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The Alberta Holstein Association
Founded in 1935 as a provincial branch of Holstein Canada, to promote the Holstein breed and breed improvement throughout Alberta, Canada and international markets.

On behalf of the Alberta Holstein Association, I would like to welcome you to our website. Whether it is your first time visit or a regular visit, you will find a vast array of information on our website. 

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Newsletter for March 2010

 Breeder of the Year 2009

Hieke van Gunst, Sonja & Gert Schrijver, Cor van Gunst (Awards Chair) Wim van de Brake (President Alberta Holstein Association)
Congratulations to Marsfield Holsteins, Gert and Sonja Schrijver for being named Breeder of the Year 2009.



UPCOMING EVENTS:

* March 9-13th, 2010 - Western Canadian Dairy Seminar, Red Deer   Info & Registration
  (Pick up the new 2010 breeder directory from the Alberta Holstein/Holstein Canada Booth

* March 17-20th, 2010 - Calgary Stampede Dairy Classic Show & Sale & Aggie Days  Info
   March 19th - Annual Explosion Heifer Sale
   March 20th - Calgary Dairy Classic Show

* May 28th - May 29th - Green Acres Show and Sale                   GAHC Newsletter
  Sale - Friday, May 28th with family BBQ
  Show - Saturday May 29th (begins with 4-H at 9am, open show begins at 10am)
  All events take place at the Lethbridge District Exhibition Grounds, Lethbridge
  For more information please contact Eric Vanderveen, Chairman of the Show Committee.

*July 28th Alberta Holstein Association Family Picnic - hosted by the Southern Alberta Holstein Club
The Southern Alberta Holstein Club is looking for embryo donations for a raffle held at the picnic on July 28th. Please let Michael Haambuckers know by phoning 403-352-4092.




2010 National Convention "Back to the Future" Saint Hyacinthe, Que        
More information and online registration

2010 National Holstein Convention, Saint Hyacinthe, Que  Promotional Video

2010 National Convention  Registration Form   Early bird discount expires March 7th, 2010

Info on  "The Meeting of the Minds"

2010 National Convention Embryo Sale, April 9th, held after the "Meeting of the Minds" - Embryo Sale Info  15-20 lots will be offered /  Electronic bids starting April 5th

Tentative Agenda  National Youth Convention
The Young Adults from Alberta attending the National Youth Convention are:
Tyce and Stefani Kootstra, Rob Luymes and Derek Wassink.

             
Updated: March 5th, 2010