L to R: Melissa, Lois, Blair, Brett, Chantel and Corbin McRae of Mar Mac Farms.

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

SOS Timber PLD 88J, Grand Champion Ranchers’ Choice Bull at the Canadian Bull Congress in Camrose.

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


Dean Horn.

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

The Manitoba-Saskatchewan Gelbvieh Board. Back row: Braylen Blake, (vice-president), Ian Thackeray, (president), Dean Hurlburt, Ryan Zalinko. Front row: Maureen Tubman, Cynthia Wirqau (secretary/treasurer), Eileen Davidson.

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


RED DMM RUMBLE 74J, named the Red Show Bull of the Year.

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

Denise Dimmick-Byers and Amanda Matthews.

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 (centre) and his family.

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

Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation awards scholarships

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

The Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2021 scholarships. It is great to see the optimism that was shown through the selection process this year, with more applications from more locations across Canada than ever before.  The quality and potential within the youth of our industry is great […] Read more


Canadian Charolais Association recognizes youth, celebrates Agribition

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

The Canadian Charolais Association (CCA) celebrated the return of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) by presenting a bronze to mark Agribition’s 50th anniversary. Kasey Phillips (CCA president) along with Craig Scott (CCA general manager) presented a Ken Fredrickson bronze to Chris Lane (CWA CEO) and Chris Lees (CWA president) during the Charolais National Show at Agribition. […] Read more

Canadian Western Agribition Speckle Park Grand Champion Bull: KFC Gladiator 1G. Exhibited and owned by KFC Farms Ltd.

Canadian Hereford Association launches breed strategy and brand

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

The Canadian Hereford Association launched its new brand, “Better Your Beef,” at the 50th anniversary of Canadian Western Agribition. The “Better Your Beef” plan has been developed over the last 18 months with consultation from the commercial cattle industry, feedlots, members and youth from the cattle industry.  The new brand is accompanied by a new […] Read more