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News from the Canadian Limousin Association
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Limousion Association thanks Nicole Scott for being part of the team for the past two years. She has accepted a new position and will be moving home to Ontario. All the best to her in her future endeavors. The association also welcomes Jayme Smith to the team in the part-time registry/member services position. […] Read more
Canadian Hereford Association seeks executive director
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Hereford Association has seen some changes lately with the departure of Stephen Scott, executive director for the association. Scott had seen many changes with the association including a new Canadian Hereford branding program, website, logo and trade show presence. The association is looking for a new executive director to build on the foundation […] Read more
News from the Canadian Charolais Association
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Charolais held its annual meeting on June 10 to 11, 2022, in Russell, Man. This was the first time the association had met in person since 2019. Kasey Phillips of Waskatenau, Alta., was re-elected as president while Shawn Airey from Rivers, Man., was selected as first vice-president. Second vice-president is Ryan Nesbit, Nestleton, […] Read more

Canadian Cattlemen at Ag in Motion
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
With close to 500 exhibitors at Ag in Motion, near Langham, Sask., the farm show picked up where it had left off in 2019. The entire Canadian Cattlemen team was glad to be on the 100-acre site, visiting with farmers, ranchers, exhibitors and colleagues from across Glacier FarmMedia and beyond. Ag in Motion attendees were […] Read more
Davidson Gelbvieh/Lonesome Dove hold annual bull sale
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Davidson Gelbvieh and Lonesome Dove Ranch held their 33rd annual bull on Friday, March 4, 2022, near Ponteix, Sask. Sale day arrived along with a good amount of snow, providing some much-needed moisture. Many determined customers attended the sale to bid in person, and there was also a large and active bidding community online with […] Read more
Canadian Western Agribition appoints new CEO
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Western Agribition is pleased to welcome Shaun Kindopp as its new CEO, effective August 2, 2022. Kindopp’s appointment comes after a comprehensive recruitment process by the Agribition board, which began in May 2022. Kindopp has spent 10 years in the event and entertainment industry, most recently as director of corporate partnerships and sales at […] Read more

Condolences, passings
Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Western bovine veterinarian, Dr. Curt Hagele, 77 Born in Springfield, Illinois, he graduated from the University of Illinois in 1969 with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. He and his wife Sandy moved to Saskatoon in 1972. He began work at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in their field service unit. From there, he […] Read more

Medicine Hat Feeding Co. receives award; CCIA elects executive committee
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Angus Association has named Medicine Hat Feeding Co. of Medicine Hat, Alta., the Auction Market of the Year award. Director of business development for Sask./Man. Bob Toner presented the award to Jay Syverson, partner with Medicine Hat Feeding Co. at the Livestock Markets Association of Canada annual conference in Lloydminster, Sask., in May. […] Read more

Youth gather at Angus conference
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Forty-five Canadian Angus youth and one guest from the Junior Red Angus Association in the U.S. recently gathered in Saskatoon, Sask., for the annual Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders (GOAL) conference. The five finalists in the Canadian Angus Foundation Legacy Scholarship program shared $11,000, and a $3,000 heifer voucher prize was awarded to one lucky attendee. […] Read more
Lloydminster welcomes Livestock Markets Association of Canada convention
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
After a two-year hiatus, the Livestock Markets Association of Canada (LMAC) annual convention was back stronger than ever. Held in Lloydminster, Alta., from May 5 to 8, Northern Livestock Sales, headed up by Brent Brooks, did an outstanding job of hosting the 23rd Annual Canadian Livestock Auctioneer Championship competition and annual meeting. Thirty-seven auctioneers from […] Read more