The Saskatchewan Angus Association (SAA) is formed on March 12, 1919 at a meeting of Angus breeders in the province. James Browne is elected as the first president. The stated purpose of the Association is to look after the breed’s interest in the province and to assist with organizing and promoting the breed as well as shows and sales. A $5 membership fee is approved and 27 members are on the roster.

The membership fee is lowered to $2 per year as there is a $117 surplus in the Association’s account.

Saskatchewan is the only province hosting an annual picnic.

In 1924 the Saskatchewan membership approved the principle of tattooing.

It is suggested that the Dominion Association (CAA) collect provincial memberships, a practice that is implemented off and on for a number of years. It’s not until 2009 that it become a reality again (and remains as such).

SAA President W.J.F. Warren shows two calves very successfully at the Toronto Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and the Chicago International Livestock Show, bringing international recognition to the breed and the province.

The annual general meeting is moved to be held with the Annual Livestock Convention for the first time. In 1958, it begins its legacy as part of the Annual Livestock Convention (now the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference), a practice still in place today.

Records show 78 members in the province, more than triple the number eight years earlier when the Association was formed.

Saskatchewan hosts the “Dominion Meetings,” also known as the Canadian Angus AGM, for the first time in Regina.

SAA President Wade gives an interesting address and makes special reference to the winnings of the Angus breed at the Smithfield and International shows: “At the Smithfield show the Aberdeen Angus won 65 total championships and the Aberdeen Angus crossbreds won 62 championships while all other breeds only won 33 championships. At the International at Chicago the Aberdeen Angus won 21 out of 34 for single steer, and out of 34 carload competitions, the Aberdeen Angus won 29 times while Hereford won four times and the Shorthorn won once. In the Carcass Competition the Aberdeen Angus won 228 out of 322 (or 70.8 percent) prizes while Shorthorn won 7.76 percent and Hereford 7.45 percent.”

34 Angus bulls sell at the Regina Bull Sale for an average of $481.77 with a top of $1,450.

First mention of an Aberdeen Angus Ladies Auxiliary, which organized a banquet for the 1955 annual meeting. Their membership is listed at 34 in the first year (1954) and they are working to fundraise for and promote the Jubilee Celebration.

The SAA appoints its first representative to the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association.

Regina Bull Sale

The Centennial International Aberdeen Angus Show is held in Regina during the Summer Fair.

There is a recommendation to consider holding a western stock show in the near future and C.G. Davis, Ed Heil and Ben Blacklock are authorized to approach Premier Thatcher and the Regina Exhibition board about a show.

Plans are ramping up for the International Livestock Show to be held in Regina the week of November 29, 1971 (Canadian Western Agribition) with representatives from the various breeds helping with planning, including two from the SAA. The Canadian Angus Association contributes $2,300 in grant funds for the show. John Willmott of Milton, Ontario (now Pense, Saskatchewan) is the judge and Blacklock Auction Services handles the sale. The sale commission is 8%. The Hotel Saskatchewan is the Angus headquarters and a successful social is held, a practice that continues for many years.

First year of the SAA-sponsored Masterpiece Sale.

Times of change and growth. Angus feeder sales are developed with great success and continue to be supported both provincially and nationally. This initiative may have been the single most important step that the SAA ever took to promote the use of Angus bulls in the commercial industry.

The first ever designated National Show is held at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina.

The Saskatchewan Junior Angus Association (SJAA) is officially created, formed with a board of directors made up of Junior members who plan and implement the Junior shows and events hosted in the province.

The SAA hosts the Canadian Angus Association Annual General Meeting in Saskatoon with a record turnout.

The first ever National Junior Angus Show, Showdown, was held in Regina.

Show ring from the 2000s

Saskatchewan hosts the Canadian Angus Association AGM for the second time in Regina.

The SAA organizes National Convention along with the CAA Annual General Meeting in Moose Jaw.

Saskatchewan Angus celebrates 100 years