L to R: Melissa, Lois, Blair, Brett, Chantel and Corbin McRae of Mar Mac Farms.

McRae family receives Farm Family Award

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

For its fourth year, BMO and the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba honoured six farm families in the province with the 2021 Bank of Montreal Farm Family Award for their commitment to agriculture and the community.  One of the families winning this year’s achievement was Mar Mac Farms from Brandon, Man. This fourth-generation family-run farm raises […] Read more

Dean Horn.

Condolences to Dean Horn’s family and friends

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

Canadian Cattlemen has learned of the sudden passing of Dean Horn “Wet Willy” of Saskatoon, Sask. Horn, a well-known fixture at many cattle shows across Canada including Canadian Western Agribition, ran Wet Willy’s cattle washing services. He was raised on the family farm near Mildred, where he was involved in 4-H. He graduated from Spiritwood […] Read more


High Bluff JJ 85J (left) and Steppler Gabby 546H (right).

Canadians win Charolais World Virtual Show

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

To build intra-country business during a pandemic, Charolais Charbray International held a virtual show. It consisted of three divisions: French, Purebred and Charbray and saw participation from France, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Estonia and Columbia. Each division of the show was judged by three renowned judges. The total of nine judges came from […] Read more

The Manitoba-Saskatchewan Gelbvieh Board. Back row: Braylen Blake, (vice-president), Ian Thackeray, (president), Dean Hurlburt, Ryan Zalinko. Front row: Maureen Tubman, Cynthia Wirqau (secretary/treasurer), Eileen Davidson.

News from Manitoba-Saskatchewan Gelbvieh Association

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

The Manitoba-Saskatchewan Gelbvieh Association held its AGM in Moose Jaw, Sask., on December 11. A small fun auction was held after the PGA sale. Plans are being made for a national show and sale and 50th anniversary celebration of Gelbvieh in Canada at the 2022 Agribition. Overby Stock Farms will be holding a field day […] Read more


RED DMM RUMBLE 74J, named the Red Show Bull of the Year.

Canadian Angus Association Gold Show 2021 Results

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

For 2021, the Canadian Angus Association removed the requirement that points are calculated on the best three shows across two regions. The 2021 winners are based on total points accumulation.  Red Show Bull of the Year: RED DMM RUMBLE 74J. Breeder: Vern and Brenda Goad, Cole and Jolene Goad. Owners: Lee and Dawn Wilson (Miller […] Read more

Hatfield Andrew 71H.

Shorthorn breeders win big at Brandon Ag Ex

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

Congratulations to Nolan Vandersluis of New View Ranch with Monty Thomson of Hatfield Shorthorns on winning the Supreme Champion Bull at Brandon Ag Ex with their bull Hatfield Andrew 71H. These keen young cattle producers are excited about this accomplishment and are definitely ambassadors for the Shorthorn breed. Keep an eye out for these two […] Read more


Denise Dimmick-Byers and Amanda Matthews.

Canadian Limousin Association thanks outgoing president

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

The Canadian Limousin Association (CLA) would like to thank outgoing CLA president 2019-2021, Amanda Matthews of Bragg Creek, Alta., for her time and dedication to the board of directors. The family has a long history with the Limousin breed and board of directors with both Amanda’s dad, Rob Matthews, and grandpa, Don Matthews, serving as […] Read more

Bruce Holmquist (centre) and his family.

Bruce Holmquist inducted into Canadian Simmental Association Hall of Fame

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

The Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) is very pleased to announce that well-known industry leader and the association’s general manager, Bruce Holmquist, has been inducted into the Canadian Simmental Association Hall of Fame. Holmquist is a third-generation cattle producer who has spent his entire life in agriculture. In 1977, at the age of 16, Holmquist began […] Read more


Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation awards scholarships

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

The Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2021 scholarships. It is great to see the optimism that was shown through the selection process this year, with more applications from more locations across Canada than ever before.  The quality and potential within the youth of our industry is great […] Read more

Canadian Charolais Association recognizes youth, celebrates Agribition

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

The Canadian Charolais Association (CCA) celebrated the return of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) by presenting a bronze to mark Agribition’s 50th anniversary. Kasey Phillips (CCA president) along with Craig Scott (CCA general manager) presented a Ken Fredrickson bronze to Chris Lane (CWA CEO) and Chris Lees (CWA president) during the Charolais National Show at Agribition. […] Read more