The Keith Gilmore Foundation and Canadian Junior Hereford Association recently awarded four “Future of the Breed” scholarships. Recipients include Brooklyn Van Sickle, Jack Raymond, Jane Stafford and Jeanathan Cheremshynski. Brooklyn Van Sickle lives with her family on a ranch west of Bowden, Alta. where they breed and calve roughly 200 head of purebred Hereford females […] Read more
Hereford association awards scholarships
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
‘John Deere Doug’ wins beef carcass class
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to my good friend Doug Haughton, or as most people know him, “John Deere Doug.” Haughton won the Grand Champion Beef Carcass class award at the B.C. Ag Expo. This show was held Sept. 20–23, in Barriere, B.C., with a full gamut of classes including live cattle, sheep, goat, horse and numerous 4-H events. […] Read more
Limousin association news
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Ray and Stacie Stanton received the Margaret Madgett Breeder of the Year Award from the Ontario Limousin Association. The Stantons operate Hillside Farm at King City and New Liskeard, Ont. Stanton began breeding Limousin cattle in 1978 with his father, Cliff. He currently chairs the board for the Royal Winter Fair. His leadership and direction […] Read more
Canadian Junior Angus Showdown news
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to the Grand Aggregate winners at Canadian Junior Angus Showdown 2024. The Junior Grand Champion was Emily Honey and reserve was Jordyn Petherick. Kasey Adams was Intermediate Grand Champion and Riley Chowen the reserve. The Senior Grand Champion was Baxter Blair and Reserve Champion Keely Adams.
Charolais scholarship deadline approaches
Scholarship deadline Oct. 31
Are you involved in agriculture and enrolled in a post-secondary education program? Do you or your family use Charolais bulls? Or do you know someone who meets that criteria? The Canadian Charolais Association offers scholarships to those involved with the breed whether it be a purebred breeder, commercial cattle producer or feedlot operator. Submit your […] Read more
World Simmental Federation Congress huge success
The Canadian Simmental Association recently hosted Simmental breeders from around the world at several venues in Calgary and central Alberta. The week began with council meetings, technical presentations and panel discussions, and a Simmental sale at the Bohrson Marketing facility that over 1,000 people attended. During the congress, the 2024 Young Canadian Simmental Association National […] Read more
Passings and condolences of note
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Condolences to Alexander Turner’s loved ones Alexander (Alex) William Turner passed away peacefully September 6, 2024. Turner was born in Victoria on April 10, 1937, to Alexander Turner and Amy Lizzie (Cooper) Turner. He joined older sisters Eileen and Edith and the family made their home on a small farm in Sidney, B.C. The family […] Read more
Canadian Shorthorn Association holds AGM
Purely Purebred, news from the September 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The 2024 Canadian Shorthorn Association AGM was held in conjunction with this year’s Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association National Show in Saskatoon, Sask., from July 31 to August 3. There were over 40 participants in the junior show, hailing from B.C. to New Brunswick, who traveled to Prairieland Park and exhibited Shorthorn cattle. The association thanks […] Read more
Stettler hosts Canadian National Junior Gelbvieh Show
Purely Purebred, news from the September 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Stettler, Alta., welcomed 68 juniors in July as the town hosted the Canadian National Junior Gelbvieh Show. Activities included a cow camp for young participants, team grooming, marketing, show team judging, quiz bowl and Do More Ag visual art projects. The kids demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the Canadian beef industry and the good things producers […] Read more
World Angus Youth Competition deadline nears
Purely Purebred, news from the September 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Youth passionate about Angus cattle and ready to showcase their skills on the world stage may want to apply now to represent Canada at the 2025 Zoetis World Angus Youth Competition in Australia. Application deadline is October 15, so don’t delay. For more information visit the World Angus Forum website and apply at the Canadian […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
