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How High’s the Water, Momma? Robbie Chomik

What a crazy summer it has been when it comes to rainfall. It seems this has been the story right across the country. What we once considered "normal" rainfall certainly wasn't the norm this year. Even so, I'll go out on a limb and say that most areas eventually received adequate moisture and were rewarded with green grass. Considering how dry the spring began, that's something to be thankful for. Here at home, we've received well above our average rainfall. It's great to see full ponds, running creeks, and lush green pastures. Hoof rot, however, hasn't been nearly as enjoyable. In this 60th Herdsire issue you will find ads for multiple Charolais dispersals and breeders promoting their programs. We also thought it would be fun to look back over the past 60 years of Herdsire issues and see how the breed has changed over the years. Hope you enjoy the pictures and excerpts we pulled from various ads over the past 60 years. In early June, news broke about the detection of a three-week-old calf in Texas with screwworm. At the time of writing, the situation remains isolated to Texas and New Mexico. Since I last sat down to write, we've made two trips to eastern Canada. The first was in mid-June for the Canadian Charolais Association AGM and tour in the Maritimes. It turned into a fantastic week spent with a great group of people from across the country, and I'm certainly glad we made the trip.

We had the opportunity to visit four different Charolais operations and meet breeders from across the Maritimes. It's hard to say what everyone enjoyed most—the breathtaking scenery, the adventures, the incredible seafood, or the endless supply of ice cream. The older I get, the more I appreciate not only the places I visit but the people I get to experience them with. One of the greatest rewards of being involved in the livestock industry is the friendships you make along the way. Most of the people riding in our van were strangers at the beginning of the week, but it didn't take long before the stories, laughter, and good-natured teasing took over. By the end of the trip, it felt like we'd known each other for years. If you ever have the chance to take part in one of these tours, I highly recommend making the time. One of the biggest highlights for Candice and myself was tidal bore rafting on the Bay of Fundy. I never imagined you could laugh that hard while trying not to die. While we were away, we learned that Viking Auction Market in Alberta had burned to the ground, only a few months after celebrating its 20th anniversary. Many people don't realize what a tremendous loss a livestock auction market is—not only for producers, but for an entire rural community. Auction markets are much more than places to buy and sell cattle; they're gathering places, economic drivers, and an important part of the agricultural landscape. Toward the end of June, I read an article about Cape Breton Regional

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Municipality investing $250,000 in MB Meat Company in Judique, Inverness County. The business provides custom slaughter and cut-and-wrap services for regional livestock producers while also marketing locally raised beef and other products directly to consumers. The investment, made through Perennia's Nova Scotia Beef Processing Program and the Nova Scotia Beef Initiative, will help increase local processing capacity and improve access to Cape Bretonraised beef. It's encouraging to see governments supporting projects that strengthen local agriculture and food production. Later in the summer, Candice, our two youngest daughters, and I travelled to Ontario for the Canadian Charolais Youth Association Conference and Show in Carp. Despite the heat, it was another excellent week filled with outstanding young cattle enthusiasts and dedicated volunteers. Congratulations and thank you to the organizing committee on hosting such a successful event. We'll have more coverage from CCYA in the October Banner. Speaking of the October Banner, we've pushed the advertising deadline back a little to give consignors a bit more time to capture photos of their fall female consignments. As always, if you'd like Justin or me to stop by and take some updated pasture photos, don't hesitate to give either of us a call. Have a safe, productive, and bountiful harvest. Have a great day!

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Maman, comment haute est l'eau? Robbie Chomik

Quel été fou en ce qui concerne les précipitations. Il semble que ce soit la même histoire partout au pays. Ce qu'on considérait autrefois comme des précipitations “normales” n'a certainement pas été la norme cette année. Malgré tout, je me risquerai à dire que la plupart des régions ont fini par recevoir une humidité adéquate et ont été récompensées par de l'herbe verte. Considérant à quel point le printemps a commencé sec, c'est déjà quelque chose que nous nous devons d’être reconnaissant. Ici, chez nous, nous avons reçu des précipitations bien au-dessus de notre moyenne. C'est formidable de voir des étangs pleins, des ruisseaux qui coulent et des pâturages verts et luxuriants. La pourriture du sabot, par contre, n'a pas été aussi agréable. Dans ce 60e numéro de Herdsire, vous trouverez des annonces pour plusieurs dispersions de Charolais et des éleveurs qui font la promotion de leurs programmes. Nous avons également pensé qu'il serait amusant de revenir sur les 60 dernières années des publications de Herdsire pour voir comment la race a évolué au fil des ans. Nous espérons que vous apprécierez les photos et les extraits que nous avons tirés de diverses annonces publiées au cours des 60 dernières années. Au début du mois de juin, la nouvelle a éclaté concernant la détection d'un veau de trois semaines atteint de la lucilie bouchère au Texas. Au moment d'écrire ces lignes, la situation demeure isolée au Texas et au Nouveau-Mexique. Depuis la dernière fois que je me suis assis pour écrire, nous avons fait deux voyages dans l'est du Canada. Le premier a eu lieu à la mi-juin pour l'assemblée générale annuelle et la tournée de l'association canadienne des éleveurs Charolais dans les maritimes. Cela s'est transformé en une semaine

fantastique passée avec un merveilleux groupe de gens venus de partout au pays, et je suis certainement content que nous ayons fait le voyage. Nous avons eu l'occasion de visiter quatre exploitations charolaise différentes et de rencontrer des éleveurs de partout dans les maritimes. Il est difficile de dire ce que tout le monde a le plus apprécié — les paysages à couper le souffle, les aventures, les fruits de mer incroyables, ou la provision infinie de crème glacée. Plus je vieillis, plus j'apprécie non seulement les endroits que je visite, mais aussi les gens avec qui j'ai la chance de les découvrir. Une des plus grandes récompenses de faire partie de l'industrie de l'élevage, ce sont les amitiés qu'on se fait en cours de route. La plupart des gens qui étaient dans notre fourgonnette au début de la semaine étaient des étrangers, mais il n'a pas fallu longtemps avant que les histoires, les rires et les taquineries amicales prennent le dessus. À la fin du voyage, on avait l'impression de se connaître depuis des années. Si jamais vous avez la chance de participer à une de ces tournées, je vous recommande fortement de prendre le temps de le faire. Un des plus grands moments forts pour Candice et moi a été le rafting sur le mascaret dans la baie de Fundy. Je n'aurais jamais imaginé qu'on pouvait rire aussi fort tout en essayant de ne pas mourir. Pendant notre absence, nous avons appris que le site d’encan Viking, en Alberta, avait été complètement détruit par un incendie, à peine quelques mois après avoir célébré son 20e anniversaire. Bien des gens ne réalisent pas à quel point la perte d'un encan de bétail est énorme, non seulement pour les producteurs, mais pour toute une communauté rurale. Les encans sont bien plus que des endroits où acheter et vendre du bétail; ce sont des lieux de rassemblement, des moteurs

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économiques et une partie importante du paysage agricole. Vers la fin juin, j'ai lu un article au sujet d'un investissement de 250 000 $ de la municipalité régionale du CapBreton dans la compagnie MB Meat, à Judique, dans le comté d'Inverness. L'entreprise offre des services d'abattage sur mesure et de découpe-emballage pour les producteurs de bétail de la région, tout en commercialisant du bœuf élevé localement et d'autres produits directement auprès des consommateurs. Cet investissement, réalisé par l'entremise du programme de transformation du bœuf de la Nouvelle-Écosse nommé Perennia, cette initiative, aidera à accroître la capacité de transformation locale et à améliorer l'accès au bœuf élevé au CapBreton. C'est encourageant de voir des gouvernements appuyer des projets qui renforcent l'agriculture et la production alimentaire locales. Plus tard cet été, Candice, nos deux plus jeunes filles et moi avons voyagé en Ontario pour la conférence et l'exposition de l'association canadienne des jeunes éleveurs Charolais (CCYA), à Carp. Malgré la chaleur, ce fut encore une excellente semaine remplie de jeunes passionnés de bétail exceptionnels et de bénévoles dévoués. Félicitations et merci au comité organisateur pour la tenue d'un événement aussi réussi. Nous vous en dirons davantage sur la CCYA dans le Banner d’octobre. En parlant du Banner d'octobre, nous avons repoussé un peu la date limite pour la publicité afin de donner aux consignataires un peu plus de temps pour photographier leurs femelles consignées à l'automne. Comme toujours, si vous aimeriez que Justin ou moi passions prendre des photos à jour de vos pâturages, n'hésitez pas à nous appeler, l'un ou l'autre. Bonnes récoltes, sécuritaires et abondantes. Bonne journée à tous!

