After 30 years in business the Highwood Livestock Auction Mart has closed its doors.

The Auction Marts last live cattle sale was held on Monday.

M.D. of Foothills Reeve Larry Spilak says a door may be closing, but a window has opened as a Calgary auction company will use the facility to auction off large pieces of equipment.

"It's something that this area can use very much."

Owners blame on-line sales or direct selling to local feedlots for their demise.

Producers who still prefer live auctions will have to travel farther now as live auctions are still going in Stavely, Strathmore, Fort McLeod and Lethbridge.

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