Meskanaw-Ethelton 4-H Steer Catalogue by Today's Publishing Inc.

MESKANAW-ETHELTON 4-H BEEF CLUB

Steer Catalogue

Welcome to our 4-H Club Steer Sale catalogue! This year, the Meskanaw-Ethelton 4-H beef club is celebrating 72 years as a club! How exciting! Our members are very excited to show you their 4-H steers in this catalogue. This year, I got the opportunity to work with T Bar C to design this catalogue. On behalf of our club, I want to send a huge THANK YOU to T Bar C for all their help with this catalogue. It was a great opportunity to “Learn to do by doing”. I also want to thank Decisive Farming by TELUS Agriculture for their sponsorship that made this catalogue possible! I designed this book with our steer buyers and 4-H members in mind. I wanted each member to showcase all of the hard work that they put into their 4-H projects. I also wanted to highlight all the activities that we do as a club and how the 4-H program benefits the youth involved. As for our steer buyers, I wanted to provide an opportunity for you to get to know our members through this catalogue. I, along with every member in our club, believe it is so important for 4-H supporters to learn what goes on within the 4-H program and all the hard work our members put in. For your convenience, I have included the projected cost of purchasing a 4-H steer and the projected cost of buying beef in the local grocery store. This is done to help you compare the prices. You will see that supporting a 4-H member is a great option! As you flip through this catalogue, I hope that you will learn something new about the 4-H program, get to know our members and consider purchasing a steer at the Melfort Regional Show & Sale of 2026! Thank you for your support of the 4-H program!

- Anna Wielgosz, Meskanaw-Ethelton 4-H Beef Club 2025-2026 President

Schedule

OF EVENTS

ACHIEVEMENT DAY - MESKANAW

JUNE 28, 2026 - 1:00 PM

REGIONAL SHOW - MELFORT FAIR GROUNDS

JULY 5, 2026 - 8:00AM START (FEMALE SHOW, 1:30 TEAM GROOMING, SHOWMANSHIP TO FOLLOW)

JULY 6, 2026 - 8:30 AM START (STEER SHOW)

STEER SALE - MELFORT FAIR GROUNDS

JULY 6, 2026 - 5:00 PM START

COME OUT FOR SUPPER BEFORE THE SALE AT 4:00 PM COME AND TOUR THROUGH THE STEERS, MEET THE MEMBERS AND THEIR PROJECTS!

SALE STARTS AT 5:00 PM . HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

On behalf of the families in the Meskanaw Ethelton 4H Beef Club, I’d like to welcome you to our 4H Steer SaIe Catalogue. It has been exciting to watch our members come together this year to create two projects that our club has never done before: a sponsorship video, which can be viewed by scanning the QR code on the sponsorship page of this catalogue, and this very first steer sale catalogue.

Both projects were member-driven, and it was great to see their personalities, creativity, and skills come to life throughout the process. These two projects gave our members the opportunity to develop valuable skills in marketing, written and verbal communication, teamwork, and creativity, while also strengthening their judging skills through writing footnotes for their steers.

Within these pages, you will meet the members of the Meskanaw Ethelton 4-H Beef Club. Through the 4-H program, these young people are developing skills that will help shape capable, hardworking adults who know how to get the job done. They are learning time management, communication, leadership, work ethic, public speaking, confidence, and the importance of helping others and giving back to their communities.

Over my 11 years of involvement with this club as a parent, and the past four years as a Cloverbud Leader, I have watched members step outside of their comfort zone and rise to new challenges. Whether it is leading a 1500 pound steer into the show ring, public speaking, leading a club meeting or activity, or supporting each other in decision making, these members continue to grow in confidence and character.

I would like to thank Anna for gathering all the information for this catalogue, and to all the members for meeting deadlines and putting so much effort into their pages. Thank you as well to T Bar C for helping design and assemble this catalogue, and to Decisive Farming by TELUS Agriculture for generously coming on board as a catalogue sponsor.