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AUGUST 2026 AUGUST 2019 The 2026 Annual Meeting program. The group then enjoyed Association held its Annual General 2320 - 41st Avenue N.E.,of the Canadian Charolais Association several of PEI’s attractions, including Meeting on June 19 in Truro. TwentyCalgary, AB T2E 6W8 was held in Nova Scotia and Prince the famous New Glasgow Lobster eight members representing nine T: (403) 250-9242 • F: (403) 291-9324 Edward Island from June 15–20. Suppers, where participants feasted provinces attended. President Ryan www.charolais.com Participants enjoyed an excellent on lobster and witnessed two unlikely Nesbitt opened the meeting with blend farmnewly tours, industry visits, of competitors battle it out in a musselintroductions and presented his Theof2019 elected Board andDirectors: local attractions throughout the eating contest. President’s Report. General Manager week. Day three provided a free morning Craig Scott followed with his report, President: Day one featured tours of CES to explore Charlottetown, followed by providing updates on Association Mike Elder, Coronach, SK Charolais, operated by the Sears an afternoon of deep-sea fishing. On operations and current industry First Vice President: family, and Golden Brook Charolais, day four, the group returned to Nova developments. Kasey Phillips, Waskatenau, AB owned by Ken Langille. The day Scotia, stopping at the Masstown Finance Chair Josh Taylor presented Second Vice concluded withPresident: a tasting at a local Market before touring Belamore the financial report, highlighting Shawn Airey, Rivers, MB winery. Farms. Guests learned about the the Association’s strong financial Past President: On day two, attendees crossed farm’s strawberry operation and position. Committee reports were Rosso, Moose Jaw, SK theDarwin Confederation Bridge into Charolais herd. Thank you to the also presented by Breed Improvement Prince Edward Island and visited Cooper family for their hospitality, Chair Dennis Serhienko, Advertising Directors: theMathieu beautifulPalerme, Lady Fane Charolais tour, and delicious strawberries and and Promotion Chair Michael Hunter, Gatineau, QC operation. As always, the Francis biscuits. The final two nights of the Market Development Chair Armand Roger Maloney, Indian River, ON family were gracious hosts and tour were spent in Truro. Roy, and Education, Youth and Export Jim Olsen, Portage la Prairie, MB showcased their outstanding The Canadian Charolais Chair Darwin Rosso. Lorne Lakusta, Andrew, AB Ryan Nesbitt, Nestleton, ON 2019 CCA Board of Directors, pictured left to right/2019 Conseil d'administration de Rod McLeod , Cochrane, AB l'ACC, de gauche à droite: Front (L-R): Kasey Phillips, 1st Vice-President, Waskatenau, AB;

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Mike Elder, Coronach, SK, President; Shawn Airey, Rivers, MB, 2nd Vice-President; Darwin Rosso, Moose Jaw, SK, Past President. Back (L-R): Craig Scott, General Manager; Jim Olson, Portage la Prairie, MB; Mathieu Palerme, Gatineau, QC; Roger Maloney, Indian River, ON. Missing: Rod McLeod, Cochrane, AB; Ryan Nesbitt, Nestleton, ON; Lorne Lakusta, Andrew, AB.

Charolais enthusiasts from across Canada met in Moncton, NB for the OTHER CHAROLAIS SHOWS THIS Canadian Charolais Association’s FALL INCLUDE: Annual General Meeting, held • Expo Boeuf, October 10-13, June 6, 2019. Victoriaville, QC By Livestock organized the tour • Manitoba Ag Ex, October 23-26, which included three herd tours, a Brandon, MB winery, Tidal Bore Rafting, • FarmFair International, sightseeing and the Maritimes November 6-10, Edmonton, AB Junior show. The first stop on the Board of Directors back row (L-R) Armand Roy, St. Bernard Kyle O’Neill,Charolais Innisfail, AB; Darwin tourLacolle, was QC; Downeast • CCA Canadian Western Agribition, Rosso, Moose Jaw, SK; Rod McLeod, Cochrane, AB; Micheal Hunter, Roblin, MB; Josh Redden, Windsor, NS. Front November 25-30, Regina, SK where we were treated to some Row (L-R) Shawn Airey, Past President, Rivers, MB; Dennis Serhienko, 2nd Vice-President, Maymont, SK; Ryan excellent hospitality, Nesbitt, President, Nestleton, ON; Josh Taylor, 1st Vice-President, Dunsford, ON; Craig Scott,cattle, Generalice Manager, 16 10

Olds, AB. Missing; Travis Foot, Esther, AB.

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cream and homemade sweets. Next, the group travelled to Magnetic Hill Winery where we were educated on wine tasting and the process of wine making. That evening after dinner, we were entertained by Honour Roll recipient and Recording Artist Jack McAffee. Charolais members and guests metRetiring for the 59thDarwin Annual Director Rosso General receives his gift of appreciation Meeting on the morningfrom of Ryan Nesbitt Thursday, June 6th in Moncton, NB. ..continued on page 12

AOÛT 2026 L’assemblée annuelle de 2026 de l'Association canadienne Charolais s’est tenue en Nouvelle-Écosse et à l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard du 15 au 20 juin. Les participants ont profité tout au long de la semaine d’un excellent programme de visites de fermes, de visites de l’industrie et d’attractions touristiques locales. Le premier jour comprenait des visites de la ferme CES Charolais, exploitée par la famille Sears, et de la ferme Golden Brook Charolais, propriété de Ken Langille. La journée s’est terminée par une dégustation dans un vignoble local. Le deuxième jour, les participants ont traversé le pont de la Confédération pour se rendre à l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard et visiter la

magnifique exploitation Lady Fane Charolais. Comme toujours, la famille Francis a été des hôtes charmants et nous a présenté leur programme d'élevage exceptionnel. Le groupe a ensuite pu apprécier plusieurs attractions de l’Î. -P.-É., y compris un festin au New Glasgow Lobster Suppers, où les participants se sont régalés de homard et ont assisté à un concours de dégustation de moules entre deux concurrents volontaires. Le troisième jour, on a eu une matinée libre pour explorer Charlottetown, suivie d’un aprèsmidi de pêche en haute mer. Le quatrième jour, le groupe est retourné en Nouvelle-Écosse, s’arrêtant au marché de Masstown avant de visiter Balamore Farms. Les invités ont eu

une présentation de la production de fraises de la ferme et du troupeau Charolais. Merci à la famille Cooper pour leur hospitalité, la visite de leur ferme et les délicieuses fraises et biscuits. On a passé les deux dernières nuits de la tournée de visites à Truro. L'assemblée générale annuelle de l’Association canadienne Charolais s'est tenue le 19 juin à Truro. Vingthuit membres représentant de neuf provinces y ont assisté. Le président Ryan Nesbitt a ouvert la réunion avec son message d'introduction et a ensuite présenté son rapport du président. Par la suite, le directeur général, Craig Scott a présenté son rapport, fournissant des mises à jour sur les opérations de l’Association et les développements actuels de l’industrie.

Ryan Nesbitt presents Leah Herback (on behalf of Hunter Herback), Velon Herback and Donna Courchesne with their Gold Star Dam of Distinction awards

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KEEPING TRACK, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 Four Board positions were up for election, with all but one incumbent standing for re-election. The 2026–27 Canadian Charolais Association Board of Directors is as follows: • President – Ryan Nesbitt, Nestleton, ON • First Vice-President – Josh Taylor, Dunsford, ON • Second Vice-President – Dennis Serhienko, Maymont, SK • Past President – Shawn Airey, Rivers, MB • Director – Josh Redden, Windsor, NS • Director – Armand Roy, St-Bernard-de-Lacolle, QC

• Director – Michael Hunter, Roblin, MB • Director – Rod McLeod, Rocky View County, AB • Director – Kyle O’Neill, Red Deer County, AB • Director – Travis Foot, Esther, AB • Appointed Director (one-year term) – Darwin Rosso, Moose Jaw, SK Thank you to the Board of Directors for their dedication and service to the Canadian Charolais industry. The 2025 Annual Report is available on the Canadian Charolais Association website. Ryan Nesbitt presents Jack McAffee with his 50-year Membership Award

TENIR COMPTE, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Le président du comité des finances, Josh Taylor, a présenté le rapport financier, soulignant la solide position financière de l’Association. Les rapports d'activités ont également été présentés par le président du comité d’amélioration de la race, Dennis Serhienko, le président du comité de la publicité et de la promotion, Michael Hunter, le président du comité du développement des marchés, Armand Roy, et le président du comité de l’éducation, de la jeunesse et de l’exportation, Darwin Rosso. Quatre postes du conseil d’administration étaient en lice pour l’élection, tous sauf un étant candidats à une réélection. Le conseil d’administration de l’Association canadienne Charolais pour l'année 2026-27 est le suivant : • Président – Ryan Nesbitt, Nestleton, ON • Premier Vice-Président – Josh Taylor, Dunsford, ON 12

• Deuxième Vice-Président – Dennis Serhienko, Maymont, SK • Président sortant – Shawn Airey, Rivers, MB • Directeur – Josh Redden, Windsor, NS • Directeur – Armand Roy, St-Bernard-de-La colle, QC • Directeur – Michael Hunter, Roblin, MB • Directeur – Rod McLeod, Rocky View County, AB • Directeur – Kyle O’Neill, Red Deer County, AB • Directeur – Travis Foot, Esther, AB • Directeur désigné (mandat d’un an) – Darwin Rosso, Moose Jaw, SK Merci au conseil d’administration pour leur dévouement et leur service à l’industrie Charolaise canadienne. Le rapport annuel 2025 est disponible sur le site de l’Association canadienne Charolais. Charolais Banner • August 2026

Ryan Nesbitt Presents Roy Schweitzer, Lazy S Charolais with his 40-year membership award

2025 Gold Star Dams of Distinction NAME ARMSVIEW FAITH 9G BAR J GOLDEN GRACE 180G BLC HANNA 56F KEN RAINBOW 5G CIRCLE CEE DESIGN 53D CIRCLE CEE SUNKISSED 902G GDSF MISS RED REWARD 95A CSS LADY AMIGO 7G ELDER’S WENDY 8036F DUBUC GINGER 950G JIL LANA 237C JIL MISS JAZZ 81D JIL TOO MUCH TEQUILA 10F JIL SATIN N SAGE 239F JIL MS AMERICA 325E JIL SWEETHEART 79G JIL PINNACLE 219G TURNBULL’S MISS SHAWNA 984F MAIN RUSH IMAGE 910G TRI-N PRAIRIE ROSE 1019G RGP MISS PALMER 331G GRANT’S LADY RUSH 308A JLP PATRY DOLORES 123D TURNBULL’S MISS LADY 905F HVA MARIPOSA 636C RGP MISS PALMER 11G RGP MISS PALMER 371G FPC DIXIE 603D MISS TERRY CREEK 98G SHSH CALLIE 26G THRR SABRINA 6239D CTP MISS MADDIE 655C TURNBULL’S MISS LEAH 831E TURNBULL’S MISS PRETTY 979F TURNBULL’S PHOENIX 43G ECS ACADIA 3A VAL-END SILKY 22E WWMM SIXTY THREE G 63G

