OCTOBER 2019
Canadian Publication Mail Product Agreement No. 40005367
Vol. 29 No. 4
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SIMMENTAL FOCUS-5 This issue we “focus” on: Down The Trail..............................................................................................7,32 On The Roundup................................................................................................7 4-H Showring Success.....................................................................................28 MSA Summer Show Results............................................................................12 Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup Results ..........................................14,18,22,24 Welcome Little Cowpokes.................................................................................8 Happily Ever After............................................................................................16 CSA AGM/Ad Inex.........................................................................................34 Agribition Rodeo Announcement....................................................................26 MSA Vouchers/Tokens Awarded......................................................................10
SIMMENTAL FOCUS PUBLISHING SCHEDULE: ISSUE: NOVEMBER 2019 Mailed November 1 DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10 ISSUE: DECEMBER 2019 Mailed December 1 DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 10 ISSUE: FEBRUARY 2020 Mailed February 1 DEADLINE: JANUARY 10 ISSUE: MARCH 20120 Mailed March 1 DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10 ISSUE: APRIL 2020 Mailed April 15 DEADLINE: MARCH 20 View SIMMENTAL FOCUS online @
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Please email all address changes to jjbest@mymts.net Are you a member of the Manitoba Simmental Association? To join us, just send a cheque for $50 for a life membership to: Manitoba Simmental Association c/o Laurelly Beswitherick Box 274 Austin, MB R0H 0C0 204.637.2046 b2@inetlink.ca
On The Cover.......... Posing in the pasture... Caught a glimpse of this pretty Simmental pair along the Transcanada highway in Double Bar D country! (Focus photo)
Simmental Focus The official publication of the Manitoba Simmental Association published six times per year. Box 2296, Carman, Manitoba R0G 0J0 PUBLISHER/EDITOR- Joanne Best Phone 204-745-3255 Cell 204-750-2350 Email: jjbest@mymts.net MARKETING & SALES- John Best Cell 204-750-4270 johnbest7654@gmail.com SUBSCRIPTIONS: All members of the Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Simmental Associations receive Simmental Focus free of charge. As well, Simmental Focus is mailed to approximately 2000 commercial producers in the prairie provinces and to interested breeders throughout Canada and the U.S. If you would like to receive Simmental Focus, send your name and COMPLETE mailing address to Simmental Focus, Box 2296, Carman MB R0G 0J0. Outside Canada, please enclose $10 (U.S. Funds) to cover first-class postage. CURRENT CIRCULATION: 3400 POSTMASTER: Please return undelivered covers to: Simmental Focus, Box 2296, Carman, MB R0G 0J0 ADVERTISING RATES Full Color Black & White Full Page $475 $425 Half Page $300 $250 Quarter Page $185 $150 Business Card $85 $75 *GST must be added to above rates. Contract rates available on request. The publisher reserves the right to accept or refuse any advertising or editorial material. All contents under copyright of Simmental Focus. * Prices updated January 1, 2018.
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Manitoba Events
- watch msa website for more information -
October 25-28 th 2019 MANITOBA AG-EX - BRANDON, MB November 13 th MAPLE LAKE STOCK FARMS FEMALE PRODUCTION SALE - HARTNEY, MB 14 th HARVEST HOEDOWN 25TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL SALE - NEEPAWA, MB 15 th PEMBINA TRIANGLE 39TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL SALE - CYPRESS RIVER, MB DEcember 10 th KEYSTONE KONNECTION 40TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL SALE - BRANDON, MB 14 th WLB TOP CUT FEMALE SALE - DOUGLAS, MB 15 th BONCHUK FARMS FEMALE PRODUCTION SALE - VIRDEN, MB 16 th SHADES OF THE PRAIRIE SIMMENTAL SALE - BRANDON, MB
find a breeder in your area at
www.mbsimmental.com Box 274, Austin, MB R0H 0C0 President: Tracy Wilcox 204-723-0029 Secretary: Laurelly Beswitherick 204-637-2046 b2@inetlink.ca
Down The Trail.............
