Our condolences to the Earley family on the passing of George Earley of Kerwood, Ont. Known to many in the Angus circles, Earley served as Canadian Angus Association president in 1978 and was seen as an exemplary cattle producer, mentor and community member. Earley devoted his life to the cattle and sheep industries, mentoring youth […] Read more
George Earley passes
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Agribition Supreme champions
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to the 2022 Canadian Western Agribition Beef Supreme Champion Bull and Female, presented by CN Railway. The Supreme Champion Bull was SVY Mayfield 30H, exhibited by Cays Cattle, Kinistino, Sask. (photo above) The Supreme Champion Female was EF Primrose 925. Calf at side is EF Oattes Primrose 2234. Exhibited by Enright Farms, Renfrew, Ont. (photo […] Read more
Highlights from Farmfair International
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Farmfair International was held in Edmonton, Alta., from November 9 to 12, with perhaps the largest prize money payout in North America (over $300,000). The quality of cattle did not disappoint. Here are some highlights from the show results:
News from the Canadian Simmental Association
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation scholarships valued at $3,000 each, were awarded to Ariel Wilcox of Treherne, Man., and Brodyn LaBatte of Gladmar, Sask. Wilcox is currently enrolled at the University of Manitoba to obtain her master’s degree of nursing and LaBatte is attending Olds College in Alberta, taking agriculture management with a major production. […] Read more
Saskatchewan’s Cassidy Serhienko awarded Rhodes Scholarship
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to Cassidy Serhienko, who was one of 11 Canadian recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, which will allow her to pursue a graduate degree in English literature at the University of Oxford in England, where she’ll focus on contemporary feminist writing. Serhienko hails from Maymont, Sask., where her family operates a purebred Charolais farm, […] Read more
Lloydminster Stockade Roundup results
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Supreme Bull Winner: RPY Paynes Hitman 67J. Owned by Payne Livestock and Richmond Ranch — Brandon and Sam Nemetz. Supreme Female Winner: Mader Darlin’ 4H and her calf Twin Springs Darlin’ 3K. Owned by Twin Springs Farm Ltd. and Black Gold Simmentals. Saskatchewan Red Angus Gold Show Bull Grand Champion: Red DMM Rumble 74J of […] Read more
Toronto Royal Beef placings
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian beef producers showcased top genetics from across Canada at this year’s 100th anniversary of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. The event was held November 5 and 6. To celebrate this historic milestone, all the Canadian beef breed associations held their national shows at the Royal. All cattle were top-notch quality. We especially […] Read more
Alberta, Sask. ranchers receive accolades
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congrats to McIntyre Ranch McIntyre Ranch, located in the Milk River Ridge area of southern Alberta, was recognized for 100 years of membership in the Canadian Hereford Association. Nels Nixdorff, CHA president, made a presentation to Johnny Badura and Kimberly Widmer, who accepted the award on behalf of the Thrall Family (see photos above). The […] Read more
Condolences to Tony Saretsky’s family and friends
Purely Purebred, news from the November 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
This September the cattle industry lost a true champion and ambassador of the cattle sector, Tony Saretsky. Those who knew Saretsky during his many years in Alberta may not have realized that he was a Saskatchewan boy who grew up in Humboldt and spent his formative years in Prince Albert and Saskatoon. As a youth, […] Read more
Ranchman’s Ridin’ and Recitin’ Show
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Southwestern Saskatchewan hosted another excellent junior and pen show at Kinetic Park in Swift Current, Sask. The one-day event on September 24 brought together a junior show, with 52 exhibitors with 66 entries, and a pen show with 56 entries from 19 exhibitors. Judges for the junior show were none other than Darcy Olesky and […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
