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Cattle rest while tied to their stalls at Agribition in 2019.
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Canadian Western Agribition 2023 boosts economy by $116.5 million

Purely Purebred, news from the November 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Canadian Western Agribition increased the Saskatchewan economy by $116.5 million in 2023, according to a recent economic impact study conducted by Praxis Consulting Inc. This record impact amount is a 20.7 per cent increase from 2022.  “We are incredibly proud of the growth we have witnessed as we transitioned out of the pandemic,” said Shaun […] Read more
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Gelbvieh and Charolais group news

Purely Purebred, news from the November 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Gelbvieh association news The Canadian Gelbvieh Association hosted its national show at Farmfair International in Edmonton on November 7. As well, the Manitoba/Saskatchewan Gelbvieh Association will have a booth at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina from November 25-30.  Check out the Fall 2024 Gelbvieh Guide online, which focuses on crossbreeding and sustainability. Follow us on […] Read more
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Hereford association awards scholarships

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Keith Gilmore Foundation and Canadian Junior Hereford Association recently awarded four “Future of the Breed” scholarships. Recipients include Brooklyn Van Sickle, Jack Raymond, Jane Stafford and Jeanathan Cheremshynski.  Brooklyn Van Sickle lives with her family on a ranch west of Bowden, Alta. where they breed and calve roughly 200 head of purebred Hereford females […] Read more
Doug Haughton’s award-winning entry in the B.C. Ag Expo carcass class.
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‘John Deere Doug’ wins beef carcass class

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Congratulations to my good friend Doug Haughton, or as most people know him, “John Deere Doug.” Haughton won the Grand Champion Beef Carcass class award at the B.C. Ag Expo. This show was held Sept. 20–23, in Barriere, B.C., with a full gamut of classes including live cattle, sheep, goat, horse and numerous 4-H events. […] Read more
Grand Champion Showperson Rebecca Hess.
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Limousin association news

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Ray and Stacie Stanton received the Margaret Madgett Breeder of the Year Award from the Ontario Limousin Association. The Stantons operate Hillside Farm at King City and New Liskeard, Ont. Stanton began breeding Limousin cattle in 1978 with his father, Cliff. He currently chairs the board for the Royal Winter Fair. His leadership and direction […] Read more
Grand Aggregate winners at the Canadian Junior Angus Showdown.
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Canadian Junior Angus Showdown news

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Congratulations to the Grand Aggregate winners at Canadian Junior Angus Showdown 2024. The Junior Grand Champion was Emily Honey and reserve was Jordyn Petherick. Kasey Adams was Intermediate Grand Champion and Riley Chowen the reserve. The Senior Grand Champion was Baxter Blair and Reserve Champion Keely Adams.
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Charolais scholarship deadline approaches 

Scholarship deadline Oct. 31

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Are you involved in agriculture and enrolled in a post-secondary education program? Do you or your family use Charolais bulls? Or do you know someone who meets that criteria?  The Canadian Charolais Association offers scholarships to those involved with the breed whether it be a purebred breeder, commercial cattle producer or feedlot operator. Submit your […] Read more
The Mapletoft family (Little Pipe Stone Ranch) being inducted into the Canadian Simmental Association Hall of Fame.
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World Simmental Federation Congress huge success

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The Canadian Simmental Association recently hosted Simmental breeders from around the world at several venues in Calgary and central Alberta. The week began with council meetings, technical presentations and panel discussions, and a Simmental sale at the Bohrson Marketing facility that over 1,000 people attended.  During the congress, the 2024 Young Canadian Simmental Association National […] Read more
Alex Turner (left) and Norman Alexander.
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Passings and condolences of note

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Condolences to Alexander Turner’s loved ones  Alexander (Alex) William Turner passed away peacefully September 6, 2024. Turner was born in Victoria on April 10, 1937, to Alexander Turner and Amy Lizzie (Cooper) Turner. He joined older sisters Eileen and Edith and the family made their home on a small farm in Sidney, B.C. The family […] Read more
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Canadian Shorthorn Association holds AGM

Purely Purebred, news from the September 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The 2024 Canadian Shorthorn Association AGM was held in conjunction with this year’s Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association National Show in Saskatoon, Sask., from July 31 to August 3. There were over 40 participants in the junior show, hailing from B.C. to New Brunswick, who traveled to Prairieland Park and exhibited Shorthorn cattle. The association thanks […] Read more

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