Brian Good, Angus fieldman, passes

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

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

Canadian Simmental Association board. Back row (l to r): Barclay Smith, Bill Biglieni, Ben Farrant, Byron John- son, Shane Williams. Front row (l to r): Jennie Mutch, Blair McIntosh, Randy Noble, Scott Matthews.

News from the Canadian Simmental Association

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

The 2022 Canadian Simmental Association National Convention took place from July 21 to 24, hosted by the Manitoba Simmental Association in Portage la Prairie, Man. During this annual event, participants had the opportunity to tour Comte Industries Ltd., Tuff Livestock Equipment, Prairie Cricket Farms, Divorne Farms Ltd. and Roquette Canada Ltd.  During this year’s convention, […] Read more


Condolences to Wilbur Stewart’s loved ones

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

We offer our condolences to the friends and family of Wilbur Stewart, Big Valley, Alta., who passed away June 4, 2022 at the age of 94. Stewart was a long-time Limousin cattle producer and pedigreed seed grower. Stewart served as a director on the provincial and national Limousin association boards. He was active with the […] Read more

Mabel Hamilton slated for induction into Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame

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

The lasting legacy of four Canadian agricultural leaders will shine even brighter as they become the 2022 inductees into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame. Among them is Mabel Hamilton, an ag education champion and respected beef industry leader. A teacher by training, Hamilton has made lasting contributions to the Canadian beef industry in more […] Read more


News from the Canadian Limousin Association

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

The Canadian Limousion Association thanks Nicole Scott for being part of the team for the past two years. She has accepted a new position and will be moving home to Ontario. All the best to her in her future endeavors. The association also welcomes Jayme Smith to the team in the part-time registry/member services position. […] Read more

Canadian Hereford Association seeks executive director

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

The Canadian Hereford Association has seen some changes lately with the departure of Stephen Scott, executive director for the association. Scott had seen many changes with the association including a new Canadian Hereford branding program, website, logo and trade show presence. The association is looking for a new executive director to build on the foundation […] Read more


News from the Canadian Charolais Association

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

The Canadian Charolais held its annual meeting on June 10 to 11, 2022, in Russell, Man. This was the first time the association had met in person since 2019. Kasey Phillips of Waskatenau, Alta., was re-elected as president while Shawn Airey from Rivers, Man., was selected as first vice-president. Second vice-president is Ryan Nesbit, Nestleton, […] Read more

Davidson Gelbvieh/Lonesome Dove hold annual bull sale

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

Davidson Gelbvieh and Lonesome Dove Ranch held their 33rd annual bull on Friday, March 4, 2022, near Ponteix, Sask. Sale day arrived along with a good amount of snow, providing some much-needed moisture. Many determined customers attended the sale to bid in person, and there was also a large and active bidding community online with […] Read more


Canadian Western Agribition appoints new CEO 

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

Canadian Western Agribition is pleased to welcome Shaun Kindopp as its new CEO, effective August 2, 2022. Kindopp’s appointment comes after a comprehensive recruitment process by the Agribition board, which began in May 2022. Kindopp has spent 10 years in the event and entertainment industry, most recently as director of corporate partnerships and sales at […] Read more

Dr. Curt Hagele (left), and Alfred Sattler (right).

Condolences, passings

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

Western bovine veterinarian, Dr. Curt Hagele, 77 Born in Springfield, Illinois, he graduated from the University of Illinois in 1969 with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. He and his wife Sandy moved to Saskatoon in 1972. He began work at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in their field service unit. From there, he […] Read more