The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association’s Argo Wildfire Benefit is coming up tomorrow at the Jubilee Stadium in Biggar.

The Argo fire in mid-April burned for several days and destroyed over 22,000 acres of pastures and damaged over 75 miles of fence.

Stock Grower President Bill Huber says after two years of limited rainfall in most of Saskatchewan and the shortage of hay and feed last fall and throughout most of the winter.

“For those producers then to experience something like that fire just compounded on their stress and what they were going to do with livestock going forward.”

Producers are facing significant costs to rebuild fences and find alternative grazing

Bob Heather and his son raise 200 head of purebred and commercial cattle and had 17 quarters damaged in the Argo wildfire.

He notes they’ve had about 3 inches of rain now which has helped to improve the mood of producers and of course the conditions.

“The grass is growing really well in most places, except where there’s spots that it burned really hot and it’s taking a little longer to get going. Most places the grass has started really well, it’s actually amazing how fast it’s come back.”

The recommendation is to keep cattle off the land for a year, but that may not be possible for everyone.

The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association’s Argo Wildfire Benefit Concert is being held Saturday night at the Jubilee Stadium in Biggar featuring Saskatchewan musician Chris Henderson.

Advance tickets are still available at the Biggar Credit Union or online

Doors will open Saturday, July 6th  at 7 p.m. with the program beginning at 8 p.m.