The Hereford breed has lost a pioneer with the passing of Thomas Dorrance of T Bar K Ranch. Son Kevin Dorrance expresses it well with these words: “Heaven has gained a true cattleman. Thomas Stanley Dorrance lived his life to the fullest, enjoying every moment that he spent with his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings and […] Read more
Thomas Dorrance passes
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the June 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Supporting 4-H during COVID-19
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: Plus, your 2020 CCIA board of directors
After countless 4-H meetings and speeches near and far, and teaching cattle to lead, kids involved in the 4-H beef project finally have a chance to sell their steers. Now those 4-H kids need your help. COVID-19 has put a stop to live auctions, and the beef kids are looking for other ways to sell […] Read more
The latest from the Canadian Angus Association
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the May 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
As Myles Immerkar, CEO of the Canadian Angus Association, puts it, “2020 will be a year like no other as everyone across the globe deals with challenges related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The beef industry and Angus community have shown great resolve through these times, and I thank everyone involved in making 2020 bull […] Read more
Canadian-bred Simmental bull wins big in U.S.
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the May 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
One thing that never ceases to amaze me is the role that Canadian beef genetics play in North America and the world. A case in point is the black Simmental bull JT Volk Premonition 113E that was named Reserve Grand Champion at the 2020 National Western Stock Show in Denver back in January. Bred by […] Read more
Michael Sidoryk retires from Lloydminster Exhibition
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the May 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Anybody who has spent any time at the Lloydminster Exhibition in the last number of decades knows Mike Sidoryk. After starting his career in 1981, it wasn’t long before he became agricultural manager in 1985, and then general manager in 1989. In his 39 years with the association, there has been a tremendous amount of […] Read more
Canadian Shorthorn Junior members meet in Toronto
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the April 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Shorthorn Junior members had a great time in Toronto attending the Junior Forum last January. They learned about leadership and worked on re-vitalizing the Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association.
$13,000 in scholarships and prizes awarded at 15th Annual GOAL Conference
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the April 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Sixty-one Canadian Angus youth gathered in Calgary, Alta., for the 15th annual Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders (GOAL) Conference. $11,000 was awarded to the five finalists in the Canadian Angus Foundation Legacy Scholarship program and a $3,000 heifer voucher prize was awarded to one lucky attendee. Morgan Davey of Saskatoon, Sask., placed first and received a […] Read more
Inaugural Canadian Speckle Park Commercial Cattlemen of the Year
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the April 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Speckle Park Association announced its Commercial Cattlemen of the Year at Agribition 2019. Fred Courtney of Delia, Alta., claimed the inaugural honour. Courtney’s herd consists of 300 Red and Red-Baldie mother cows. He has run a Speckle Park bull for the last 20 years. Every year Courtney supplies 200-250 Speckle Park-cross calves to […] Read more
Congratulations to Honour Scroll recipients
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the April 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to the families who received the Saskatchewan Livestock Association Honour Scroll at the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference in January: Mike and Terrie Fleury; Wes and Kim Olynyk; and Doris and Don Perrin. Mike and Terrie Fleury hail from Aberdeen, Sask. Mike became fascinated by American auctioneers at a young age, and by age 16 […] Read more
Miles Anderson fundraiser
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the April 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Earlier this year, well-known Fir Mountain area rancher and Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) past president Miles Anderson was injured in a serious motor vehicle accident south of Moose Jaw, Sask. Anderson sustained significant injuries to his lower body and is facing a long road to recovery. In response to those reaching out to help, […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
