The annual Canadian Angus Foundation Building the Legacy fundraiser auction, held at the conclusion of the Canadian Angus Association Annual National Convention in Saskatoon, Sask., raised more than $129,000 for programming. The sale had five feature lots, including: The high-selling embryo donation was a package of two embryos from the Liebreich family, Merit Cattle Co. […] Read more
News from the Canadian Angus Association
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Junior Gelbvieh members gather in Swift Current
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian National Junior Gelbvieh show was held in Swift Current, Sask., from July 27-29. Fifty-one juniors participated in a range of activities and showed 70 head of Gelbvieh and Gelbvieh-influenced cattle. Activities included Cow Camp for the five and under participants, team grooming, “Talkin’ the Block”, 3-D art displays, “Keep and Cull” judging, showmanship, […] Read more
Stan Grad rides ahead
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Stan Grad passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital due to complications from a lung infection and cardiac arrest on July 29, 2023, at the age of 78 years. Grad was raised on the outskirts of Calgary where his parents owned a small motel business, the Graddell Motel. He was initially schooled in Calgary, then […] Read more
Calgary location of Soderglen Ranch for sale
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Bids will be accepted until September 30, 2023, for the Calgary-area operations of Soderglen Ranch, a sprawling property with majestic landscapes, purebred cattle breeding operation and feedlot just 15 minutes north of Calgary. Airdrie was a village of 1,160 residents and Stan Grad was under 30 when he bought the first quarter section of the […] Read more
Canadian Hereford Association honours members
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to Frank and Andree McNeely, Stephanie and Rae Kopeechuk and Allan Marshall for being added to the Canadian Hereford Association Honour Roll. Frank and Andree McNeely started a purebred Hereford herd under Ottawa Valley Hereford Farms in 1974 near Navan, Ont. Alongside daughters Kerry and Jill, they showed cattle at numerous shows across Canada, […] Read more
News from the Simmental desk
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Simmental Association Convention and AGM, along with the Friends of the Canadian Simmental Foundation fundraising auction, took place August 3-6, 2023, in Ancaster, Ont. The Young Canadian Simmental Association National Classic junior show will be held jointly. New for this year, members will have the option of using an online ballot. Watch for […] Read more
Canadian Angus Association convention highlights
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
More than 200 Angus enthusiasts gathered in Saskatoon, Sask., June 8 through 10 for the Canadian Angus Association National Convention and AGM. The board includes Tom deWaal of Prince George, B.C., as president; Ronnie Ford of Oyster Bed, P.E.I., as president-elect; Graham McLean of Watford, Ont., as past president. Rounding out the board are Blake […] Read more
News from the Canadian Charolais Association
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Charolais Association held its annual meeting on June 9 in Innisfail, Alta. Shawn Airey of Rivers, Man., was elected president, with Ryan Nesbitt of Nestleton, Ont., as first vice-president. Josh Taylor of Dunford, Ont., is the second vice-president. The rest of the board comprises Kasey Phillips of Waskatenau, Alta.; Rod McLeod of Cochrane, […] Read more
Calgary hosts Beef Improvement Federation
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
In early July, the Beef Improvement Federation held their 55th Annual Research Symposium and Convention in Calgary, Alta. The last time it was held in Canada was back in 2008 and this year, 356 attendees came from Canada, U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Austria, Northern Ireland, Finland and the UK. The organizing committee had their work […] Read more
Mike’s view of climate-related financial disclosure standards
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
As you know I enjoy reporting on news from across Canada for Purely Purebred and visiting with producers any chance I get. As a cattleman myself, I am in the role of being able to wear two hats (so to speak) — one as a member of the Canadian beef industry and also as a […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