OWNER ARMSVIEW, NEWBURGH, ON BAR J CHAROLAIS, AMARANTH, MB BUFFALO LAKE CHAROLAIS, STETTLER, AB CEDARLEA FARMS, HODGEVILLE, SK CIRCLE CEE CHAROLAIS, LAMONT, AB CIRCLE CEE CHAROLAIS, LAMONT, AB CLINE CATTLE COMPANY, BELMONT, MB CSS CHAROLAIS, PAYNTON, SK ELDER CHAROLAIS FARM, CORONACH, SK FERME DUBUC CHAROLAIS INC, STE-EULALIE, QC FUTURE FARMS, RED DEER COUNTY, AB FUTURE FARMS, RED DEER COUNTY, AB FUTURE FARMS, RED DEER COUNTY, AB FUTURE FARMS, RED DEER COUNTY, AB FUTURE FARMS, RED DEER COUNTY, AB FUTURE FARMS, RED DEER COUNTY, AB FUTURE FARMS, RED DEER COUNTY, AB HIGHWAY 21 FEEDERS, ACME, AB HIGHWAY 21 FEEDERS, ACME, AB HIGHWAY 21 FEEDERS, ACME, AB HUNTER HERBACK, BLADWORTH, SK JOHNSON RANCHING, AMISK, AB LA FERME PATRY DE WEEDON, WEEDON, QC PALMER CHAROLAIS LAND & CATTLE CO LTD, BLADWORTH, SK PALMER CHAROLAIS LAND & CATTLE CO LTD, BLADWORTH, SK PALMER CHAROLAIS LAND & CATTLE CO LTD, BLADWORTH, SK PALMER CHAROLAIS LAND & CATTLE CO LTD, BLADWORTH, SK PENO VALLEY CHAROLAIS, WALDECK, SK PLEASANT DAWN FARM, OAK LAKE, MB SLIDING HILLS CHAROLAIS, CANORA, SK SWEETWATER RANCH, TABER, AB TURNBULL CHAROLAIS, PINCHER CREEK, AB TURNBULL CHAROLAIS, PINCHER CREEK, AB TURNBULL CHAROLAIS, PINCHER CREEK, AB TURNBULL CHAROLAIS, PINCHER CREEK, AB VALLEY CHAROLAIS, SHAWVILLE, QC VALLEYS END RANCH, CENTRAL BUTTE, SK WENDT & MURRAY FARMS LTD., LLOYDMINSTER, AB

25 YEAR MEMBERS Whiskey Hollow Cattle Co , Norwood, ON 40 YEAR MEMBERS Downeast, Belleisle Creek, NB Diamond W Charolais, Hudson Bay, SK Exl Charolais, Stettler, AB Spruce View Charolais, Andrew, AB Charrow Charolais, Marshall, SK Circle 7 Charolais, Shaunavon, SK Bar J Charolais, Amaranth, MB High Bluff Stock Farm, Inglis, MB J M B Charolais, Brookdale, MB Pleasant View Farms, Irma, AB R & G Mcdonald Livestock, Sidney, MB Maple Leaf Charolais, Wetaskiwin, AB Lazy S Charolais, Beaverlodge, AB Mckeary Charolais, Compeer, AB 50 YEAR MEMBERS Brimner Cattle Co, Manor, SK Jack Mcaffee, Lower Knoxford, NB Rawes Ranches Ltd, Strome, AB Peno Valley Charolais, Waldeck, SK Steppler Charolais, Miami, MB Jordan Moore, Redvers, SK

Awards Gold Star Dams of Distinction are females recognized for their genetic contribution to the Charolais Industry having produced five consecutive registered calves and have attained a 205-day index of 100.0 or more. TIP OF THE HAT TO THE BREEDERS AND OWNERS FOR PRODUCING HIGH QUALITY CHAROLAIS! Charolais Banner • August 2026

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HORSESHOE E CHAROLAIS In Our Pastures AHT GAME DAY 114J

JWX KING KONG 735K

CBF RAYMOND 241K

BECK’S MEGATRON 335L

AI SIRES...

LAE TROUBADOUR 231K

CKE BANKDRAFT 35M

HEIFERS BRED TO... Sparrows Hamilton 555N purchased from Sparrows final bull sale

Layne & Paula Evans Box 390, Kenaston, SK S0G 2N0 Layne (306) 561 7147 Pleasant Dawn Oasis 657N

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Home of BENTLEY

SPARROWS BENTLEY 511N BW: 94lbs 365 DW: 902lbs YW: 1503lbs CE 11.5 BW -1.7 WW 73 YW 144 M 33 MTL 69 TSI 276.6

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LT RENEGADE 0838 PLD ET

LT PATRIOT 4004 PLD X DCR MR SOLUTION W13

SLC PCC SHAKE THE FROST 209K SOS APEX 139F X LT RUSHMORE 8060 PLD

CFC 907G ARCHITECT 35K

ELDER’S GARCIA 907G X JWX DOWNTOWN 7C

FLM MR CHARMARK 48K

KEYS HOOPER 24H X FLM MR CHARMARK ET 24Z

To view our other herdsires, visit our website! WATCH FOR SONS OF THESE LEADING SIRES TO HIGHLIGHT OUR 12TH ANNUAL BULL SALE ON

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COYOTE FLATS CHAROALIS LTD. MARK & TRISH LOHUES - GEORGE & ANGELA LOHUES Box 1094, Coaldale, AB T1M 1M9 Mark: 403-634-2989

Herdsman: Cody Nelson 403-593-9677

Christopher Lohues 403-795-1343 www.coyoteflatscharolais.com Email: mark@coyoteflats.ca herdsman@coyoteflats.ca Find us on Facebook and Instagram

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HEJ Charolais Proven Herdsires

MAIN PRECISION 45H

S: JSR ESTRADA 52E D: MAIN COBB 639D

“Bred Heifers for Sale by Private Treaty”

BALAMORE LUNENBURG 124L

S: KEYS POWERMAX 57G D: CEDARDALE MISS 105C

HEJ MANCHESTER 11M

New Prospect S: CFC CUSTOM 16K D: HEJ KRESENDO 108K

CFC CUSTOM 16K

S: LT COUNTDOWN 9712 PLD D: MAIN BAMBI 21061 H The Rasmussens • Henrik, Jeralyn & Marina • 403-318-4659 • 403-358-2866 • Jeralyn@outlook.com www.hejcharolais.com Charolais Banner • August 2026

Platinum Picks Where The Best Are Picked Where The Best Are Picked

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-- October 2, 2026 October Sale Starts at 2, 6:30 2026 PM Sale Starts at 6:30 PM

CONTACT CONTACT Derek Dekeyser: 905-375-4341 20

LOCATION LOCATION DanG Charolais

1940 Telephone Rd, Colborne, ON DanG Charolais Derek Dekeyser: 905-375-4341 Charolais Banner • August 2026 1940 Telephone Rd, Colborne, ON

A NEW AGE Sparrows BENTLEY 511N S: Sparrows Pascal 239K D: Sparrows Magnifque 204H

Record Breaking Bull!

CE 11.5

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BW -1.7

WW YW 73 144

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MTL TSI 69 276.58

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CML WHIRLWIND 546N CE 7.8

BW -0.3

S: CML Tremor 31L D: CML Desirae 751E WW YW M MTL TSI 78 145 39 78 290.70

Curve Bending Numbers!

Stay tuned for details about our

16th Annual Bull Sale

March 8th, 2027 At the Farm | Bladworth, SK

www.PALMERCHAROLAIS.com

VELON HERBACK 306-567-7033 VELONHERBACK@GMAIL.COM

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HUNTER HERBACK 306-561-8118 HUNTERHERBACK@GMAIL.COM 21

BLACKBERN FARMS BLACKBERN FARM WJS National3G Guard 93N Homo Polled C2 Galeleo Homo Polled Legacy’s Grandmaster x CML LT Del Rey 6161 P x C263G Carlos 33CEncore 4Y EPD WWCE145 YW 64 MTL EPD7312.1 -4.2 BW27M 63 WW 90 YW 25 M 57 TM Rank 10% Rank10% 10% 4% 4% Size and performance Calving ease bull with shape and style

Cedarlea Pale Ale 245L Homo Polled Cedarlea Pale Ale 245L Homo Polled Cedarlea The Count 175F x Gerrard Pastor 35Z Cedarlea The Count 175F x Gerrard Pastor 35Z EPD 94 WW 152 YW 69 MTL 2.2 SC EPD 82 WW 140 YW 27M 69 TM 45 CW 1.08 REA Rank 1% 2% 3% 1% 2% 5% 1% 2% . Calving Ease with added performance Easing calving with added performance

Elders Morillo 4136M Homo Polled Elders Morillo 4136M Homo Polled JWX Honky Tonk 5005H x HVA Baron 483D EPD 11 CE 62 WW 126 YW MCE EPD 64 WW 128 YW 41M 7342M TM 10.4 286.12 TSI 73 TM 15% 20% 1% 1% Rank 1% 2% 4% Big topped topped &and of mass Big lotslots of mass

Breeding BreedingAI AItoto LT LTCombat, Combat, NGC NGCCapitalist, Capitalist, RBM RBMKeystone Keystone

Watch Watchfor forour ourconsignments consignments thefall fallfeature featuresale, sale,october october18th, 17th,atatcampbellford DunsforD ininthe anD andour ourbull bullsale saleinincobDen cobdenon onmarch march13th. 14th. Keith & Karen Black 613.570.8464 613.646.2673 Keith & Karen Black 613.646.2673 Tyson Black Tyson Black 613.433.1169 613.433.1169 Foresters Falls, Ontario Foresters Falls, Ontario blackbern@hotmail.com blackbern@hotmail.com

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HKS 403M - Hetero Polled, PAF

Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

MJT 721E MORENO 437M

The Right Kind for Today’s Cowherd! PLEASANT DAWN KENTUCKY 752N

DVY FOOTPRINTS STATESMAN 13M

Kelly & Julie-Anne Howe & Family

Kelly - 306-313-2129 • Julie-Anne - 306-313-6863 Email: kelly_scott_howe@hotmail.com

www.howecoulee.ca HKS JAEGAR 18J

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NEWS

Maritimes Charolais Association Summer Tour

The Maritimes Charolais Association leaned on Helge & Candace By to come out of retirement and plan a tour of the Maritimes in the days leading up to the CCA AGM. Most of the group arrived on Sunday and did the complete tour, while others joined in later in the week. We were fortunate enough to see some great Charolais cattle at CES Charolais, Golden Brook Farm, Lady Fane Charolais and Balamore Farms. It was not all work and no play. The group had the pleasure of a wine tasting, deep sea fishing (where some guests caught more fish than others) and a strawberry farm tour where some sampling was done. And the most thrilling of all was the Tidal Bore rafting on the Bay of Fundy. We had the opportunity to see lots of beautiful scenery along the way between stops and enjoy plenty of seafood meals as well.

