NEWS FROM THE CAA VIRTUAL AGM
Canadian Angus Association Board of Directors executive: Shawn Birmingham of Brandon, MB was elevated from the position of President Elect to President; Bob Hahn of Sherwood Park, AB moved into the Past President position, and Sheldon Kyle of Redvers, SK was chosen as President Elect. Read the full release on the meeting HERE.
The Canadian Angus Foundation also announced the Dick Turner Scholarship Recipient, Junior Angus Stockman & Outstanding Young Angus Breeder at Canadian Angus Virtual AGM. For the winners, check out the release HERE.
The recorded AGM is available on YouTube HERE.

ARIBITION POSTPONED TO 2021
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has announced that, in response to restrictions and recommendations surrounding COVID-19, CWA's 50th show will be postponed until 2021. "This was a difficult decision to make, but the health and safety of our exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers, partners, and guests is priority," says CWA President Chris Lees. "We owe it to everyone connected to Agribition to make the best decisions we can, even when they're the hardest ones to make." Read the full release HERE.

SALES & COVID-19
We made it through bull sale season 2020 & quite the season it was. The evolving situation caused many changes to our normal with the cooperation of buyers and sellers swift and quite incredible. No body adapts faster than farmers . . . good on you - carry on & stay safe!

Recommendations for Canadian Cattle Sales during COVID-19 (March 23/20) - compiled in partnership with Livestock Markets Association of Canada (LMAC), Canadian Beef Breeds Council (CBBC) and Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA).

Current list of regulations in each province can be found on the CFIB website HERE.
 

DENVER RESULTS
Looking for results from Denver? Breeding cattle show results on the National Western website can be found HERE; beef sale results posted HERE.

JBS Canada Furthers its Commitment to Canadian Angus
The Canadian Angus Association is pleased to partner with a leading beef partner in JBS Canada and its 100% Canadian, Black Diamond beef brand. The decision by JBS Canada to not only recognize, but collaborate with Angus ranchers is a testimony to their dedication to Canada, our industry and the Angus breed long term.
Read the full press release from the CAA HERE.

SEPTEMBER CAA BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
A summary of the CAA's Fall Board of Directors meeting held at the America Angus Association's headquarters in St. Joseph, Missouri can be found HERE.

20th annual Junior SHOWDOWN RESULTS
From art & literature to grooming, showmanship & much, much more, the results of the 2019 Canadian Junior Angus 20th Annual Showdown held July 18-20 in Barriere, BC can be found on the CAA website HERE.

BRIAN GOOD HONOURED; OLEX CAA AUCTION MARKET OF THE YEAR
Brian Good, Canadian Angus Association Senior Director of Business Development BC/AB was recently honoured with the Livestock Markets Association of Canada Industry Champion Award. Congrats Brian (definitely in his genes)!
Also during the LMAC annual convention the Ontario Livestock Exchange was presented with the CAA's Auction Market of the Year Award.
More information about the two awards on the CAA's website HERE.

CAA CONVENTION 2019 - DRUMHELLER, AB
News from the CAA National Convention, hosted by the Alberta Angus Association June 6-9 available on the CAA website HERE. Included are the announcements of the CAA Junior Ambassador (Lexi Hicks), Dick Turner Scholarship Recipent (Charlene Elliot) & Outstanding Young Angus Breeder (Chad Hollinger). More than $124,000 was raised in the Annual Building the Legacy Fundraiser Auction, thanks to the many generous donors & bidders.
CAA President is Bob Hahn with Shawn Birmingham chosen President Elect.
Also: Congratulations to Belvin Angus, Innisfail, AB - the 2019 Certified Angus Beef LLC Canadian Commitment to Excellence honouree.

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