Canadian Western Agribition wrapped up its final day Saturday in Regina with long hours, packed barns and a familiar feeling among exhibitors and visitors: exhaustion mixed with a whole lot of gratitude.

Eighteen-year-old cattle exhibitor Jacob Trask has been at the show since last weekend with the Millham crew. His days started as early as 3 a.m., washing and fitting cattle before hitting the show ring. Despite the grind, he said he still wasn’t ready for it to end.

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“It’s been a long nine days,” Trask said. “You get home, sleep one day, and you want to come

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