Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) announced its 2021 results at its annual general meeting earlier this year, reporting an operating loss of $321,000. “A financial loss is difficult to report, but we have many things to be proud of,” says CWA president Chris Lees.“It was such a pleasure to see everyone back together once again, especially […] Read more
Agribition announces 2021 results
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Montana’s DeBruycker family hosts huge bull sale
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
In what likely is the world’s largest one-breed bull sale, the DeBruycker family sold 677 Charolais bulls. They hosted buyers from 21 states and Canada. The world’s largest? “Sounds pretty accurate to me as far as I am aware,” said Brett DeBruycker of Dutton, Montana. The April 2, 2022 sale began at 11 a.m. and […] Read more
Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up staging a come-back
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
After two summers without a live event, Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up is excited to announce that the event will be returning to the Beautiful Plains Ag Society, Neepawa, Man., from July 30 to August 1. For 15 years the Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up has been a place for educational events, clinics, team building and friendly […] Read more
Condolences, passings
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Condolences to loved ones of Ralph Vold The livestock marketing industry lost a legend in April with the passing of Ralph Vold, a leader and icon in the auction market industry. He was a past LMAC president and the first inductee into the LMAC Hall of Fame. He was also one of the original group […] Read more
Want to join Canadian Cattlemen in Argentina?
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Are you looking for a chance to get away this fall and see something different? Canadian Cattlemen, along with Leader Tours, is sponsoring a trip to Argentina to check out everything beef. This is not your run-of-the-mill trip, but has a unique itinerary specifically put together for us. Some stops include La Pastoriza Angus herd, […] Read more
Friends of Canadian Charolais Foundation to hold first fundraising auction
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The first annual Friends of Canadian Charolais Foundation fundraising auction will be held June 10, 2022, in Russell, Man. The foundation was formed in 2021 with the goal of strengthening and advancing the Charolais breed within Canada through youth, education and research. The auction is being held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the […] Read more
Manitoba to host Canadian Simmental Association events
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Be sure to register to attend the Canadian Simmental Association’s AGM and Convention and Young Canadian Simmental Association National Show being held July 22 – 24, 2022, at Portage la Prairie, Man. Manitoba Simmental breeders have been working hard over the last few years to get ready for a first-class event and finally this year […] Read more
Hereford breeder Donald Gillespie, 92, passes
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Our belated condolences to the family of Donald Gillespie, Swift Current, Sask., who passed away last year at age 92. Gillespie and his late wife Norah raised Herefords from 1964 onwards at their Mankota ranch. He began raising registered Herefords in 1977 with the DONORAH prefix. For the next 40 years, Gillespie showed and sold […] Read more
Manitoba Livestock Markets Association selects executive
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Manitoba Livestock Markets Association has chosen their new executive for 2022. Robin Hill (JGL), Brad Kehler (Grunthal Auction Mart), Rick Wright (Rick Wright Cattle Consulting), and Kirk Keisman (Ashern Auction) will all join Allan Munroe, MLMA president, on the board of directors. MLMA represents over 30 auction markets, order buyers and livestock marketers in […] Read more
Mexico hosts Livestock Congress of the Stars
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
A number of Canadian beef producers along with breed association representatives attended the 2022 Congresso Ganadero de las Estrellas — which means Livestock Congress of the Stars in Spanish. Held at Cortijo Los Fernández Tonala, Jalisco Mexico, March 23-27, 2022, the event met all expectations, drawing some of the very best livestock from Northern Mexico. […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
