From all of us at Canadian Cattlemen, our condolences to the family and friends of Bernie Payne. We all lost a great one! The following is from an eulogy delivered by Jana Rutherford and Tara Koppel. It has been edited for space. Bernard William Payne was born on January 22, 1936, in Lloydminster to George […] Read more
Our condolences to the loved ones of Bernie Payne
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Angus Foundation announces Junior heifer voucher recipients
Purely Purebred, news from the November 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Three Canadian Junior Angus members will each receive a $2,000 heifer voucher from the Canadian Angus Foundation just for being members of Canada’s largest beef breed’s junior program. Layne Chantler of Egbert, Ont., Grace Glover of Boissevain, Man., and Karsen Van Sickle of Red Deer County, Alta., were randomly drawn from the roster of Canadian […] Read more
Steele Brooke Farm wins Supreme Female at Expo Boeuf
Purely Purebred, news from the November 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to the crew at Steele Brook Farm on winning Supreme Female (Champion Female InterRace) with their Shorthorn cow-calf pair at the recent Expo Boeuf held October 8 to 10 in Victoriaville, Que. The cow taking top honours was a home-raised female, Steele Brook Addition 2E, with her heifer calf at side, Steele Brook Destiny […] Read more
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
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
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
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 Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