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P I N P ’ U ANTE

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Charolais Female Sale FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 • 7:00 PM MAPLE HILL AUCTION, HANOVER, ON

50 SELECT PUREBRED CHAROLAIS FEMALE LOTS Heifer Calf Prospects, Bred Yearlings, Cows and Pairs JUNIOR INCENTIVE PROGRAM Cash incentive program for a project animal purchased from the Uppin’ the Ante Female Sale $500 to the Grand Champion at the CCYA National Junior Show $500 to the Supreme Champion at the Canadian Junior Beef Show (Royal Winter Fair) $250 to the Reserve Grand Champion at the CCYA National Junior Show $250 to the Overall Grand Champion at the Junior Exhibitor’s Regional 4-H Show $100 for the completion of the 4-H project CONSIGNORS Rollin’ Acres Charolais: 705-627-0672 Saunders Charolais: 519-372-6196 Whiskey Hollow Cattle Co: 705-930-1924 Cornerview Charolais: 613-312-0270 Medonte Charolais: 705-627-2348 Double B Charolais: 519-718-9005 Fergus Family Charolais: 519-942-7532 Moyer Cattle Co: 519-993-5010 Alton Century Farms Ltd: 519-440-6580

ACCOMMODATIONS Travellers Inn, Hanover: 519-264-1911 Best Western, Walkerton: 855-436-3030 SALE STAFF Chester Tupling, Sale Chair, Blockman: 705-627-0672 Carl Wright, Auctioneer: 519-369-7489

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CEDARLEA

BADLANDS 25L

Co-Owned with Louber Farms, QC

CE 13.8 | BW -6.2 | WW 69 | YW 140 | M 29 | TSI 294.54 brimner bull 44j x cedarlea tinsel 213j A Nationally Trusted Calving Ease Bull creating Headlines World Wide!

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Thank You to the Progressive Breeders for adding Badlands to their A.I. Lineup! Future Farms, AB | Pleasant Dawn Charolais, MB | Francrest Farms, ON

LOUBER FARM

Kaven & Caroline Bégin 418-386-3604 • C 418-386-0184 louberfarm@hotmail.com

Mark & Deb 306.796.7513 Nigel & Lindsay 306.796.7725 Box 386, Central Butte, SK, S0H 0T0

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Producing “Supreme’’ Herdsires

K ay-R Cha rola is Join us for our Annual Bull Sale F e bru ar y 27, 2027

KAYR TREMOR 7015L RBM KEYSTONE H41 X ROLLING D CLASSIC 878U

KAYR HIGH NOON 114M KAYR BURLINGTON 502J X TR CAG CARBON COPY 7630E ET

KAYR FRONTIER 815L CEDARLEA TAPADERO 17G X WCR COMMISSIONER 593 P

Thank you to everyone who continues to show confidence in our program

K ay-R Cha rola i s

Kasey, Arlana, Kord & Peri Phillips PO Box 420, Waskatenau, AB T0A 3P0 Canada

Kasey: 780-656-6400 Kord: 780-650-2364 House P: 780-358-2360

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Norway Valley Farms

Sparrows Bateman 261K STOP IN FOR A TOUR & A VISIT, THE COFFEE IS ALWAYS ON

Arden & Tami Barstad & Family 780-870-1654 Heinsbrug, AB

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SOUTHLAND C AT T L E C O M PA N Y

COMPLETE CHAROLAIS HERD DISPERSAL Cows, Bred Heifers, Heifer Calves, Herdsires, & Frozen Genetics

October 27, 2026 ▪ Bohrson Sale Facility ▪ Olds, AB 2026 Agribition Supreme Qualified!!

BRCHE MCC Rumplemintz 4501

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Shane & Lexi Cadieux ▪ Shaunavon, SK Shane 306-297-7781 ▪ Lexi 306-294-8877 ▪ Cole 306-294-8334 ▪ www.southlandcattle.com Charolais Banner • August 2026

Great Bulls come from Great Mothers

SWEETWATER Functional, Quality Cattle Built for the REAL WORLD.

Red Angus & Charolais Operation Located West of Govenlock, SK Bulls and Commercial Females

CONTACT

Sell at the 3rd Annual Sweetwater

David Klassen 639-317-6126 Peter Klassen 403-654-3335 Ben Tams 403-317-0689

BULL SALE-MARCH 10, 2027 Taber Ag-Plex

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6th Annual

13th Annual

female sale bull sale,

October 3, 2026 Charolais, Simmental,

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February 27, 2027 Sires of some bulls

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551 ch. de St-Gérard, Shawinigan (QC) G9R 1H1 (sortie 217 de l’autoroute 155, route 351 direction St-Mathieu du Parc) Éric Manningham 819-352-3018 • Claude Lemay 819-697-7868 • François Couture 819-314-1070 Lien anglais : Dany Lemay 418-956-3346 34

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FO OT P R I N TS WA R LO C K 2 130 K

OAKSTONE NEWTON 13N

OA KSTO N E WA R R A N T 1 2 K

HWY NORTH 2N

P I N N A C L E S N E G O T I AT O R 5 1 7 N

PRO-CHAR JOKER 48L

S O M E O F T H E F E AT U R E WA L K I N G S I R E S

WHOSE PROGENY & SERVICE WILL HIGHLIGHT OUR DISPERSAL THE BRATRUD FAMILY Ryan & Heather Bratrud RR #1 Bawlf, AB 780-679-7206 ryanoslc@gmail.com

SALE MANAGED BY T BAR C CATTLE CO. LTD.

Chris Poley: 306-220-5006 Shane Michelson: 403-363-9973

Ben Wright: 519-374-3335 Levi Rimke: 204-851-4515

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

ACA Summer Field Day

This year the ACA decided to hold a Summer Field Day & BBQ southwest of Olds, AB to go along with their special meeting instead of their annual summer tour. The change was well received by those in attendance. A nice crowd was able to appreciate the hospitality from the ACA and tour hosts Harvie Ranching. KFC Stock Farms and Blue Moon Cattle Company also had cattle on display for the members to admire and showcase their respected programs.

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BULLS for E V E RY B U D G E T

Thursday, February 11, 2027 Stettler Auction Mart, Stettler, Alberta

THANK YOU to everyone who supported the Bulls For Every Budget bull sale

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Mike Panasiuk & Mike Craig 608 800 Yankee Valley Blvd. S.E. Airdrie, Alberta T4A 2L1 250-832-8209

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Friday, December 4, 2026 I N N I S FA I L A U C T I O N M A R T

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Thank You to everyone who considered Springside genetics. Your confidence in our program is greatly appreciated.

Watch for team Springside at the major fall shows and sales.

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

The Ontario Charolais Association held their Annual General Meeting on July 18th following the CCYA Conference in Carp, ON. Eric Doran, Tweed, was elected President; Ryan Briggs, Oro-Medonte, was elected 1st Vice-President and Wyatt Burgomaster, Peterborough, was elected 2nd Vice-President. Ashley Baker, Hastings, remains as the Secretary-Treasurer. Jim Baker, Mel Reekie and long-time board member Doris Aiken retired from the board. A strong delegation of breeders was present. The Ontario Charolais Association had a very strong and exciting year and is gearing up to host the National Show November 6th during the Toronto Royal Winter Fair. The OCA continues to promote the youth by giving those who show a Charolais project a logoed backpack. Kurtis Black also recognized Dwyer Farms, the Dwyer family from Douglas, Ontario, as the Commercial Breeders of the Year.

Ontario Charolais AGM

2026-2027 Ontario Charolais Association Board of Directors L-R Travis Saunders, Markdale; Kurtis Black, Past President, Haley Station; Derek Dekeyser, Colborne; Allan Wallce, Foresters Falls; Wyatt Burgomaster, 2nd Vice-President, Peterborough; Eric Doran, President, Tweed; Ryan Briggs, 1st Vice-President, Oro-Medonte; Joanna Easby, Castleton; Ashley Baker, Secretary-Treasurer, Hastings; Josh Taylor, National Director, Dunsford; Scott Colton, Consecon. Missing: Ryan Nesbitt, National Director, Nestleton.

Kurtis Black (right) presents the Dwyer family with their Commercial Breeder of the Year Award

