{"id":819047,"date":"2025-01-11T10:12:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T16:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/11\/now-in-its-53rd-year-canadian-western-agribition-returns-this-week-in-regina\/"},"modified":"2025-01-11T10:12:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T16:12:45","slug":"now-in-its-53rd-year-canadian-western-agribition-returns-this-week-in-regina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/11\/now-in-its-53rd-year-canadian-western-agribition-returns-this-week-in-regina\/","title":{"rendered":"Now in its 53rd year, Canadian Western Agribition returns this week in Regina"},"content":{"rendered":"<article aria-labelledby=\"articleTitle\" data-wcm-id=\"7ee133d8-36d8-497b-bbe6-0b103c940178\">\n<header aria-label=\"Beginning of Article\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>&#8220;Whether it&#8217;s at the trade show, whether it&#8217;s in the livestock barns or just the networking that happens, we&#8217;re really happy that the people are coming here to do their business.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Author of the article:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Regina Leader-Post\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/591be88c1a1798e99139bd187223d760?s=70&#038;d=mp\"  aria-labelledby=\"wire-company-name\" height=\"70\" width=\"70\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Regina Leader-Post<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Kiedrowski, Local Journalism Initiative<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Published Nov 25, 2024<\/span> \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 <span>Last updated Nov 25, 2024<\/span> \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 <span>3 minute read<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure data-aqa=\"featured-image\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-02.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;h=423&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=3QsIDWDoIilTkGNAXf7XKg, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-02.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;h=846&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=E8p87I1yRb7oaB-hvc5pow 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-02.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;h=423&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=-1McgYIjSUJJGndwIO86Cw, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-02.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;h=846&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=boqpiRZAiwzg4TD_rZaTZw 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-02.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;h=354&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=UlwvHBr8HB3yxmWtMVS4ZQ, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-02.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;h=708&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=GRKg4SoKcGf8B2A8BeeGhw 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-02.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;h=354&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=nh-0rNRedoMlgGJUHgK-qA, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-02.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;h=708&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=-GTwPY10qwFa3bG_4k2GgA 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-02.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;h=216&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=7hP0jkWNkhtsu3kX2w00HQ, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-02.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;h=432&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=haxYLNkMNlAzohaGfcyzeQ 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-02.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;h=216&#038;sig=JDqU2sPiYVP-VZ0Qee6Wcg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-02.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;h=216&#038;sig=JDqU2sPiYVP-VZ0Qee6Wcg,\n                    https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-02.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;h=432&#038;sig=CI20gTHA2h29f9rl0Pnbpg 2x\" alt=\"Agribition.\" height=\"525\" width=\"700\"><\/picture><figcaption><span>Melissa Monteith cleans her Black Angus during the 53rd edition of the Canadian Western Agribition at REAL District on Monday, November 25, 2024 in Regina.<\/span> <span>Photo by KAYLE NEIS<\/span> \/<span>Regina Leader-Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<section>\n<p>There are a couple things in the month of November that producers in Saskatchewan can usually set their clocks to \u2014 snow and the Canadian Western Agribition.<\/p>\n<p>This year marks 53 years since the largest livestock show in Canada began and, by all indications, there is no sign of the event slowing down any time soon. Last year\u2019s Agribition was said to have contributed $116.5 million to Saskatchewan\u2019s economy, a 20.7-per-cent increase over the previous year.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section data-aqa=\"identity-sign-in\" data-async id=\"article-block\">\n<header>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Regina Leader Post\" height=\"37\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital\/17.7.5\/websites\/images\/identity\/logo-identity-rlp-new.svg\" width=\"280\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.<\/li>\n<li>Get exclusive access to the Regina Leader-Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.<\/li>\n<li>Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.<\/li>\n<li>Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.<\/li>\n<li>Get exclusive access to the Regina Leader-Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.<\/li>\n<li>Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.<\/li>\n<li>Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n<p>Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access articles from across Canada with one account.<\/li>\n<li>Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy additional articles per month.<\/li>\n<li>Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n<p>Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access articles from across Canada with one account<\/li>\n<li>Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy additional articles per month<\/li>\n<li>Get email updates from your favourite authors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div data-auth-component id=\"auth-screen-form\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n<h2>Sign In or Create an Account<\/h2>\n<p><span><\/span><span>or<\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Organizers are looking to build upon that success at the 2024 event, which began Monday and continues until Saturday at REAL District.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI knew that our event was big but, when you see numbers like that, it is humbling. But it\u2019s not something we take for granted,\u201d said Agribition CEO Shaun Kindopp. \u201cWe\u2019re proud of the role that we play in the agriculture space. When we can contribute something like that to the province and the City of Regina, I think everyone wins. It\u2019s something that we\u2019re definitely very proud of.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure data-aqa=\"embed-image\"><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-04.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=EUKC0bMG1-RBnvysbcqUpg, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-04.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=IqWN--ZrB0h8OIoEMEgtNw 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-04.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=NFbacCro4Cw-3FqWx4lOgA, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-04.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=lwbH7XSiDdQaPk_x04TLqw 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"  type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-04.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=JR_Rsqgx0I-5WFCuGEp8yw, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-04.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=-0NQ9LWlcVRBmprPIHKlpA 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-04.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=of9ek6INhkoEPvMLYHdvWA, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-04.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=DtMMR0NsLK5oK8OcpZW5yQ 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"  type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-04.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=F37jRaab4n305D7RZWNbXg, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-04.