Producers say they are in ‘uncharted territory’ now that the livestock show won’t be going ahead this fall due to COVID
Typically, Trent and Janelle Liebreich would be gearing up for the fall cattle show circuit right about now. The Radville, Sask., family operates Merit Cattle Co. and participates in the major shows in Western Canada to promote their Black Angus genetics. “Agribition is the one show that carries more international clout than any in the […] Read moreTag Archives Canadian Western Agribition
Agribition’s 50th making a move in next-year country
The countdown clock to the next show on the Canadian Western Agribition website sits at more than a year after the 50th edition was postponed. The largest purebred beef show in Canada, held each year in Regina, is the latest casualty of COVID-19 restrictions. It was to celebrate the milestone show this November but the […] Read more
Agribition postpones show for this year
Canadian Western Agribition has become the latest casualty of COVID-19 restrictions. The Regina event was to celebrate its 50th show this November but has decided to postpone for a year. The new dates are Nov. 22-27, 2021. President Chris Lees said the difficult decision was made with the health and safety of people in mind. […] Read more
Agribition postpones its AGM
Canadian Western Agribition has postponed its annual general meeting because of COVID-19. It, and a volunteer appreciation night, were scheduled for April 16. Show officials said planning continues for the 50th show this fall. At this time, all entries and trade show bookings remain as regularly scheduled. Contact karen.briere@producer.com
Sheep producers from Alberta take Agribition by storm
Isabelle and Gavin Nicol’s Sandy Hill Charollais won supreme ram, supreme flock, rookie of the year and premier breeder
Isabelle and Gavin Nicol’s first trip to Canadian Western Agribition with their sheep was, to put it mildly, a success. Their Sandy Hill Charollais stock took the show by storm, winning the supreme ram, supreme flock, rookie of the year and premier breeder. The supreme ram also brought the supreme price. Sandy Hill 102F sold […] Read more
Family sweeps cattle dog event at Agribition
It was a family affair for Peter Gonnet and three of his Border Collies at the Canadian Cow Dog Futurity held during Agribition. A father, son and daughter — Bob, Gus and Maggie — swept the three events. Gonnet and Bob won the horseback challenge, while he and Gus won the maturity and he and […] Read more
Agribition marks 50 years of Limousin breed
The cattle have changed in style and colour since a French bull named Prince Pompadour arrived in Quebec in 1968
REGINA — When a Limousin bull got the big prize at the Canadian Western Agribition supreme championship final, a roaring cheer came from the stands. Named Greenwood Electric Impact ET, this bull was the son of the 2017 champion establishing Limousin as an important part of the Canadian beef industry. The breed is celebrating 50 […] Read more
Purebred beef shows continue at Agribition
Show results from yesterday’s events at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina include more purebred beef events plus the start of the sheep classes. In the Black Angus show, Brooking Countess 7077, with calf at side Brooking Dusty’s Countess 9026, took the grand champion female honours for Brooking Angus Ranch of Radville, Sask., and Dusty Rose […] Read more
Grand champion breeds grand champions
REGINA – A pair of 2019 Grand Champion Limousin cattle at Agribition are the product of one Supreme Champion bull from two seasons ago. In a first time event for the big livestock show in Regina, a breed female champ and a bull champ in the same year are the progeny of an Agribition overall […] Read more
Beef shows, sales dominate at Agribition
Purebred beef shows and sales are well underway at Canadian Western Agribition. The First Lady Classic, Futurity and President’s Classic interbreed show kicks off the events each year. The First Lady Classic winner was a Black Angus, VOS Vegas Black Pearl 3F, from Poplar Meadows Angus and Haillie Conley of Houston, B.C. Remitall West of […] Read more
