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March 4, 2026 Checking in with ABP

Alberta Beef Producers announces 2026 Board of Directors 

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) held its 2026 Annual General Meeting this week, bringing together delegates from across the province. In addition to reviewing the commission’s work, and voting on resolutions, delegates also elected six eligible producers to the ABP Board of Directors.

Board of Directors 

Elected 2026 

  • Aydon Almberg 
  • Bernie Doerksen 
  • Phil Hamar 
  • Brad Mappin 
  • Brenda Rosadiuk 
  • Dorothy Thengs 

Sitting 

  • Jay Hager
  • Kent Holowath 
  • Lee Irvine 
  • Doug Roxburgh 
  • Karen Shaw 
  • Miles Wowk 

The first meeting of the 2026 Board of Directors was called to order at the end of the AGM, where Directors named the executive as:

  • Doug Roxburgh (Chair),
  • Kent Holowath (Vice Chair), and
  • Brenda Rosadiuk (Finance Chair).

ABP also held elections for Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) Board Members and one Beef Cattle Research Council representative.

Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) Board Members

  • Jim Bowhay (two-year term) 
  • Brodie Haugan (three-year term) 
  • Craig Lehr (three-year term) 
  • Chad Meunier (one-year term) 
  • Graham Overguard (one-year term) 
  • Brayden Schmidt (two-year term) 
  • Miles Wowk (one-year term) 

Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) 

  • Fred Lozeman

Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s AGM, including those who joined in person, the cattle producers who put their names forward for elections, the more than 500 people who observed online for all or part of the meeting, and all who contributed to a successful meeting.

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This post was a team effort by Alberta Beef Producers' directors, delegates, and/or staff. ABP works to keep Alberta's beef and cattle producers informed and engaged. Take a look around ABP Daily for regular, real-time information ranging from market reports to the latest updates from our efforts and initiatives here at ABP. Or head to albertabeef.org, our steadfast resource hub, for everything from check-off downloads to educational resources.

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Updated: July 6, 2026

Steers

Live: 362.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 587.50-598.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 362.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 587.50-598.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 255.00-256.00 (KS, TX, IA, NE) last week
Rail: 403.00 (NE, IA) last week

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Live: 255.00-256.00 (KS, TX, IA, NE) last week
Rail: 403.00 (NE, IA) last week

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