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Accident claims popular bison producer

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Published: November 29, 2014

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Thomas Ackermann, chair of the Bison Producers of Alberta and chief executive officer of Lacombe, Alta.,-based Canadian Rangeland Bison and Elk Inc., died Nov. 27 in a farm vehicle accident.

A news release from the bison association said he died while tending to livestock.

“Thomas was extremely passionate about the bison industry and took pride in all that he did working to promote an industry with a bright future,” said the bison producers’ release.

“Thomas was a man who was greatly respected and loved. His enthusiastic nature and charismatic personality kept him surrounded by many loving friends, family and colleagues.”

Ackermann was married with three daughters.

More details will be provided when available.

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Barb Glen

Barb Glen

Barb Glen is the livestock editor for The Western Producer and also manages the newsroom. She grew up in southern Alberta on a mixed-operation farm where her family raised cattle and produced grain.

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