Alberta Beef Producers delegate election results are in.

Official counting of the ballots took place Wednesday, November 9. Zone 3 was the only zone with an election this year. The remaining eight zones elected delegates by acclamation with vacancies in Zones 2, 4, 5 and 9. The election took place during the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) Fall Producer Meetings held across Alberta in October and November.
 
“Elections are a fundamental element of a democratic organization and we are pleased to have had at least one election for zone delegates this year. We encourage producers to get involved and fill the positions we still have available. We look forward to the fresh input new representatives offer and thank them for their interest in the industry and ABP,” said Rich Smith, ABP Executive Director.
 
ABP represents the collective interests of Alberta’s beef cattle producers and is a proud reflection of this industry. Run by producers for producers, ABP is dedicated to enhancing the image of the beef and beef producers industry, educating the beef consumer, driving the sale of Alberta Beef, and maintaining a truly sustainable, competitive industry for the benefit of all Albertans.
 
Below is a list of all ABP delegates for the 2015/16 year. The names with an asterix represent delegates who were elected, acclaimed or appointed during this election.
 
Zone 1

    *Brodie Haugan – Orion
    *Garth Porteous – Bow Island
    Brad Osadczuk – Jenner
    Kevin Stopanski – Jenner
    Rick Friesen – Vauxhall
    Howard Bekkering – Vauxhall

Zone Two:

    *Fred Lozeman – Claresholm
    Bob Lowe – Nanton
    Darren Bevans – Raymond
    Tyler Sawley – Nanton

Zone Three:

    *Heinz Lemmer – Calgary
    *Kevin Krebs – Didsbury
    Chris Israelson – Didsbury
    Jeff Havens – Madden
    John Buckley – Cochrane
    Bryan Thiessen – Strathmore

Zone Four:

    *Garth Johnson – Killam
    *Walter Suntjens – Hanna
    Judy Fenton – Irma
    Tim Smith – Coronation
    Mark Crowle – Hanna

Zone Five:

    *Kelly Fraser – Red Deer County
    *Devon Sengaus – Rumsey
    Cam McLerie – Red Deer County
    Dick Wymenga – Leslieville
    Stuart Somerville – Endiang

Zone Six:

    *Assar Grinde – Bluffton
    *Raymon Boeve – Gwynne
    Ralph Buhler – Armena  
    Tim Sekura – Rocky Rapids
    Kolton Kasur – Bashaw
    *Cecil Anderson – Drayton Valley

Zone Seven:

    *Buck Eden – Barrhead  
    *Lorrie Jesperson – Barrhead
    Colin Campbell – Bon Accord
    Penny Patton – Westlock
    Stan Smigelski – Niton Junction   

Zone Eight:

    *Gordon Anderson – Cold Lake
    *Danny Hozack – Streamstown
    Gordon Graves – Iron River
    Lyndon Mansell – Innisfree
    Melanie Wowk – Beauvallon
    *George L’Heureux – Lac La Biche

Zone Nine:

    *Roland Cailliau – Valleyview
    *Nico Van Der Giessen – Bezanson
    Maarten Braat – Fort Vermilion
    Linda Messner – Berwyn
    John MacArthur – Fairview