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Komie Hossini (centre).
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Gemstone Cattle Co. wins Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer Award

NewsMakers from the January 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Congrats to Gemstone Cattle Company of Gem Alta. and Polyculture Plante 1987 Inc. of Saint-Pétronille, Que., who were national winners from seven regional farms at Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF) Program’s national event held in Lethbridge, Alta., November 27- December 1, 2024. Brothers Daniel Lorin and Barry Doerksen operate Gemstone Cattle Company. After Daniel obtained […] Read more
Red Roundup Legacy Class Reserve Champion was Red Airam Diamond Mist 23J with calf- at-side Red Airam Eminence 37M, exhibited by Maria Taschuk. It was exciting for the first year to see 10 entries in this division. It was judged by a five-person team from across Canada. Grand Champion was Red Redline Rosalie 71J with calf-at-side Red Pas Rosalie 71M, Heidi Pas. Reserve Champion: Red Airam Diamond Mist 23J with calf-at-side Red Airam Eminence 37M, Maria Taschuk.
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Red Angus roundup weekend a success

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

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On October 12, Red Angus breeders from across Canada and the U.S. gathered at the annual Canadian Red Angus Roundup Sale. Cattle were sold across Canada and U.S.A strong group of females were on offer with sale managed by OBI Livestock Ltd.  High-selling pick of the herd: Lot 2 Pick of the heifer calves at […] Read more
Jill Wildman and Shelby Scott.
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Canadian Simmental Association holds AGM

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

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The Canadian Simmental Association and Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation annual general meetings were held on October 20, 2024, via Zoom webinar.  During the association’s AGM, attendees and viewers received reporting on another very successful year for the Simmental breed and the association. The association showed its appreciation to retiring director Byron Johnson for his […] Read more
Graham McLean.
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Condolences to Graham McLean’s loved ones

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

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We were sad to learn that Graham “Cheeser” McLean passed away on October 16 at the age of 59 after a brief battle with cancer.  McLean was an outgoing and friendly guy. Whenever he met someone new, he always wanted to know where they were from, who they were related to and if somehow he […] Read more
Daryl Harrison has been named the new minister of agriculture.
News, Newsmakers

Ag portfolio moves to Harrison after Sask. election

NewsMakers from the December 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Do More Agriculture Foundation has named Merle Massie as the organization’s new executive director. Massie is a writer, researcher and farmer who has dedicated her life to telling stories about agriculture, local history and mental health. Drawing from her experience at the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health at the University of Saskatchewan, […] Read more
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Prairie forecast: Melting in the west, milder in the east

Forecast issued Dec. 4, covering Dec. 4 to 11, 2024

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Things are looking not too bad for those who want to see snow or deep freeze temperatures. As we start this forecast period, a strong area of Arctic high pressure is dropping southeastwards over the eastern Prairies behind the strong area of low pressure that zipped through on Tuesday. Over the western Prairies, the weather models show a strong ridge of high pressure building over B.C. which is expected to transition eastwards.
Gilchrist Farms receives Canadian Commitment to Excellence Award
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Gilchrist Farms receives Canadian Commitment to Excellence Award

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

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In the cattle world, it’s a story often heard: one Angus cow changed the trajectory of a herd and the family business.  Brad Gilchrist knew the commercial cattle side well, as the four generations before him built the family’s operation near Lucknow, Ont. However, a twist of fate took Gilchrist Farms from a commercial cow-calf […] 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
Find your agriculture news during the mail strike
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Find your agriculture news during the mail strike

Glacier FarmMedia making digital editions readily available to readers

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With the arrival of a national mail strike, Canadian Cattlemen wants to ensure that our readers continue to have access to the information they want and need. “We are doing everything we can to make sure Canadian farmers can continue to access their agricultural news and production information during the mail service disruption,” said Laura Rance-Unger, […] Read more

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