
Purely Purebred
News from the Canadian Speckle Park Association
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Speckle Park Association annual general meeting will take place July 4-6, 2025, in Truro, N.S. In addition to the AGM, the association is planning exciting tours and a junior event, making this a great opportunity to connect, learn and celebrate the breed. More details will be available soon. The association has launched a […] Read more

2025 Canadian Junior Angus GOAL Conference
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The 19th Canadian Junior Angus Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders (GOAL) Conference was held in February in Saskatoon, Sask. A total of $14,000 in prizes were awarded to five finalists in the Canadian Angus Foundation Legacy Scholarship program, and a $3,000 heifer voucher prize was awarded to one lucky attendee randomly selected from the 80 youth […] Read more
Australian cattle handler seeks work in Canada
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Hannah Scobie from Australia will be coming to Canada in April-May for a year to two years and is looking for work opportunities on a ranch or farm for around 12 months, possibly longer. Scobie has previous experience working as a registrar with Australian Simmental and other Australian societies from 2019 until mid-2024, where she […] Read more

Condolences to Beatrice Bates’s loved ones on her passing
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Our condolences go out to the Bates family on the passing of Beatrice Frances Bates (nee Carson) on March 2, 2025, at the age of 93. Bea is survived by her loving husband, Donald Bates; her four daughters, Shirley (Daryl) Grindheim, Donna (Martin) Bohrson, Patricia (Lionel) Stilborn, and Linda (Wayne) Libke; nine grandchildren, Dean (Bonnie) […] Read more

Canadian Charolais AGM announcement
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Charolais Association is heading to Quebec City on June 13, 2025 for its annual meetings. Stay tuned to the Charolais E-blast and Facebook pages for details, schedules and more. The association will be joining forces once again with the Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation to host a breeder’s school, farm tours and […] Read more

Our condolences to Shelly Ericson’s loved ones on her passing
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Shelly Ericson of Wetaskiwin, Alta. She passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at the age of 76 years. Shelly was the beloved wife of Dennis Ericson and an integral part of Get-A-Long Stock Farm. In purebred circles Get-A-Long Stock Farm was well known for […] Read more
Canadian Limousin Association Award of Distinction
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Kishkan and Swaan families of Pinnacle View Livestock at Quesnel, B.C., were awarded the 2024 Canadian Limousin Association Award of Distinction. They were recognized for their long-standing commitment to the breed, their support of juniors and their overall passion for Limousin cattle. This third-generation beef operation has been raising Limousin cattle for more than […] Read more

Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup 2024 scholarship recipient
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to Teegan Hyndman of Hamiota, Man., for winning the $1,000 scholarship presented by the Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup. Hyndman and her family operate a multi-generational Hereford operation. She is attending Niagara College in Welland, Ont., to pursue a degree in sports management and graphic design in ag promotions while playing on the women’s volleyball […] Read more

News from the Canadian Red Angus Promotional Society
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Now in its 53rd year, the Canadian Red Angus Promotional Society is excited to announce its new board of directors and committees for 2025. The society is committed to the growth, development and promotion of Red Angus cattle through the purebred and commercial industry across Canada. Red Roundup Committee: Jay Sibbald, Alta., and Mike Zoller, […] Read more
Cattle association news
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Hereford Association AGM notice Next summer, while attending Bonanza 2025 in Olds, Alta., be sure to check out the Canadian Hereford Association Annual General Meeting on Thursday, July 24, at 7 p.m. Visit the Canadian Hereford Association website for more information. Canadian Charolais Association office moves Big changes are underway at the Canadian Charolais […] Read more