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Stewart Stone of Regina, SK was elected President of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA). Stewart has been involved with CWA for
18 years, serving on the Board of Directors for 14 of those years. He has been the chairman of numerous committees including dairy,
international, audit, governance, and rodeo. Stewart works full time as the Chief Operating Offi cer of Heartland Livestock.
The Executive Team includes:
• Bruce Holmquist of Saskatoon, SK (Vice-President)
• Chris Lees of Arcola, SK
• Blake MacMillan of Nokomis, SK
• Bryce Thompson of Regina, SK
• Reed Andrew of Regina, SK (Past President)
Meet Our New Leadership Team
Message From Th e New President
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) held its 44th Annual General Meeting on April 10th,
reporting a strong earning and electing the Board of Directors for the 2015/2016 year.
The Board is here to serve CWA and its stakeholders and we are enthusiastic about the
opportunities ahead!
Thank you to those who attended the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and congratulations to
those who received milestone long-service volunteer pins. CWA is pleased to recognize all
other award winners for your outstanding contributions. CWA is an organization we can all be
proud of as it hosts the best beef show on the continent.
I look forward to seeing you at the show in November!
Stewart Stone,
President of Canadian Western Agribition
WHAT’S INSIDE:
PAGE 1: New President
PAGE 2: New Board of Directors
PAGE 2: Continual Improvement
PAGE 3: Future of Rodeo
PAGE 3: President’s Classic
PAGE 4: Community Involvement
PAGE 5: Hall of Fame
PAGES 6-7: Volunteer Awards
PAGE 8: Staff Announcements
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Back Row, L to R: Blake MacMillan, Bryce Thompson, Chris Lees
Front Row, L to R: Bruce Holmquist, Stewart Stone, Reed Andrew
President, Stewart Stone
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Continual ImprovementCanadian Western Agribition’s Program Growth Leads to Success
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) reported a strong fi nancial performance for the 2014 show, with an operating profi t of $614,746.
CWA’s success was due to higher than average cattle prices as well as enhanced programming which increased the festive feel of the show.
Highlights include the Agribition Express, Full Contact Jousting, and local musical acts such as The Dead South and Blake Berglund.
What’s New at Agribition 2015
• President’s Classic Bull Calf Jackpot
- presented by Semex
• Champions by Design Club Calf
Genetics Sale
• Agribition Express Shuttle Bus
Program
• Expanded Music and
Entertainment Line-Up
Back Row, L to R: Blake MacMillan, Elmer Eashappie, Reed Andrew,
Bruce Holmquist, Chris Lees, Curtis Kuchinka, Kim Hextall, Michael Latimer
Front Row, L to R: Courtney MacDougall, Carla Schmitt, Stewart Stone,
Doug Fee, Bryce Thompson, Marty Seymour (CEO)
Missing: Bryon Burnett, Richard Harries, Deb Niekamp, Kim Onrait, Tom
Schwartz, Barry Young, Levi Wood
• Elmer Eashappie – Regina, SK
• Doug Fee – De Winton, AB
• Kim Hextall – Grenfell, SK
• Chris Lees – Arcola, SK
• Carla Schmitt – Saskatoon, SK
• Bryce Thompson – Regina, SK
• Levi Wood – Regina, SK
Members of CWA elected the following representatives to the Board of Directors to serve a two year term:
Directors already on the Board, serving the second of their two year term are:
• Rich Harries – Morden, MB
• Bruce Holmquist – Saskatoon, SK
• Curtis Kuchinka – Regina, SK
• Michael Latimer – Calgary, AB
• Courtney MacDougall – Regina, SK
• Blake MacMillan – Nokomis, SK
• Barry Young – Carievale, SK
2015 Board of Directors
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Th e Future of Rodeo at Agribition
Rodeo is an event that has been part of CWA since 1972 and will continue to be part of the show. After 11 years
of partnership, the Canadian Cowboys’ Association (CCA) will hold its last Finals Rodeo performance at the
2015 Agribition. The summer months will be spent exploring rodeo options for the 2016 show. Be assured rodeo
will be part of CWA’s future!
New Bull Calf Competition for 2015The President’s Classic Presented by Semex
CWA is excited to announce a new event to appear at the 2015 show, the President’s Classic. The President’s Classic is a purebred bull calf
jackpot that will be held on Tuesday, November 24 in the Chevrolet GMC Stadium. Along with the First Lady Classic, the President’s Classic will
prove to be an exciting kick-off to the week’s purebred beef programming.
Beef Committee Chair, Chris Lees, states, “Agribition is excited to include this purebred bull
calf competition in the scheduling as a kick-off to the week. We are excited to have Semex on
board to help support the introduction of this event.”
A panel of three expert cattlemen will judge the calves by breed.
