Fifty bison sold at the Wildrose Bison Show and Sale in Ponoka, Alta., March 15-16 with 12 breeding bulls bringing an average of $3,117 and 12 yearling heifers averaging $1,571.
The 16 bull calves on offer averaged $1,597 and the 10 heifer calves averaged $1,280.
The high seller was the grand champion male consigned by Brian and Amanda Newton of Trochu, Alta. It sold for $5,700. The reserve male, consigned by Dick and Karina Staudinger of Alix, Alta., sold for $2,400.
On the female side, the grand champion consigned by Leo and Rita Schmaus of Barrhead, Alta., sold for $2,500, and the reserve, consigned by Joe and Georgina Orcheski of Camrose, Alta., sold for $2,700.
