Charolais award
Richard and Bev Smith, of Kitscoty, Alta., received special recognition from the Canadian Charolais Association last month when four of their Charolais females were named Gold Star Dams.
The designation is earned by females that have produced five consecutive registered calves that index 100 or more for 200-day weaning weight on a recognized performance program.
In December 1996, the Smiths were also named a 25-Year Charolais Family at the Alberta Charolais Association annual meeting in Red Deer, Alta.
Dutch elm battle
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Cost-share agreements have been signed by the Saskatchewan government and three communities in a battle against Dutch elm disease. Indian Head, Carnduff and Broadview will receive provincial help with their disease management programs, Saskatchewan Environment has reported.
Indian Head has agreed to spend $5,000 on prevention activities like pruning, basal spraying and inventory. Carnduff has a similar agreement for $4,000 and Broadview has committed $3,000.
The government will reimburse each community for half its costs. Towns were selected based on the number of elm trees, need for Dutch elm disease management in the area and interest in participating.
Regional director
Jim Stuart has been appointed regional director for the prairie region with the Canadian Grain Commission.
Born and raised at Trois-Rivieres, Que., Stuart began his career with the commission as a grain inspector in Montreal. He has worked in Quebec City, Baie Comeau, Que., and most recently in Prince Rupert, B.C.
Stuart is responsible for all commission services provided to the grain industry in the prairie region through service centres in Winnipeg, Melville, Sask., Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, and Lethbridge, Alta.
The centres provide inspection, grading and weighing services to producers, processors, primary elevators and seed cleaning plants.
