Ranch/pasture
Maple Creek, Saskatchewan

Ranching in Canada is an age-old tradition that harkens back to our country’s beginnings, and the Gold Rush of the late 1800’s spurred an unprecedented demand for beef: this was the prime time to be in the cattle business. The need continued as the rugged interior of British Columbia was tamed with the creation of the Douglas Lake Ranch, followed by the Bar U Ranch in 1882. Fast forward to today and the demand for beef has never been higher as the world’s population continues to grow. Not only have food expectations shifted with the times, but the average current cattle herd is also the smallest it has been since 1951. It has never made more sense to ride the long, dusty trail on the ranch.

‘Primetime On The Line’ is comprised of a total of 2,386 acres being sold as 7 parcels, with an option to purchase the entire assemblage en bloc in the second round of bidding. Situated southeast of the amenities in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, the ranch is on the line to several markets spread in every direction: 1.5 hours east of Medicine Hat, Alberta, 1.3 hours southwest of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, and 2.5 hours north of Havre, Montana, to access the cattle market south of the American border.

The current owners have taken pride in being excellent stewards of the land with well-planned, rotational grazing that the existing tenant is managing flawlessly. The fences are well setup with various cross fences and access points to clean water. A look across the fences to the north and south give an idea as to what could be possible if the new owner chooses to improve some of the acres into arable farmland. Located east on the bench, east of the Cypress Hills, ‘Primetime On The Line’ is situated in a micro-climate known for timely rains and snowfall that fills the dugouts and keeps the springs and creeks flowing with clean water for the livestock. The combination of numerous springs, a high water table, and an updated control system for ease of use, as well as an extensive water pipeline system, leaves little need for maintenance and brings clean water for the livestock. Clean water means thriving cattle and far less doctoring in the pasture.

Parcel 1 is a full section that is comprised of 643 acres. This great home section includes significant improvements and a stunning backdrop of the rolling hills and trees, with an abundance of wildlife, streams, and creeks. The yard is meticulously maintained and provides a movie-quality setting like those that Taylor Sheridan writes about. This exceptional location is rare: it offers as much recreational value for those wanting to escape the city or busy streets, as it does the livestock producer.

Parcel 1 includes two Alt-Fab structures that have been meticulously maintained and updated to support extended stays and entertaining alike. With air-conditioning to provide comfort on even the hottest of days, these two additional buildings bring that cottage feeling to the ranch. The fire pit is nestled in the trees to the south and features a flowing creek in the vicinity, perfect for relaxing and enjoying a beverage with company while taking in the serenity of the surroundings. There is also a built-in sea-can that provides secure, additional storage.
Parcel 2 is made up of 160 acres and forms the most northerly Parcel of the ranch. If you peer across the fence to the northwest, you will see outstanding cultivated acres and may consider converting this quarter to arable acres as well.

If purchased together, Parcels 3 through 7 offer a combined total of 1,584 contigu

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