ASSOCIATION NEWS

Welcome New Members Bienvenue aux nouveau membres

E Over I Brownvale, AB

Faith Campbell Port Hood, NS

Russel Farms Arnprior, ON

Ridge Creek Farms Tugaske, SK

Hand Hills Farming Hanna, AB

Lee Bluejacket Bluejacket, OK

Sandy Creek Val Gagne, ON

Brandi Lowdermilk Kensaton, SK

Troy Wilkie Airdrie, AB

BGS Ranch Newburgh, ON

Crossan Farms Denfield, ON

ERL Charolais Big River, SK

Reed McMann Cold Lake, AB

Delholme Charolais Arthur, ON

Triple C Farms Newington, ON

Lane Lowdermilk Big River, SK

Tyhee Lake Charolais Telkwa, BC

Donald Bellamy Owen Sound, ON

Wayhaven Woodville, ON

Travis Lowdermilk Big River, SK

Dawson Young Austin, MB

McFadden Cattle Co. Kingston, ON

Ferme Simu Shawville, QC

Todd Manuel Landsdowne, NB

Milvalley Farm Norwood, ON

Elevated Cattle Company Grandora, SK

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NEWS

Getting Ready for Fall By Tyler Fulton, CCA President

It’s hard to believe that we are already heading into fall. Summer presents many opportunities for CCA to advance our advocacy and policy priorities through meetings, events, and often hosting MPs, Senators and Ministers on tours. The timing of this column presents an opportunity to share an update on achievements this year and priorities for fall. In April, we launched an aggressive campaign to raise awareness about trade negotiations between Canada and Mercosur that could see a massive increase in imports of Mercosur beef. Mercosur is the Southern Common Market (called MERCOSUR for its Spanish initials). It is a South American economic and political trade bloc established in 1991 and comprised of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. Increased imports would incentivize beef production on the other side of the world, disincentive cattle production and herd rebuilding in Canada, and would have no impact on the price of beef in Canada. At a time when the federal government is investing in food security, increased trade with Mercosur that would allow increased beef imports does not make sense. If you have not already joined our campaign, there is still time! Thank you to everyone who visited www.cattle.ca/mercosur and sent a message to their MP, Minister of International Trade, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Throughout the summer we have seen producers share information to increase consumer awareness, and we appreciate your help. Trade is always a priority area of focus for CCA given the export-heavy nature of our industry. For the last 44

year, we focused on the CanadaUnited States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) review, ensuring governments are fully informed on the integration of the North American beef cattle market and the importance of continued free trade. We continue to support a tariff-free integrated North American beef and cattle market. That includes making ourselves available to negotiators to answer questions as they arise during the review process. There was positive trade news to celebrate in January when Canadian beef access to China was restored after being wrongfully shut out in 2021. The Chinese market presents significant opportunities to add carcass value as the majority of exports are for cuts that are not desired in North America. Following our AGM in March, we announced that we would convene a Task Force to work for producers on a risk-based, industry-led approach to disease preparedness and emergency management. The task force was announced in early June; see www. cattle.ca/beef-cattle-traceability-taskforce-is-established-immediatelyassessing-opportunities-andbarriers-to-traceability for details if you missed the announcement. It is important to reiterate that CCA genuinely recognizes the importance of traceability for the industry. We need to have readily analyzable data that allows a rapid and effective disease investigation. Our ability to contain and eliminate disease, and prove our return to a diseasefree status, is what will re-open negotiations with trading partners in the event of an outbreak. We understand that an effective system is both simple to understand and easy to participate in. CCA and the Alberta Beef Charolais Banner • August 2026

Producers (ABP) also announced in June that we have reached an interim participation agreement following motions passed in principle by the CCA at our Annual General Meeting. The agreement follows CCA’s agreement-in-principle to bylaw reforms recommended by the Provincial Working Group, which includes representatives from each of CCA’s provincial member organizations. These recommendations will be presented again for approval at CCA’s SemiAnnual Meeting in August. As we head into fall, feedback from the Beef Cattle Code of Practice Public Comment Period is being reviewed and assessed. Thank you to everyone who took time to participate and share input. This document describing how beef cattle are cared for and handled is an important resource for producers, policymakers, the public, the value chain and animal welfare and enforcement agencies looking to gauge industry standards for beef cattle production in Canada. The Code Committee is now reviewing all feedback received and we anticipate the new Code will be released in early 2027. If you did not participate in the comment period, the next Code review will take place five years after new draft Code is released, likely in 2032. Another topic that is top of mind as we head into fall is Business Risk Management programs and sufficient supports. CCA had many opportunities to share concerns and ideas with Members of Parliament and advocate for the industry at the Calgary Stampede and the FederalProvincial-Territorial (FPT) Ag Ministers meeting in Halifax. The 60-day public comment period for proposed Regulations Amending ... continued on page 46

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

The 63rd Annual General Meeting for the Saskatchewan Charolais Association was held on Thursday, June 11th, at The Willows Club, Saskatoon, SK. The morning started with golf open to any attendees, followed by the meeting with supper and the Sask Royal Sale to follow. Dale Weinbender, Canora, remains as President of the SCA Board of Directors. Both Justin Cay, Kinistino, and Scott Sunderland, Saint Front, remain as 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents, respectively. In board elections, Scott Sunderland and Duncan Spenst were re-elected to the board of directors. Mason Beck, Milestone and Cassidi Elder, Coronach, were also elected to the board. The SCA thanked Wacey McCaw and Michele Bomok for their time and efforts with the board. The 2025 Financial statement showed a net profit of $61,037. This is largely due to hosting the players club event at Agribition last fall. The association remains stable with just over $120,000 in its savings account. The largest expense was their Annual Meeting Expense of $12,689. The SCA hosted the Players Club Show in conjunction with the National Show at Canadian Western

Saskatchewan Charolais AGM Agribition this past year. New for that year was mandating that PA Test results be publicized for voting members during the players club show. The rule was well accepted by the players club members. Congratulations to Blanchette Ranching on winning the $50,000 jackpot with BRL Nobleman 504N. Plans are in motion for Agribition this fall, where the show will be judged by Garth Rancier, Rancier Simmentals, Killam, AB.

The 4-H & Youth account drew over $4,306 in expenses. This investment provides DQ Gift Cards to 4-H members exhibiting Charolais calves to further incentivise junior to start or continue showing Charolaisinfluenced animals. This also funds a prize for 4-H members who exhibited a Charolais-influenced calf that was named grand or reserve champion animal at their 4-H region. The SCA has yet to announce next year’s location.

Saskatchewan Charolais Board of Directors; Back row (l-r) Duncan Spenst, Waldeck; Levi Shiels, Bengough; Mason Beck, Milestone; Nigel Oram, Central Butte; Emily Schick, Mossbank. Front Row (l-r) Scott Sunderland, 2nd Vice President, Saint Front; Justin Cay, 1st Vice President, Kinistino; Dale Weinbender, President, Canora; Sarah Hordos, Sec.-Treasurer, Raymore. Missing (Cassidi Elder, Coronach)

GETTING READY FOR FALL, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 44 Certain Regulations Relating to Harmonization of the Enhanced Feed Ban ends September 9. After years of ongoing advocacy, CCA and the Canadian Meat Council issued a joint news release sharing that we are encouraged by the proposed amendments to Canada's specified risk material (SRM) requirements, published in Canada Gazette Part I

in July. The proposed changes better align Canada with the science-based, negligible BSE risk status it has held since 2021—the same status held by the United States. Canada requires about 57 kilograms of SRM removal per carcass versus 3 kilograms in the U.S. These outdated requirements cost our industry an estimated $31.7 million annually. We are hopeful

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that the proposed regulations will be finalized early this fall. Stay informed about CCA’s activities: Website: www.cattle.ca Sign up for CCA’s bi-weekly newsletter, Action News at www.cattle.ca @CanCattle @CanCattle

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Saskatchewan Charolais Association June 11, 2026 • Saskatoon, SK Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co. 2 Hefier Picks 2 Recips 2 Flushes 7 Semen Lots 8 Embryo Lots 21 Lots

Gross Average $37,500 $18,750 23,500 11,750 39,750 19,875 74,875 272 /straw 31,350 1,306 /embryo $202,075 $10,103

The Sask Royal Sale provides a great opportunity in the summer for breeders to add elite genetics to their herd and get together after a very strong bull sale season. The day started with golf, followed by the SCA AGM and ended with the Royal Sale. This year, the sale moved to a

new venue at the Willows Golf Club. Cattle, Kinistino. Consiged by Steppler High Selling Heifer Pick Farms, Miami, MB. Lot 1, Pick of the Cedarlea Farms heifers sired by Cedarlea Badlands 25L. Sold for $22,500 to CM Charolais, Prince Albert. Consigned by Cedarlea Farms, Hodgeville. High Selling Recip Lot 5, Pregnant Recip carrying service of RBM Keystone H41 x Balamore Dahlia 46D. Sold for $12,000 Scott & Krista Sherwood purchased a high selling to Glenn Mills, Kenaston. Consigned pick by Cay’s Cattle, Kinistino. High Selling Flush Lot 3, The right to flush Sparrows Magnifique 204H, sired by LT Rushmore 8060 PLD. Sold for Justin Cay, Nigel Oram & Levi Shiels teamed up to buy the right to flush SHSH $31,000 to Cay’s Shania 9E

NEWS This column will be dedicated to keeping Charolais members in touch with the people of the business. It will contain births, weddings, convocations and momentous anniversaries and events of note, but not high school graduations. If you have news and/or photos you’d like to submit, please email admin@charolaisbanner.com for print in upcoming issues.

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Elder – Brokenshire Wed

Cooper Brokenshire and Cassidi Elder got married in Estevan, SK on July 18th, 2026. Cassidi is the daughter of Mike and Judy Elder of Elder Charolais in Coronach, SK. Cassidi is also a CCYA alumni.

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Hadley Saige Book was born on June 16th, 2026, weighing 6 lbs 12 oz. Proud parents are Jared and ShaeLynn Book. Proud grandparents are Layne & Paula Evans of Horseshoe E Charolais. Shae-Lynn is also an alumni of the CCYA program.

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60 Years of Charolais in Canada Over the last 60 years, Charolais cattle have transformed the Canadian beef industry. Imported directly from France in the late 1960s, the breed revolutionized crossbreeding and forever changed commercial beef production across the country. Today, Charolais is recognized as Canada's premier terminal sire, valued for rapid growth, exceptional red meat yield, feed efficiency, and the ability to thrive in Canada's demanding climate.

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The European Invasion

The Canadian Charolais story began in 1967 following the establishment of a quarantine station at Grosse Île, Quebec, allowing the first major importations of French Charolais cattle. At the time, British breeds such as Hereford and Angus dominated the beef industry, and many producers were skeptical of these large white cattle. It didn't take long for commercial cattlemen to recognize what Charolais genetics could do. Charolais bulls dramatically increased weaning weights, growth rates, and carcass yield when crossed on British cows. Demand exploded, and elite breeding stock often brought prices ranging from $10,000 to $50,000, making Charolais one of the hottest breeds in Canada. The 1970s quickly became the golden era of expansion. Charolais-cross calves gained a reputation for adding pounds and producing lean, heavy-muscled carcasses. Commercial producers embraced the breed, while performance recording and computerized pedigree programs began modernizing breed improvement across North America.

