REGINA — For many young cattle enthusiasts, the best experience comes from the junior shows. Garrett Liebreich has been an active showman since he was 12, and this year he won the junior beef extreme at Canadian Western Agribition. The prize comes with $3,500 and is a great confidence builder. His parents, Trent and Janelle […] Read more
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Six students awarded Agribition scholarships
Teens recognized with post-secondary scholarships for their involvement with Canadian Western Agribition as exhibitors, competitors or volunteers
Six students received post-secondary education scholarships at Canadian Western Agribition last week, leading observers to note the industry is in good hands. Four of them were awarded $2,500 each from Agribition’s scholarship fund for their involvement as exhibitors, competitors or volunteers. Two others received $1,500 memorial scholarships. Katelyn Serhienko from Maymont, Sask. received the Barry […] Read more
Top bull calf nets $70,000 at Agribition
REGINA, Sask. — Haroldson’s Polled Herefords is a consistent performer at Canadian Western Agribition, taking home a fair share of banners and accolades each year. This year will be memorable because the farm, which is owned by Chad Wilson and his family at Wawota, Sask., sold a bull calf for $70,000 to Jack McAughey of […] Read more
Supreme winners named at Agribition
REGINA — The 2016 winners of the Canadian Western Agribition supreme championship were two black Angus. Selected on the final night of the show, which ran from Nov. 21-26, Sean Enright of Renfrew, Ont., won with a yearling bull named EF Titan 545 all summer. The bull was supreme champion at Expo Boeuf, Victoriaville, Quebec […] Read more
Canadian Western Agribition
The 2016 version of the Canadian Western Agribition is underway. Western Producer reporters are on scene in Regina and will be filing stories and images throughout the week. Check this page for the latest Agribition-related stories and images, we’ll keep it updated continually while the show is in progress. Top bull calf nets $70,000 at […] Read more
Rodeo horse death casts pall over Agribition
A somber news conference was held Friday morning at Canadian Western Agribition to update reporters on the death of a rodeo horse the night before. Chief executive officer Chris Lane said the horse tweaked its neck or spine at the end of a bareback ride and was euthanized after being removed from the arena. The […] Read more
Herefords light up Agribition in Day 4 action
REGINA — It was a hot time in the old Hereford barn last night at Canadian Western Agribition. A Hereford bull calf from Haroldson’s Polled Herefords of Wawota, Sask., was subjected to some competitive bidding on the internet, phone lines and from the stands. The final bid was $70,000 from Medonte Highland Polled Herefords of […] Read more
Purebred cattle take over Agribition on Day 4
Five purebred cattle sales and three shows highlight day four of Canadian Western Agribition. Black Angus, Red Angus and Limousin are all showing today. The Gelbvieh sale goes at noon, followed by the Shorthorn, Charolais, Hereford and Limousin sales. A crowd favourite, the International Stock Dog Championships, is also underway with the final round at […] Read more
Speckle Park sale burns up Agribition on Day 3
REGINA — In a barn burning sale that lasted 90 minutes, the Speckle Park breed posted a five figure average at Canadian Western Agribition yesterday. Twenty-three live lots and embryos averaged $9,698 with cattle going to breeders across Canada as well as the United Kingdom and Australia. The 20 embryos on offer averaged $1,407 with […] Read more
Purebred cattle featured on Day 3 of Agribition
Purebred beef shows and sales begin today at Canadian Western Agribition. Speckle Park, Simmental, Gelbvieh and Maine Anjou are all in the show ring. The Angus Masterpiece Sale and Speckle Park and Simmental sales also go today. Pro rodeo returns to Agribition tonight for the first of four performances, and the heavyweight division of the […] Read more
