Canadian Junior Angus presented three juniors with scholarships totalling $4,500 at Showdown in Brandon, Man. Shawna Williams of Fraser Lake, B.C., received the first-place scholarship of $2,000. Williams is entering her fourth year of a bachelor of science in agriculture program, majoring in animal science, at the University of Saskatchewan. She intends to pursue a career as a large animal veterinarian.
Chloe Loane of Kilmuir, P.E.I., received the second-place scholarship of $1,500. Loane and her family operate Whiskey River Stock Farm where they raise purebred Black Angus, Simmental and Hereford cattle, as well as crops and forage. She is entering her first year at Lakeland College’s animal science technology program, majoring in beef, with an interest in beef cattle genetics.
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Lainie Muir of Glenella, Man., received the third-place scholarship of $1,000. Muir is currently enrolled in the bachelor of science program at Dalhousie University, specializing in animal and plant science. She intends to work as a soil scientist, focusing on conservation and pastoral land. She’s also interested in Angus genetics and trait selection.
In addition, three participants at Showdown were randomly drawn to receive heifer vouchers from the Canadian Angus Foundation. Jordan Dorrance of Wawota, Sask., received a voucher for $3,000. Carson Baker of Neepawa, Man., and Emily Richards of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.,a each received a voucher for $2,000. The vouchers are to be used toward the purchase of a registered Angus heifer.
The Canadian Angus Foundation also presented its Junior Angus Stockman Award to Connor Douglas during Showdown. He holds an ag commerce diploma from Olds College and has been making most of the cattle and bull purchasing decisions on his family farm since he was in high school. He works off-farm but remains involved in the family operation and also owns purebred Angus and commercial cattle. The Junior Angus Stockman of the Year award was developed to recognize those outstanding young cattle producers who are constantly growing their stockmanship capability. The winner receives a $3,500 bursary to be used for genetics, cattle supplies/equipment, training, etc.
This year’s Showdown was the first full Showdown since 2019 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and travel challenges which saw the event cancelled in 2020 and offered as a hybrid model in 2021. Ninety-five participants and 90 head of cattle took part in Showdown in Brandon, Man. Results can be accessed through the Canadian Angus Association website.