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The 1980s: Commercial Dominance

By the 1980s, Charolais had firmly established itself as one of Canada's leading beef breeds. The focus shifted from simply producing larger cattle to building a more balanced and profitable animal. Breeders emphasized structural soundness, carcass quality, maternal ability, and improved calving ease while maintaining the exceptional growth the breed was known for. In 1984, the Canadian Charolais Association introduced Charolais Connection, a publication dedicated to helping commercial cattlemen better understand the economic advantages of Charolais genetics. The decade also saw growing interest in Black Charolais genetics, allowing producers to combine the muscle and performance of Charolais with the black hide and maternal traits desired in many commercial markets. Youth involvement flourished during this period as junior shows and provincial events encouraged the next generation of Charolais breeders.

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The 1990s: The Polled Revolution

The 1990s marked a turning point for the breed. One of the biggest changes was the rapid transition toward polled genetics. Through careful breeding programs, Canadian breeders dramatically reduced the number of AD horned cattle while preserving the breed's outstanding growth and muscle. Commercial cattlemen increasingly relied on Charolais bulls because Charcross calves consistently produced heavier weaning weights, faster gains in the feedlot, and outstanding carcass performance. The Canadian Charolais Youth Association continued expanding during this decade, providing leadership opportunities for young breeders while strengthening the future of the breed. At the same time, Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) became a valuable selection tool, allowing breeders to make more informed genetic decisions than ever before.

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The 2000s: Technology Meets Tradition

The new millennium brought significant advances in performance testing and genetic evaluation. Canadian breeders increasingly relied on EPDs to improve calving ease, growth, maternal traits, and carcass merit while maintaining the muscle and performance Charolais are famous for. The industry also shifted away from producing extremely large-framed cattle. Instead, breeders selected for moderate-framed, structurally sound, efficient cattle capable of performing under real commercial conditions. Char-cross calves became increasingly popular throughout Canadian feedlots because they consistently delivered exceptional feed conversion and superior lean red meat yield. Bull sales throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan remained strong as commercial producers continued investing in proven Charolais genetics.

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The 2010s: The Genomic Era

The Canadian Charolais Association celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2010, marking five decades of remarkable progress since the breed's introduction into Canada. DNA testing and genomic evaluations became valuable tools for breeders, significantly improving the accuracy of EPDs for young cattle. Producers could now make better breeding decisions earlier in an animal's life. The breed continued improving calving ease and temperament while maintaining its exceptional growth and muscle. By the end of the decade, polled genetics had become the preferred choice for most Canadian breeders, simplifying management while maintaining the breed's performance advantages. Across Western Canada, Char-cross calves consistently topped sales thanks to their ability to add pounds, hybrid vigor, and profitability.

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The 2020s: A Global Leader

Today, Canadian Charolais genetics are respected around the world. Joint Canadian and American genetic evaluations continue improving selection accuracy while giving breeders access to some of the industry's most advanced genetic information. Modern Charolais cattle have come a long way from the large, sometimes difficult cattle first imported from France. Decades of careful selection have produced cattle with improved calving ease, quieter dispositions, greater feed efficiency, and excellent structural soundness while preserving the breed's signature muscle and rapid growth. The move toward polled genetics has also been one of the breed's greatest success stories, with the majority of registered cattle now naturally hornless. Canadian Charolais continue setting records in the sale ring, with elite herd sires commanding impressive prices and Canadian genetics being exported around the world.

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More 2020s:

Looking Back—and Looking Ahead

Over the past 60 years, Charolais breeders have transformed a rugged European breed into one of the most efficient and profitable terminal sires in the beef industry. Through careful selection, modern technology, and a commitment to continuous improvement, today's Charolais offer outstanding growth, excellent feed efficiency, superior carcass quality, and improved calving ease without sacrificing the traits that made the breed famous. From the first French imports in the 1960s to today's world-class genetics, Charolais has earned its place as a cornerstone of Canada's commercial beef industry. As genetic technology continues to advance, the future of the breed looks as bright as ever, ensuring Charolais will remain a driving force in Canadian beef production for generations to come. 58

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OBITUARY

Gerald Lanoie 1953-2026

The family of Gerald Adrien Joseph Lanoie, of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, is deeply saddened to announce his passing on May 29, 2026, at the age of 73. Gerald was born in Assiniboia, SK, on March 11, 1953, and grew up on the Lanoie farm and ranch near St. Victor, SK. Gerald and his wife, Denise Lynn, who had been married for 53 years, lived on the ranch for the first few years of their marriage before eventually moving to the family farm by St. Victor. Where they operated under the name Lanoie Bros.

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(Cheryl), Joe (Emma) and Paulette (Dale); grandchildren Brooke Lanoie, Colton Lanoie, Logan Lanoie, Bennet Reiss, McKinley Reiss; and Cheryl’s daughter Morgan and her family; siblings, Jeanne Bouvier, Dolores (Joe Sabourin), Alice (Clifton Baker), Colette Sabourin and Roger (Joan) Lanoie; along with numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. Gerald was predeceased by his parents Corinne and Rosario Lanoie; siblings Pierre and Pierrette, Albert and Yvette and his brothers-in-law Xavier Bouvier and William McPeek.

James (Jim) Alvy Fenton 1944-2026

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that the family announce the passing of James (Jim) Alvy Fenton, of Cochrane, AB, on May 25, 2026, at the age of 82. Jim lived a full life as a successful

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Alexander (Bud) King of Rocanville, SK, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, at the age 60

Charolais until their dispersal in 2013. Gerald was fortunate to live his lifelong passion of farming – doing what he loved for many years before retiring to Moose Jaw. Gerald will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and Grandfather. He had a vast array of friends that, depending on the name they used to greet him, you could tell how long they had known him. Gerald’s passion was farming, but his heart belonged to his family. Nothing compared to enjoying time with his children, grandchildren, and siblings. Gerald is survived by his loving family – wife Lynn; children Adrien

rancher and had a fierce devotion to family. He and his wife, Joanne, purchased their first purebred Charolais cow in 1989 and operated under the name Anchor J Charolais near Cochrane, AB. Jim is survived by his wife, Joanne; sons, Jeff and John; daughter, Jody

(Craig) Griffin; grandchildren, Marty (Whitney), Kelsie (Curtis), Justin, Josh, and Carson; and greatgranddaughter, Mia. A Private Celebration of Jim’s Life will be held at a later date.

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Alexander was the beloved husband of Phyllis King, father of Faith (Rob), Aldyn, Randy (Cherie) and Joy (Terry).

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Linda Barker 1945-2026

It is with great sadness and sorrow that the family would like to announce the peaceful and sudden passing of Linda Barker on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the age of 81. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends on the day of and the day leading up to her passing. Linda was raised and lived in a town environment; her passion for farming quickly grew when she and Charlie started Bar-Lin Acres Charolais in 1979, until their retirement in 2011. She was actively involved in many organizations, with the highlight of her agricultural

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career when she was elected as the first female president of the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association in 1997. She was also recognized for her commitment to the Haldimand Cattlemen’s Association, the Ontario Charolais Association, the Canadian Charollettes Association, the Beef Information Centre, and as an announcer for the Norfolk County Fair cattle shows for many years. She will be missed dearly and remembered forever by her husband of 63 years, Charlie, children Connie (Pete Stubbs), Danny, Jeff (deceased 2020) (Stacey), and Brad (Marsha), grandchildren Elizabeth (Scott), Michael, Ryan, Brendan, Danielle

(Vinny), Kelsey (Bill), Kyle (Rylee), Ciara (Dylan), Clinton (Ellie) and Jaclyn (Mark), as well as 8 beautiful great-grandchildren. Linda was predeceased by her parents, Chuck and Joyce Lyne and her brother Brian. She is survived by brothers Jack (Brenda) and Bill (Paullette), sister-in-law Pat and sister Vicki McKnight (Harvey). She was predeceased by brother-in-laws Robert and George, and is survived by brother-in-laws Clair, Ray, and sister-in-laws Joyce Burgess and Lois Adnum, along with many nieces and nephews.

Hugh MacDonald Ross 1972-2026

Mr. Hugh Ross of Blemheim, Ontario, passed away at Windsor, Ontario on June 1, 2026, at the age of 54 years. Hugh was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, on February 4. He was raised and farmed there with his family until he moved to Alberta in 1997. Hugh graduated from Carlton Comprehensive High School in Prince Albert and went on to Billing Auction School to become an auctioneer. At the time of his death, Hugh was managing Clarke Family Farms Inc. at Blemheim, Ontario. He was passionate about purebred cattle, the cattle industry and anything related

to agriculture. Hugh spent his life mentoring young cattlemen and never met anyone whom he wouldn’t stop and visit with. Hugh was a member of the American and Canadian Angus Association, Hereford Association and Canadian Charolais Association throughout the years. Hugh was very proud to have won shows and awards all over North America, the highlight being Supreme Female at Agribition, Denver Charolais Champion and most recently, Royal Winter Fair Champion Bull and many others along the way. Hugh will be most missed for his one-liners, great visits and his infectious laugh. Nothing made Hugh prouder than

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the accomplishments of his children, Nicki, Carter and his niece Kyla, and all the kids who showed with him throughout the years. Hugh will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Janette Ross, his daughter, Nicki Ross of Innisfail, Alberta, his son, Carter of Innisfail, Alberta, his sister Beverley (Jason) Kelly of Innisfail, his niece Kyla Kelly, his aunts, Alana Ross and Donna (Louis) Piché. Hugh is predeceased by his father, Donald Ross; his grandparents, Hugh and Janet Ross, Morna & Hector MacDonald, stepgrandfather, Jack Ledoux, his uncle, Dave Ross, John Folmer, and his aunts, Jeannie Ross and Ellen Folmer.

