Dane Nielsen exhibited his steer at the Melfort 4H Regional Show where he was named Grand Champion Steer with his Charolais sired calf weighing 1590lbs. The show was judged by John Hogberg of Langenburg, SK. Melfort 4-H Regional beef show is the largest in Saskatchewan with 238 head of cattle and 134 members participating.
Alexander (Bud) King of Rocanville, Saskatchewan was the founder of King’s Polled Charolais in the late 70’s and was involved in the SE Sask Breeders Group. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis King, father of Faith (Rob), Aldyn, Randy (Cherie) and Joy (Terry). He passed peacefully at the Southeast Integrated Care Center at Moosomin, SK on June 27th at 89 years old.
Visitation will be held at Carscadden Funeral Chapel, 614 Birtle St, Moosomin, SK., on Friday July 10th from 6-8:00pm. A celebration of life will be held at Rocanville Pentecostal Church, 1006 Railway Ave, Rocanville, SK., on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:00pm. Interment to follow at Webster Cemetery. Donations in memory of Bud may be made to a charity of your choice.
Matthew Howe had Reserve Champion Steer with his 1596 lb. Charolais cross steer. He sold for $7.80/lb to Kenbrook Trucking. Matthew also had Reserve Champion Female with HKS Ms Lois 43L with calf at side HKS Ms Lois 80P. Judges were Mac & Shelby Oberle.
Rebecca Porter and her Charolais cross steer “Lil’ Smoke” were crowned the Reserve Champion Steer at the Prince Albert Regional Show & Sale.
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