Finally, thank you to all our Steer Buyers and Achievement Day Sponsors who continue to support our members year after year. Your support provides our members with opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed, and it is truly appreciated. We hope you enjoy getting to know our members through this catalogue. If you have any questions about the steers or the sale please reach out to any of our members and their families. Please plan to join us at the Melfort Regional 4H Steer Sale on Monday, July 6. There will be a BBQ Supper for buyers starting at 4:00 pm. Please take this opportunity to have supper and walk through the barns to meet our members before the sale starts at 5:00. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Kristin Wielgosz - Cloverbud leader

SCAN ME TO WATCH THE SPONSORSHIP VIDEO

CLUB ACTIVITIES This Year’s

4-H LEADERS Meet Our

Lisa Shymr

LISA SHMYR, GENERAL LEADER

WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO BECOME A 4-H LEADER?

I was a 4-H member with our club from the time I was 8 until I aged out at 21 because I enjoyed the program and the people and families within it. Becoming a leader lets me give back to the next generation of ag- minded youth who enjoy the same things that I do!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF BEING A 4-H

LEADER?

I love seeing the growth in our members’ skills from year to year. Whether it’s improving on their speaking skills, or learning different methods of finishing their steers, or fine tuning their fitting skills, it’s very rewarding to watch them choose their focus, and push themselves to learn and improve by doing the work themselves.

HOW DOES PURCHASING A 4-H STEER AT THE MELFORT REGIONAL SHOW & SALE

BENEFIT OUR CLUB MEMBERS?

Our buyer support is so important to our club and members. Our members use their steer sale money to purchase next year’s project, build their own herd, or put it away for post secondary schooling. The process itself teaches members about the real world skills of raising an animal, tracking costs, marketing, finding buyers and the feeling of selling their “calf crop”, only to start again the next year!

Carmen Elliot

CARMEN ELLIOT, ASSISTANT GENERAL LEADER

WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO BECOME A 4-H LEADER?

I was a 4-H member for 10 years in the Saskatoon 4-H Beef Club. 4-H provided me with endless opportunities growing up and 4-H shaped the person I am today. Looking back, I had many 4-H leaders and mentors who I looked up to, highly respected, who have become an integral part of my life and who dedicated years of service to the 4-H program. My fondest memories, achievements and life lessons occurred at 4-H events or cattle shows as a youth. I have a strong passion for 4-H and giving back to the community. As a leader, I want 4-H members to experience various activities, events and guest speakers to learn and gain skills from others. Being a great leader is not about knowing everything, it is about connecting 4-H members to experts by providing opportunities to assist their experience and learning alongside them. As a 4-H member, there are endless opportunities and I will often say “the more effort you put into 4-H, the more you will get out of it.” 4-H has a long-standing history of shaping youth to be hard working, respectful, dedicated and genuine individuals in society. The future of our community relies on our youth today, but they require support and guidance by leaders to be successful.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A 4-H LEADER?

As a leader, I enjoy watching 4-H members grow, learn responsibility, develop discipline and gain confidence every year. Every milestone reached by our 4-H members is a reminder of the significance of this program and the impact it has on our youth. I celebrate every victory alongside them whether it’s being brave enough to speak up at a meeting or their animal being slapped champion at the regional show. By being a leader for several years, I have had the opportunity to watch members grow to be mature and strong mentors to younger members.

HOW DOES PURCHASING A 4-H STEER AT THE MELFORT REGIONAL SHOW SALE BENEFIT OUR CLUB MEMBERS?

By purchasing a steer, you are supporting local 4-H youth and the future in agriculture. 4-H steers are hand-fed by local 4-H members in low stress environments. Every member who sells a 4-H steer spends many hours feeding, bedding, washing, halter breaking and preparing the steer for the show. A 4-H steer is selected in the fall therefore, each member has dedicated their time and effort to that animal until sale day which takes huge responsibly and devotion to provide full care to their steer.

BUYING A STEER The Process of

HOW: To Bid on the steer, all you do is hold your hand up every time you want to raise the bid; the auctioneer will take it from there. Bidding is done in dollar/pound increments. When the auctioneer says “SOLD” and if you are the last bidder, you are the proud owner of the 4-H steer. If you do not attend the sale in person you have the option of bidding online via dlms.ca.

WHAT: I bought the steer, what do I do now? Now you own the steer, and no you do not have to tie the steer to the bumper of your car or lead it home and put it in your backyard. The only thing you are required to do is indicate at the sale if you:

A) Want us to resell the steer to the packer. If you resell your steer, you only pay the difference between what you bought the steer for and what he was resold for at the packer. If you choose this option say, “Send him on the truck!”

