Cassidy Serhienko.

Saskatchewan’s Cassidy Serhienko awarded Rhodes Scholarship

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

Congratulations to Cassidy Serhienko, who was one of 11 Canadian recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, which will allow her to pursue a graduate degree in English literature at the University of Oxford in England, where she’ll focus on contemporary feminist writing. Serhienko hails from Maymont, Sask., where her family operates a purebred Charolais farm, […] Read more

Mader Darlin’ 4H and Twin Springs Darlin’ 3K.

Lloydminster Stockade Roundup results

Purely Purebred, news from the December 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Supreme Bull Winner: RPY Paynes Hitman 67J. Owned by Payne Livestock and Richmond Ranch — Brandon and Sam Nemetz.  Supreme Female Winner: Mader Darlin’ 4H and her calf Twin Springs Darlin’ 3K. Owned by Twin Springs Farm Ltd. and Black Gold Simmentals.  Saskatchewan Red Angus Gold Show Bull Grand Champion: Red DMM Rumble 74J of […] Read more


Haroldson’s Miley.

Toronto Royal Beef placings

Purely Purebred, news from the December 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Canadian beef producers showcased top genetics from across Canada at this year’s 100th anniversary of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. The event was held November 5 and 6. To celebrate this historic milestone, all the Canadian beef breed associations held their national shows at the Royal. All cattle were top-notch quality. We especially […] Read more

L to R: Kimberly Widmer, Nels Nixdorff, Johnny Badura.

Alberta, Sask. ranchers receive accolades

Purely Purebred, news from the December 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Congrats to McIntyre Ranch McIntyre Ranch, located in the Milk River Ridge area of southern Alberta, was recognized for 100 years of membership in the Canadian Hereford Association. Nels Nixdorff, CHA president, made a presentation to Johnny Badura and Kimberly Widmer, who accepted the award on behalf of the Thrall Family (see photos above). The […] Read more


L to R: CAB president John Stika, Emmanuel, Brigitte, Sabrina and Camille Chenail and CAB executive vice president of production Bruce Cobb. Certified Angus Beef presented Ranch Covey Hill with their award at the organization’s annual conference in Phoenix on Sept. 30, 2022.

Ranch Covey Hill earns Certified Angus Beef award

Purely Purebred, news from the November 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Congratulations to the Chenail family of Havelock, Que., who were awarded the Canadian Commitment to Excellence Award by Certified Angus Beef.  Emmanuel Chenail started Ranch Covey Hill in 2015, after selling his construction business. He and wife Brigette purchased what was a run-down operation, and soon the whole family was fixing up the place.  “We […] Read more

Olds Fall Classic show results

Olds Fall Classic show results

Purely Purebred, news from the November 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The fall show season kicked off with a bang when the Olds Fall Classic was held September 30 to October 2 in Olds, Alta. The Olds Fall Classic is part of the Alberta Supreme Stakes which recognizes exhibitors and their champions and reserves at this show and the Stockade Round-Up in Lloydminster, Sask., and Farmfair […] Read more


Condolences to Tony Saretsky’s family and friends

Purely Purebred, news from the November 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

This September the cattle industry lost a true champion and ambassador of the cattle sector, Tony Saretsky.  Those who knew Saretsky during his many years in Alberta may not have realized that he was a Saskatchewan boy who grew up in Humboldt and spent his formative years in Prince Albert and Saskatoon. As a youth, […] Read more

The Supreme Grand Champion, Merit Pride 125H and Fladeland Pride 1K, Dawson Fladeland.

Ranchman’s Ridin’ and Recitin’ Show

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Southwestern Saskatchewan hosted another excellent junior and pen show at Kinetic Park in Swift Current, Sask. The one-day event on September 24 brought together a junior show, with 52 exhibitors with 66 entries, and a pen show with 56 entries from 19 exhibitors. Judges for the junior show were none other than Darcy Olesky and […] Read more


The University of Guelph-Ontario Ag College Beef Club at the Waldron Ranch.

University of Guelph students tour the West

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The University of Guelph-Ontario Ag College (OAC) Beef Club had quite a tour in Alberta. Arriving September 21, they hit the ground running with their first stop at Irvine’s Western Wear. From there the Canadian Angus Association hosted the tour Thursday morning with speakers from Canada Beef and the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence, Canadian […] Read more

Commercial breeding stock Limousin-influenced sale

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Last November a female breeding stock sale was held at Dave Carson Auction Barn. This sale allowed breeders who have purchased purebred Limousin bulls from purebred Limousin breeders to offer their heifers to other commercial breeders. Last year’s sale was an excellent opportunity for farms to offer their good-quality Limousin-influenced female breeding stock. Because of […] Read more