Clockwise from top left: Ruby Briand, Jackson Goudy, Jordynn Rogers, Danica Davis and Carmen Wolfe.

Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation bestows scholarships 

Purely Purebred, news from the December 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation recently announced the recipients of their 2023 scholarships. Each scholarship is valued at $3,000. The Trevor Vance First Year Scholarship, in memory of Trevor Edward Vance, was awarded to Danica Davis of Keene, Ont. This scholarship, valued at $3,000, will help Davis with her post-secondary schooling. She is currently enrolled […] Read more



Reserve Champion Black Angus Bull, Compass GO Rolex 219K, Compass Ranch, Cochrane, Alta.

PHOTOS: Olds Fall Classic kicks off show season

Purely Purebred, news from the November 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The fall show season got underway with the Olds Fall Classic Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Olds, Alta. Dennis and Katie Serhienko from Maymont, Sask., judged the show. The Olds Fall Classic is part of the Alberta Supreme Stakes, which recognizes exhibitors and their respective female and bull champions and reserves for their outstanding achievement at […] Read more

Guadalajara Simmental National Exhibition Grand Champion Bull Popeye, El Molino Ranch.

Canadian Simmental Association to host world congress

Purely Purebred, news from the November 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Simmental breeders from around the world are coming to Alberta for the 2024 World Simmental Fleckvieh Congress from July 29-August 4, 2024.  The World Simmental Fleckvieh Federation meets biannually at congresses, which are held in a different country each time. It has been 18 years since Canada hosted the congress and the Canadian Simmental Association […] Read more


Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association National Show attendees.

Shorthorn Association holds Junior show

Purely Purebred, news from the November 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Shorthorn Association held the Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association National Show in Carman, Man., from August 10-12. Thirty juniors were in attendance. The association thanks the many volunteers and sponsors who made the event a success. Plans are already in the works to host next year’s show in Saskatchewan. Exact location and dates are […] Read more

Recipients of the Spirit of the Impact Show Award.

Canadian Limousin Association news

Purely Purebred, news from the November 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Congratulations to former general manager of the Canadian Limousin Association, Tessa Verbeek and her husband Colin Verbeek of Hillview Farms, Morinville, Alta., on the birth of their son Heath Colin Verbeek on September 22. Heath joins proud big sister Rylin. Everyone is happy and healthy!  Chad Homer is the new vice-president of the Canadian Limousin […] Read more


Hereford breeders gather in Manitoba

Purely Purebred, news from the November 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

On August 26, the Manitoba Hereford Association held their 2023 field day hosted by Twin View Polled Herefords, with over 100 cattle entered. The association thanks judges Doug Allison, Neil Carson and Andre Steppler.  Show result highlights: Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor was RSK Farms. Commercial Calf Champion and Yearling Heifer Champion was KTCT. Commercial […] Read more

Certified Angus Beef launches direct-to-consumer program

Certified Angus Beef launches direct-to-consumer program

Purely Purebred, news from the November 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Could your freezer beef carry the Certified Angus Beef brand logo? Perhaps. With the launch of a new program, Angus farmers and ranchers in Canada now have the option to market their beef directly to consumers as Certified Angus Beef product. Ranch to Table, a direct partnership program between Certified Angus Beef and cattle operations […] Read more


1976 board: Back row, L to R: Stuart Robertson, Scott Rogerson, Dick Kimmel, Ron Leisemer, Roy Como and Don Gibson. Front row: Ray Depalme, Eric Proppe, Joe Drisdale, Dale Boulton. Missing from photo: Scott Palmer and Gerald Dixon.

50 years of Salers in Canada

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Dianne Finstad as told by Dale Boulton, Ray Depalme and Joe Drisdale As Salers breeders celebrate a half-century of the cattle in Canada, it’s a good time to reflect on how it all began and some of the people who were leaders in building a legacy.  The early 1970s were heady days for “exotic” […] Read more

Grand Aggregate winners with platinum sponsor Enns Brothers. L to R: Lois McRae, Khloe Stocki, Trevor Bennett (Enns Brothers), Blake Airey, Madisyn Robert- son, Allie Lavich.

Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

After watching the participants at Round-Up go through their educational and cattle show weekend this summer, you have to conclude that the industry is in good hands.  On August 4-6, 71 enthusiastic Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Ontario junior cattle producers attended the 16th annual Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up in Neepawa, Man. Excitement in the cattle industry […] Read more