October 24 2019 Edition Mader Ranches Ladies Night, Carstairs, AB October 28 Rust Mountain View Ranch “Queens of the Pasture” Production Sale, Mercer, ND November 13 Maple Lake Stock Farms Fall Female Sale, Hartney, MB November 14 Harvest Hoedown 25th Annual Simmental Heifer Sale, Neepawa, MB November 15 Pembina Triangle Simmental Association 39th Annual Female Sale, Cypress River, MB November 16 Lazy Creek Farms Simmentals & Red Angus Dispersal Sale, Moose Jaw, SK November 21 Canadian Classic Simmental Sale, Lacombe, AB November 23 South Holden Simmental Complete Herd Dispersal, Viking, AB Futures One Online Simmental Sale Edition 10, DLMS.ca November 27 Agribition Simmental 49th Annual Sale, Regina, SK November 29 Lone Stone Farms Invitational Female Sale, Westlock, AB December 3 Transcon’s Western Harvest 6th Annual Simmental Bred Heifer Sale, Innisfail, AB December 5 Ashworth Farm & Ranch Female Production Sale, Oungre, SK December 6 SimPower Bred Female Sale, Innisfail, AB December 10 Keystone Konnection 41st Annual Simmental Sale, Brandon, MB December 11 Double Bar D Farms “Sharing The Herd” Production Sale, Grenfell, SK (continued on page 32)
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Howdy folks! Is it fall already?!? Our summer seemed to fly by this year! We took our family to BC for a few days, no children were harmed during the trip, and we came back with the same three we started with, so a success in our books! We got to see some beautiful country, the mountains, of course, and even went on a wine tour! In other news, we have to congratulate a few folks on celebrating some milestones throughout the summer months- congratulations to Miles & Bonnie Glasman, M & J Farms who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in June; Happy 30th birthday to Melissa McRae, Mar Mac Farms/Prairie Pistol Designs, sorry we missed the epic party in July! We also lost some strong women over the last few months, we send our condolences to Meco Chappellaz as his wife Trudy lost her battle with Cancer and to Dale Studer who also lost his wife Elaine this year. Our thoughts are with you and your families. There’s a new horse in the sale management race, congratulations to Darnell Fornwald and his team at First Class Cattle Marketing on the purchase of the sale management divison from Bouchard Livestock. So, let’s talk about the weather, shall we..... what the heck, Mother Nature, time to change your meds again!!! We prayed for rain all summer, not a drop. Then we hit September, and you turn on the hose and forget to turn it off!!! Can’t you see that us farmers are trying to harvest to feed the world? And the snow in the forecast, not even funny!! Seriously thinking of googling how to build an ark..... As we gear up for the fall show and sale run, here’s hoping you got at least some grain in the bin, that the silage pile is a mile high and that we don’t have to turn the heat tapes on just yet for those pesky water bowls! Best of luck to those who are heading down the road on the show circuit and safe travels. See y’all down the sale trail...John and Joanne
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Welcome Little Cowpokes!
Meet Jack William Maguet, born May 31, 2019 weighing 8.5 lbs 19.74 inches long. Proud parents are David & Rachelle Maguet and big brother Cole as well as Grandparents Richard & Pauline Maguet, of Rendezvous Farms, Ste Rose du Lac, MB.
Tyler, Erin and proud big brother Dax of Sunny Valley Simmentals, Hanley, SK are happy to announce the safe arrival of Reese Charlotte Libke on June 25, 2019. She weighed 8 lbs 1 oz and was 21” long. Proud grandparents are Wayne & Linda Libke also of Sunny Valley Simmentals.
Emma Wilcox would love to announce the birth of her baby brother and newest member of Wilcox Simmentals, Treherne, MB. Daxson Ernest Wilcox was born on August 6, 2019 weighing 7lbs 1oz and 21 1/4 inches long. Daxson is welcomed by proud parents Anthony & Ariel Wilcox and proud grandparents Pat & Tracey Wilcox of Twin Meadow Livestock, as well as Great Grandparents Ernie & Betty Wilcox of Wilcox Simmentals and Gary & Josie Robinson of Twin Oak Livestock.
**DON’T FORGET** THE DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ISSUE OF SIMMENTAL FOCUS IS OCTOBER 10TH. CALL OR TEXT JOANNE @ 204-750-2350 OR EMAIL JJBEST@MYMTS.NET TO BOOK YOUR SPACE!
Tucker Ryan Dorran was born at 3:08 a.m. on August 23, 2019. He is the son of Ryan and Cassie Dorran and little brother to Dalton, of Didsbury, AB. Tucker weighed 7 lbs 7 oz. Cassie and Ryan successfully own and operate Rural Route Photography and Dorran Marketing.
