Erica and Cyle Stewart of Morse were named Saskatchewan’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2024 at the Saskatchewan Region’s Recognition Event held in conjunction with Canada’s Farm Show in June. The Stewarts operate Pine Ranch where they run a commercial cow-calf operation and grass yearlings. They are constantly looking at ways to learn and improve production […] Read more
Pine Ranch named Sask’s Outstanding Young Farmers
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Deaths and passings of note
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Wilf Davis passes All of us at Canadian Cattlemen extend our condolences to the loved ones of Wilf Davis. Wilfred Alexander Davis, age 90, known as Wilf Davis passed away on June 21, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre in Brandon, Man. Davis was born in Whitewood. Sask., […] Read more
Canadian Angus Association news
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
More than 100 Angus enthusiasts gathered in Toronto, Ont., for the Canadian Angus Association national convention and annual general meeting in early June. The annual Canadian Angus Foundation’s Building the Legacy fundraiser auction proved once again a striking finale to the convention. On June 8, supporters raised more than $139,000 for foundation programming. Thank you […] Read more
Passings of note
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Alberta Mae Blacklock passes Our condolences to the loved ones of Alberta Mae Blacklock (nee Henderson), who passed away earlier this year in the Outlook long-term care facility. Known to everybody as Bert, she was born July 28, 1927, in Lacombe, Alta. In 1938 at the Calgary calf feeding competition, she won her first of […] Read more
Davidson Gelbvieh and Lonesome Dove Ranch bull sale
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Davidson Gelbvieh and Lonesome Dove Ranch celebrated their 35th anniversary bull sale with a great crowd at their sale facility near Ponteix, Sask., on March 1. Eighty-six purebred yearling Gelbvieh bulls (red and black) sold for an average of $6,762. Many longtime repeat customers joined several new buyers in the stands and there was an […] Read more
Agribition partners with Beef Australia, elects board
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Western Agribition and Beef Australia have signed an agreement to share knowledge and help each other market and promote their respective events. Beef Australia CEO Simon Irwin and Agribition CEO Shaun Kindopp signed the memorandum of understanding. Agribition also elected its leadership team at its AGM earlier this spring. Michael Latimer of Olds, Alta., […] Read more
Condolences to Elizabeth Peto’s loved ones
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
We are saddened to share that Elizabeth Peto of Blind Bay, B.C., passed away on March 30, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with diabetes. Peto was born to John and Eleanor Lynch on July 19, 1944, in St. John’s, Newfoundland. She married Howard Peto on June 30, 1970. She leaves behind her […] Read more
Agribition honours longtime volunteers
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Earlier this spring, Canadian Western Agribition recognized Eileen Davidson and Lee Sinclair for their 25 years of volunteer service. Sinclair grew up in the Lloydminster, Sask. area. Mainly a town kid, he had access to the mixed farms of his family and friends and was there at every opportunity. As his family was very involved […] Read more
News from the Angus associations
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
As of April 16, 2024, the Canadian Angus Association is taking responsibility for collecting and preparing DNA samples for genomic testing. After submitting genomic test requests (parentage, Angus GS, etc.), producers can begin sending properly collected and stored DNA samples (hair, TSU, blood cards, semen) to the office immediately. Mail DNA samples to the association […] Read more
Condolences to Harvey family
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Our condolences to the Harvey family of Hi-Valley Limousin at 100 Mile House, B.C., on the loss of David Harvey. Harvey is survived by his wife Linda and daughters, Bobbi, Karen and Tanya, along with their families and numerous grandchildren. Harvey was born in Princeton, B.C., the oldest of five children. During his upbringing, his […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