B) Want to have the steer cut and wrapped for your deepfreeze. If you choose this option, you must make arrangements with the club member to transport the steer to an abattoir. In this case, you would also be responsible for paying the cutting and wrapping charges at the meat shop. If you choose this option say, “Send him back to the barn!”

MEAT BREAKDOWN: Under each steers photo, you will see that we have included their estimated sale day weight and estimated carcass weight. This was provided so you have an idea of how much beef you will end up with.

*All animals are different and will have a different yield depending on a number of factors including shrink, genetics, finishing, cuts, etc, so prices and amounts will vary.*

Here is a breakdown of what it would cost to purchase a 1300lb 4-H steer. With a 820lb carcass weight.

Take Home Meat: 575lbs

Ground Beef & Stew Meat: 315lbs

Steak and Roasts: 260lbs

STORE PRICE:

Ground Beef & Stew Meat: $12/lb

Steak and Roast: $25/lb

TOTAL PRICE TO BUY A MARKET STEER IN STORE: $10,280.00

Price of a steer at local 4-H sale - $4.25/lb X 1300 lbs = $5,525.00

Price to have animal butchered, cut and wrapped = $1,000.00

TOTAL COST OF LOCAL 4-H STEER= $6,525.00

For $3755.00 less than at a grocery store you can support a local 4-H member, a local butcher and know where your food is raised and came from.

Here is a list of local meat processors if you’d like to book a spot in advance for the steer you plan to purchase:

3K Meats, Virgil Keifer 306-230-9781

Hodgson Meats: Mark Hodgson 306-921-7584

Cole Cuts: Blaine Cole 780-714-4454

Lake Lenore Meats: 306-368-2223

Star City Meats: Star City Hutterite Colony 306-863-3378

Beam & Blade Butchers’: St. Gregor 306-366-2134

TESLYN KAJNER & MOOSE

AGE: 13 // AGE GROUP: INTERMEDIATE // PARENTS: COREY KAJNER & CARMEN ELLIOT YEARS IN 4-H: 8 // PROJECT: HEIFER AND MARKET STEER

What is your favourite project? Why? My favorite project is my heifer, Stella because she was born on our farm and is out of a really good cow my older brother showed in 4-H a few years ago.

What will you put your steer money towards? My steer cheque will pay for my 4-H steer next year and the rest of the money will go into my college fund. I am also saving money to purchase a truck in a few years.

Activities outside of 4-H: Outside of 4-H, I participate in dance and volleyball. I also enjoy attending various cattle shows in the spring and summer with my family and friends.

Why should you buy my steer? Moose is a thick steer with a lot of natural muscling and overall mass. Moose has a wide topline to provide you with an abundance of top-cut quality meat. Moose will fill your freezer with tender and flavorful beef, just in time for BBQ season. By purchasing my 4-H steer, you are supporting youth in our community, local butchers and the future in agriculture. When purchasing a steer as a business, you are promoting your business and feeding your family, friends or employees with great tasting beef!

THANK YOU TO ST. BRIEUX AGENCIES FOR PURCHASING MY STEER LAST YEAR!

OUR FAMILY HAS BUTCHER SPOTS BOOKED, IF NEEDED.

Moose is a home-raised Angus cross steer. Moose’s dam is an Angus cross cow that my older brother showed years ago in 4-H. Moose’s sire is K5 Striker 10J, a purebred Angus bull my family raised and used in our herd the last three years. Due to an abundance of heifers born on our farm last year, I picked Moose because my brother took the only other steer we had to choose from. Moose is quiet and loves to be scratched in his pen. Moose will often stand with his front feet in his trough.