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MSA Vouchers and Tokens Awarded
The Manitoba Simmental Association would like to congratulate Kinley Peters of Rivers, MB and Emma Galloway of Foxwarren, MB for being chosen to each recieve a $500 voucher towards the purchase of a registered Simmental female from one of our MSA members as listed on our website. These young ladies were chosen from a draw of all the Manitoba 4-H members that were showing a Simmental-influenced project animal at their achievements. This year the MSA had the privelege of giving out 192 Simmental tokens (water pails) throughout the province. This voucher is just another way that the MSA is working to support the youth of Manitoba and the future of the Simmental breed within our province!
Erickson 4-H Beef Club members with their MSA Simmental tokens. (Photo by Geoff Patterson)
Graysville and Elm Creek 4-H Beef Club members with their MSA Simmental tokens. (Focus photo)
For Sale By Private Treaty 20-25 Simmental Cows (Bred April 2019) 15 Heifer Calves
For more information contact Kevin Gross @ 204-720-3103
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Manitoba Simmental Association Summer Show June 30, 2019 Treherne, MB Judge: Barry Perril Pix by BJ Photos
Junior Champion Female, and Reserve Grand Champion Female, exhibited by Bert’s NR Simmentals, Haywood, MB.
Reserve Junior Champion Female, exhibited by Gracie Falconer, Hartney, MB.
Reserve Senior Champion Female, exhibited by Skyridge Farms, St Claude, MB.
Grand Champion Bull and Junior Champion Bull,exhibited by Twin Oak Livestock, Treherne, MB
Reserve Grand Champion Bull and Champion Bull Calf, exhibited by Triple R Simmentals.
Reserve Junior Champion Bull, exhibited by Dequier Cattle Co., Haywood, MB
Grand Champion Female and Senior Champion Female, exhibited by Triple R Simmentals, Haywood, MB.
Reserve Champion Bull Calf, exhibited by Skyridge Farms.
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25TH ANNUAL
HARVEST HOEDOWN SIMMENTAL FEMALE SALE
Thursday, November 14, 2019 Beautiful Plains Ag Complex, Neepawa, MB
DMJ 17F
DMJ 3F Bred PWK Black Odin 57E
Bred PWK Black Odin 57E
DMJ 38F Bred Circle G Cash 1C
DMJ 54F Bred Circle G Cash 1C
Sires include: NCB COBRA 47Y ERIXON MAGNUM 69D MRL THE STARTER 39C RED TOP CONSTANTINE 91C
204.838.2003 Dana cell 204.365.7149
Dana, Megan & Terron Johns, Kenton, MB Greg & Allyson Workman, Minto, MB
204.776.2164 Greg cell 204.724.0564
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Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up Weekend Another Success Submitted by Samantha Rimke, MYBR Committee Member Pictures by Prairie Pistol Designs
The cattle industry is in good hands after watching the participants at Round Up. On August 2-4, 2019, 48 enthusiastic Manitoba and Saskatchewan Junior Cattle Producers attended the 12th Annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup in Neepawa, Manitoba. Excitement in the cattle industry brought out a top-notch group of interested cattle producers and 58 head of cattle. This year 22 new members attended Roundup for the first time. Where else can you attend an event with 48 Junior members all working together as teams and in individual competitions, to learn the skills needed in the Livestock Industry. This is not just any cattle show, it is an all-around event to promote and educate youth to continue in the livestock industry. Our show would not happen without our dedicated sponsors, parents, juniors and committee members who have stood behind this Junior All Breeds Show and helped to make it a success. The weekend started off Friday afternoon with a presentation on judging techniques, parts of the animal and explanations on judging terms with Bill Biglieni of WLB Livestock. Following the judging workshop, Megan Baron gave an overview on how to give oral reasons for the judging competitions. During supper, Junior Director, Taylor Carlson, made a presentation on her trips to Iowa and Japan for the junior members to see the opportunities that are available for them. That evening all juniors participated in the Photo Bingo Contest – a fun, hands on challenge where teams work together to complete 10 stations related to the cattle industry. It is a great way for Juniors to work together, make new friendships, learn some new skills and have fun while doing it! On Saturday, the Juniors were busy with many different events. In the morning they participated in Public Speaking, how to do an Interview, Individual Judging and attended an informative workshop on the Verified Beef Program by Coordinator of VBP, Betty Green. In the afternoon, the Juniors took part in Team Judging, Team Fitting, the Stockman’s Knowledge competition and the Pee Wee’s learned how to make rope halters and other activities. New General Manager of the Manitoba Beef Producers, Carson Callum, was in attendance to see what our Junior Beef Producers are involved in and see their various skills. Saturday evening was wrapped up with the Cook-Off competition sponsored by Enns Brothers Equipment and a slip n’ slide to cool off for the day! Sunday was show day. Thank-you to our show day judges, Robin Hogberg, John Hogberg and Kolton McInstosh. Juniors participated in showmanship classes in the morning and then confirmation classes in the afternoon. We rounded the day off with a parade of champions and a parade of 4-H champions then concluded with awards. Each and every year, Round-Up is a weekend filled with friendships, learning, skills and knowledge. It was once again another successful weekend!
