Congratulations to the Berting family, who operate Ravenworth Cattle at Middle Lake, Sask., for winning the Champion Pen of Three Bulls at the inaugural Lloydminster Exhibition Cattlemen’s Call. If that name seems familiar to readers, it may be because Donna Berting used to work with Canadian Cattlemen magazine and many other publications at Glacier FarmMedia […] Read more
Berting family wins at Lloyd Ex
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Condolences, passings
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Condolences to Dwayne Congdon’s loved ones Those of us at Canadian Cattlemen were sad to learn from the Bashaw Ag Society that Dwayne Congdon passed away. Congdon was a long-time chair of the Bashaw show committee and was the brave individual that took the reins from Bob Prestage as the announcer of the show activities […] Read more
Alberta Charolais Association awards long-time breeders
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Rudiger Ranch recently received the Alberta Charolais Association 50-year Breeder Award. John and Rowena Rudiger were founding members of the Charolais breed, starting in Cut Knife, Sask., before eventually relocating to the Calgary area. In February 1959, the Rudigers travelled to Texas and purchased their first Charolais herd from the Michaelis Ranch in Kyle, Texas. […] Read more
McRae family receives Farm Family Award
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
For its fourth year, BMO and the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba honoured six farm families in the province with the 2021 Bank of Montreal Farm Family Award for their commitment to agriculture and the community. One of the families winning this year’s achievement was Mar Mac Farms from Brandon, Man. This fourth-generation family-run farm raises […] Read more
Springside Farms wins at Canadian Bull Congress
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to the folks at Springside Farms of Airdrie, Alta. for their success at the Canadian Bull Congress in Camrose, Alta. The Grand Champion Pen of Three Bulls were two sons of Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D and a son of SOS Apex PLD 139F. There were eight pens shown. SOS Timber PLD 88J, a January 21 […] Read more
Condolences to Dean Horn’s family and friends
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Cattlemen has learned of the sudden passing of Dean Horn “Wet Willy” of Saskatoon, Sask. Horn, a well-known fixture at many cattle shows across Canada including Canadian Western Agribition, ran Wet Willy’s cattle washing services. He was raised on the family farm near Mildred, where he was involved in 4-H. He graduated from Spiritwood […] Read more
News from Manitoba-Saskatchewan Gelbvieh Association
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Manitoba-Saskatchewan Gelbvieh Association held its AGM in Moose Jaw, Sask., on December 11. A small fun auction was held after the PGA sale. Plans are being made for a national show and sale and 50th anniversary celebration of Gelbvieh in Canada at the 2022 Agribition. Overby Stock Farms will be holding a field day […] Read more
Canadian Angus Association Gold Show 2021 Results
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
For 2021, the Canadian Angus Association removed the requirement that points are calculated on the best three shows across two regions. The 2021 winners are based on total points accumulation. Red Show Bull of the Year: RED DMM RUMBLE 74J. Breeder: Vern and Brenda Goad, Cole and Jolene Goad. Owners: Lee and Dawn Wilson (Miller […] Read more
Canadian Limousin Association thanks outgoing president
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Limousin Association (CLA) would like to thank outgoing CLA president 2019-2021, Amanda Matthews of Bragg Creek, Alta., for her time and dedication to the board of directors. The family has a long history with the Limousin breed and board of directors with both Amanda’s dad, Rob Matthews, and grandpa, Don Matthews, serving as […] Read more
Bruce Holmquist inducted into Canadian Simmental Association Hall of Fame
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) is very pleased to announce that well-known industry leader and the association’s general manager, Bruce Holmquist, has been inducted into the Canadian Simmental Association Hall of Fame. Holmquist is a third-generation cattle producer who has spent his entire life in agriculture. In 1977, at the age of 16, Holmquist began […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