All breed champions will return to the ring where they will compete against each other in
front of the same panel of judges. Excitement builds as the judges hand in their cards, the
scores are tabulated, and the President of the ring is crowned.
“Semex is proud to be a part of this inaugural and exciting event. Bulls are our business and we are happy to support Agribition’s platform to
identify the next great group of future herd sires developed by purebred beef breeders. This event will be extremely unique in providing the
opportunity for breeders to evaluate their genetic progress across the purebred industry against all other breeds on an even playing fi eld,” notes
Myles Immerkar, Manager, Global Beef Programs, Semex Alliance.
Entries for President’s Classic will close October 1, 2015. For more information, visit www.agribition.com or contact Shawna Fuchs, Livestock &
Rodeo Manager at 924-9589 or [email protected].
Important Dates to Remember
• June 1, 2015
Trade show early bird registration deadline
• June 15, 2015
Trade show renewal deadline
• August 15, 2015
Ranch Horse nomination deadline
• September 1, 2015
Payment deadline for trade show exhibitors
• September 2015
Livestock entry system opens
• October 1, 2015
Livestock entry deadlines
• November 23-28, 2015
Canadian Western Agribition
Beyond Profi tsCanadian Western Agribition Recognized by Prime Minister
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) was recognized by Prime Minister Stephen
Harper for social innovation at the 2015 Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards
held in Toronto, Ontario. The Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards recognize
the exceptional contributions of volunteers, businesses, and not-for-profi t
organizations in improving the well-being of families and their communities.
The Social Innovation award recognizes not-for-profi t organizations that use
innovative ideas to help build stronger communities and improve their ability to
respond to social challenges.
Volunteer activity is the base of CWA’s job creation, economic activity,
international exposure and festive atmosphere. CWA makes a lasting impact
on the community educating approximately 6,000 children annually about
agriculture. The show attracts 125,000 visitors from more than 70 countries,
putting Regina on the map as an agriculture centre of excellence.
CWA creates an environment conducive to business by leading the way in the application of technologies such as webcasting, traceability, food
safety, and livestock production. Some of the signifi cant contributions to CWA’s success are the working relationships with Regina Folk Festival,
Regina Multicultural Council, Regina Regional Opportunities Commission, City of Regina, and the Hill JDC West Business Competition team to
name a few.
Canadian Western Agribition Recognized for Community Involvement
The Paragon Awards were held on April 2
and recognized CWA as a fi nalist for the
Community Involvement Award. The Paragon
Awards are presented annually by the Regina
and District Chamber of Commerce and
recognize Regina businesses who achieve
business excellence. CWA’s engagement with
a variety of local organizations helped earn a
fi nal spot for this prestigious award.
“Agribition is a volunteer-based event itself.
It’s particularly rewarding to support other volunteer groups and charities around
the City for the betterment of our community,” says Marty Seymour, CEO.
The Community Involvement Award recognizes an organization that has made an
outstanding contribution to the community in the past year by the donation of
time, services, or fi nancial support to community activities.
Honourable mention to PCL Construction as the other fi nalist, and congratulations
to St. John Ambulance for winning the Community Involvement Award.
Hall of FameWard Mortenson and Jim Smalley Inducted Into the Canadian Western Agribition Hall of Fame
Ward Mortenson has been
farming at his mixed farm near
Last Mountain Lake for more than
60 years. Ward takes
his responsibilities
for his own farm
business and the
greater agricultural
community very
seriously. He
volunteered tirelessly and provided
strong leadership of many organizations. Ward was a familiar
fi gure at Agribition for many decades. He played a key role in the
development of the swine show and had the honour of burning
the brand. He was presented with a 40-year volunteer pin and was
recognized at Agribition’s 40th anniversary as one of the exhibitors
who had shown every year since 1971. It takes serious commitment
to dedicate as much time to both public service and the livestock
show ring as Ward has done.
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Jim became the fi rst
Farm News Director at
CKCK Radio and Television
in 1975. From
1982 until the
present day, he
has been the Farm
News Director at
CKRM. Jim’s fi rst visit to Agribition was in 1975, where
he conducted an interview from the back of a Brahma
bull with a nervous eye on the monkey next to him. Through years
of snowstorms, and the record highs and crushing lows of the
beef cattle industry, Jim has been at Agribition. The 2014 show
marked Jim’s 40th year covering Agribition, and Jim still considers
the show one of the highlights of his year. The people who tell
stories of agriculture are critical to the industry and to the success
of Agribition. The people who can tell those stories with passion,
authority, and humour, provide value that can’t be measured.
Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame Held in Regina as Part of 2015 Canadian Western Agribition
The 2015 induction ceremony of the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame Association (CAHFA) will
be held in Regina in conjunction with Canadian Western Agribition (CWA). This will be the fi rst
time the ceremony has been held in Western Canada.
