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Holly McGill (left), and James Kinley.
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New Cattle Young Leaders, Ag Hall of Fame inductees announced

NewsMakers from the August 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Holly McGill is a feed mill sales representative who joined the Elanco Canada team in 2022. Having completed both a bachelor’s degree in agriculture and a master’s degree in dairy nutrition, she was a ruminant nutritionist focused on beef and veal nutrition for almost 10 years after graduation before joining Elanco. […] Read more
Gary Anderson.
News, Purely Purebred

Condolences to the family and friends of Gary Anderson

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

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Gary Anderson was a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, mentor and friend. He was quick to offer advice or tell a joke and he understood the value of giving back. He had a unique ability to recognize the strengths in those around him. He was always coming up with lessons and challenges for his kids and […] Read more
Perry Wilkes.
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Condolences to the loved ones of Perry Wilkes

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

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Perry Traver Wilkes, age 83, of Cochrane, Alta., passed away peacefully at home Sunday, April 23, 2023.  Wilkes was born in St. Catharines, Ont., on June 29, 1939, and grew up on a fruit and vegetable farm. His twin, Terry (deceased), was his closest friend and they shared everything in the early days — a […] Read more
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‘Father of Charolais breed’ Rodney James passes 

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

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We were saddened to hear of the passing of F. Rodney James, 90, Okotoks, Alta., on December 2, 2022. Among other titles, James could have been tagged as “The Father of Charolais.”  James was one of the first breeders to import Charolais up from the United States in 1958, when he was only 26. He […] Read more
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Former Charolais president Wilf Sieger, 99, passes

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

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Wilf Sieger, 99, the former president of the Canadian Charolais Association (CCA), passed away October 10, 2022, in Coronation, Alta. We offer our condolences to his friends and family. Sieger was CCA president from 1978 to 1980. He may have been best known as president for cutting the ribbon for the grand opening of the […] Read more
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George Earley passes

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

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Our condolences to the Earley family on the passing of George Earley of Kerwood, Ont. Known to many in the Angus circles, Earley served as Canadian Angus Association president in 1978 and was seen as an exemplary cattle producer, mentor and community member. Earley devoted his life to the cattle and sheep industries, mentoring youth […] Read more
Reg Schellenberg on the ranch near Beechy, Sask.
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Comment: Remembering Reg Schellenberg

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I was shocked and saddened to learn that Reg Schellenberg died suddenly in December. He seemed to me like a man who had plenty of time ahead of him. While talking about Reg with a colleague, we wondered whether people fully appreciate how much people like him give to the industry through the boards they’ve […] Read more
News, Purely Purebred

Condolences to Tony Saretsky’s family and friends

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

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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
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Bob Prestage, cattle breeder, beef exporter, passes

Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Bob Prestage, 85, Camrose, Alta., passed away on April 22, 2022. The long-time purebred Angus breeder had been battling various ailments. We offer our condolences to friends and family. Prestage’s love of cattle began with a good showing of his high school 4-H beef project at the Royal Winter Fair Queen Guineas competition. In 1953, […] Read more
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Brian Good, Angus fieldman, passes

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

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Brian Good, Red Deer, Alta., the recently retired fieldman for the Canadian Angus Association, passed away on July 19 at the age of 68. Many beef industry people had informally bestowed the title of “Mr. Angus” upon him. We extend our condolences to his family and friends. Good had served Angus cattle producer for nearly […] Read more

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