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Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association to host Cattleman’s Call

It will be a good opportunity for ranchers in the North West region, including the Battlefords and Meadow Lake area, to connect with experts in the industry at the upcoming Cattleman’s Call event, organized by Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association.

The event will run Friday, Jan. 13 and Saturday, Jan. 14 this year in Lloydminster.

Grayden Kay, chairperson of the organizing committee, who sits on the board of directors with the agricultural association, said as part of the event people can expect to see a variety of bulls and heifers on display.

“The first event was a great success last year and we are excited to see this event grow more each year,” he said. “It’s certainly a highlight of our exhibition programming.”

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