We are sad to share the news that John Knight passed away in March of this year. Knight was raised on the family farm east of Strathmore, Alta. where he began his lifetime passion with livestock. As a young man he trained horses, drove teams and began his cattle career as a member of the […] Read more
Condolences to the Knight family
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Record Charolais bull sales
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Charolais bull sales set 40-year records this season, as reported in the May issue of the Charolais Banner magazine. “The fall of 2020 and spring of 2021 bull sales recorded the highest average ever in the 40 years we have been compiling these results,” states publisher Helge By. “This indicates to me that Charolais were […] Read more
Condolences to the family of Brian Lee
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Brian Lee of Hollee Limousin from Janetville, Ont. Lee played an important role in the Limousin breed, taking on leadership roles at both the provincial and national level, including serving as Canadian Limousin Association president. He enjoyed showing cattle and served as the Limousin […] Read more
Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation awards scholarships
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation awarded three scholarships this spring. All three recipients are using the funds for artificial insemination courses to diversify their herd genetics. Shyanne Reynolds hails from Consul, Sask., where her family raises commercial cattle. Her involvement with the Simmental Association began in 2016 when she won the Arnal Boys Memorial […] Read more
Canadian Junior Angus awards $13,500 in scholarships
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Junior Angus hosted 60 members at a virtual workshop Thursday, April 8, 2021. $11,000 was awarded to the five finalists in the Canadian Angus Foundation Legacy Scholarship program and $2,500 was awarded in memory of Gordon Prichard to two junior Angus members pursuing a career in agriculture. Baxter Blair of McLean, Sask., placed first […] Read more
McRae family receives ambassador award
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Manitoba Simmental Association (MSA) would like to recognize Blair and Lois McRae of Mar Mac Farms as the recipient of the A.O. Henuset Ambassador Award for 2020. The award, started back in 1995, is presented to those who have given their time to help establish the Simmental industry in Manitoba. As a well-respected member […] Read more
Canadian Simmental Association moves ahead with AGM
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Simmental Association is full speed ahead with plans for the summer AGM and Young Canadian Simmental Association national show to be held in Portage la Prairie, Man., from July 22 to 25. Also part of the excitement is the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation auction on July 24. Stay tuned for more details […] Read more
Canadian Limousin Association makes a move
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
After many years in Calgary, the Canadian Limousin Association office has moved to Medicine Hat, Alta. The new address is 3378 15th Avenue SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3W5.
Bryce Burnett wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Swift Current rancher and cowboy poet Bryce Burnett has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canadian Tarentaise Association (CTA). “Bryce was one of the first cattle producers in North America to start raising Tarentaise cattle after they began to be imported into Canada from France in 1972. Forty-nine years later, Bryce is still […] Read more
Canadian Western Agribition announces mentees and mentors
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Now entering its third cycle, the Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program has announced the mentees and their paired mentors for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship program is delivered by Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) and accepts eight applicants into an 18-month mentorship. Mentees are paired with some of the brightest minds and […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
