The Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan has named Ponteix area rancher Orin Balas the winner of its 2020 Native Prairie Stewardship Award.
Balas’ ranching operation includes a large area of native grass on the Continental Divide with a summer and winter pasture.
He has a deep connection with the ranch, growing up on the family operation, later taking it over from his parents and over the years has hosted a number of educational tours and events.
Over the years he worked with a variety of organizations and sat on a number of boards with a focus on prairie conservation.
As a Saskatchewan Stock Grower member Balas has held various positions on the board including acting as the organization's land use chair and a representative and chair of the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan.
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