The CAHFA celebrates Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to the agriculture and
food industry. Portraits are on display in the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame Gallery located
at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. In 2014, the ceremony took place in Toronto, Ontario, and
three of Canada’s most accomplished ambassadors for the industry were inducted: the late Walter
Browarny, Charles Froebe and Dr. Lorne Hepworth.
The 2015 CAHF induction ceremony will take place November 22, 2015, at the Radisson Hotel in
Regina. Going forward, this event will alternate between Western Canada and Eastern Canada.
The list of 2015 inductees will be announced mid 2015.
Working Cowboy AwardBud McArthur Receives Tiny Simpson Memorial Working Cowboy Award
Bud McArthur was born on the White Bear First Nation. In his younger years he rode bucking horses, team roped, and roped calves at various rodeos
across Canada and the United States.
Bud helped produce many CCA approved rodeos, and in 1969 he was the only First Nation decent to be employed by the PFRA and to graduate from
their Federal Pasture Program.
Bud raised a mass amount of horses and sold them to various rodeo stock contractors. He also hauled bucking horses and timed event cattle. Bud
still raises Quarter horses and fi nds fulfi llment in training his colts.
Recently, Bud recevied his Gold card from the Canadian Cowboys’ Association and is now retired. He lives on the Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation
and is an active elder in the community. He is often asked for his advice on political band issues and is very knowledgeable on the Nakota history.
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Barn Bos s of the Year Award 2014 Barn Boss of the Year is Bonnie Thompson
Congratulations to Bonnie Thompson of Alameda for receiving
the Barn Boss of the Year Award. Bonnie started out as the
Tarentaise Barn Boss and then became the Prospect Calf Barn
Boss in 2007. She takes great pride in her duties as Barn Boss
and refers to it as her “Baby Barn”.
Bonnie shows up at the beginning of the show with a huge
smile on her face and continues through the week with the
same smile and positive attitude. She is always willing to lend
a hand and acts not only as a Barn Boss, but also a runner,
marshaller, clerk, and wherever else help is needed. This award
is well deserved. Congratulations Bonnie!
Past President, Bryan Hadland,
presenting the Barn Boss of the
Year Award to Bonnie Thompson
at the Volunteer Appreciation
Dinner on April 10, 2015
Bud and family at CWA’s Volunteer Appreciation Night
2014 Long-Service Volunteer Awards
5 Years of Service
(L to R): Randy Epp, Ken Zemlak, Victor Danchuk,
Chris Greyeyes, Gary Freitag, Gerry Wendling, Robert
Stephenson
Missing: Meagan Bollinger, Mark Johanson, Jordan
Konkel, Brian Lindenbach, Lucas Lindenbach, Tabitha
Mainil, Glen Pretty, Carla Schmitt
10 Years of Service
(L to R): Walt Lockie, Lorna Grant, Jeanine Nazarchuk
Missing: Carrie Cholak, Campbell Forsyth, Ed Hunter,
Larry Stover, Chris Williamson
15 Years of Service
Carol Evans, Sherri Grant, Barry Young
20 Years of Service
(L to R): Les Kroeger, Audrey Horkoff , Lorne Lynch
Missing: Mark Silzer
25 Years of Service
(L to R): Marla Grad, Mona Taylor
Missing: Dino Claypool, Lyle Pretty
30 Years of Service
Jim Laturnas
35 Years of Service
In Photo: Doug Howe
Missing: Bonnie Tweedie
Staff Announcements
On April 22nd, the CWA staff along with close family and friends of Sylvia
Boyko, celebrated Sylvia’s retirement after 26 years of employment at
CWA. Many stories and memories were shared at the event. Sylvia has had
a huge impact on the success of both the show and the organization and
will be truly missed. All the best in retirement, Sylvia!
Brady Kapovic joins the CWA team after being
employed at the Ministry of Agriculture. He
recently completed his Bachelor of Business
Administration at the University of Regina.
Brady looks forward to creating partnerships and
marketing opportunities for many organizations!
CWA Welcomes New Employees
Canadian Western Agribition
2nd Floor Canada Centre, Evraz Place
Box 3535, Regina, Saskatchewan
Canada S4P 3J8
P: (306) 565-0565
www.agribition.com
@Agribition
Corey Sentes joins the team having over 16
years of experience in the fi nancial industry.
He has experience working with personal and
corprate taxation, fi nancial statement preparation,
consulting, and insurance administration. Corey was
most recently employed with MNP LLP.
Chris Harris is a media professional, who
has called Regina home for the past
fi ve years. He has a background in Political
Science and Journalism, having studied
at York University and Canadore College
in Ontario. Chris comes to CWA from 620
CKRM, where he worked as the Senior
Reporter.
Brady Kapovic - Sponsorship Manager
Corey Sentes - Controller
Chris Harris - Communications Associate