CANNEN KAJNER & RUSTY

AGE: 9 // AGE GROUP: JUNIOR // PARENTS: COREY KAJNER & CARMEN ELLIOT

YEARS IN 4-H: 4 //

PROJECT: HEIFER & MARKET STEER

What is your favourite project? Why? My steer, Rusty, because his mom was my previous 4-H heifer. What will you put your steer money towards? My steer cheque will go pay for my steer next year and the leftover money will go in my bank account for college. I am also interested in purchasing cows to start a small cow herd of my own. Activities outside of 4-H: I love everything farming - from playing with baby calves during calving season, helping my dad during harvest, and driving the quad around the farm. I play hockey in the winter and baseball in the spring. I also enjoy going to cattle shows with my family in the spring and summer. Why should you buy my steer? If you are looking for quality beef, Rusty is the steer for you. Don’t let his name fool you, Rusty will have juicy and flavorful meat for you to enjoy. Rusty’s dad is a purebred Simmental bull, LLW Card True North G71 and his mom, Hailstorm is a commercial Charolais cow. I named my steer Rusty as he was born with a small rust colored birthmark on his side. Rusty is a light grey steer with a white face, but it is hard to tell he has a white face unless you look really close. I’D LIKE TO THANK GATEWAY VET SERVICES AND HEAVIN SEEDS FOR PURCHASING MY 4-H STEER IN 2025. OUR FAMILY HAS BUTCHER SPOTS BOOKED, IF NEEDED.

Rusty was raised on our farm and is a Simmental Charolais cross steer. Rusty is quiet and gentle. Rusty is a big framed steer with a lot of muscle and hind quarter. Rusty was born via C-section as he was too big for his mom to give birth to.

ALEC KERNALEGUEN & BONC

AGE: 12 // AGE GROUP: JUNIOR // PARENTS: JULIEN & MAHAILIA KERNALEGUEN

YEARS IN 4-H: 6 // PROJECT: MARKET STEER

What is your favourite project? Why? This year I am raising an Angus steer named Bonc for my Market Animal Project. He is my favourite because he is my current and only 4H project. What will you put your steer money towards? The money from the sale of my steer will go towards school. Activities outside of 4-H: Some activities outside of 4H I actually like doing include reading, drawing and playing games. Why should you buy my steer? My steer will be a good purchase because he is fat. He will make a lot of burgers and other bits of meat.

I didn’t get to choose him myself, but I would have picked Bonc anyway because he is quiet most of the time and he is a Black Angus. He not too short and weighs in at over 1000 pounds.

JEANNE KERNALEGUEN & PC

AGE: 10 // AGE GROUP: JUNIOR // PARENTS: JULIEN & MAHAILIA KERNALEGUEN. YEARS IN 4-H: 4 // PROJECT: MARKET STEER

What is your favourite project? Why? This year I am raising a tan Charolais steer named PC as my Market Animal Project. He is my favourite because he is my only current 4H project. What will you put your steer money towards? The money from the sale of my steer will go to my future education and a tree house. Activities outside of 4-H: Outside of 4H I like to do baking, farm chores with my Grandpere and hanging out with my dog. Why should you buy my steer? You should buy my steer because he will fill your freezer and fridge. PC is a tan Charolais and is somewhere near 1000 pounds.

My dad and I picked him because he is pretty calm, has a healthy appetite and nice structure.

SAMUAL KERNALEGUEN & GESS

AGE: 8 // AGE GROUP: CLOVERBUD // PARENTS: JULIEN & MAHAILIA KERNALEGUEN

YEARS IN 4-H: 2 // PROJECT: MARKET STEER

What is your favourite project? Why? This year I am raising an Angus steer named Gess as my Market Animal Project. He is my favourite because he’s all red and my only 4H project this year. What will you put your steer money towards? The money from the sale of my steer will mostly go to future school but I will spend some on toys or a treat.

Activities outside of 4-H: I like to play Mario Kart when my mom lets me. Why should you buy my steer? He is red.

Gess is my steer because I like that he is red all over. My dad and my uncle helped me pick him out. He is a fat and sturdy Angus. I am almost as tall as he is and he looks like a bull to me.

LIAM KERNALEGUEN & WHO

AGE: 7 // AGE GROUP: CLOVERBUD // PARENTS: MARC KERNALUGUEN & STEPHANIE GINTER

YEARS IN 4-H: 2 // PROJECT: MARKET STEER AND HEIFER

What is your favourite project? Why? The Heifer. I can keep her and she is fluffy and cute.

What will you put your steer money towards? Education

Actitivites outside of 4-H: Hockey, baseball, riding horses, biking, reading, snowboarding, tubing behind the side-by-side.

Why should you buy my steer? He is nice and quiet.

Out of a Doug Troop bull. He has a quiet disposition. He is red and white and is larger framed.

