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Volume XVIII-Issue 979 June 6, 2023
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Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club Annual Show And Sale
Innisfree-Minburn 4-H members and buyers. Photo submitted. More photos on page 25.
Grand Champion Steer won by Rylan Jackson. Banner sponsored by Minburn & District Ag Society. Presented by board member Kaylie Anderson. Photos Colleen Berg Photography
Lorna Hamilton
Reserve Champion Steer, won by Rowan Jackson and Banner sponsor Vermilion Veterinary Clinic.
of Grand Champion Steer, impressing 9 -18 presented their well-groomed work. Austin Garnier’s exceptional female the judges with its exceptional qualisteers, heifers, and cow/calf pairs for The Innisfree - Minburn 4 - H Beef conformation judging by Riley Noble, entry secured the Reserve Champion ties. Deerland Vegreville purchased Club showcased their hard work and and showmanship and grooming eval- Female title, further highlighting the Rylan’s champion steer. high quality of animals presented by Rowan Jackson secured the Reserve talent at the 58th Annual Show and uation by Judge Kaylee Chizaesky. Sale, held on May 31 at the Minburn The animals on display reflected the the Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club. Champion Steer title, with the Wilde Ag Grounds. With a strong turnout of members’ expertise in halter breakFo l l o w i n g t h e s h o w, at t e n d e e s Advisory Group seizing the opportunity supporters, the event highlighted the ing, grooming, and clipping techniques, were treated to a sponsored supper to purchase the remarkable animal. efforts of 19 dedicated 4-H members, impressing both judges and spectators. by Rocky Mountain Equipment and The club extends their gratitude to all and the five cleaver kids with one child The event provided an opportunity for Cornerstone Co-op at 5 p.m., provid- sponsors for their generous support. presenting a heifer project and the the judges to assess the outcome of the i n g a c h a n c e f o r p a r t i c i p a n t s t o “It was great to see everyone out other four children showing calves. members’ careful selection and diligent recharge and enjoy a meal together. and we would like to thank ever yThe day began with a lunch spon- care in raising their project animals. T h e m u c h - a n t i c i p a t e d s a l e o n e fo r t h e i n c r e d i b l e a m o u n t o f sored by Webb’s Machinery, setting I n t h e f e m a l e c a t e g o r y, B r a d c ommen c e d at 6:3 0 p.m., with 18 support shown to our club for today and throughout the year,” commented t h e s t a g e f o r t h e exc i t i n g a c t i v i - M c L aug hlin’s well - d efine d animal steers up for grabs by buyers. t i e s a h e a d . A t 2 p . m ., t h e s h o w earned the Grand Champion Female Among the outstanding results, Carmen Kassian one of the group commenced, where members aged title, reflecting his dedication and hard Rylan Jackson’s steer claimed the title leaders.
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