Hiring: General Manager of the Canadian Sheep Breeders’ Association (CSBA)

Written by CSBA Friday, September 1, 2017

Hiring:  General Manager of the Canadian Sheep Breeders’ Association (CSBA)

Reporting directly to the President, the General Manager is responsible for carrying out the affairs of the CSBA.  The CSBA is a national non-profit association of over 1200 breeders of purebred sheep across Canada. Operated by 11 directors who are elected by the membership, the CSBA is dedicated to working on behalf of sheep breeders across the country. Recent CSBA activities include genetic evaluation, the annual, national All Canada Sheep Classic show and sale, health program development, national and international market promotion and policy development. 

This flexible, home-based, part-time position can be based anywhere in Canada and is offered initially with a contract for 2 years, with the possibility of extension after that term. For the full job description and application process, please visit the CSBA’s website at www.sheepbreeders.ca.
 


4H members info night

Written by CCWG Thursday, August 3, 2017

CCWG Wingham Wool Depot hosted an information evening for the local 4H members.

Over 45 4H members and their parents spent the evening learning different aspects of the wool industry in Canada from care of the animals to producing the best fleece possible, shearing techniques, wool skirting to wool grading.

It was an informative night for the next generation of sheep farmers. 

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CCWG Staff Announcements

Written by CCWG Thursday, June 8, 2017

CCWG Staff Announcements - June 8, 2017


CCWG Board of Directors and Management are pleased to announce that Lee-Anne Durant McIntyre has been appointed National Director for CCWG Livestock Supplies Division.

In this newly created position Lee-Anne will assume responsibilities for leading the management team and strategic planning development as we continue to expand this important part of our business. Andrew Brydges has been promoted to Assistant Manager at CCWG Livestock Supplies & Equestrian Centre in Carleton Place, ON.
stockmans@wool.ca   613-257-2714

 

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LMSPA Fleece Sale 2017

Written by LMSPA Thursday, June 1, 2017

LMSPA Fleece Sale 2017

2017 Fleece Winners & Placings!
There was 67 entries
For those of you who have long been waiting  for this announcement… here they are!  

LMSPA Fleece Sale 2017 WINNERS placing list 

Lower Mainland Sheep Producers Association Wool 'n Ewe A-Fair
Date: June 10
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Alice McKay Building @ Cloverdale Fairgrounds - 6050 - 176 St Surrey, 
Contact info: sheepproducers@gmail.com 6604-530-8670  www.lmspa.ca 

 

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CCWG Lethbridge has moved to Broxburn Business Park

Written by CCWG Monday, May 8, 2017

CCWG Lethbridge has relocated and we are open for business in a brand new facility!

Out with the old at 918-1st Ave South, Lethbridge, AB
CCWG Lethbridge old building in Lethbridge AB

and in with the new at 145 Broxburn Boulevard, Lethbridge, AB

CCWG Lethbridge new building 145 Broxburn Blvd, Broxburn Business Park

Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited has now completed fabricating a new 14,000 square foot facility that is located in the Broxburn Business Park. Conveniently located approximately 3 kilometers from the city of Lethbridge and in close proximity to both major livestock auctions, the Broxburn Business Park features a wide range of agri-business. We are enthusiastic about the opportunity of increasing our customer base...

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CCWG DIRECTOR ELECTIONS 2017

Written by CCWG Monday, May 1, 2017

Board of Directors for CCWG

The Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited Board of Directors is comprised of 11 directors from across Canada who each serve alternating two year terms. An executive committee is then elected annually from within the Board of Directors, by the Board of Directors.

The Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited is a producer owned Co-operative involved in the collection, grading and marketing of the Canadian wool clip to domestic and global markets. The Co-op also operates a large network of outlets and dealers for farm supplies and wool clothing.

Any shareholder interested in a director position is required to file a nomination ballot signed by three shareholders from the provincial sub district in which they reside. Copies of our corporate bylaws and nomination ballots are available upon request from any branch of the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited.

All nomination ballots must be received at Head Office by June 30th.

For further information contact:

Donna Zeman, Executive Director
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited
Box 130, Carleton Place,...

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