Mark Shologan ............................................(780) 699-5082
SALE LOCATION
Sale is located at Compeer Hall, Compeer, AB. This is a video sale, no live cattle will be entering a ring. Please come early to view the Charolais bulls at Ray & Maryanns place. Please join us for supper that will follow the sale completion.
INSURANCE
Larry Toner, Stockmens Insurance...............(306) 834-7652
DELIVERY
Bulls will begin being delivered right after the sale unless other arrangements have been made with the consignor. Please speak with individual consignor to discuss delivery options and yardage.
BULLS STAYING AFTER THE SALE
If bulls are staying with the consignor after the sale, they must be insured. We will not assume any risk or responsibility if your bull is returning to our care without insurance.
SEMEN RIGHTS
We, as consignors reserve the right to draw semen on any of the bulls for in-herd-use only.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Selection of your herd sire is a very important part of herd management. Look to us for pre-sale selection as well as after sale service. Tell us what you need and we will help you select a bull for your program. Sight unseen satisfaction guaranteed.
OUR GUARANTEE
BULL VIEWING
Charolais bulls will be available for viewing between 1 PM and 3 PM prior to the sale on February 22nd at Ray and Maryanns farm. Bulls will be available for viewing anytime prior to the sale as well.
Breed Average EPDS
All bulls have been semen tested and are guaranteed to be breeding bulls. View the bulls FEB 22 FROM 1:00-3:00 PM Supper to follow the sale
Welcome
As we sit down once again to write the welcome for this year’s sale, it’s hard not to reflect on 2025 and simply say wow. Calf prices across the board have been exceptional, with bred heifers bringing upwards of $8,000. We would like to believe these top prices are driven by producers investing in high-quality breeding stock. There truly is no faster way to improve a herd than through a strong, consistent bull battery.
This year’s bull pen is smaller than in past years, but the quality speaks for itself. We are offering a solid selection of bulls from every sire group, which to us shows consistency across the cow herd rather than reliance on a single sire.
The Solitude group is made up mostly of calves out of first-calf heifers. We were so impressed with his performance that we moved him into the cow herd, despite not assisting a single heifer bred to him.
Show Stopper is a bull we raised out of Danna’s show cow, if you ask Danna she would probably tell you he’s the best bull on the farm. He adds length and consistency, and his calves are easy to identify at a glance.
Knox was purchased strictly for performance, and the depth of body and muscle he stamps into his calves has been impressive.
Golden Boy is the tan bull we walked. This will be the final year we offer calves from a red herd sire. He is homozygous polled and has added length while maintaining some color in the herd.
Newman was used extensively in the purebred herd and has since been moved to the unregistered cows to help balance some older-style genetics.
Away from the cattle, 2025 was a full and rewarding year for the whole family. Ray and Mary Ann spent plenty of time chasing grandchildren—from a trip to Tennessee last November to watch Cole play ball, to countless hockey and ball games for Owen and Hayden. They enjoyed some winter warmth in Osoyoos, BC. In July, Ray went fishing with friends while Mary Ann rode at Ya Ha Tinda. They attended 4-H Achievement Days and the CCYA in Stettler with Danna, Charlee, and Trace.
Karen and Chad both work full-time on the farm while making sure the kids never miss a ball game, archery practice, gymkhana, or time in the barn with their show cattle.
Danna had the opportunity to work at Farm Fair with the Blanchettes and at Agribition with the Elder family—thank you for taking her under your wing and sharing your knowledge. She never fails to make a deal on heifers while she is away. Danna also served on the organizing committee for CCYA in Stettler and was selected as a 4-H Ambassador for the East Central Region.
Charlee’s love for horses continued this year. Mary Ann and Charlee both attended the Marci Powell clinic in Oyen and learned a great deal. Charlee also played U13 Provincial softball out of Consort and had a great season.
Trace has developed a strong interest in roping in the branding pen—something he talks about constantly. He also played U9 ball in Consort and has taken up archery at school. All the kids have taken an interest in golf this year. Together, they have several 4-H projects on the go, including steers, heifers, and two cow-calf pairs heading to town.
