The Canadian Angus Association elected directors and executives at its recent annual general meeting. Sheldon Kyle of Redvers, Sask., moved from president-elect to president. Shawn Birmingham of Brandon, Man., moved into the past president position, and Graham McLean of Watford, Ont. was chosen as president-elect. Incoming directors include Doug Munton and Harold Reich in Alberta […] Read more
Canadian Angus Association announces board
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Dayna Cameron joins Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef is delighted to welcome Dayna Cameron to the team as communications specialist. Raised on a beef operation in Alberta, Cameron brings with her a love of agriculture storytelling, coupled with a business degree from Mount Royal University in Calgary. Cameron actively helps run the family pedigreed seed, purebred cattle […] Read more
Canadian Simmental Association elects directors
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Ben Farrant of Red Deer, Alta., has joined the Canadian Simmental Association board. He will be joining incumbent director Byron Johnson of Amisk, Alta., who is returning for his second term. Scott Matthews of Canton de Hatley, Que., was elected by acclamation. Past president Garth Rancier of Killam, Alta., and Francis Gagnon of Cheneville, Que., […] Read more
2021 Canadian Beef Industry Virtual Conference coming to a screen near you
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
This year the Canadian Beef industry Conference has a new look. It runs from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2. Each morning will start with keynotes and up-to-date industry news and hot topics followed by courses and breakout sessions in the afternoon. Registration cost will be $80, plus GST. Topics under discussion will include: How to […] Read more
Livestock Markets Association of Canada elects board
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Brock Taylor from Reston, Man., was appointed as president of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada (LMAC) by the association’s board of directors at their June meeting. He replaced Rob Bergevin from Stavely, Alta., who now moves into the past president role. LMAC thanks Rob Bergevin for his dedication and contributions to LMAC and the […] Read more
Canadian Western Agribition’s Beef Supreme
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
If you haven’t seen Canadian Western Agribition’s new Beef Supreme promotional video, you have to check it out. With a new look and new sponsor, the reintroduced Beef Supreme will be sure to catch your eye. Doubling the prize money to $50,000 isn’t a bad thing, either. If you want to catch a glimpse of […] Read more
Brian Lee Memorial Scholarship
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
New for 2021, the Canadian Limousin Association is pleased to announce the Brian Lee Memorial Scholarship, founded by the Lee family in loving memory of Brian. Brian was a long-time member of the Canadian Limousin Association and a passionate supporter of the junior program. Applications are now open for the 2021 scholarship of $2,500. The […] Read more
Canadian Angus Foundation announces scholarship recipients and award winners
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
During the Canadian Angus Association’s annual general meeting, Riley Leeson of Vauxhall, Alta., was named the Robert C. McHaffie Junior Ambassador. The junior ambassador program selects one Canadian Junior Angus (CJA) member to be an ambassador for the Canadian Angus Association at events across Canada and one international experience. Leeson has completed an associate of […] Read more
4-H club and community raise $150,000 for Saskatoon Cancer Centre
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The calibre of kids coming out of the 4-H clubs across the country never ceases to amaze me. One club in Saskatchewan comes to mind when talking 4-H and role models that society can learn from. As a way of giving back and supporting the communities that support the 4-H youth that show at the […] Read more
Ontario Limousin Association honours farm families
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Hunt family of Corad Farms received the Angus Campbell Award from the Ontario Limousin Association at the association’s AGM in April. The Angus Campbell Award is presented to a commercial producer who uses and promotes the Limousin breed in their business. Mervin and Judy Hunt purchased the original farm property on Waba Road in […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