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Happily Ever After...
Congratulations to Robbie & Shandi Boutin who were married on July 27, 2019. Shandi is the oldest daughter of David & Chris McMillen, McMillen Ranching Ltd., Carievale, SK.
Congratulations to Lee and CoraLee Stilborn who were married on June 22, 2019 in Melville, SK. The happy couple resides at Pheasantdale Cattle Company, Balcarres, SK.
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Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up Results continued from page 14
Showmanship Winner Senior: Sadie Anwender Intermediate: Levi Best Junior: Cade Wright PeeWee: Aklen Abey
Honourable Mention Kaitlyn Davey Cody Carson Madisyn Robertson Lucas Bieganski
Individual Judging Winner Senior: Sadie Anwender Intermediate: Kamryn Gilliland Junior: Jayci Best PeeWee: Lucas Bieganski
Honourable Mention Alice Rooke Emma Harms Cade Wright Aklen Abey
2019 Agribition Judging Team will be named at later date. Team Judging Division Winner Senior: Sadie Anwender & Leah Graham Intermediate: Cody Carson & Connor Trimble Junior: Jackson Best & Jagger Allum PeeWee: Aklen Abey & Declynn Allum
Honourable Mention Alice Rooke & Kaitlyn Davey Ty Nykoliation and Zach Baron Madisyn Robertson and Cade Wright Jorja Best and Lukas Cavers
Public Speaking and Interviews Winner Senior: Alice Rooke Intermediate: Zack Baron Junior: Fisher Cavers PeeWee: Aklen Abey
Honourable Mention Sadie Anwender Cody Carson Svienna Bjarnarsson Declynn Allum
Photography Division Winner Senior: Sadie Anwender Intermediate: Rylee Paterson Junior: Fisher Cavers PeeWee: Lucas Cavers
Honourable Mention Kaitlyn Davey Alexis Kennedy Emily Murray Aklen Abey
Graphic Design Winner Senior: Sadie Anwender Intermediate: Levi Best Junior: Madisyn Robertson PeeWee: Casey Nykoliation
Honourable Mention Kaitlyn Davey Ty Nykoliation Lane Nykoliation Aklen Abey
Young Handlers Award Declynn Allum
Digger Award Wyatt Thompson
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Back To Business...
“Predictability and Profitability”
Rich Mc Farms Ltd. Simmentals Pilot Mound, MB Find us on Facebook @RichMcFarms and Instagram @rich_mc_farms_ltd
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For Sale By Private Treaty * 6 smooth, polled, Full Fleck yearling bulls * yearling heifers Watch for details & pictures in the next issue.