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5th Annual Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation Sale

5th Annual Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation Sale July 20, 2026 DLMS Timed Online 29 Lots Grossed $26,710 Thanks to generous supporters, the Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation raised $26,710. The board gathered a variety of service vouchers, frozen genetics and numerous sale credits. This year, the FCCF opted out of hosting the breeder’s school and live auction as they had in the previous years and went with a Farmgate Timed Auction. The Foundation awarded 31 CCYA Travel Bursaries to youth who travelled from the west

to attend this year’s conference in Carp, ON. The Foundation continues to generously donate towards the education and sponsorship of our youth in various forms. Their generosity does not go unnoticed. A few sale highlights include a $2,500 Miss Prairie Cove Charolais Female Credit, donated by Prairie Cove Charolais, Bashaw, AB. Sold for $2,400 to Cedarlea Farms, Hodgeville, SK. Along with a $2,500 Steppler Farms Sale Credit Donna Courchesne donated by picked up the Steppler Steppler Farms, Farms Sale Credit

Miami, MB. Sold for $2,100 to Valley Charolais, Shawville, QC. And the well-sought-after Elder’s Monument 448M sexed female semen donated by Bohrson Marketing Services Ltd, Olds. Three straws sold for $400/straw to C2 Charolais, La Riviere, MB

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Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation AGM

A few changes were made to the executive of the Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation during their recent Annual General Meeting. The executive includes Chairman Kelly Howe of Moose Jaw, SK; Vice-Chairman Keith Black from Foresters Falls, ON; SecretaryTreasurer Jeralyn Rasmussen of Innisfail, AB; and President Donna Courchasne, Shawville, QC. They are joined on the board by Dwein Trask of Saskatoon, SK; Mark Frost from Kingsey Falls, QC; and Nancy Milton from Cornwall, PEI. Mike Elder from Coronach, SK, retired from the board.

Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation Board Nancy Milton, Cornwall, PEI; Donna Courchasne, President, Shawville, QC; Keith Black, Vice Chairman, Foresters Falls, ON; Jeralyn Rasmussen, Secretary-Treasurer, Innisfail, AB. Missing from the photo are Kelly Howe, Chairman, Moose Jaw, SK and Dwein Trask, Saskatoon.

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The Canadian Charolais Youth Association held its Annual General Meeting in Carp, Ontario, in conjunction with the CCYA ‘Char-Power’ Show and Conference. Payton Caldwell, 2025/26 President, along with her board of directors, chaired the meeting and brought forth the names of each provincial nominee for the new National Board elections. We were very excited to introduce our newly elected National Board members for the 2026/27 year at the awards banquet held on Saturday night. The board is as follows: Payton Caldwell, SK, President; Morgan Debenham, SK, Vice President; Ashley Ernewein, ON, Treasurer; Madisyn Robertson,

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Jonathon, Camille, Shelby & Bow Scott, Crossfield, AB Jonathon 403.333.1790 Camille 403.369.1791 www.scottstockfarm.com @Scott Stock Farm Ltd

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Scott and Krista Sherwood & family Vermilion, Alberta 780-853-1025 (Krista) 780-853-7895 (Scott) sherwoodfarms1904@gmail.com

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780.336.6424 Casey 403.741.5799 • Don & Wanda 403.876.2596 Full French Charolais, Box 115, Big Valley, AB

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Box 1335 Carberry, MB ROK OHO Brad & Juanita Cline • 204-537-2367 • C 204-523-0062 bjcline@mymts.net • Box 268, Belmont, MB R0K 0C0 www.clinecattlecompany.ca

Curtis & Nanette Turnbull Box 208, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 T 403.627.4535 C403.627.6951 charolaisturnbull@gmail.com

Scott (204) 573.7882 Megan (204) 245.1119

Scott, Megan, Paisley & Thomas Baron

Curtis & Erika Lovett

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JEFF & JACKIE CAVERS Box 237, La Riviere, MB R0G 1A0

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Box 66, Brookdale, MB R0K 0G0

Judy Hart & Bert McDonald T: 204.354.2267 Bert 204.212.0722 Josh 204.354.2385 Marshall 306.291.0159

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Jesse Nykoliation • Box 879 Lenore MB R0M 1E0 jnykoliation@yahoo.com • 204-851-3391 TRI-N Charolais

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Kevin & Sherry Baker 613.847.7784 baker-farms@hotmail.ca Ashley Baker & Travis MacPherson 613.438.8597 abaker02@hotmail.com @BakerFarms Colin & Jessi Baker 613.438.8600 Madoc, ON

Triple C Charolais

Box 1, Steep Rock, MB R0C 2Y0 John Shiloh Darren 204-768-4515 204-302-0687 204-768-0321 triplec2135@gmail.com

Keith & Karen Black 613.646.2673 Tyson Black 613.433.1169 2056 Kerr Line Foresters Falls, ON K0J 1V0 blackbern@hotmail.com

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Mike Bertholet • T 204.854.2952 • C 204.522.5469 RR1, Pipestone, MB R0M 1T0 whitemeadowcharolais@live.ca

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Dave Cockburn • 705-288-8013

309 Rivers Street W, Box 237, Tweed,ON K0K 3J0 Visit us on Facebook: Cockburn Farms - Charolais Cattle

9036 Highway #2, Great Village, Nova Scotia Robert Cooper: 902-890-0663 Joe Cooper: 902-893-0744 robertbalamore@outlook.com Balamore Farm Ltd.

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Zac & Taylor C•519•270•2291 Kemble, ON N0H 1S0 kemblerockfarms@gmail.com

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Blake, Julia, Eve & Garrett Alton 541 Sideroad 15N, Kincardine, ON N2Z 2X6 (519) 440-6580 baltoncenturyfarms@gmail.com

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miller land & livestock ltd. GEORGE, DIANNE, DWAYNE & ASHLEY MILLER 406 CONC. 6, R.R.#1, JARVIS, ON N0A 1J0 PH (519) 587-2755 FAX (519) 587-3444 charolais cattle . hay . straw . feedlot

Rollin’ Acres Charolais Full French Charolais 598516 2nd Line, Mulmur, ON L9V 0B6 chester.tupling@premierequipment.ca Chester Tupling 519.925.2938 C 705.627.0672

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Saskatchewan breeders

Cody, Kayla, Elliot & Scarlett Englot Box 27, Candiac, SK S0G 0N0 306.539.8915 306.736.9666 CK Stock Farms

R.R. #3, 725215 Side Rd 22A Markdale, Ontario Ontario Markdale, N0C 1H0 N0C1H0

Brent 519.372.6196 • Darrell 519.373.6788 email: saunders@bmts.com John & Marie • Brent & Marni • Darrell & BillieJo

Darwin & Lorrie Plewis 306.773.8181 dlplewis@sasktel.net Box 1117, Swift Current Saskatchewan S9H 3X3

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Ron & Donna Elder 306.267.4986 C 306.267.7693•relder@sasktel.net @ElderElderly • Michael & Judy Elder C 306.267.7730 Box 37, Coronach, SK S0H 0Z0 • www.eldercharolais.com

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The Oram Family Mark & Deb • 306-796-7513 Nigel & Lindsay • 306-796-7725 Dane & Kirsten • 306-444-8820 Box 386, Central Butte, SK S0H 0T0 www.valleysend.ca

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White Cap Charolais THE HOWES

Mike & Lisa C 306-631-8779

Dale & Lois T 306-693-2127 dlmhowe@sasktel.net

Annual Bull Sale 1st Wednesday in April Box 174 Stn Main, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N8

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Maston & Brooke Williams 306 231 5415 Trevor & Kari Williams 306 231 5417 Donald & Tammy Williams 306 231 5402

Box 93, Arelee, SK S0K 0H0 Mike & Moira 306.241.1975 Dean, Dallas & Jace 306.612.3326 mmcavoy@yourlink.ca

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Southland Cattle Box 490, Shaunavon, SK S0N 2M0

(306) 297-7781 • (306) 294-8877 • (306) 294-8334 PO Box 24, Isabel, SD 57633 Bryce Lindskov • 605-850-3887 bryce@lindskovranches.com Todd Lindskov • 605-850-8132 todd@lindskovranches.com LindskovLTRanch.com @ Lindskov’s LT Ranch

Velon & Leah Herback C 306.567.7033 Hunter Herback C 306.561.8118 l.herback@sasktel.net Box 17, Bladworth, SK S0G 0J0

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IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES IN OUR INDUSTRY

Calendar of Events

August 29 Manitoba Charolais Association AGM, Neepawa Golf Course, Neepawa, MB September 11 Renfrew Fair Charolais Show, Renfrew, ON, A BOSS Show September 18 Classic Heritage Beef Show, Windsor, NS September 25 Lindsay Exhibition Charolais Show, Lindsay, ON, A BOSS Show October 2 Platinum Picks Charolais Female Sale, Colborne, ON October 3, 2026 6th Annual Select Bull Female Sale Ferme Claude Lemay, Shawinigan, QC October 4 Olds Fall Classic, Olds, AB, A BOSS Show October 13 Balamore Farms Shoreline Female Sale, 2 pm, Great Village, NS October 16 Uppin’ the Ante Charolais Sale, 7 pm, Maple Hill Auction, Hanover, ON October 17 Fall Feature Female Sale, 2:30 pm, Taylor Farms, Dunsford, ON October 18 K-Cow Ranch Fall Female Sale, DLMS Farmgate Timed Auction, at the ranch, Elk Point, AB. October 25 Leahy Livestock 6th Annual Select Bull & Female Sale with Guest M&L Cattle Co, Indian River, ON October 27 Southland Cattle Company Complete Charolais Herd Dispersal, Bohrson Sale Facility, Olds, AB October 30 Manitoba Ag-Ex Charolais Show, Brandon, MB, A BOSS Show October 30 Lloydminster Stockade Roundup Charolais Show, Lloydminster (SK) Exhibition Grounds, A BOSS Show November 5 Dual of the Deputantes, Toronto Royal Winter Fair 76

