Congratulations to all the leaders selected for Canadian Western Agribition’s 50 most influential in Canadian ag. Upstarts, presented by Masterfeeds: Sandi Brock, West Perth, Ont.; Shaun Haney, Lethbridge, Alta.; Jill Harvie, Olds, Alta.; Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel, Mossbank, Sask.; Kim Keller, Melfort, Sask.; Brett McRae, Brandon, Man.; Todd Ormann, Olds, Alta.; Jess Verstappen, High Prairie, Alta.; Alex […] Read more
Canadian Western Agribition unveils Top 50 most influential people in Canadian agriculture
Miller Wilson wins at Stettler
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Heartland Cattlemen’s Classic was held February 5 to 7 in Stettler, Alta. Congratulations to Miller Wilson Angus on winning Grand Champion Set of Bulls, Grand Champion Single Bull and Grand Champion Female.
Gelbvieh heifers settle in at Olds College
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Fifty-four Gelbvieh and Gelbvieh-influenced heifers have arrived and are halfway through their warm-up at Olds College. The Canadian Gelbvieh Association is looking forward to the start of testing. The project measures docility and its potential impact on growth and conception rates. Fertility and growth are two primary economic drivers of the profitability of the commercial […] Read more
Canadian Angus Association changes convention plans
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Due to the uncertainty in the industry and unknowns around future COVID-19 restrictions, the Canadian Angus Association board has decided to cancel the 2021 CAA Convention, scheduled to take place in Saskatoon from June 10 to 12. The 2021 CAA AGM will be moved to Angus Central, the office in Rocky View County, Alberta, with […] Read more
B.C. rancher named 2020 BMO Celebrating Women in Agriculture Honouree
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Linda Allison was named the 2020 BMO Celebrating Women in Agriculture honouree on International Women’s Day on March 8. Allison is a fourth-generation rancher out of Princeton, B.C., and has spent years as a leader in the B.C. cattle industry. She is a director at Canada Beef, spent nine terms with B.C. Cattlemen’s Association, and […] Read more
Keith Gilmore Foundation offers scholarships
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Many scholarships are available for 2021 from the Keith Gilmore Foundation. These are specifically tailored for youth in the beef industry with scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, and are available for college, university and post-graduate studies. Please visit the Keith Gilmore Foundation website for more information. Entries close soon so get your applications in […] Read more
Lloyd Ex welcomes interim manager
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Lloyd Ex would like to welcome Leanne Murphy to the Lloyd Ex admin team. Murphy will be filling the interim agriculture manager role. Leanne is no stranger to Lloyd Ex and is already enjoying catching up with everyone.
World Charolais shows goes virtual
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Due to the pandemic, the 2020 World Charolais Congress in Australia, and the 2021 Charolais World Technical Conference in the Czech Republic, were cancelled. In response, Charolais Charbray International are holding a worldwide virtual show in 2021. There are three divisions in the competition: Full French, Purebred and Charbray, with five age categories for both females and […] Read more
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch’s 51st “Barn Burnin’ Bull Sale”
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Creech families held their 51st annual production sale at the ranch north of Lloyd- minster on February 6, 2021. Cold weather aside, the sale was well-attended and bidding was spirited. Bulls and females sold to seven Canadian provinces and four American states. Both commercial and registered breeders acquired Hill 70 Quantock bulls across seven […] Read more
Canadian bull wins big at Oklahoma
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to HAROLDSON’S UNITED 33D 36G on winning Grand Champion polled Hereford bull and Supreme Champion bull at the 2021 Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City. He is the first bull calf to ever be selected for the Top 10 Bull Lineup at Canadian Western Agribition, then go on to win the Polled Hereford Show at […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