Jason McLean, Mylia Richards and Avery McLean richmcfarms@gmail.com Jason cell 204.825.7207 Mylia cell 204.245.1203 Shirley Richards
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Art Division Winner Senior: Intermediate: Junior: PeeWee:
Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up Results continued from page 18
Kaitlyn Davey Levi Best Cade Wright Lucas Bieganski
Scrapbook Division Winner Senior: Kaitlyn Davey Intermediate: Levi Best Junior: Madisyn Robertson PeeWee: Aklen Abey Stall Card Winner Junior: PeeWee:
Carson Baker Declynn Allum
Honourable Mention Leah Graham Grace Glover Jagger Allum Aklen Abey Honourable Mention Harleigh Carlson Emily Murray Lukas Cavers Honourable Mention Madisyn Robertson Lucas Bieganski
2019 Bob Gordon Memorial Overall Stockman’s Knowledge Award Presented in memory of Bob Gordon on behalf of the Gordon Family. Winner: Sadie Anwender Team Grooming Winner Team 2 - Kaitlyn Davey, Zach Hill, Conor Trimble, Madisyn Robetson and Jorja Best Honorable Mention Team 6 - Cody Carson, Kamryn Gilliland, Jayci Best, Brock Sigurdson and Casey Nykoliation. Cook-Off Winner Team 9- Ty Nykoliation, Rylee Paterson, Jackson Best and Zane Finlay Honourable Mention Team 8- Taylor Carlson, Ella Marzoff, Shayden Manz and Cade Wright 2019 Round-Up Scholarship Bobbi Jo Foster
2019 Herdsman Award Cody and Carly Jo Carson
2019 All Star Team 8- Taylor Carlson, Ella Marzoff, Shayden Manz and Cade Wright Grand Aggregate Awards Sponsored by Enns Brothers Division Winner Honourable Mention Senior Kaitlyn Davey Sadie Anwender Intermediate Levi Best Cody Carson Junior Madisyn Robertson Fisher Cavers PeeWee Declynn Allum Aklen Abey
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Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up Results
continued from page 22 Conformation Classes Results Simmental Show Class 1 Simmental Heifer Calf 1. Cody Carson, Rossburn 2. Sadie Anwender, Radville Champion Simmental Heifer Calf- Cody Carson with NAC Merlot 92F Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer Calf- Sadie Anwender with Me’n My Honey Dew 27G
Class 2 Simmental Yearling Heifers 1. Carly JoCarson, Rossburn 2. Dawson Cruikshanks, Brandon Champion Simmental Yearling Female- Carly Jo Carson with NAC Merlot 92F Reserve Champion Simmental Yearling Female- Dawson Cruikshanks with Perks Rachel 935F Class 3 Simmental Two Year Old with Calf 1. Cody Carson, Rossburn Champion Simmental Senior Female- Cody Carson with RJY Pocahontas 41E
Champion Simmental Female Cody Carson with RJY Pocahontas 41E
Reserve Champion Simmental Female Carly Jo Carson with NAC Merlot 92F
Friends, if you would like to continue receiving Simmental Focus & your mailing address has changed, e.g. new postal code or a box or site # added, please send us the complete updated address. CANADA POST WILL NOT DELIVER IT WITHOUT THE CORRECT ADDRESS AND YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM OUR MAILING LIST. Please take a moment to check the mailing label on your copy and contact us by emailing jjbest@mymts.net to have your address corrected (particularly if it says General Delivery). Please help us continue to send your free copy of Simmental Focus. Thank you!
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“Sharing In Progress”
FOR SALE AT THE FARM: Polled, Horned, Full Fleck heifers. Quiet, lots of performance. Foundation females sired by Colossal, Magnum, Dakota, Raptor & Guerro.
Consigning to the Keystone Konnection Sale, December 10, 2019, Brandon, MB 6 Full Fleck Bulls Thick, outstanding, polled, horned, quiet, lots of performance, young herdsires.
“From Our Pasture”
Polled, Horned, Fullblood and FLeckvieh Genetics At Their Best.
Ed & Lynne Anderson Boissevain, MB Ph: 204.534.6096 Cell: 431.255.0001
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Rodeo Hits A New High At Canadian Western Agribition With Theme Nights, Family Pricing And Celebrity Appearances
REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN - Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) is proud to announce details of the new Maple Leaf Finals pro rodeo taking place at Agribition, November 27-30. The Maple Leaf Finals, presented by Ford, is Canada’s newest circuit finals rodeo, bringing 10 of the top contestants in each of the 7 major rodeo events to the Brandt Centre to compete for more than $100,000 in prize money over four action-packed nights. “Rodeo is part of Agribition’s DNA,” says CWA President Chris Lees. “Not only do we have one of the best rodeos in Canada, we also have the greatest fans. The Maple Leaf Finals will be some of the most fun and best action you can see in Saskatchewan all year.” Free performance, CBC ‘Heartland’ star Amber Marshall, new Family Pricing for 2019 Highlighting the rodeo action for 2019 are new theme nights, including the FREE opening performance on Wednesday, Nov. 27 courtesy of The Mosaic Company. Thursday, Nov. 28 is “Family Night”, presented by SaskMilk, and will feature family-friendly programming for all rodeo ticket holders, including an exclusive fan signing event with Amber Marshall (Amy Fleming) from CBC Television’s hit drama “Heartland”. CWA is also pleased to introduce new Family Pricing ticket packages for Thursday’s performance at just $60 for 2 adults and 2 children. “One of our core values at Agribition is to keep agriculture and western entertainment accessible,” says CWA CEO Chris Lane. “We’re proud to work with our partners to make sure there’s always great value in terms of time and money. Not only are we keeping ticket prices flat, we’re actually finding new ways to make them even more affordable while adding some star power.” Friday, Nov. 29 is “Energy Industry Appreciation Night”, presented by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, and will feature special programming to thank the men and women in Saskatchewan’s energy industry for keeping our homes heated and the lights on, and will include CWA energy partners Cross Borders Drilling, Enbridge, Plains Midstream, JJ Trucking and Baker Hughes. Saturday, Nov. 30 is Championship Saturday and will feature the last performance of the 2019 Maple Leaf Finals, including buckle presentations and special programming before the Party on the Dirt Cabaret takes over the Brandt Centre. Tickets for all Maple Leaf Finals performances are now on sale through www.ticketmaster.ca or the Brandt Centre Box Office. More details are also available at www.agribition.com For more information, please contact: Karlee Vorrieter, Marketing and Communications Associate, P: 306.924.9781 C: 306.537.4590 E: kvorrieter@agribition.com
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Simmental Association
FEMALE SALE CYPRESS RIVER, MB
TWL GABY TWL SWEET CHEEKS
233G
60F
S: TWL Charlie 58C D: TWL Honey Suckle 60B AI Bred: March 31 to CCR Cowboy Cut 5048Z Exposure: Apr 8- July 13 to TWL Legendary 31B
View catalog online at www.transconlivestock.com TWL FRANCINE
S: RYJ Eclipse D: Perk’s Cleo 233Y OPEN HEIFER
TWL GEORGIE
311G
48F
S: TWL Legendary 31B D: WXR Redpaths Miss 42X AI Bred: March 21 to The National Exposure: Apr 8-July 13 to Hill’s Wild Child
TWL BUBBA J
138F
S: TWL Legendary 31B D: Perk’s Black Nile 31C OPEN HEIFER
Congratulations to Brooke Collins and TWL Fancy 722E on their successful year in 4-H!
Grand Champion Bull at the MSA Summer Show, congratulations Mary Jane!
Gary, Josie & Mary Jane Robinson Treherne, Manitoba Ph: 204-723-2275 Cell: 204-526-5010
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Showring Success
Congraulations to Sam de Rocquigny of the Graysville 4-H Beef Club on exhibiting the Grand Champion Cow Calf Pair at the Carman District 4-H Rally.
Congratulations to Sam de Rocquigny on exhibiting the Reserve Grand Champion Heifer at the Carman District 4-H Rally.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, October 23 1:00pm Little Lady Classic 3:30pm Jackpot Bull Show 6:30pm Exhibitors Evening Friday, October 25 9:00am Simmental Show 6:30pm Supreme Breed Show Saturday, October 26 10:00am Junior Show & Showmanship 2:00pm Prospect Steer/Heifer Show
Congraulations to Jayci Jo Best of the Graysville 4-H Beef Club on exhibiting the Reserve Grand Champion Cow Calf Pair at the Carman District 4-H Rally.
Congratulations to Ricki Hill of the Lenore 4-H Beef Club for exhibiting the Reserve Grand Champion Steer at the Virden & District Interclub Show and Sale.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, November 27 9:00am Simmental Show 7:00pm Simmental Sale Friday, November 29 9:00am Commercial Cattle Show 5:00pm Prospect Steer & Heifer Show Saturday, November 30 8:00am Bull Pen Alley Show 11:00am Commercial Cattle Sale 1:30pm Prospect Steer & Heifer Sale
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BERT’S NR SIMMENTALS Consigning 7 bred heifers
to the 39th Annual
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15th
PEMBINA TRIANGLE SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION SALE
CYPRESS RIVER, MB 2:00pm
NRD 28F
NRD 38F
NRD 9F NRD 19F
Consigning 1 bred 1 open
Shades of the Prairies Sale December 16, 2019 Brandon, MB
BERT’S NR SIMMENTALS
Norbert, Pam, Sam & Nathan de Rocquigny Haywood, MB Ph:204-745-7930 (cell) Visit us online at www.BertsNRSimmentals.com www.facebook.com/BertsNRSimmentals
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Down The Trail.............