November 6 Toronto Royal Winter Fair National Charolais Show, Toronto, ON, A BOSS Show November 7 Farmfair International Charolais Show, Edmonton, AB Expo Centre, A BOSS Show November 13 Oakstone Land & Cattle Co. Complete Dispersal, Viking Auction Market, Viking, AB November 20 Main Event-Charmaine Ranching Winter Cow Calving Dispersal, Southern Alberta Livestock Exchange, Fort MacLeod, AB November 25 Canadian Western Agribition President’s Classic All Breeds Bull Show, Regina, SK November 25 Canadian Western Agribition First Lady Classic, Regina, SK November 27 Canadian Western Agribition Charolais Show, Regina, SK, A BOSS Show December 2 Wood River Charolais Mature Cowherd Dispersal, Moose Jaw, SK December 3 Pleasant Dawn Female Sale, Oak Lake, MB December 4 Ag Canada One-Four Foundation Female Dispersal Sale, Vermillion Auction Market December 4 Springside Showcase Female Sale, 1 pm, Innisfail, AB, Auction Mart December 4 Char-Maine Ranching Bull Sale, 1 pm, Southern Alberta Livestock Exchange, Fort MacLeod, AB December 7 Hwy 21 Group Extra Age Bull & Commercial Bred Heifer Sale, at the ranch, Hanna, AB

Upcoming Sales PLATINUM PICKS CHAROLAIS FEMALE SALE COLBORNE, ON - OCTOBER 2, 2026 BALAMORE FARMS SHORELINE FEMALE SALE GREAT VILLAGE, NS - OCTOBER 12, 2026 LEAHY LIVESTOCK 6TH ANNUAL SELECT BULL & FEMALE SALE WITH GUEST M&L CATTLE CO INDIAN RIVER, ON - OCTOBER 25, 2026 OAKSTONE LAND & CATTLE CO COMPLETE DISPERSAL VIKING, AB - NOVEMBER 13, 2026 WOOD RIVER CHAROLAIS MATURE COWHERD DISPERSAL MOOSE JAW, SK - DECEMBER 2, 2026 HIGHWAY 21 GROUP EXTRA AGE BULL & COMMERCIAL BRED HEIFER SALE HANNA, AB - DECEMBER 7, 2026 THE SELECT RED DEER, AB - DECEMBER 12, 2026 STEPPLER FARMS FEMALE SALE MIAMI, MB - DECEMBER 16, 2026 MISS PRAIRIE COVE CHAROLAIS FEMALE SALE BASHAW, AB - DECEMBER 18, 2026 SUPERSTAR CHAROLAIS SALE SASKATOON, SK - DECEMBER 20, 2026 PREMIER & GUESTS FALLS VIEW PRODUCTION SALE TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 30, 2026

CHRIS POLEY 306-220-5006 SHANE MICHELSON 403-363-9973 BEN WRIGHT 519-374-3335 BOX 2330, WARMAN, SK S0K 4S0 LEVI RIMKE P: 306-933-4200 INFO@TBARC.COM 204-851-4515

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December 8 High Bluff Stock Farms Female Sale, at the farm, Inglis, MB December 11 Alberta Charolais Association AGM, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB December 11 Coyote Flats Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Coaldale, AB December 12 Alberta Select Female Sale, 1:30 pm, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB

December 15 B Bar Cattle Co Annual Bull & Female Sale, Lucky Lake, SK December 16 Steppler Farms Female Sale, Miami, MB December 17 White Lights Charolais Sale, Olds, AB December 18 Miss Prairie Cove Female Sale, Bashaw, AB December 19 Transcon’s White Gold Charolais Sale, Red Deer, AB

December 20 Superstar Sale, Saskatoon, SK December 21 Diamond R Stock Farms Annual Bull & Select Commercial Female Sale, Wawota, SK December 23 Howe Farm Red Angus & Charolais Complete Dispersal, at the farm, Moose Jaw, SK December 30 Premier & Guests Falls View Production Sale, Toronto, ON

Thank You to the Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation for awarding me the Tim Bullick Memorial Scholarship Jayden Chomik

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Alberta Charolais Association ........................ 37 Alta Genetics Inc.............................................. 69 Alton Century Farms................................... 26,73 Anderson Bred Heifers.................................... 70 Annuroc Charolais............................................ 73 Atlas Livestock Marketing.................................. 5 Baker Farms...................................................... 73 Balamore Farm Ltd.......................................... 73 Bar H Charolais................................................. 74 Beck Farms....................................................... 74 Blackbern Farm........................................... 22,73 Blue Moon Cattle Co........................................ 70 Bohrson Marketing Services........................... 49 Borderland Cattle Co....................................... 74 Bow Valley Genetics Ltd.................................. 69 Brimner Cattle Co............................................ 74 Buffalo Lake Charolais..................................... 70 Campbells Charolais........................................ 74 Cas-Bar Farms.................................................. 74 Cedardale Charolais......................................... 73 Cedarlea Farms................................................ 74 Char-Lew Ranch............................................... 70 Char-Maine Ranching............................. 38,39,70 Charolais Journal............................................. 69 Charworth Charolais...................................... 700 Chomiak Charolais........................................... 70 Circle Cee Charolais......................................... 70 CK Stock Farms................................................ 74 Cline Cattle Co.................................................. 72 Cockburn Farms............................................... 73 Cornerview Charolais...................................... 26 Cougar Hill Ranch............................................. 72 Coyote Flats Charolais................................ 18,70 Creek’s Edge Land & Cattle............................. 74 Crocus Valley Farms Ltd................................... 72 C2 Charolais..................................................... 72 D & L Plewis Charolais...................................... 74 DanG Charolais................................................. 20 Davis-Rairdan................................................... 69 Diamond W Charolais...................................... 74 DLMS............................................................28,38 Double B Charolais........................................... 26 Double P Stock Farm........................................ 72 Dowell Charolais.............................................. 70 Dubuc Charolais Inc......................................... 74 Eaton Charolais................................................ 75 Edge Livestock Inc........................................... 69 Elder Charolais Farm..................................... 3,74 Fall Feature ...................................................... 28 Fergus Family Charolais.............................. 26,73 Fischer Charolais.............................................. 70 Flat Valley Cattle Co......................................... 71 Footprint Farms............................................... 71

Advertisers’ Index Future Farms.................................................... 71 Gallelli Charolais.............................................. 71 Good Anchor Charolais.................................... 71 H.S. Knill Company Ltd.................................... 70 Happy Haven Charolais................................... 72 Hardrock Land & Cattle Ltd............................. 72 Harvie Ranching............................................... 71 HEJ Charolais.............................................. 19,71 Hidden Lake Stock Farm.................................. 72 High Bluff Stock Farm............................ 14,15,72 Highway 21 Group......................................... 7,71 Horseshoe E Charolais............................16,17,75 Howe Coulee Charolais............................... 23,75 Howe Farm....................................................... 47 HTA Charolais................................................... 72 Hunter Charolais....................................... 72,IBC Hurlburt, Ryan................................................. 70 JMB Charolais................................................... 73 Johnson Charolais........................................... 71 Johnson Ranching........................................... 71 June Rose Charolais......................................... 75 Kaiser Cattle Co................................................ 71 Kay-R Land & Cattle.................................... 29,71 Kemble Rock Farms......................................... 73 KG Land & Cattle.............................................. 40 Kirlene Cattle................................................... 73 KLCC Charolais................................................. 73 KWS................................................................... 30 La Ferme Patry de Weedon............................. 74 Leemar Charolais............................................. 71 Legacy Charolais.............................................. 71 LEJ Charolais.................................................... 73 Lindskov’s LT Ranch......................................... 75 Louber Farm..................................................... 27 M&L Cattle Company....................................... 74 Martens Charolais............................................ 73 McAvoy Charolais............................................. 75 McKeary Charolais........................................... 71 McLeod Livestock............................................ 70 McTavish Farms................................................ 75 Medonte Charolais........................................... 26 Miller Land & Livestock.................................... 74 Moyer Cattle Co................................................ 26 Myhre Land and Cattle.................................... 73 Nahachewsky Charolais .................................. 75 Nish Charolais.................................................. 71 Norheim Equipment Co................................... 70 Norway Valley Farms....................................... 30 Oakstone Land & Cattle Co........................ 35,71 Ontario Charolais Association........................ 43 P & H Ranching Co............................................ 71 Palmer Charolais......................................... 21,75 Peno Valley Charolais...................................... 75

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Phillips Farms................................................... 75 Pine Bluff.......................................................... 75 Pleasant Dawn Charolais.............................. 5,73 Poplar Bluff Stock Farm................................ 9,71 R&G McDonald Livestock................................. 73 Rawes Ranches................................................ 71 Reeleder, Andrew............................................. 70 Rollin’ Acres Charolais..................................... 74 Rollin’ Acres Charolais..................................... 26 Rosedale Farms................................................ 71 Ross Lake Charolais......................................... 71 Rosso Charolais................................................ 75 Royale Charolais.............................................. 74 Saddleridge Charolais..................................... 71 Saunders Charolais..................................... 26,74 Scott Stock Farm.............................................. 71 Select Bull........................................................ 34 Serhienko Cattle Co.................................... 33,75 Sharodon Farms............................................... 74 Sherwood Farms.............................................. 72 Skeels, Dan....................................................... 70 Sliding Hills Charolais...................................... 75 Southland Cattle......................................... 31,75 Southview Farms............................................. 74 Springside Cattle Corp.......................... 40,41,72 Stach Farms Charolais..................................... 72 Stephen Charolais............................................ 75 Steppler Farms Ltd........................................... 73 Sugarloaf Charolais.......................................... 72 Sunshine Oak Charolais................................... 73 Sweetwater...................................................... 32 T Bar C Cattle Co............................ 7,35,45,70,76 Temple Farms................................................... 75 Thistle Ridge Ranch......................................... 72 Transcon Livestock Corp................................. 70 TRI-N Charolais................................................ 73 Triple C Charolais............................................. 73 Triple M Farms.................................................. 72 Turnbull Charolais......................................IFC,72 Twin Anchor Charolais..................................... 72 Valley’s End Charolais................................. 27,75 Wendt & Murray Farms Ltd.............................. 72 Western Litho Printers..................................... 70 Whiskey Hollow Cattle Co................................ 26 White Cap Charolais.................................... 47,75 White Lake Colony........................................... 72 White Meadow Charolais Ltd........................... 73 Wight Livestock Marketing.........................28,38 Wilgenbusch Charolais............................75,OBC Wilkie Ranch..................................................... 72 Wood River Charolais.................................. 45,75 Wrangler Charolais........................................... 72 W2 Farms.......................................................... 75

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