Dennis Harry Johnston of Johnston Angus at Conquest, Sask., passed away on June 6, 2025, with family by his side. Born on June 22, 1946, to James and Mary Johnston, he is survived by his brother David (Sue) Johnston and family, as well as his stepchildren Shane and Richelle and their families. He was predeceased […] Read more
Condolences to Dennis Johnston’s loved ones on his passing
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Young Canadian Simmental Association TEAM leadership conference
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
In May, the Young Canadian Simmental Association hosted a successful 2025 TEAM Leadership Conference in Guelph, Ont. The event brought together 45 enthusiastic participants between the ages of 14 and 25 for a dynamic and educational experience centred around leadership development, the Simmental breed and the Canadian beef industry. The conference included a breeder tour […] Read more
Condolences to Jack Anderson’s loved ones on his passing
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
John “Jack” Corbett Anderson, born in Edmonton, Alta., on October 28, 1927, passed away peacefully at 97, with family by his side, on April 19, 2025, at Foothills Hospital in Calgary following complications from a fall and hip surgery. Anderson was known for his uncanny ability to identify business opportunities, creating companies and building value […] Read more
Livestock Markets Association of Canada National Convention and Auctioneering Championship
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The 2025 Livestock Markets Association of Canada National Convention was held in Manitoba this spring, in conjunction with the Canadian Livestock Auctioneering Championship. The 2025 Canadian Champion Auctioneer was Casey Lawes from Provost Livestock of Provost, Alta. The Reserve Champion was Tyler Slawinski from Gladstone Auction of Gladstone, Man. Rob Bergevin from Foothills Auctioneers Inc. […] Read more
2025 World Charolais Technical Congress
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The 2025 World Charolais Technical Congress took place April 20-29 in Aguascalientes, Mexico, with representatives from eight countries in attendance. Canadian representatives included Craig Scott of the Canadian Charolais Association and Helge and Candace By of the Charolais Banner. On April 21, the Congress traveled to Edgardo Gonzalez’s ranch, Ganaderia El Mirador, and Antonio Delgado’s […] Read more
Agribition Barn Boss of the Year
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to Bonnie Thompson on being honoured at the Canadian Western Agribition volunteer banquet with the 2024 Barn Boss of the Year Award. As the longtime Hereford barn boss, she works hard to keep the Hereford barn organized, pitches in wherever she’s needed and is a smiling face every morning for exhibitors coming in bright […] Read more
2025 Stars Leadership Conference
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Junior Limousin and Shorthorn Associations hosted another successful Stars Leadership Conference in Nova Scotia this February. This year’s event saw record participation, with 40 juniors attending from across Canada. The event kicked off with early arrivals viewing the pre-sort sale at the Atlantic Stock Yards in Murray Siding. The official conference itinerary began […] Read more
Olivia Woytiuk joins Canadian Simmental Association staff
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Olivia Woytiuk has joined the Canadian Simmental Association staff as its summer intern. Woytiuk will be working with Simmental breeders across Canada to assist with the Legacy Media Project to preserve the breed’s history. She will also be archiving and cataloguing some of the historical pictures in the office. Woytiuk’s family runs Crossroad Farms near […] Read more
Cattle shows on deck this summer
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian National Junior Gelbvieh ShowThe Canadian National Junior Gelbvieh Show is July 24-26 in Swift Current, Sask. Juniors of all ages and skill levels are welcome to experience the show and activities hosted by the Canadian Junior Gelbvieh board and their parent advisors. Watch for the Summer Gelbvieh Guide, which will have more details, or […] Read more
Junior Beef Cattle Jackpot Show comes to Ag in Motion
In news you will only find here, the 2025 Ag in Motion Junior Beef Cattle Jackpot Show is a go for July 15. This inaugural event will be on the first day of the three-day Ag in Motion show at Langham, Sask. Classes include market steers, heifers, cow-calf pairs and bulls, with Baxter Blair judging […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
