Condolences to the family of Brian Lee

Purely Purebred, news from the June 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Brian Lee of Hollee Limousin from Janetville, Ont. Lee played an important role in the Limousin breed, taking on leadership roles at both the provincial and national level, including serving as Canadian Limousin Association president. He enjoyed showing cattle and served as the Limousin […] Read more

Brett, Chantel, Blair and Lois McRae, Bill Biglieni and Melissa McRae.

McRae family receives ambassador award

Purely Purebred, news from the May 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Manitoba Simmental Association (MSA) would like to recognize Blair and Lois McRae of Mar Mac Farms as the recipient of the A.O. Henuset Ambassador Award for 2020. The award, started back in 1995, is presented to those who have given their time to help establish the Simmental industry in Manitoba. As a well-respected member […] Read more


Canadian Simmental Association moves ahead with AGM

Purely Purebred, news from the May 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Simmental Association is full speed ahead with plans for the summer AGM and Young Canadian Simmental Association national show to be held in Portage la Prairie, Man., from July 22 to 25. Also part of the excitement is the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation auction on July 24. Stay tuned for more details […] Read more



Bryce Burnett wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Purely Purebred, news from the May 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Swift Current rancher and cowboy poet Bryce Burnett has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canadian Tarentaise Association (CTA). “Bryce was one of the first cattle producers in North America to start raising Tarentaise cattle after they began to be imported into Canada from France in 1972. Forty-nine years later, Bryce is still […] Read more

Clockwise from top left: Alexandra Clarke, Sandra Hessdorfer, Megan Roger, Morgan Follensbee, Anna Karlsson, Ryan Garbarczyk, Grayson Berting, Blaine Lamontagne.

Canadian Western Agribition announces mentees and mentors

Purely Purebred, news from the May 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Now entering its third cycle, the Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program has announced the mentees and their paired mentors for the 2021-22 fiscal year.  The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship program is delivered by Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) and accepts eight applicants into an 18-month mentorship. Mentees are paired with some of the brightest minds and […] Read more


Canadian Western Agribition unveils Top 50 most influential people in Canadian agriculture

Congratulations to all the leaders selected for Canadian Western Agribition’s 50 most influential in Canadian ag.  Upstarts, presented by Masterfeeds: Sandi Brock, West Perth, Ont.; Shaun Haney, Lethbridge, Alta.; Jill Harvie, Olds, Alta.; Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel, Mossbank, Sask.; Kim Keller, Melfort, Sask.; Brett McRae, Brandon, Man.; Todd Ormann, Olds, Alta.; Jess Verstappen, High Prairie, Alta.; Alex […] Read more

Nash Hunker and Dawn Wilson.

Miller Wilson wins at Stettler

Purely Purebred, news from the April 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Heartland Cattlemen’s Classic was held February 5 to 7 in Stettler, Alta. Congratulations to Miller Wilson Angus on winning Grand Champion Set of Bulls, Grand Champion Single Bull and Grand Champion Female. 


Gelbvieh heifers settle in at Olds College

Gelbvieh heifers settle in at Olds College

Purely Purebred, news from the April 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Fifty-four Gelbvieh and Gelbvieh-influenced heifers have arrived and are halfway through their warm-up at Olds College. The Canadian Gelbvieh Association is looking forward to the start of testing. The project measures docility and its potential impact on growth and conception rates. Fertility and growth are two primary economic drivers of the profitability of the commercial […] Read more

Canadian Angus Association changes convention plans

Purely Purebred, news from the April 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Due to the uncertainty in the industry and unknowns around future COVID-19 restrictions, the Canadian Angus Association board has decided to cancel the 2021 CAA Convention, scheduled to take place in Saskatoon from June 10 to 12. The 2021 CAA AGM will be moved to Angus Central, the office in Rocky View County, Alberta, with […] Read more