Alberta’s Dean Edge Named World Auctioneer Champion

Jun 13, 2025
By Jean-Paul McDonald
Assistant Editor, North American Content, Farms.com

Rimbey’s Dean Edge makes history as Canada’s third-ever World Livestock Auctioneer Champion

The week of June 2, 2025, was a memorable one for Dean Edge of Rimbey, Alberta. After honouring his mentor Blair Vold early in the week, he went on to win the prestigious World Livestock Auctioneer Championship by Saturday.

Dean Edge became only the third Canadian to receive this honor since the competition began in 1963. The event celebrates the art of livestock auctioneering and recognizes excellence in communication, clarity, and market knowledge.

Edge, a 1999 graduate of Western College of Auctioneering, thanked his wife Jeanine and their children Erin, Lexie, and Lane for their unwavering support. “This world championship might be connected to my name for the next year, but it’s not mine,” said Edge. “It’s ours. I’m going to be working for us for the next year to the very best of my ability to get out there and promote what we do.”

As the 2025 champion, Edge will now travel across North America in a specially designed truck, representing the auctioneering profession and promoting the importance of livestock auction markets. He expressed excitement about learning from different markets while supporting producers and encouraging transparent price discovery.

Edge received several prizes, including $6,000 in cash and a set of custom items such as a champion’s belt buckle, rifle, ring, money clip, bronze sculpture, golden gavel, and a commemorative truck.

Other notable winners included Brennin Jack from Virden, Manitoba, who earned the reserve champion title, and Preston Smith of Imperial, Nebraska, who placed third. Tyler Bell from Anderson, Texas, was named Rookie of the Year.

The top ten finalists also featured Ryan Konynenbelt from Fort Macleod, Alberta, along with competitors from Kansas, Montana, and California.

Highlights from the championship will air on RFD-TV on July 2. The 2026 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship will take place from June 17–20 in St. Onge, South Dakota.

Photo Credit: Livestock Marketing Association

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