When Curtis Vander Heyden of Picture Butte’s Grandview Cattle Feeders Ltd. attended Lethbridge County’s Stock Talks in October, he was prepared to discuss some of the challenges his family’s operation faces but did not expect immediate action. “I did attend the Lethbridge County Stock Talks and it led to the operations manager Ryan Thomson, reaching…
Focus on preservation and community sets stage for success A lot has changed since southwestern Alberta’s Mt. Sentinel Ranch was established in 1898. Still, a few things have remained constant, including the family’s involvement in the operation and their passion for cattle and environmental stewardship. The family’s legacy in grassland conservation and stewardship began when…