Canadian Western Agribition reported a loss of $321,000 in operations last year on revenue of more than $4 million.
Outgoing president Chris Lees said a financial loss is difficult but seeing everyone back at the show for 2021 was worthwhile after the pandemic prevented a live event in 2020.
“We are proud to be back doing business in the barns and continuing our work internationally as an advocate for Canadian agriculture,” he said.
Chief executive officer Chris Lane, who is leaving his post at Agribition, said it was a challenging time but the future is promising.
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“I’ve had the pleasure and honour to be part of this team for nearly six years and the opportunity for CWA has never been greater,” he said in a news release.
The 2022 show will include the return of pro rodeo, the education program for schools, a renewed food program, expanded bison programming and the Agribition Beef Supreme.
Lees said the show’s success is based on its ability to change while holding on to tradition. His term on the board has expired.
This year’s show is slated for Nov. 28 to Dec. 3.
