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‘Father of Charolais breed’ Rodney James passes 

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

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We were saddened to hear of the passing of F. Rodney James, 90, Okotoks, Alta., on December 2, 2022. Among other titles, James could have been tagged as “The Father of Charolais.”  James was one of the first breeders to import Charolais up from the United States in 1958, when he was only 26. He […] Read more
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News from the Canadian Gelbvieh Association

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

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The Canadian Gelbvieh Association’s 50th anniversary celebrations came to a close with Farmfair and Agribition this fall. Members past and present gathered to talk about the last 50 years and celebrate the association’s history book. For your copy of this comprehensive history on the Gelbvieh breed, please contact the association office.  Congratulations to all the […] Read more
Grand Champion Speckle Park Female was INC Amethyst 84K, owned and exhibited by INC Cattle Company.
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Speckle Park cattle debut at Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma

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

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The Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma was held from December 31, 2022 to January 14, 2023. Canadian Speckle Park breeders Wilcox Livestock, Carmark Cattle, Codiak Acres, INC Cattle Company, Spot-R-None Speckle Park, Deer Ridge Ranch, Highmark Stock Farms, McAleer Ranching, Graham Creek Ranch, River Hill Farm and Fleetwood Speckle Park made the long trek […] Read more
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Former Charolais president Wilf Sieger, 99, passes

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

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Wilf Sieger, 99, the former president of the Canadian Charolais Association (CCA), passed away October 10, 2022, in Coronation, Alta. We offer our condolences to his friends and family. Sieger was CCA president from 1978 to 1980. He may have been best known as president for cutting the ribbon for the grand opening of the […] Read more
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Canadian Hereford Association Honour Roll recipients

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

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Congratulations to the 2022 Canadian Hereford Association Honour Roll recipients. The recipients include Randy Radau of Red Deer County, Alta.; Harold and Maurice Oddan of Maidstone, Sask.; Don and Diane Guilford of Clearwater, Man.; and Brian Trueman of Amherst, N.S.  Third-generation Hereford breeder Randy Radau has been involved with the Canadian Hereford Association since becoming […] Read more
Miles Immerkar (Canadian Angus Association CEO), Sylvia Jackson, Bill Jackson and Canadian Angus Association president Graham McLean.
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Bill and Sylvia Jackson honoured

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

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Congratulations to Bill and Sylvia Jackson of Tullamore Angus on being recognized at this year’s Royal Winter Fair for their family farm’s 100-year membership in the Canadian Angus Association. If you’ve never had the pleasure of sitting down for a visit with Bill and Sylvia, you should, as they are Angus royalty and great ambassadors […] Read more
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George Earley passes

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

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Our condolences to the Earley family on the passing of George Earley of Kerwood, Ont. Known to many in the Angus circles, Earley served as Canadian Angus Association president in 1978 and was seen as an exemplary cattle producer, mentor and community member. Earley devoted his life to the cattle and sheep industries, mentoring youth […] Read more
SVY Mayfield 30H.
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Agribition Supreme champions

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

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Congratulations to the 2022 Canadian Western Agribition Beef Supreme Champion Bull and Female, presented by CN Railway.  The Supreme Champion Bull was SVY Mayfield 30H, exhibited by Cays Cattle, Kinistino, Sask. (photo above) The Supreme Champion Female was EF Primrose 925. Calf at side is EF Oattes Primrose 2234. Exhibited by Enright Farms, Renfrew, Ont. (photo […] Read more
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Highlights from Farmfair International

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

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Farmfair International was held in Edmonton, Alta., from November 9 to 12, with perhaps the largest prize money payout in North America (over $300,000). The quality of cattle did not disappoint.  Here are some highlights from the show results: 
Anchor D Garren’s Krush 524K.
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News from the Canadian Simmental Association

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

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Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation scholarships valued at $3,000 each, were awarded to Ariel Wilcox of Treherne, Man., and Brodyn LaBatte of Gladmar, Sask. Wilcox is currently enrolled at the University of Manitoba to obtain her master’s degree of nursing and LaBatte is attending Olds College in Alberta, taking agriculture management with a major production.  […] Read more

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