The Speckle Park Reserve group, in collaboration with Highmark Stock Farms, hosted the inaugural “Taste to Believe Dinner Party” on July 25, at the picturesque Champetre County facility just outside of Saskatoon, Sask. The event brought together cattle feeders, chefs, butchers and producers. Guests enjoyed five entrées featuring unique cuts of Speckle Park beef. The […] Read more
Speckle Park breeders hold new event
Purely Purebred, news from the September 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Hereford association awards prizes, recognizes young members
Purely Purebred, news from the September 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Keith Gilmore Foundation, established to honour the late editor and publisher of the Canadian Hereford Digest, awards scholarships each year in the fields of agriculture, veterinary medicine and agricultural journalism. Following are this year’s recipients. Alberta’s Brian Birkenhagen has completed his second year of studies at the University of Calgary school of veterinary medicine. […] Read more
Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up a big success
Purely Purebred, news from the September 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up was held last month in Neepawa, Man. The event attracted record numbers, as over 100 youth and 115 head of cattle gathered from Ontario, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Round-Up committee members included Lois McRae, Jake Rawluk, Laura Horner, Emma Harms, Ken and Kerri Hinsburg, Rilla Hunter, Megan Kemp, Samantha Korosil, Lana […] Read more
Canadian Charolais Association hosts several events
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Charolais Association held its annual general meeting on June 7 in Moose Jaw. Shawn Airey of Rivers, Man., was re-elected as president. Ryan Nesbitt of Nestleton, Ont., was elected as first vice-president. Josh Taylor of Dunsford, Ont., is second vice-president, and Kasey Phillips of Waskatenau, Alta., remains past-president. Michael Hunter of Roblin, Man., […] Read more
Canadian Hereford Association recognizes members
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Hereford Association added several long-time members to its Honour Roll this summer. Wally and Jackie Mitchell operate Roselawn Polled Herefords near Killarney, Man. Both Wally and Jackie have been heavily involved in the Hereford breed and broader agriculture community and have exhibited cattle at shows across the country, with Wally’s favourite accomplishments being […] Read more
Canadian Junior Angus Association awards and scholarships
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Eric Fettes received the 2024 Canadian Angus Foundation Junior Angus Stockman Award during the Saskatchewan Angus Tour. He is an integral part of his family operation, DKF Angus, near Gladmar, Sask., with his sister Brandy and their parents Scott and Tina. He is also attending college in Saskatoon, studying to become a heavy-duty mechanic. Fettes […] Read more
Agribition welcomes livestock event co-ordinator
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Western Agribition welcomed a new livestock event co-ordinator, Kiah Simpson. Simpson recently graduated from the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Agriculture and Bioresources with a bachelor of science in agriculture, majoring in animal science. Her deep-rooted passion for agriculture and her eager attitude are sure to elevate the livestock team to new heights. Congratulations, […] Read more
Canadian Limousin Association news
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Limousin Association members, board and staff took part in the Beef Improvement Federation Symposium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Three days were spent at the University of Tennessee listening to speakers and having conversations about “building a better cow.” On the final day, members toured beef operations and a progressive dairy operation. The association also held […] Read more
Canadian Western Agribition recruiting volunteers
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Western Agribition has launched its 2024 recruitment campaign for volunteers with a new incentive program. Agribition has teamed up with SaskEnergy in their shared vision of the importance and valuable role that volunteers play in the province. Starting this year, new volunteers who signed up by June 17 will be entered into a draw […] Read more
News from Lloydminster and Olds Exhibitions
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Lloydminster Exhibition Association is thrilled to announce that Shaylyn Hunt has joined Lloyd Ex as the new agriculture manager. Hunt is very familiar with the exhibition, having competed there most of her life. She brings a vast knowledge of everything cattle and equine and Lloyd Ex is excited to have her on the team. […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
