyone out to this year’s sale. Thanks for supporting the Kneehill 4H Beef Club!
124-WALKER HOAR
Hi my name is Walker and this is my second year in 4H. I’m 8 years old. My favorite sport is football and I even play it. I got to pick a green ear tag. My calves breed is hereford cross red angus - same with the cow. The cow is a great mom and I have used her calves for 3 years now. thank you for watching me and my calf.
125-RYKER FLOYD
Hello, I’m Ryker Floyd, and I’m in my third year as a cleaver in 4-H. This year I’m showing a black angus simmental calf. His name is Eminem. I really enjoy playing hockey, baseball, golf and snowboarding. This summer, I’m looking forward to going camping, spending time at the lake, riding my bike and eating lots of ice cream.
126-JOHANNA HOAR
My name is Johanna and this is my 2nd year in 4-H. i am a cleaver in the knee hill valley beef club. i was so excited my dad put a pink tag in my calves ear for me. she is really cute.she is straight red .She is a sister of my last year calf i hope i win this year thank you for coming to watch me today.
DETAILS
Tickets will be auctioned off for $25 each on May 26th at the start of the sale. Contact Meredith 403-350-1231 or a member if you would like to purchase prior to the sale.
One name will be drawn to win Bell Ringer at the end of the sale. Bell Ringer can be sent to a local abattoir, with a spot we have reserved, or he can be delivered to a location of your choice, sold to a local feedlolot at buyback price or donated back to the club to be sold in the sale.
Proceeds will be donated to the Alberta Cancer Foundation-Breast Health
Thank you to Derek & April Gerrard for donating this year’s charity steer and to the Hoar family for feeding and caring for him.
Thank you to Trouw Nutrition for donating the feed for Bell Ringer
FOUNDATION-BREAST HEALTH
2025 SPONSORS
THANK YOU!
Thank you to all of the buyers, bidders, sponsors and supporters of the Kneehill Valley 4-H Beef Club. We are forever greatful for the support that our club receives from each and every person that buys a calf from a member, sponsors an award, volunteers to give a clinic, be a judge, or simply sit in the stands to cheer the kids on. Without these people we would not be able to give our members the opportunities that we do. We would all like to send a heart felt thank you!
INNISFAIL AUCTION MARKET
TROUW NUTRITION
LAZY H CATTLE COMPANY
SIMALTA
JENKINS BROTHERS TRANSPORT
BNH LIVESTOCK
SEVERTSON LAND AND CATTLE
IANMAX
ANDERSON BRED HEIFERS
GROUNDHOG SALES & RENTALS
MILLER FUELS LTD-UFA
BROOKS DAVIS PRIMERICA TEAM
B&B BOUTIQUE
THE FRINGE HAIR SALON
ANTLER HILL WELDING
ALLAN & JOYCE SPARKS
GARY AND IRIS WHITE
ZOETIS
GWB ENTERPRISES
AFSC
CENTRAL ALBERTA COOP
COMPLETE CATERING
FCC
BUMPER TO BUMPER-INDUSTRIAL AG SUPPLIES
DEREK & APRIL GERRARD
GERRARD CATTLE COMPANY
UFA
ANCHOR B ARENA
DARREN BLACK- ATB AGRICULTURE
LAL FARMS
INNISFAIL TIRE AND LUBE
BLUE ROCK ANIMAL NUTRITION LTD
POPLAR HAVEN FARMS- RON SMITH MEMORIAL
DISCOVERY WILDLIFE PARK & CAMPGROUND
SMITH & GRIFFITH REAL ESTATE TEAM-CIR REALTY
HALF DIAMOND HOAR FARMS
DV PROGRESSIVE FARMS
MAINE HAVEN FARMS
ALTALINK
WENDON HOLSTEINS
MINUTEMAN PRESS
SMOKES SEASONING & RUBS
ERIC & ELAINE BLAKE
RED DEER COUNTY
“WE CANNOT ALWAYS BUILD THE FUTURE FOR OUR YOUTH, BUT WE CAN BUILD OUR YOUTH FOR THE FUTURE”
