The Olds Regional Exhibition hosted the largest Fall Classic in its history from October 3-6, 2024. With over 450 head of cattle and 114 exhibitors from across Western Canada, the event exceeded all expectations and solidified its place as a premier showcase for cattle producers in the region.
The Stars of Tomorrow Jackpot Show drew widespread attention. Judged by Kord Phillips of Kay-R Land and Cattle Company from Onoway, Alta., the show had a total payout of $6,250. Phillips praised the exceptional quality of cattle exhibited, making this year’s Jackpot Show one of the most exciting to date.
The breed shows were judged by the father- and-son team of Riley and Vernon Lafrenz from Wheatland Cattle Company near Bienfait, Sask. The event featured high-calibre cattle from producers across Western Canada.
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Adding to the event’s prestige, the coveted Herdsman Award, sponsored by Cam Clark Ford, was awarded to Shilo Ranch of Craigmyle, Alta., represented by Blake Morton and Darcy Olesky. Following are show highlights.
Grand Champion Black Angus Bull was DMM Snapback 13L (see photo at top), exhibited by Dawn and Lee Wilson, Bashaw, Alta. He also took Champion Senior Yearling Bull. Grand Champion Female was Boss Lake Ms Donna 273K (see photo at top), who also took Champion Two-Year-Old Cow-Calf. Exhibited by Boss Lake Genetics, Parkland County, Alta.
Grand Champion Simmental Bull was Ty-D/Das Ca$H 111K (see photo at top), exhibited by Ty-D Livestock, Streamstown, Alta. He was also the Champion Two-Year-Old Bull. Grand Champion Female and Champion Two- Year-Old Cow-Calf was Black Gold Ms Hayleigh 213K (see photo at top), exhibited by Black Gold Simmental, Lloydminster, Sask.
Grand Champion Charolais Bull and Champion Two-Year-Old was SVY Verified 202K, exhibited by Blanchette Ranch Ltd., Edam, Sask. Grand Champion Charolais Female and Champion Two-Year-Old was Miss Prairie Cove 204k, exhibited by Prairie Cove Charolais, Bashaw, Alta.
Grand Champion Hereford Bull and Champion Yearling Bull was Remitall-W Fire Storm ET 138L, exhibited by Remitall West, Olds, Alta. Grand Champion Hereford Female was Harvie Ms Firefly ET 79m (see above), exhibited by Tinley Harvie, Olds, Alta. She was also the Champion Intermediate Heifer Calf and Champion Heifer Calf.
Grand Champion Red Angus Bull and Champion Two-Year-Old was Red Wilbar Hennessy 3K (see above). The Grand Champion Red Angus Female and Champion Intermediate Yearling Heifer was Red Blairswest Feature 48L (see below). Both were exhibited by Wilbar Cattle Co., Dundurn, Sask.
Coldstream Pendleton 9K (see above) was Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull and Champion Two-Year-Old, exhibited by Prospect Hill Shorthorns, Meeting Creek, Alta. The Grand Champion Shorthorn Female and Champion Two-Year-Old Cow-Calf was BF Drama 203K ET. Exhibited by Bishop Farms, Killam, Alta.
The Grand Champion Limousin Bull and Champion Senior Yearling was Pinnacle’s Lager 16L, exhibited by Pinnacle View Livestock, Quesnel, B.C. The Grand Champion Limousin Female and Champion Senior Heifer Calf was Highland Misteria 12M, exhibited by Highland Stock Farms, Bragg Creek, Alta.
