Reserve Champion Black Angus Bull, Compass GO Rolex 219K, Compass Ranch, Cochrane, Alta.

PHOTOS: Olds Fall Classic kicks off show season

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

The fall show season got underway with the Olds Fall Classic Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Olds, Alta. Dennis and Katie Serhienko from Maymont, Sask., judged the show. The Olds Fall Classic is part of the Alberta Supreme Stakes, which recognizes exhibitors and their respective female and bull champions and reserves for their outstanding achievement at […] Read more

Guadalajara Simmental National Exhibition Grand Champion Bull Popeye, El Molino Ranch.

Canadian Simmental Association to host world congress

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

Simmental breeders from around the world are coming to Alberta for the 2024 World Simmental Fleckvieh Congress from July 29-August 4, 2024.  The World Simmental Fleckvieh Federation meets biannually at congresses, which are held in a different country each time. It has been 18 years since Canada hosted the congress and the Canadian Simmental Association […] Read more


Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association National Show attendees.

Shorthorn Association holds Junior show

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

The Canadian Shorthorn Association held the Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association National Show in Carman, Man., from August 10-12. Thirty juniors were in attendance. The association thanks the many volunteers and sponsors who made the event a success. Plans are already in the works to host next year’s show in Saskatchewan. Exact location and dates are […] Read more

Recipients of the Spirit of the Impact Show Award.

Canadian Limousin Association news

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

Congratulations to former general manager of the Canadian Limousin Association, Tessa Verbeek and her husband Colin Verbeek of Hillview Farms, Morinville, Alta., on the birth of their son Heath Colin Verbeek on September 22. Heath joins proud big sister Rylin. Everyone is happy and healthy!  Chad Homer is the new vice-president of the Canadian Limousin […] Read more


Hereford breeders gather in Manitoba

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

On August 26, the Manitoba Hereford Association held their 2023 field day hosted by Twin View Polled Herefords, with over 100 cattle entered. The association thanks judges Doug Allison, Neil Carson and Andre Steppler.  Show result highlights: Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor was RSK Farms. Commercial Calf Champion and Yearling Heifer Champion was KTCT. Commercial […] Read more

1976 board: Back row, L to R: Stuart Robertson, Scott Rogerson, Dick Kimmel, Ron Leisemer, Roy Como and Don Gibson. Front row: Ray Depalme, Eric Proppe, Joe Drisdale, Dale Boulton. Missing from photo: Scott Palmer and Gerald Dixon.

50 years of Salers in Canada

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

By Dianne Finstad as told by Dale Boulton, Ray Depalme and Joe Drisdale As Salers breeders celebrate a half-century of the cattle in Canada, it’s a good time to reflect on how it all began and some of the people who were leaders in building a legacy.  The early 1970s were heady days for “exotic” […] Read more


Grand Aggregate winners with platinum sponsor Enns Brothers. L to R: Lois McRae, Khloe Stocki, Trevor Bennett (Enns Brothers), Blake Airey, Madisyn Robert- son, Allie Lavich.

Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up

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

After watching the participants at Round-Up go through their educational and cattle show weekend this summer, you have to conclude that the industry is in good hands.  On August 4-6, 71 enthusiastic Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Ontario junior cattle producers attended the 16th annual Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up in Neepawa, Man. Excitement in the cattle industry […] Read more

Kailey Wirsta (l) and Molly Loane.

Canadian Hereford Association honour and memorial scrolls

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

Joe and Emma Hasson have been inducted into the Canadian Hereford Association Memorial Scroll. In 1975, Joe and Emma, along with their son Dave, built a polled Hereford herd under the name Gold-Bar Livestock. Through their annual production sale, they sold cattle to every province in Canada except Newfoundland. Gold-Bar cattle and semen also reached […] Read more


Canadian Cattle Young Leaders announces 2023 finalists 

Purely Purebred from the September 26, 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program, a national youth initiative of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), is pleased to announce its 16 finalists for the 2023-24 program year.  The annual CYL selections competition took place on August 15, 2023, at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, Alta. During the competition, 24 impressive semi-finalists […] Read more

Mitch Jones (l) and Brian Walker.

Salers Association offers scholarships, celebrates 50th

Purely Purebred, news from the September 26, 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Salers breed in Canada. Mark November 8-9 on your calendar and head over to Farmfair International to help Salers breeders from across Canada celebrate this historical event.  Festivities kick off with the Purebred and Optimizer Show on November 8, followed by the Neogen Cattlemen’s Choice show November […] Read more