Willem Vanderlindeof Lacombe, Alta., has been elected as the new Holstein Canada National Director for Alberta and the Northwest Territories in the election that was held for that position this year. Vanderlinde defeated Debbie Hofstra, Millet, Alta., who had also ran for the post. Vanderlinde will take over the National Director role currently held by Orville Schmidt, Leduc County, Alta., who is retiring from the Board after the Holstein Canada Annual Meeting in Charlottetown, P.E.I., in April.