RHETT L’HENAFF & RICO

AGE: 10 // AGE GROUP: JUNIOR // PARENTS: KYLE & ASHLEY L’HENAFF

YEARS IN 4-H: 5 // PROJECT: MARKET STEER, HEIFER, & A 2-YEAR-OLD PAIR

What is your favourite project? Why? My favourite project is the heifer project because I can bring them back as a pair.

What will you put your steer money towards? Investing in expanding my herd. Activities outside of 4-H: Showing cattle, curling, playing outside with my brothers Why should you buy my steer? Rico has been hand fed and cared for by me every day. He is very calm and well behaved. I don’t want to sell him but I am glad I got to finish him out.

RICO IS PRE-BOOKED AT LAKE LENORE MEATS

Rico is a Simmental X steer. His dam is a smaller framed Simmental X Angus cow who never misses. His sire is one of our Purebred Simmental walking senior herd sires. His dad was an embryo calf who has brought alot to our herd. He is well made, straight topped, and very easy fleshing. He is gentle, calm, and always comes as soon as he sees you. The day he was born I said, “he is going to be my 4-H steer!” I love Rico and had enjoyed working with him.

ASHYA SIERMACHESKY & BUFFALO

AGE: 17 // AGE GROUP: SENIOR // PARENTS: KEITH & ALBERTA SIERMACHESKY

YEARS IN 4-H: 9 IN BEEF, 2 IN LIGHT HORSE // PROJECT: MARKET STEER

What is your favourite project? Why? Light horse was my favorite project, as it helped me build my riding skills while enjoying trail rides, drill team, and connecting with others who share my passion. In beef 4-H, I love working with my market steer. They are typically less temperamental than females, and they offer valuable learning opportunities in feeding, carcass cuts, and the economics of beef production; all areas I am especially interested in. What will you put your steer money towards? My steer money is going towards my post secondary schooling, which I start in the fall at U of S for a degree in Agriculture. My long term goal is to be a large animal, mobile veterinarian which has been my dream since I was five.

Activities outside of 4-H: I do track and field through school, ride my horses and work various jobs. In my free time I volunteer at the Melfort Mohawk Animal Clinic. I love being outdoors, especially in the wide open spaces of rural Saskatchewan.

Why should you buy my steer? I enjoy working with my steer every year and having to pursue the goal of getting him finished, halter broke, and completely ready for show day. The money is always a second thought around my cattle. That being said, I would really appreciate your financial support in achieving post secondary education, we could certainly use a few more vets in rural Saskatchewan.

This is Buffalo, he is a Charolais steer that I bought from my uncle. I picked my steer for his long body, deep rib cage, and overall proportion. He is also extremely docile and has a good appetite. He has worked out well with minimal glitches this year.

KAHLY SIERMACHESKY & NEWTON

AGE: 15 // AGE GROUP: INTERMEDIATE // PARENTS: KEITH & ALBERTA SIERMACHESKY YEARS IN 4-H: 8 // PROJECT: MARKET STEER & HEIFER

What is your favourite project? Why? My favourite project is a market steer because I put in lots of time and effort in to the animal and in the end get to see the results of my hard work. What will you put your steer money towards? My steer money is put towards my education and this year a vehicle. Activities outside of 4-H: Outside of 4-H I enjoy doing track and field, archery, horseback riding, hunting, and fishing. Why should you buy my steer? When you buy my steer you are supporting my small herd of cattle, my horses, making it possible for me to have a project for the next year and my future education.

This is my steer, Newton. He is my 7th 4-H steer. Newton is a purebred Charolais steer. I chose him because of his build. He is a deep, tall, long bodied steer and he carries he width throughout his body. He has filled out and grown over the year and is ready for you! I really enjoyed this steer’s personality. Hopefully you’ll enjoy him on your barbecue!

KATERYNA SIERMACHESKY & NIGEL

AGE: 8 // AGE GROUP: CLOVERBUD // PARENTS: KEITH & ALBERTA SIERMACHESKY

YEARS IN 4-H: 3 // PROJECT: MARKET STEER

What is your favourite project? Why? I’ve never taken a Current Year Calf, but they look fun! I’ve only done the Market Steer project because that’s what the sisters do. I’ve had Fonzie, Tennessee, and now Nigel.