Lynn and Dallas continue to keep a schedule that would make most people dizzy. Cole, Owen, and Hayden are all busy with hockey and baseball, including spring and fall ball in some pretty great (and usually warmer) places. All three have steer projects in 4-H this year. A good portion of the summer was spent at Turtle Lake, where we also enjoyed a much-needed getaway.
We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without some help. First off with the sale, Whitney keeps the picture and video pen happy with snickers and getting the catalog put together. The crew at Provost Livestock who goes above and beyond all year round. Dione, the Hamm family and branding crews thanks for the help and laughs throughout the year.
If you are ever in the area and would like a tour of the farm, please stop in—coffee is always on. We truly appreciate your interest and support and look forward to visiting with you.
ONLINE BIDDING
To view and bid online visit www.dlms.ca prior to sale day.
TERMS: The terms of the sale are cash or cheque payable at par at the sale unless satisfactory credit arrangements have been made previous to the sale. The right of property shall not pass until after settlement is made. All settlements must be made with the clerks of the sale before any cattle will be released. The auctioneer shall have the right to refuse bids from anyone who has a previous record of default in payment or who has not made proper credit clearance to the sale with the owner or sales manager.
BIDDING: Each animal is to be sold to the highest bidder. No by-bidding will be permitted. A reasonable price base may be set.
DISPUTES: In case of disputes, bidding will be reopened between the parties involved. If no further bid is made, the buyer will be the person from whom the auctioneer accepted the last bid. The auctioneer’s decision in such matters is final.
PURCHASER’S RISK: Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser as soon as sold. Animals will be cared for at the purchaser’s risk for a reasonable length of time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Errors discovered in the catalogue will be corrected by announcements from the auction stand at sale time and such corrections will take precedence over the printed matter in the catalogue. Buyers are cautioned to pay close attention to announcements.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY: Each animal will carry papers issued by their respective breed association. A certificate of registry duly transferred will be furnished to the buyers for each animal after settlement has been made.
BREEDERS GUARANTEE, BULLS: Should any bull (14) fourteen months of age or over, fail to prove a breeder after being used on cows known to be breeders, the matter shall be reported in writing to the seller within (6) six months following date of purchase or (6) six months after the bull has reached (14) fourteen months of age. The seller will then have the right and privilege of (6) six months to prove the bull a breeder. No guarantee is given that semen collected from the bull will freeze.
In no event shall the seller be responsible for more than the purchase price.
The seller is not responsible for damage caused by foreign bodies after the animal has been sold nor for sickness not apparent at sale time.
EXCEPTION GUARANTEE: In cases where the animal was subjected to hormonal or surgical reproduction techniques after the sale, this guarantee shall be null and void.
SETTLEMENT: Transportation charges on animals returned to the seller are for account of the purchaser. No incidental expenses such as feed, care, A.I., signing fees, interest, veterinary charges, etc., will be charged by either party when making settlement. If the seller is successful in proving the animal in question to be a breeder, the said animal will be reclaimed by the purchaser at his expense. Should the seller fail to prove the animal a breeder, then the buyer is guaranteed a satisfactory replacement F.O.B. ranch or location of origin or a refund of the actual price. Should a dispute arise over the quality of the replacement animal, the Sale Management will appoint a mediator.
ACCIDENTS: Although every precaution will be taken to protect the safety and comfort of buyers, neither the sales manager, auctioneer, or sellers assume any responsibility in this matter and disclaim any liability, legal or otherwise, in the event of accident or loss of property.
MAIL OR TELEPHONE BIDS: Bidders unable to attend the sale may phone or mail their bids and instructions to the sale manager, auctioneer, or special representatives. Bids must be received in sufficient time prior to the sale.
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATATIONS: The above terms and conditions of the sale shall continue a contract between the buyer and the seller and be equally binding to both. Resale of animals following purchase in this sale shall constitute a separate transaction which is not covered by the terms and conditions of this sale.
