LMAC holds annual conference, auctioneer competition 

LMAC holds annual conference, auctioneer competition 

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

Over the years I’ve attended many Livestock Markets Association of Canada (LMAC) conventions and enjoyed them all. As a cattle producer it’s a great opportunity to sit down with cattle auctioneers and auction mart owners from across Canada and find out a little more about their industry. This year Rick Wright, competition chairman of LMAC, […] Read more

Perry Wilkes.

Condolences to the loved ones of Perry Wilkes

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

Perry Traver Wilkes, age 83, of Cochrane, Alta., passed away peacefully at home Sunday, April 23, 2023.  Wilkes was born in St. Catharines, Ont., on June 29, 1939, and grew up on a fruit and vegetable farm. His twin, Terry (deceased), was his closest friend and they shared everything in the early days — a […] Read more


News from the Canadian Simmental Association

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

The Canadian Simmental Association’s Award of Excellence program was established in 2017 to promote and recognize the top registered bulls and females in the Simmental breed that are exhibited at any of the 14 designated shows across the country each year. The registered bulls and females exhibited at these shows are recognized based on a […] Read more

Dale and Linda Chibri and family, and Janice Harasmychuk.

Canadian Speckle Park Association recognizes Chibri family

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

The Canadian Speckle Park Association presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to the Chibri family of PAR Ranch during the 2022 National Speckle Park Show at Agribition. The award was presented by the current president Janice Harasmychuk. Congratulations to the Chibri family!  As well, the 2022 Commercial Breeder of the Year was awarded to Kara and […] Read more


L to R: Patty Lasby, Brian Anderson, Carol Pollock.

4-H Ontario Arbor Awards presented, Limousin prepares for Impact

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

4-H Ontario announced the recipients of the 2023 4-H Ontario Arbor Award, sponsored by Bayer Crop Science Inc., a prestigious honour recognizing exemplary volunteer service with 4-H Ontario and the community. In 2023, the three volunteers recognized were Brian Anderson (Perth 4-H Association), Patty Lasby (Halton 4-H Association) and Carol Pollock (Wellington 4-H Association).  To […] Read more

Attendees of the Canadian Junior Angus Guiding Out- standing Angus Leaders (GOAL) Conference in Toronto, Ont.

Canadian Junior Angus awards $14,000 in scholarships

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

The Canadian Junior Angus Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders (GOAL) Conference was held at its traditional time over the February long weekend in Toronto, Ont. Forty-two Canadian Angus youth were joined by one guest from the Junior Red Angus Association in the U.S. and another guest from Czechia as they gathered for the conference, where $14,000 […] Read more


50K for the Future

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

Bohrson Marketing had another successful 50K for the Future scholarship program as part of their New Year’s Resolution sale. In the first round over 60 applicants submitted essays answering the question: “Who is your role model and how do they inspire you to be successful in the future?”  Out of the initial go-round eight youth […] Read more

Canadian Simmental Association hosts world congress, plus Shorthorn association news

Canadian Simmental Association hosts world congress, plus Shorthorn association news

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

The Canadian Simmental Association is proud to announce that the World Simmental Fleckvieh Congress is coming to Canada in 2024. Watch for details in the upcoming months.  In other news from the Canadian Simmental Association, they are looking for a member services representative to work with the association this spring. Check the position out on […] Read more


Sue Bygrove joins Canadian Limousin Association

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

Born and raised on a beef farm near Carstairs, Alta., farm life has been in my blood from the beginning. Marrying a Saskatchewan farm boy, found me moving to the Land of the Living Skies, just across the Alberta-Saskatchewan border near Lloydminster. Alongside my husband Todd and our daughter Shelby, we own and operate Sky […] Read more