Bob Prestage, 85, Camrose, Alta., passed away on April 22, 2022. The long-time purebred Angus breeder had been battling various ailments. We offer our condolences to friends and family. Prestage’s love of cattle began with a good showing of his high school 4-H beef project at the Royal Winter Fair Queen Guineas competition. In 1953, […] Read more
Bob Prestage, cattle breeder, beef exporter, passes
Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Hereford Association acknowledges youth
Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to Emma Cross, one of this year’s well-deserving recipients of the Canadian Junior Hereford Association Honour Roll! Cross is a fourth-generation Hereford breeder that grew up on Bar Pipe Hereford Ranch in Okotoks, Alta. She continued the family tradition by starting her own herd under the name Sundance Herefords. She currently runs 25 head […] Read more
News from the Canadian Angus Association
Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Junior Angus presented three juniors with scholarships totalling $4,500 at Showdown in Brandon, Man. Shawna Williams of Fraser Lake, B.C., received the first-place scholarship of $2,000. Williams is entering her fourth year of a bachelor of science in agriculture program, majoring in animal science, at the University of Saskatchewan. She intends to pursue a […] Read more
Hereford Association chooses Michael Latimer as their executive director
Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Hereford Association has chosen Michael Latimer as their new executive director, announced association president Nels Nixdorf in late August. Latimer, 47, had been the executive director of the Canadian Beef Breeds Council (CBBC). “We are confident that under Michael’s direction, the Hereford breed’s unique value to the beef business will remain strong,” Nixdorf […] Read more
Canadian Gelbvieh Association marks 50 years
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
In celebration of the Canadian Gelbvieh Association’s 50th anniversary, the association has published a history book with 250 pages and over 800 pictures. You can read stories about members past and present, their successes, joys and struggles. To get your copy contact the Canadian Gelbvieh Association by email [email protected] or by calling 403-250-8640. The Canadian […] Read more
Canadian Limousin Association AGM and Impact Show
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Limousin Association held its AGM on July 14 in Bragg Creek, Alta., hosted by Highland Stock Farms Ltd. The association was pleased to welcome Michael Machan of Renfrew, Ont., to the board of directors. Wayne Burgess of Carstairs, Alta. was re-elected as president. Ashton Hewson of Unity, Sask., is vice-president and Travis Hunter […] Read more
Canadians to host the 2024 World Charolais Congress
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Seven Canadians participated in the 2022 World Charolais Congress in the United Kingdom. They invited delegates from the 12 attending countries to the 2024 World Congress being held in Canada. Craig Scott (Canadian Charolais general manager) and Helge By of Regina, Sask., along with Darwin Rosso, Moose Jaw, Sask., attended the Charolais-Charbray International AGM where […] Read more
Brian Good, Angus fieldman, passes
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Brian Good, Red Deer, Alta., the recently retired fieldman for the Canadian Angus Association, passed away on July 19 at the age of 68. Many beef industry people had informally bestowed the title of “Mr. Angus” upon him. We extend our condolences to his family and friends. Good had served Angus cattle producer for nearly […] Read more
News from the Canadian Simmental Association
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The 2022 Canadian Simmental Association National Convention took place from July 21 to 24, hosted by the Manitoba Simmental Association in Portage la Prairie, Man. During this annual event, participants had the opportunity to tour Comte Industries Ltd., Tuff Livestock Equipment, Prairie Cricket Farms, Divorne Farms Ltd. and Roquette Canada Ltd. During this year’s convention, […] Read more
Condolences to Wilbur Stewart’s loved ones
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
We offer our condolences to the friends and family of Wilbur Stewart, Big Valley, Alta., who passed away June 4, 2022 at the age of 94. Stewart was a long-time Limousin cattle producer and pedigreed seed grower. Stewart served as a director on the provincial and national Limousin association boards. He was active with the […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
