Canadian Limousin Association members at the Beef Improvement Federation Symposium in Knoxville, Tennessee. L to R: Laura Ecklund (general manager), Erin Kishkan (past president), Dave Lawrence (board member), Michael Machan (treasurer), Chad Homer (vice-president), Ashton Hewson (president).

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

L to R: Agriculture minister David Marit, Erika and Cyle Stewart.

Pine Ranch named Sask’s Outstanding Young Farmers

Purely Purebred, news from the August 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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



A train of grain cars stops at Cargill’s elevator near Nesbitt, Man. Photo: Alexis Stockford

Canada labour board orders end to railway work stoppage

Teamsters say decision sets dangerous precedent, will challenge the move in federal court if needed

The Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered on Saturday a halt to work stoppages at the country's largest railways, signaling an end to an unprecedented service disruption at both main freight rail carriers that threatened to hammer Canada's export-driven economy.


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