News from the Canadian Speckle Park Association

Purely Purebred, news from the November 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Speckle Park Association has moved away from completing the registry through CLRC. They have started with their own registry system and are accepting registry work at the new main office. You can check out the new association website at canadianspecklepark.ca. Here you will also find the updated information for the 2022 board of […] Read more

Condolences to the loved ones of Stewart Ainsworth

Purely Purebred, news from the November 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

It is with great sadness that Canadian Cattlemen learned of the passing of Stewart Ainsworth, prominent cattle breeder and owner of Lazy S Ranch, Mayerthorpe, Alta.  This 1,000-head ranch was operated by Stewart and his wife Doreen along with their families consisting of son Greg and wife Tracy, son Grant and wife Claire, and daughter […] Read more


Maritime Angus Commercial Breeders Award

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Congratulations to Albert and John Ready of Covehead, P.E.I, who are this year’s recipients of the Maritime Angus Commercial Breeders award. The award recognizes a farm committed to sustainability and that incorporates Angus- influenced cattle in their herd. While John and Albert’s families each have their own landbase and cattle, for the last 35 years […] Read more

News from the Limousin Association

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Congratulations to 2021 Brian Lee Memorial Scholarship recipient Kira Axley. Axley is the daughter of Eugene and Sylvia Axley of Czar, Alta. The family runs over 300 head of purebred and commercial cows under the name North Slope Farms. Axley also has her own purebred herd, K. Axley Limousin. She is the secretary of the […] Read more


Champion Purebred Female was awarded to Kade Rancier showing RF SCREAM 974G with RF HOLLER 1130J at side.

National Young Canadian Simmental Association Virtual Show Results

Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Young Canadian Simmental Association held its virtual national show on July 23, 2021. Judges were Riley Lafrentz and Madison Sibbald.  Champion Purebred Female was awarded to Kade Rancier showing RF SCREAM 974G with RF HOLLER 1130J at side. Reserve Purebred Female went to Brodyn Labatte with PU 33’A MS SIERRA 117H.  Champion Purebred Bull […] Read more

Left to right: Sarah MacDonald, Keely Adams and Beverly Booth.

Canadian Junior Angus awards scholarships

Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Canadian Junior Angus presented three juniors with scholarships totalling $4,500 at Showdown, the association’s annual summer cattle show, in Olds, Alta. Keely Adams of Forestburg, Alta., received the first-place scholarship of $2,000; Beverly Booth of Jolicure, N.B., received the second-place scholarship of $1,500; and Sarah MacDonald of Vanderhoof, B.C., received the third-place scholarship of $1,000.  […] Read more


Sky West Salers and PW Stock Farm hosted farm tours during the Salers Association of Canada AGM.

Salers Association holds AGM

Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Salers Association of Canada held a very successful annual general meeting in Calgary over Zoom on August 28 and 29.  Newly elected directors are Debbie Grundke, Dorothy Lethbridge and James Yakemchuk. A sincere thank you to retiring directors Werner Grundke and Richard Grudeski for serving on the board.  Thank you to Sky West Salers […] Read more

Canadian Angus Foundation raises over $70,000 in auction

Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

After cancellation in 2020, the Canadian Angus Foundation’s (CAF) Building the Legacy fundraiser auction returned in 2021 in an online format through DLMS Farm Gate. Generous buyers raised more than $71,000 during the ninth edition of the sale that ended on August 28. The fundraiser helps the foundation preserve and expand the Angus breed for […] Read more


Exhibitors display their cattle during the beef show at Langham, Sask.

Ag in Motion launches inaugural Livestock Days

Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Livestock producers and exhibitors from across Western Canada came out to Ag in Motion’s In-Person Livestock Days to check out livestock exhibits, stock dog trials and cattle shows to name a few of the goings-on. The in-person event was held Aug. 20 and 21 at Langham, Sask. Both days were jam-packed with seminars and demos. […] Read more

Canadian Junior Angus Grand Aggregrate scholarship recipients. Left to right: Kasey Adams, Wynton Brandl, Landon Brandl, Kade Rancier, Halley Adams, Jessica Davey.

Canadian Junior Angus Showdown results

Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Canadian Junior Angus held its annual summer cattle show, Showdown, in late August. Due to the pandemic, Showdown was a hybrid event, held both online and in-person at Olds, Alta. The grand aggregate is the award that all juniors hope to receive at the banquet; it is the award for overall “best.” To compete for […] Read more