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News from the Canadian Charolais Association

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

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The Canadian Charolais Association held its annual meeting on June 9 in Innisfail, Alta. Shawn Airey of Rivers, Man., was elected president, with Ryan Nesbitt of Nestleton, Ont., as first vice-president. Josh Taylor of Dunford, Ont., is the second vice-president. The rest of the board comprises Kasey Phillips of Waskatenau, Alta.; Rod McLeod of Cochrane, […] Read more
Calgary hosts Beef Improvement Federation
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Calgary hosts Beef Improvement Federation

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

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In early July, the Beef Improvement Federation held their 55th Annual Research Symposium and Convention in Calgary, Alta. The last time it was held in Canada was back in 2008 and this year, 356 attendees came from Canada, U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Austria, Northern Ireland, Finland and the UK. The organizing committee had their work […] Read more
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Passings and condolences of note

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

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Tim Bullick, Charolais breeder, dies in farm accident  We were saddened to hear that Tim Bullick, 64, Alix, Alta., perished in an accident while out fencing on May 20, 2023.  Bullick was well-known in Charolais and beef cattle circles. He and his son Tyler were part owners of both the Grand Champion Charolais Bull and […] Read more
Gary Anderson.
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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
The Howe family.
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News from the Charolais association

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

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Congratulations to Kelly and Julie-Anne Howe and family of Howe Coulee Charolais, located south of Moose Jaw, Sask. They were honoured as the Farm Business of the Year and received the Moose Jaw Business Excellence award from the local chamber of commerce. In other news, Canadian Charolais bull sales posted record highs for gross, average […] Read more
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Davidson Gelbvieh and Lonesome Dove Ranch Sales results

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

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Davidson Gelbvieh (Vernon and Eileen Davidson) and Lonesome Dove Ranch (Ross and Tara Davidson and family) hosted their 34th annual bull sale on the ranch near Ponteix, Sask., on March 3, 2023.  Sale day brought forth many buyers in person and online to view a solid group of eye-appealing bulls. Bulls sold to many repeat […] Read more
LMAC holds annual conference, auctioneer competition 
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LMAC holds annual conference, auctioneer competition 

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

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Over the years I’ve attended many Livestock Markets Association of Canada (LMAC) conventions and enjoyed them all. As a cattle producer it’s a great opportunity to sit down with cattle auctioneers and auction mart owners from across Canada and find out a little more about their industry. This year Rick Wright, competition chairman of LMAC, […] 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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News from the Canadian Simmental Association

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

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The Canadian Simmental Association’s Award of Excellence program was established in 2017 to promote and recognize the top registered bulls and females in the Simmental breed that are exhibited at any of the 14 designated shows across the country each year. The registered bulls and females exhibited at these shows are recognized based on a […] Read more

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