Mabel Hamilton slated for induction into Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame

Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The lasting legacy of four Canadian agricultural leaders will shine even brighter as they become the 2022 inductees into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame. Among them is Mabel Hamilton, an ag education champion and respected beef industry leader. A teacher by training, Hamilton has made lasting contributions to the Canadian beef industry in more […] Read more

News from the Canadian Limousin Association

Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Limousion Association thanks Nicole Scott for being part of the team for the past two years. She has accepted a new position and will be moving home to Ontario. All the best to her in her future endeavors. The association also welcomes Jayme Smith to the team in the part-time registry/member services position. […] Read more


Canadian Hereford Association seeks executive director

Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Hereford Association has seen some changes lately with the departure of Stephen Scott, executive director for the association. Scott had seen many changes with the association including a new Canadian Hereford branding program, website, logo and trade show presence. The association is looking for a new executive director to build on the foundation […] Read more

News from the Canadian Charolais Association

Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Charolais held its annual meeting on June 10 to 11, 2022, in Russell, Man. This was the first time the association had met in person since 2019. Kasey Phillips of Waskatenau, Alta., was re-elected as president while Shawn Airey from Rivers, Man., was selected as first vice-president. Second vice-president is Ryan Nesbit, Nestleton, […] Read more


Mike Millar at the Canadian Cattlemen booth at Ag in Motion.

Canadian Cattlemen at Ag in Motion 

Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

With close to 500 exhibitors at Ag in Motion, near Langham, Sask., the farm show picked up where it had left off in 2019. The entire Canadian Cattlemen team was glad to be on the 100-acre site, visiting with farmers, ranchers, exhibitors and colleagues from across Glacier FarmMedia and beyond.  Ag in Motion attendees were […] Read more

Davidson Gelbvieh/Lonesome Dove hold annual bull sale

Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Davidson Gelbvieh and Lonesome Dove Ranch held their 33rd annual bull on Friday, March 4, 2022, near Ponteix, Sask. Sale day arrived along with a good amount of snow, providing some much-needed moisture. Many determined customers attended the sale to bid in person, and there was also a large and active bidding community online with […] Read more


Canadian Western Agribition appoints new CEO 

Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Canadian Western Agribition is pleased to welcome Shaun Kindopp as its new CEO, effective August 2, 2022. Kindopp’s appointment comes after a comprehensive recruitment process by the Agribition board, which began in May 2022. Kindopp has spent 10 years in the event and entertainment industry, most recently as director of corporate partnerships and sales at […] Read more

Bob Toner presents Jay Syverson with the Canadian Angus Association Auction Market of the Year award.

Medicine Hat Feeding Co. receives award; CCIA elects executive committee

Purely Purebred, news from the June 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Angus Association has named Medicine Hat Feeding Co. of Medicine Hat, Alta., the Auction Market of the Year award. Director of business development for Sask./Man. Bob Toner presented the award to Jay Syverson, partner with Medicine Hat Feeding Co. at the Livestock Markets Association of Canada annual conference in Lloydminster, Sask., in May.  […] Read more


L to R: Canadian Junior Angus co-ordinator and Canadian Angus Foundation executive director Belinda Wagner, heifer voucher recipient Chase Bruynooghe and Canadian Angus Foundation past chair Kirk Wildman.

Youth gather at Angus conference 

Purely Purebred, news from the June 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Forty-five Canadian Angus youth and one guest from the Junior Red Angus Association in the U.S. recently gathered in Saskatoon, Sask., for the annual Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders (GOAL) conference. The five finalists in the Canadian Angus Foundation Legacy Scholarship program shared $11,000, and a $3,000 heifer voucher prize was awarded to one lucky attendee.  […] Read more

Lloydminster welcomes Livestock Markets Association of Canada convention

Purely Purebred, news from the June 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

After a two-year hiatus, the Livestock Markets Association of Canada (LMAC) annual convention was back stronger than ever. Held in Lloydminster, Alta., from May 5 to 8, Northern Livestock Sales, headed up by Brent Brooks, did an outstanding job of hosting the 23rd Annual Canadian Livestock Auctioneer Championship competition and annual meeting. Thirty-seven auctioneers from […] Read more