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Bonnie Thompson receiving the Canadian Western Agribition 2024 Barn Boss of the Year Award
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Agribition Barn Boss of the Year

Purely Purebred, news from the June 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Congratulations to Bonnie Thompson on being honoured at the Canadian Western Agribition volunteer banquet with the 2024 Barn Boss of the Year Award. As the longtime Hereford barn boss, she works hard to keep the Hereford barn organized, pitches in wherever she’s needed and is a smiling face every morning for exhibitors coming in bright […] Read more
cattle and their exhibitors at Canadian Western Agribition
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Canadian beef genetics worth the miles for international buyers

Canadian cattle can thrive in both hot and cold climates, and breeders from around the world are taking note

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Canadian cattle can thrive in both hot and cold climates, and breeders from around the world are taking note

Isaac Gomez has travelled the world looking for the best in cattle genetics. As a Black Angus breeder and mentor to other Black Angus and Hereford breeders in Mexico, he makes the trip to Regina every November for Canadian Western Agribition. It’s one of the top shows for showcasing Canadian cattle genetics, he said, second […] Read more
The newly elected 2025-26 Canadian Western Agribition board of directors
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Canadian Western Agribition board election results

Purely Purebred, news from the May 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Canadian Western Agribition held its 54th annual general meeting on April 9 at the Turvey Centre in Regina. During the AGM, CWA president Michael Latimer and CEO Shaun Kindopp updated attendees on the highlights and financial results from 2024 and discussed plans for the 2025 show. CWA members also elected the 2025-26 board of directors. […] Read more
bull and handler at a farm show
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Canadian Western Agribition highlights

Purely Purebred, news from the January 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Canadian Western Agribition celebrated 25 years of Beef Supreme in November. Red Wilbar Hennessy 3K, a Red Angus bull, was named Supreme bull. The bull is co-owned by Wilbar Cattle Co. at Dundurn, Sask., and Rohrich Cutting Edge Ranch in North Dakota.  The Supreme champion female was Wheatland Lady 211H, a Simmental cow, with calf […] Read more
Sandra Ellis, CN’s vice-president for bulk, speaks at Canadian Western Agribition’s Grain Expo
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Agribition 2024: CN optimistic despite potential strike

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Canadian National Railway has been dealing with labour disputes over the past year, and another one seems to be impending. Yesterday, CN clerks and mechanics approved a strike mandate. According to their union, Unifor, the two groups voted 97 and 96 per cent in favour of job action, respectively. They are calling for improved compensation, […] Read more
The burning of the brand kicks off Agribition every year. Photo: Melissa Jeffers-Bezan
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Agribition 2024 burning of the brand focuses on community 

Roughriders head coach Corey Mace launches Agribition by burning the brand

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The 53rd Western Canadian Agribition kicked off on Monday morning with the annual burning of the brand. Agribition CEO Shaun Kindopp said although the burning of the brand usually leans more politicaly with different dignitaries, this year they decided to focus on community. That’s why Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace was the one who […] Read more
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
Kiah Simpson.
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Agribition welcomes livestock event co-ordinator

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

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Canadian Western Agribition welcomed a new livestock event co-ordinator, Kiah Simpson.  Simpson recently graduated from the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Agriculture and Bioresources with a bachelor of science in agriculture, majoring in animal science. Her deep-rooted passion for agriculture and her eager attitude are sure to elevate the livestock team to new heights. Congratulations, […] Read more
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Canadian Western Agribition recruiting volunteers

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

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Canadian Western Agribition has launched its 2024 recruitment campaign for volunteers with a new incentive program.  Agribition has teamed up with SaskEnergy in their shared vision of the importance and valuable role that volunteers play in the province. Starting this year, new volunteers who signed up by June 17 will be entered into a draw […] Read more

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