What will you put your steer money towards? I just have the money. Mom and Dad make me put some away for university and I have to keep enough to buy my next project. I’d like to buy a new horse because I don’t have one now.

Activities outside of 4-H: I’ve done gymnastics for 2 years. Coach Ellie says I could do competitive gymnastics next year if I want. I like to curl but I couldn’t join this year because gymnastics was longer. I’m playing my second year of baseball with the St. Brieux Brewers. And I like Track & Field a lot. I get to ride my sister’s horse and that’s fun.

Why should you buy my steer? I’d appreciate you to consider to buy Nigel. He’s a nice steer and deserves a good freezer. Also, when I sell Nigel I might be able to ask my friend, Bernie, to find me a horse. Mom and Dad would say YES, if I had some money.

and especially

This is my steer, Nigel. He is my 3rd 4-H steer, but the 5th steer to own. I like his colour

his eye patches. Nigel is a Simmental/Charolais cross. His birthday is April 20th. He’s just the right size, not too big and not too small. He’s a solid build and has grown nicely.

CARTER SHMYR & MATTHEW

AGE: 14 // AGE GROUP: INTERMEDIATE // PARENTS: AARON & LISA SHMYR

YEARS IN 4-H: 7 // PROJECT: MARKET STEER & BRED HEIFER

What is your favourite project? Why? My steer because I love working with him and watching him grow. What will you put your steer money towards? I will put the money towards University. Activities outside of 4-H: hockey and farming Why should you buy my steer? My steer is home raised and my family has been in 4-H since my club was started so you know that we know what we are doing!

THANK YOU TO AG AUTHORITY, KINISTINO, SK FOR PURCHASING MY STEER LAST YEAR! WE HAVE A BUTCHERSPOT BOOKED, TALK TO ME OR MY PARENTS FOR MORE DETAILS AND DATES.

My steer is a solid black Simmental off a mature Simmy bull and a good cow, 52D. He will finish well and is big framed with a solid top and good cover. This guy will fill your freezer with good beef all year long.

BRYDEN SHMYR & MACKLIN

AGE: 12 // AGE GROUP: JUNIOR // PARENTS: LISA & AARON SHMYR

YEARS IN 4-H: 6 // PROJECT: MARKET STEER & BRED HEIFER

What is your favourite project? Why? I like heifer projects because I like to see them grow through their life

What will you put your steer money towards? Education fund

Activities outside of 4-H: hockey, golf, badminton, grain farming

Why should you buy my steer? If you want beef that is raised right, fed right and tastes right, this is the steer for you. THANK YOU TO THE CANALTA HOTEL & A&W - MELFORT, SK FOR PURCHASING MY STEER LAST YEAR! WE HAVE A BUTCHERSPOT BOOKED, TALK TO ME OR MY PARENTS FOR MORE DETAILS AND DATES.

My steer was chosen because he is quiet and off a good Red Angus bull and Sim/Angus Heifer. He is moderate framed and home raised.

PARKER SHMYR & CHAMP

AGE: 8 // AGE GROUP: CLOVERBUD // PARENTS: LISA & AARON SHMYR

YEARS IN 4-H: 3 // PROJECT: MARKET STEER

What is your favourite project? Why? I like my steer because I like brushing, cleaning and shining hooves. What will you put your steer money towards? College and school so I can work in agriculture

Activities outside of 4-H: hockey, baking, swimming, agriculture

Why should you buy my steer? Because he is the best beef you will ever eat!

THANK YOU TO MERIDIAN VENTURES, TISDALE, SK FOR PURCHASING MY STEER LAST YEAR!

My steer’s name is Champ. He is off a good Red Angus bull and an Simm Angus heifer. He is a neat, smaller framed steer who is very quiet. He loves getting scratched, especially on his tailhead. He is always eating at the feedbunk so you know he will be finished!

CLAIRE TAYLOR & DUKE

AGE: 10 // AGE GROUP: JUNIOR // PARENTS: QUENTIN & LISA TAYLOR

YEARS IN 4-H: 5 //

PROJECT: MARKET STEER & TWO-YEAR-OLD PAIR

What is your favourite project? Why? I really like both my projects this year, I don’t have a favourite project. What will you put your steer money towards? Most of my steer money will go towards University. In the past I have bought a heifer with my steer money.