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December 11 Spring Creek Simmentals “Golden Opportunity VI” Female Sale, Moosomin, SK December 12 Transcon’s 42nd Annual Simmsational Simmental Sale, Moose Jaw, SK December 13 McMillen Ranching Ltd. Fall Female Production Sale, Carievale, SK December 14 WLB Livestock Top Cut Female Sale, Douglas, MB December 15 Bonchuk Farms Female Production Sale, Virden, MB December 16 Border City 2nd Annual Simmental Sale, Lloydminster, SK Shades of the Prairies Production Sale, Brandon, MB December 19 Skor Simmentals Complete Female Dispersal Sale, Innisfail, AB
December 20 Friday Night Lights 8th Annual Simmental Sale, Olds, AB December 21 Transcon’s National Trust On Ice Semen & Embryo Sale Chapter XII, Red Deer, AB Checkers Sale and Profit/Smarty Pants Event, Ponoka, AB December 22 Transcon’s Fleckvieh Equation Fullblood Simmental Sale, Red Deer, AB December 22 Transcon’s Ultimate Red & Black XXII, Red Deer, AB December 31 New Years Resolution Frozen Genetic Sale Volume VIII, Lloydminster, SK
HARVEST HOEDOWN SIMMENTAL FEMALE SALE
Thursday, November 14, 2019 Beautiful Plains Ag Complex Neepawa, MB
View catalog online at www.transconlivestock.com
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PEMBINA TRIANGLE Simmental Association
LITE 213F
FEMALE SALE Polled Purebred Bred: EGC Allstate 147A Sired by Homestead-T Jax 202B
LITE 808F
November 15,2019 2:00 pm Cypress River, MB
Also on offer: 3 Polled PB bred heifers sired by Mar Mac Revolution and Allstate
Polled Purebred Bred: EGC Allstate 147A Sired by Mar Mac Revolution 127C
LITE 398F
Polled Full Fleck Fullblood Bred: Virginia Cheevers 302F Sired by Homestead-T Jax 202B
Gordon Delichte St. Alphonse,MB JG: 403.556.5563 GN: 780.542.0634 Ph: 204-836-2116 DP: 403.323.3985 CH: 403.559.8809 G.Delichte@gmail.com View catalog online at www.transconlivestock.com
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2019 CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION CONVENTION A HUGE SUCCESS! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2019
Calgary, Alberta Canada - The 2019 Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) National Convention took place from August 7-11th hosted by the Quebec Simmental Association in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec. During this annual event, participants had the opportunity to attend tour Old Quebec City as well as local area farms including Ferme Sibelle, Elvage Buffalo Itee, and Ferme Claessens. During this year’s convention, the CSA also conducted its Annual General Meeting where attendees received reporting on another very successful year for the Simmental breed and the Association. The CSA showed its appreciation to retiring director Larry Barkley for his commitment and dedication to the Association. Newly elected to the CSA Board of Directors is Shane Williams, East Garafraxa, ON. Garth Rancier, Killam, AB was re-elected as CSA President. Marlin LeBlanc, Estevan, SK was elected 1st Vice President. Blair McRae, Brandon, MB was elected 2nd Vice President. Continuing directors are Francis Gagnon, Cheneville, QC, Roger Deeg, Strathmore, AB, Frank Robblee, Crapaud, PEI and Lee McMillen, Carievale, SK, Byron Johnson, Amisk, AB. A highlight of the Convention was the 2019 Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation (FCSF) auction which was once again a success raising $100,850 to support the Foundation’s programming. Highlights included a bred heifer donated by Barlee Simmentals of Shawville, Quebec which raised $32,140. At the 2019 National YCSA show, which was held the final day of the Convention, the FCSF presented $15,000 from the auction proceeds to the Young Canadian Simmental Association (YCSA) for ongoing youth activities. The 2019 Young Canadian Simmental Association’s National Classic completed the week and was attended by almost 70 YCSA members from across Canada and two participants from the USA. 100 head of cattle were displayed in the conformation classes. “It’s an exciting time to be part of the Simmental breed as we continue to celebrate the success and growth of the breed” stated CSA President Garth Rancier. “We look forward to continued growth as we work at supplying superior genetics to beef producers both in Canada and world-wide.” The Manitoba Simmental Association looks forward to hosting next year’s convention and AGM in Portage La Prairie July 23rd – 26th, 2020.
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