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Our condolences to Shelly Ericson’s loved ones on her passing
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Shelly Ericson of Wetaskiwin, Alta. She passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at the age of 76 years. Shelly was the beloved wife of Dennis Ericson and an integral part of Get-A-Long Stock Farm. In purebred circles Get-A-Long Stock Farm was well known for […] Read more
Canadian Limousin Association Award of Distinction
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Kishkan and Swaan families of Pinnacle View Livestock at Quesnel, B.C., were awarded the 2024 Canadian Limousin Association Award of Distinction. They were recognized for their long-standing commitment to the breed, their support of juniors and their overall passion for Limousin cattle. This third-generation beef operation has been raising Limousin cattle for more than […] Read more
Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup 2024 scholarship recipient
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to Teegan Hyndman of Hamiota, Man., for winning the $1,000 scholarship presented by the Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup. Hyndman and her family operate a multi-generational Hereford operation. She is attending Niagara College in Welland, Ont., to pursue a degree in sports management and graphic design in ag promotions while playing on the women’s volleyball […] Read more
News from the Canadian Red Angus Promotional Society
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Now in its 53rd year, the Canadian Red Angus Promotional Society is excited to announce its new board of directors and committees for 2025. The society is committed to the growth, development and promotion of Red Angus cattle through the purebred and commercial industry across Canada. Red Roundup Committee: Jay Sibbald, Alta., and Mike Zoller, […] Read more
Cattle association news
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Hereford Association AGM notice Next summer, while attending Bonanza 2025 in Olds, Alta., be sure to check out the Canadian Hereford Association Annual General Meeting on Thursday, July 24, at 7 p.m. Visit the Canadian Hereford Association website for more information. Canadian Charolais Association office moves Big changes are underway at the Canadian Charolais […] Read more
Harvie Ranching wins big at National Western Stock Show
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to Harvie Ranching of Olds, Alta., on winning the Champion Carload of Hereford Bulls at the 2025 National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado, in January. The carload show is a historic and prestigious show, with eight bulls making up a carload. Following the carload show, the National Western Hereford Sale saw a superb […] Read more
2024 Canadian Junior Shorthorn scholarship winners
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Each year, the Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association awards two successful junior applicants with $1,000 scholarships to aid in their post-secondary studies. The 2024 recipients are Abigail Tilleman of Crossfield, Alta.,and Heidi McFadden of Douro-Dummer, Ont. Tilleman is studying in her second year of agri-business at the University of Saskatchewan. Once she has obtained her degree, […] Read more
Deaths and passings of note
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Condolences to Jim McBride’s loved ones on his passing It is with great sadness that we announce that Jim McBride of Goldenview Farms passed away at the age of 94 years on January 19, 2025. McBride with his wife Ruth started their Limousin herd, McBride Limousin, while living in Winnipeg, Man., in 1970. McBride was […] Read more
Canadian Simmental Association news
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Simmental Association is pleased to welcome Jennifer Scott in the role of Young Canadian Simmental Association (YCSA) programs co-ordinator. Her primary responsibilities will be administering and further developing the youth program. “I am thrilled to be joining the Canadian Simmental Association team as the YCSA programs co-ordinator. My involvement in the breed began […] Read more
Canadian Junior Red Angus launches new program
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
New in 2024, the Canadian Red Angus Promotion Society invited junior Red Angus members from across Canada who are showing Canadian registered Red Angus females to apply for the program. The society set up three regions within Canada and awarded jackets to the winner in each region. To qualify, juniors could accumulate points at 4-H […] Read more