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After a 50-year career, Ross Annett’s retirement from Bow Slope Shipping Association in Brooks, Alta., was marked by a standing ovation at the Livestock Markets Association of Canada annual convention in Waterloo, Ont., May 2024.
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Ross Annett, gentleman auctioneer, retires

Originally from Ontario, Annett found his calling as an auctioneer in Alberta

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Colleagues, friends and family describe Ross Annett as professional, dedicated, loyal and a man of integrity. Unsurprisingly, the Livestock Markets Association of Canada paused to recognize Annett’s retirement from Bow Slope Shipping Association in Brooks, Alta., after a 50-year career, during the annual convention in Waterloo, Ont., in May.  “(Annett’s) brought the level of professionalism […] Read more
Jesse Lawes and son Westin. Lawes went from a career in pro rodeo to working in the family’s auction marts full-time, and has found success in auctioneer competitions.
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From pro rodeo to auctioneer champ

Jesse Lawes talks about growing up at the Provost Livestock Exchange, selling cattle and getting serious about the craft of auctioneering

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The stands are packed and have been for hours in May at the Olds Auction Mart. The morning wanes into noon, and people file in and out of the auction arena, leaving with empty hands and returning with food. The afternoon brings some of the first high temperatures of the year, and someone opens the […] Read more
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Auction marts face changing industry

As the national cow herd shrinks, demographics shift and technology disrupts marketing, auction marts are figuring out how to adapt

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As the national cow herd shrinks, demographics shift and technology disrupts marketing, auction marts are figuring out how to adapt

Western tradition is on display at the auction mart conference in Olds, Alta. People in cowboy hats and boots fill the conference room at the hotel. And the residents of Olds are very familiar with Western culture — even some of the town’s “welcome” signs depict bull riding. But as important as those traditions are, […] Read more
Under the new regulations, only “tag dealers” will be allowed to sell RFID tags, meaning producers won’t be able to sell their unused tags.
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Cattle sector weighs in on new traceability regulations

While some changes are seen as practical and positive, industry officials are concerned about others that could add complications and cost

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It’s 2003, and a crisis is descending on the Canadian cattle herd. Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) has just been found in a black Angus cow in Alberta. Chaos follows: borders slam shut and the government pledges millions in aid. The border to the United States will remain shuttered until 2005, when it opens for young […] Read more
LMAC holds annual conference, auctioneer competition 
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LMAC holds annual conference, auctioneer competition 

Purely Purebred, news from the June 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Over the years I’ve attended many Livestock Markets Association of Canada (LMAC) conventions and enjoyed them all. As a cattle producer it’s a great opportunity to sit down with cattle auctioneers and auction mart owners from across Canada and find out a little more about their industry. This year Rick Wright, competition chairman of LMAC, […] Read more
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Lloydminster welcomes Livestock Markets Association of Canada convention

Purely Purebred, news from the June 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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After a two-year hiatus, the Livestock Markets Association of Canada (LMAC) annual convention was back stronger than ever. Held in Lloydminster, Alta., from May 5 to 8, Northern Livestock Sales, headed up by Brent Brooks, did an outstanding job of hosting the 23rd Annual Canadian Livestock Auctioneer Championship competition and annual meeting. Thirty-seven auctioneers from […] Read more
From left: Brock Taylor, Rob Bergevin, Tyler Cronkhite.
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Livestock Markets Association of Canada elects board

Purely Purebred, news from the August 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Brock Taylor from Reston, Man., was appointed as president of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada (LMAC) by the association’s board of directors at their June meeting. He replaced Rob Bergevin from Stavely, Alta., who now moves into the past president role. LMAC thanks Rob Bergevin for his dedication and contributions to LMAC and the […] Read more
Supporting 4-H during COVID-19
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Supporting 4-H during COVID-19

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: Plus, your 2020 CCIA board of directors

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After countless 4-H meetings and speeches near and far, and teaching cattle to lead, kids involved in the 4-H beef project finally have a chance to sell their steers. Now those 4-H kids need your help. COVID-19 has put a stop to live auctions, and the beef kids are looking for other ways to sell […] Read more
Cows in a holding pen
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Things I learned from auctioneers

Lee Hart gets an education from the Livestock Markets Association of Canada

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Find me a microphone, a gavel, a cowboy hat and an unwanted emu and I might just become an auctioneer (The emu? Well, a person has to start somewhere.) This is my plan after recently being exposed to a major learning experience during the annual convention of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada (LMAC). This […] Read more
Left to right: Brett Jensen, auctioneer; Donnie Peacock, auctioneer; Lee Crowley, manager (Heartland Livestock Services, Swift Current); Bob Toner, director of business development Sask./Man.; and Brian Good, senior director of business development B.C./Alta. (Canadian Angus Association).
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Heartland Livestock receives Auction Market of the Year Award

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the June 2017 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Canadian Angus Association presented Heartland Livestock Services from Swift Current, Sask., with its Auction Market of the Year Award last month at the Livestock Markets Association of Canada annual conference in Lethbridge. The Heartland Swift Current facility was built in 1991 and covers 130 acres. There are 60 holding pens with water and feed, […] Read more

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