Mrs. James McKinnon — Pioneer By T.L Shepherd, West Plains, Sask. The life of Mrs. Jim McKinnon is a page of the fast changing History of Western Canada. Born Catherine McRae, on a smaller farm four miles from Teeswater, Ontario, she came to Manitoba at the early age of two years. Her parents loaded their […] Read more
History: Mrs. James McKinnon — Pioneer
Reprinted from the December 1946 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Grant named ‘Celebrating Women in Agriculture’ honouree
NewsMakers from the January 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
BMO and Canadian Western Agribition have named Sherri Grant as the BMO Celebrating Women in Agriculture honouree. Grant and her husband ranch near Val Marie, Sask. Grant has written a children’s book titled Where Beef Comes From, developed an educational website (beefeducation.ca) and leads the beef component of Agribition’s ag education program. Grant also raises […] Read more
History: Background to Cattle in British Columbia
Reprinted from the June 1952 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Background to Cattle in British Columbia By Grant MacEwan ‘Westward from Red River, the first agriculture of any account was at the Pacific coast. Separating the two infant communities, one at the centre of a continent and the other at the edge, were 1,500 miles of prairies and mountains, little known to any except the […] Read more
Peck steps into CCA public engagement position
NewsMakers from the December 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Jill Harvie has left the public and stakeholder engagement manager position at Canadian Cattlemen’s Association to focus on ranching, effective November 1. Harvie managed efforts to address consumer perceptions and questions about beef production. Amie Peck has since stepped into the role. Peck has been working as a stakeholder engagement specialist with the association since […] Read more
Project to boost seedstock production in Newfoundland and Labrador
Research: News Roundup from the December 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Over the last three years, Newfoundland and Labrador has aimed to expand the availability of local breeding stock through a demonstration project. Most beef consumed in Newfoundland and Labrador comes from other Canadian provinces, with approximately 13.8 million kilograms imported in 2018. In comparison, Newfoundland and Labrador beef producers reported sales of approximately 100,000 kilograms, […] Read more
History: The Big Steer from Pibroch
Reprinted from the June 1952 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Big Steer from Pibroch By Grant McEwan ‘There is an aura of romance about the stories of the big steers raised in those years when size and weight were more impressive than quality. There might be some doubt about what constituted quality but on the point of weight, every livery stable argument could be […] Read more
McDonald’s names Flagship Farmer, celebrates commitment to Canadian beef
First-ever recipient recognized for innovative ranching practices
On Dec. 10, McDonald’s Canada announced Stephen Hughes of Chinook Ranch as its first-ever Canadian representative for the company’s Flagship Farmer Program. Hughes was selected for his long-term commitment to innovative ranching practices, including year-round, rotational grazing techniques. As McDonald’s Canada’s Flagship Farmer, Hughes will inspire and inform fellow ranchers, share his experiences, showcase the […] Read more
Species at Risk Partnerships get thumbs up from Saskatchewan participants
Environment: News Roundup from the December 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
As the Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) program draws to a close, interviews with participating producers are revealing tremendous support for the initiative. SARPAL is a voluntary, producer-driven program that conserves wildlife habitat in several provinces and is delivered by local organizations. The program, funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada, is […] Read more
Beef and veal exports up in 2019
Markets: News Roundup from the December 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The latest numbers from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Statistics Canada show that beef and veal exports grew significantly in 2019. As of September 30, Canada had exported a total of 330,757 tonnes of beef and veal, compared to 294,527 in the same period last year, a growth of 12 per cent. The dollar value […] Read more
History: The Douglas Lake Cattle Company Ltd.
Reprinted from the February 1952 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
History: The Douglas Lake Cattle Company Ltd. By L. P. Guichon, Quilchena, B.C. ‘Within the past two years the ownership of the Douglas Lake Cattle Company has passed from the hands of the descendants of one of the original founders. Much has been written about the largest ranch in Canada, about its former owners and […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