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=pukzWy-H_MJ3lqxFg-Ng-Q 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-04.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;sig=X3psw0jBD_FkZb8d7sQ7WQ\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-04.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;sig=X3psw0jBD_FkZb8d7sQ7WQ,\n                https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ag-20241125-04.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;sig=7m5KZQewTllzFyngvSEElw 2x\" alt=\"Agribition.\" height=\"525\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\"><\/picture><figcaption><span> A crowd of participants at a SaskMilk demonstration are shown shaking canisters of creme to make butter on Day 1 of the Canadian Western Agribition on Monday, November 25, 2024 in Regina.<\/span> <span>Photo by KAYLE NEIS<\/span> \/<span>Regina Leader-Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Kindopp pointed out that the 2023 event saw an increase over 2019 numbers, effectively bringing the show back from the COVID-19 pandemic basement after it was cancelled in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe try to bring in some new, innovative ideas,\u201d Kindopp said. \u201cWe try to switch some of our marketing up, but I think people were locked in the house for a long time. I think they\u2019re looking for fun things to do, and we\u2019re proud that they\u2019re choosing our event to come spend their time at.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, Agribition set a new attendance record with 142,800 people coming through the gates, which also bolstered tourist spending to $83.2 million. Sales at the trade show booths alone accounted for $998,300 last year, with vendor sales totalling $1.9 million. Livestock sales during the event amounted to $2.2 million last year.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div aria-labelledby=\"ReginaLeaderPostHeadlineNews836361389308902827541922916073472\" data-account-id=\"b9d3df2fccd108b5eff3c44f573b2cd6\" data-aqa=\"widget-newsletter\" data-newsletter=\"single\" data-newsletter-component data-target-list=\"LP_HeadlineNews\" data-widget=\"newsletter\">\n<p>By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe never really try and get complacent,\u201d Kindopp said. \u201cOne thing that really drives us is our livestock exhibitors. It\u2019s big business for them. This is their livelihood, and we don\u2019t take that for granted. It\u2019s not cheap for them to come to town.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether it\u2019s at the trade show, whether it\u2019s in the livestock barns or just the networking that happens, we\u2019re really happy that the people are coming here to do their business.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure data-aqa=\"embed-image\"><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-01.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=oRCMnN9kSZCQY4r4E4FY_g, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-01.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=C0yWCQiEhVz-uFcB49iUEA 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-01.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=HZo72Cix662ST9rpcBw2EQ, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-01.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=ncdcmRUGT0qydR0Te3hLgQ 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"  type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-01.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=hTMqhi5SCArh0u5lKwNLDg, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-01.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=4bDw834Cu3vHaHgZdYX4VA 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-01.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=DGpssOvNGnF-sYGGWq70mw, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-01.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=bq4kk_rjIQfyRswa2mpsxQ 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"  type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-01.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=hIzTOgnriQmhk1Uh1VkaeQ, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-01.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=7Fk6vd8ewLr-usyjBLMZ8A 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-01.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;sig=0k8rOGx_vrrUgGdN3BjpLA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-01.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;sig=0k8rOGx_vrrUgGdN3BjpLA,\n                https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-01.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;sig=70K_um2eHi8mhkZs_rtCiA 2x\" alt=\"Agribition\/\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\"><\/picture><figcaption><span> An alpaca with wood chips in its hair stands in a pen during Day 1 of the Canadian Western Agribition on Monday, November 25, 2024 in Regina.<\/span> <span>Photo by KAYLE NEIS<\/span> \/<span>Regina Leader-Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Last year, the event unveiled several new features, including the Miss Rodeo Agribusiness Contest, Animal Tech Awards, a Taylor Swift contest, and a trip to Australia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis year, we\u2019re really focusing on trying to fine-tune (things),\u201d Kindopp said. \u201cHow do we take what we implemented last year and make it better?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>One new event this year is freestyle bullfighting, which runs Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you want to see that incredible event, it\u2019s a one-night only,\u201d Kindopp said, emphasizing that \u201cit will not be happening every night at the rodeo.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With the first real dose of winter hitting hard this past weekend, Kindopp hopes everyone finds a safe route to Regina and enjoys the six-day event.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf there\u2019s resilient people, it\u2019s people in Saskatchewan,\u201d he added. \u201cWinter happens every year, but we just want to make sure that people are safe.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo as long as you can get here, there\u2019s definitely a lot of fun to be had inside.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure data-aqa=\"embed-image\"><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-03.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=3Nb5dSTq7JN-84tFP4-Cuw, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-03.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=TfQgxNzb8GIqIQoMFSNhRQ 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-03.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=g1vWqqlvdOaXfCo5bNiL5w, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-03.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=_zfCXvxCRmblxiA7tZJqSA 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"  type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-03.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=rUKTS6NPANb-m2r3istexQ, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-03.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=rXdWyiAsC_KOB5yAXzAADA 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-03.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=XhDxCwULePaTgZzJ1q5IsQ, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-03.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=Ma10hwoWtwf-jHSUVilihA 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"  type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-03.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=WUt9wHkqCWHO_WEWk_w27A, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-03.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=iJ-y3hxY8jsT6gtJTmja8w 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-03.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;sig=TTzgwtEo964sKt8EOcHFtA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-03.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;sig=TTzgwtEo964sKt8EOcHFtA,\n                https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/leaderpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AG-20241125-03.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;sig=O8Kgv5vOSKIpxFKyAikLbA 2x\" alt=\"Agribition.\" height=\"1067\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\"><\/picture><figcaption><span> Melissa Monteith cleans her Black Angus at the Canadian Western Agribition on Monday, November 25, 2024 in Regina.<\/span> <span>Photo by KAYLE NEIS<\/span> \/<span>Regina Leader-Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Ryan Kiedrowski\u00a0is the Local Journalism Initiative reporter for The World-Spectator, based in Moosomin. 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