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History: Community Auction Sales Association Limited

Community Auction Sales Association LimitedA Pioneer in Cattle Producers’ Marketing Efforts.By Kenneth R. Coppock ‘From the middle of July to…

December 16, 2021

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History: Alberta’s Storied Past (As Portrayed by her Landmarks)

Alberta’s Storied Past (As Portrayed by her Landmarks)By Annie L. Gaetz ‘Alberta is rich in early History, much of which…

December 9, 2021

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History: The Heritage of Cornelius Jahnke

The Heritage of Cornelius JahnkeBy Lyn Harrington It was a great source of pride to Cornelius (Neil) Jahnke that three…

November 25, 2021

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History: Reminiscences of the North West Rebellion, 1885

Reprinted from the October 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff February 3, 2022

Reminiscences of the North West Rebellion, 1885By Annie L. Gaetz ‘The seat of the North West Rebellion of 1885, was in Saskatchewan and north eastern Alberta, around Frog Lake and Whitefish Lake. The story of these troublesome times around the Whitefish Lake is here recorded as it was told the writer by the late Jas. […] Read more

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History: Coppock’s Last Word

Reprinted from the December 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff January 27, 2022

By Kenneth Coppock On December 31, 1953 the ownership of Canadian Cattlemen will be transferred to the Public Press Limited of Winnipeg, Man., owners and publishers of the Country Guide. We have been informed the publication will be continued by the new owners, honouring its traditions under its present name, Canadian Cattlemen. It will be […] Read more

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History: Reorganization Gives Promotions

Reprinted from the October 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff January 20, 2022

‘More effective service in pest control to the Canadian livestock industry is planned by the federal department of agriculture in a reorganization of research and associated work on livestock insects that is carried out by the Division of Entomology of the department’s Science Service. In this reorganization, to go into effect on October 1, 1953, […] Read more

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History: Mrs. Ada D. Costigan

Reprinted from the October 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff January 13, 2022

Mrs. Ada D. CostiganBy Dallas Banister Wright ‘“I’ll be ninety-five this September, but I feel thirty-five.” This is Mrs. Ada D. Costigan, Western Canadian pioneer, now residing in Vancouver, B.C. She defies time. My visit found her industriously working on a local paper’s Coronation Contest while beside her lay a half read novel. She subscribes […] Read more

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History: Canada Packers Limited – Report to the Shareholders

Reprinted from the September 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff January 6, 2022

‘The 26th year of Canada Packers closed March 25th, 1953. Within the year under review, prices of all meats declined an average of 22%. The most drastic decline was in cattle, and consequently beef, prices. A decline was not unexpected. It had been predicted for more than two years. Cattle prices had advanced to a […] Read more

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History: Condemnation removed

Reprinted from the October 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff December 30, 2021

Condemnation Removed By Kenneth Coppock The highly contentious and troublesome condemnation insurance deduction has been removed. The major packers on Monday, September 21 (1953) instructed their buyers no longer to make the deductions on any livestock purchased. It spread immediately throughout all markets across the nation and today Canadian producers find only the horn tax […] Read more

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History: Community Auction Sales Association Limited

Reprinted from the September 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff December 16, 2021

Community Auction Sales Association LimitedA Pioneer in Cattle Producers’ Marketing Efforts.By Kenneth R. Coppock ‘From the middle of July to the end of November each year the grass cattle rancher gathers his beef harvest. It is the so-called fall marketing season, commencing with fat dry cows and ending with steers which sometimes have had a […] Read more

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History: Alberta’s Storied Past (As Portrayed by her Landmarks)

Reprinted from the September 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff December 9, 2021

Alberta’s Storied Past (As Portrayed by her Landmarks)By Annie L. Gaetz ‘Alberta is rich in early History, much of which is passing away. We are fortunate in having the Historic Sites and Monuments board of Canada, the Provincial Historical Society, the Old Timers’ Associations and kindred organizations, interested in preserving and keeping alive, an interest […] Read more

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History: The Heritage of Cornelius Jahnke

Reprinted from the October 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff November 25, 2021

The Heritage of Cornelius JahnkeBy Lyn Harrington It was a great source of pride to Cornelius (Neil) Jahnke that three of his sons “took to” ranching. When he died in the spring of 1952, Peter, Ben and Elmer were all on ranches, and working in partnership. Friends and acquaintances gathered from close by and for […] Read more

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History: E. A. Chisholm Appointed to Stock Growers’ Association

Reprinted from the September 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff November 18, 2021

E. A. Chisholm Appointed to Stock Growers’ AssociationBy Canadian Cattlemen Staff ‘The Directors of the Western Stock Growers’ Association have announced the appointment of E. A. Chisholm of Rocky Mountain House, Alta., to the position of Secretary-Treasurer of the Association. Mr Chisholm will assume his duties on September 1st from new offices on the Exhibition […] Read more

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