Activities outside of 4-H: Other activities I enjoy outside of 4-H are figure skating, riding horses, archery, softball and snowmobiling. I HAVE A BUTCHER SPOT BOOKED FOR DUKE IF NEEDED.

Duke is your typical Black Angus Simmental cross steer. Getting the easy fleshing, well marbled finish from the Angus influence with the Simmental side adding the long body and big frame that will fill your freezer. He’s been tipping scales since the day he has been born. Mom couldn’t even hold him down to tag him herself without Dad’s help. Duke has a butcher spot booked if needed, talk to Claire for more information.

CASEY TAYLOR & TOMMY

AGE: 9 // AGE GROUP: CLOVERBUD // PARENTS: QUENTIN & LISA TAYLOR

YEARS IN 4-H: 3 // PROJECT: MARKET STEER

What is your favourite project? Why? This year I have a Steer Project but I’m excited to one day to have a cow calf pair project in 4-H. What will you put your steer money towards? I’m saving my steer money for university. I want to be a vet. Activities outside of 4-H: Activities I enjoy outside of 4-H are figure skating, baseball, archery, ski-dooing and riding horses. My favorite activity we did in 4-H this year is the Easter scavenger hunt at the feedlot. I HAVE A BUTCHER SPOT BOOKED FOR TOMMY IF NEEDED.

Tommy is a moderate framed Charolais cross steer putting the pounds in all the right places. The natural muscle mass he has built will add up to beef in your freezer. He is the perfect Cloverbud steer, so his quiet, tame nature will maintain the tenderness of your meat. The fat cover he is laying down guarantees that he will be ready to slaughter on sale day. There is a butcher spot booked for Tommy if required, talk to Casey for more information.

ANNA WIELGOSZ & DANNY

AGE: 17 // AGE GROUP: SENIOR // PARENTS: STEPHEN & KRISTIN WIELGOSZ

YEARS IN 4-H: 11 // PROJECT: MARKET STEER, HEIFER & TWO-YEAR-OLD PAIR

What is your favourite project? Why? My favourite project is the cow/calf project. It is my favourite because I love to see the heifers that I show grow up and produce their own calves. I enjoy the female side of cattle and seeing what they can produce. Cow/calf pairs are a chance to exhibit some of the best females in our program!

What will you put your steer money towards? I plan to put the money from my steer towards my secondary education. I also plan to save money up to expand my cow herd.

Activities outside of 4-H: Outside of 4-H, I enjoy training and showing horses. I also enjoy being a part of my school’s SRC and planning events. This year I was the president of our SRC. From Gr. 7 to Gr. 12 I also played volleyball, both school and club.

Why should you buy my steer? I think you should buy my steer because he is a home-raised steer that I picked out early in the pasture last summer. I am excited to show and sell him at regionals this year. And I think that he will be a great fit for your freezer!

I HAVE A BUTCHER SPOT BOOKED FOR DANNY IF NEEDED.

Danny is a home-raised steer that I picked out last summer. He has all the qualities that I look for in a steer. He is longspined and big framed, perfect to pack on the pounds. He will be able to fill your freezer for sure! One of the reasons I picked him was his colouring. I love a good tan steer, and the white marking on his face makes him even better! Danny has a fun personality and I enjoyed working with his this year. I hope to see you at the sale!

AVA WIELGOSZ

AGE: 16 // AGE GROUP: INTERMEDIATE // PARENTS: STEPHEN & KRISTIN WIELGOSZ

YEARS IN 4-H: 11 // PROJECT: THREE-YEAR-OLD COW/CALF PAIR

What is your favourite project? Why? My favourite project is the cow calf pair. It is fun to show the animal as a heifer then as a cow. I also enjoy taking the calves. Activities outside of 4-H: I breakaway rope with my horse Dolly. I also love training and trail riding with my horse. I have a business called Ava Rose Craft Company where I sell candles, soaps, and earrings.

CHARLOTTE WIELGOSZ

AGE: 9 // AGE GROUP: CLOVERBUD // PARENTS: STEPHEN & KRISTIN WIELGOSZ

YEARS IN 4-H: 3 // PROJECT: HEIFER

What is your favourite project? Why? I am taking a heifer this year. Her name is Princess Peach. I picked that name because her mom was named Georgia Peach and my sister Anna said I should name her something with Peach.

