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Small Talk: Jim Smalley on going to Agribition as a visitor rather than a journalist

Small Talk: Jim Smalley on going to Agribition as a visitor rather than a journalist

Nov 24, 2023 | 10:40pm
This year’s Canadian Western Agribition took on a different meaning for a long-time agri-news journalist who recently retired. Former 620 CKRM Ag News Director Jim Smalley covered his first Agribition in 1975 and has gone every year until late-April of this year when he decided to hang up the headphones following a 50-year career in […]
First ever Miss Rodeo crowned at Canadian Western Agribition

First ever Miss Rodeo crowned at Canadian Western Agribition

Nov 24, 2023 | 9:52pm
In the 52-year history of Canadian Western Agribition there was never a Miss Rodeo for the event, until this year. It came down to three women – Ari Dyck of White City, Zoe Gerein of Regina, and Tristen Newcombe of Norquay. After two days of testing their horse riding skills, knowledge of agriculture, rodeo and Agribition, and […]
Agribition Underway with the burning of the brand

Agribition Underway with the burning of the brand

Nov 20, 2023 | 4:21pm
The “burning of the brand” is the official opening to Agribition, and this year Premier Scott Moe and former 620CKRM Ag News Director Jim Smalley were given the honour. Its kicks off six days of seminars, shows, and sales at what is considered the premier cattle event in North America. People come from all around […]