Ian Boxall elected new President of APAS
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) Board of Directors has elected Ian Boxall, APAS Representative for RM of Connaught # 457, as their new President at their general meeting in Regina on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Ian farms near Tisdale, Saskatchewan with his family. Bill Prybylski and Scott Owens will serve as Vice-Presidents.
“It’s an honour and a privilege to be elected President of APAS,” Boxall said. “I know I have the full support of APAS moving forward as we move forward with advocating for some of the best producers in the world right here in Saskatchewan.”
Some of the early priorities for the new executive include the Next Policy Framework Task Force, rural connectivity, continued drought response, and advocacy on behalf of farmers dealing with grain contracts from last year’s drought.
“I wish Ian the best of luck with his new role as President,” former APAS President Todd Lewis said. “I’ve worked with him over the last several years, and I know APAS will be in good hands with the new Executive.”
APAS also held elections for Districts Two and Five, while representatives were acclaimed in Districts One, Three, Four, and Six for two-year terms.
District One – Wanda Reid RM of Golden West #95 and Steven Donald RM of Martin #122
District Two – Bev Pirio RM of Laurier #38 and James Bateman RM of Gravelbourg #104
District Three – Don Connick RM of Carmichael #109 and Devin Harlick RM of Piapot #110
District Four – Bill Prybylski RM of Garry #245 and Ian Boxall RM of Connaught #457
District Five – Donavon Block RM of Leroy # 339 and Ryan Scragg RM of Garden River #490
District Six – Jeremy Welter RM of Mariposa #350 and Scott Owens RM of Eldon #471