What is your favourite project? Why? My favourite project I ever had was my heifer from last year. Her name is Blackberry. She is my favourite because she was black and my family only shows white heifers. She was fun to show and lets me sit on her back when she was lying in her stall. This year, she had a silver steer calf, and I named him Thunderberry.

Activities outside of 4-H: I like to play outside and play with my cats. My favourite cat is named Garfield. He is white and orange and he does not like lasagna. I do gymnastics and swimming. I also play ball in St. Brieux. I like to ride horses. I ride my horse, Fancy or my sister’s horse, Conchita.

CARTER WIELGOSZ & DOUG

AGE: 13 // AGE GROUP: INTERMEDIATE // PARENTS: STEPHEN & KRISTIN WIELGOSZ

YEARS IN 4-H: 8 // PROJECT: HEIFER, MARKET STEER, AND 2-YEAR-OLD COW/CALF PAIR

What is your favourite project? Why? I enjoy taking steers because I like to get them when they are just weaned and watch them grow till they are huge. I also like raising steers because I like to see how big I can get them. I do enjoy raising heifers because you get to watch them grow and see how they perform throughout their life. What will you put your steer money towards? I use my steer money to create my pig business which is a business when I buy pigs and raise them till they are ready to butcher and I sell them to people to eat. I am also using the money to increase my cattle herd numbers which will benefit me in the future by having cattle to start raising cattle. I am currently restoring a 1974 RANGER XLT which costs alot of money that my steers have helped with paying for parts. I will also use this money to put towards university.

Activities outside of 4-H: The activities I have outside of 4-H are hunting, fishing, football, basketball, restoring my truck, and skidooing.

Why should you buy my steer? Because every year I make sure for your benefit that he is finished and will have lots of size.

I HAVE A BUTCHER SPOT BOOKED FOR DOUG IF NEEDED THANK YOU TO MEDICAL MAVERICK CONSULTING OF MELFORT FOR BUYING MY STEER LAST YEAR!

Doug is a Simmental steer. I have taken many of this cow’s steers and they have always exceeded my expectations. He is part of the family of most of the steers I have taken. I picked him because he was related to my other steers that have also turned out.

ROBYN WILTON & CARROT

AGE: 19 // AGE GROUP: SENIOR // PARENTS: LACEY ANNAND & MURRAY WILTON

YEARS IN 4-H: 13 // PROJECT: MARKET STEER

What is your favourite project? Why? My favourite project has always been steers! I enjoy seeing the physical results of my efforts such as weight gain and muscle development. They also tend to be calmer and easier to work with throughout the year and on show day. What will you put your steer money towards? University tuition and living costs. Activities outside of 4-H: Spin, pilates, hanging out with friends and family. Why should you buy my steer? Carrot has been developed on a balanced feeding program in order to maximize performance and quality. He is structurally sound as well as quiet in temperament. By purchasing him, you are supporting local agriculture as well as my university studies.

I HAVE A BUTCHER SPOT AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.

THANK YOU TO LAKE COUNTRY COOP FOR BUYING MY 2025 STEER.

Carrot is a commercial Simmental chosen for his size, as well as his long, deep, and smooth make. His structure allows for lots of meat and muscling, plus his friendly personality made him an easy choice!

KYLE WILTON & DONKEY

AGE: 16 // AGE GROUP: SENIOR // PARENTS: MURRAY WILTON & LACEY ANNAND

YEARS IN 4-H: 11 // PROJECT: MARKET STEER & HEIFER

What is your favourite project? Why? Heifer because I get to see them go into the herd and see what kind of cow they become. What will you put your steer money towards? Schooling and expanding my personal cow herd. Activities outside of 4-H: hockey

Why should you buy my steer? My steer will be very tasty to fill the freezer with. I HAVE A BUTCHER SPOT AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.

Donkey is off the cow I bought as a heifer to show in 4H two years ago, winning reserve grand champion. She was artificially inseminated to Head of State 21K, an angus bull. My steer is very wide across the top, deep bodied, and is packed full of meat and will be well finished by sale date. He also has a great temperament which is part of the reason I chose him.