
News
Jackie Northey honoured
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
We wish to congratulate Jackie Northey of Bashaw Ag Society on receiving the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal for her community involvement. If you’ve been involved in the All-Breeds show or any other event that the Bashaw Ag Society has hosted, you’ll know that she has been an integral part of making it run. Congratulations, Jackie, […] Read more
Canadian Gelbvieh to celebrate 50th at Agribition
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Gelbvieh Association 50th anniversary celebratory banquet will be held this fall on December 1 in Regina during Agribition at the Royal Executive Hotel by Wyndham. Banquet tickets are $50 each and are for sale through the association office. There will be an auction for special limited-edition versions of the Canadian Gelbvieh Association 50th […] Read more

Salers hold AGM, association scholarship deadlines near
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Salers Association of Canada held a very successful annual general meeting on August 13 in Calgary. Executive for 2022-23 includes: Peter Watkins (president), James Yakemchuck (vice-president). Gar Williams (magazine and 50th anniversary), Travis Depalme (treasurer). Directors include Debbie Grundke, Cody Isley (newly elected) and Brian Walker. A reminder as well that the Salers Association […] Read more
Canadian Junior Shorthorn Nationals
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Junior Shorthorn board of directors are thrilled with how great their Canadian Junior Shorthorn Nationals were this past July in Collingwood, Ont. They were pleased to have had 75 juniors and just over 95 head at the Sun, Shades and Shorthorns show. They would like to thank all the volunteers, sponsors and bidders […] Read more
Limousin Association news
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Ontario Limousin Association held its AGM at Listowel, on July 29, 2022. After enjoying the generous donation of coffee and donuts by Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) and Don Scott of Spare Time Livestock, the day started with the junior show, sponsored by the association. There were 21 juniors who presented top-quality Limousin heifers. […] Read more

CCA reports: CCA heads to the Hill as Parliament resumes
From the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Fall’s arrival brings many things including the return of our elected officials to Ottawa and the much anticipated Canadian Cattle Association’s (CCA) annual BBQ on the Hill to help kick off the fall session of Parliament. Our team in Ottawa worked hard to make this year’s event a resounding success. Hosting a BBQ-style reception on […] Read more

New Cattle Young Leaders, ‘Good for you…’ campaign visits Canadian ranches
NewsMakers from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to the finalists recently selected for the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) mentorship program. They include Morgan Kitchen (Vanderhoof, B.C.), Raelynn Blumhagen (Jaffray, B.C.), Austin Ashbacher (Arrowwood, Alta.), Carling Matejka (Ponoka, Alta.), Delanie Ferguson (Crossfield, Alta.), Gleise Medeiros da Silva (Edmonton, Alta.), Heath Ferguson (Calgary, Alta.), Jill Renton (Cayley, Alta.), Nicky Nixdorff (Airdrie, Alta.), […] Read more

Market Intelligence Update from Canada Beef: Canadians cut spending on food as prices rise
After two years of rising consumer spending, there are signs of a descent on the horizon, notes a report from Canada Beef. Between the second quarters of 2020 and 2022, consumer spending stepped up 23 per cent, the Domestic Market Report notes. That momentum has spurred positive national economic growth over the last two years, […] Read more

No trespass: Rebuilding treaty relationships
This is the fourth story in a five-part series. Read the first, second and third stories here. [Updated Oct. 18, 2022] There is a forest meadow on my family’s lease land that changes constantly through the growing season. It’s one of my favourite places. After the spring rains, lush green grass soon overtakes last year’s […] Read more

Feeder cattle prices, auction market volumes see ‘significant jump’
The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Fed cattle The fed cattle market has continued its contra-seasonal move through the third quarter. Typically, larger fed cattle numbers with more days on feed are met with consumers pulling back as fall schedules commence along with the additional expenses that accompanying all hit at once. The third quarter has seen larger carcass weights and […] Read more