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Speckle Park cattle sets new world record

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the June 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Introducing the 2016 Canadian Western Agribition board of directors (photo below). Back row (l-r): Carla Schmitt*, Blake MacMillan (executive member at large), Bryce Thompson (executive member at large)*, Stewart Stone (president), Bruce Holmquist (vice-president), Reed Andrew (past president), Chris Lees (executive member at large)*, Barry Young. Front row (l to r): Marty Kratochvil*, Michael Latimer, Jodi […] Read more

Saskatchewan Simmental Assoc. board of directors. Back row (l-r): Sarah Delorme, Trevor Kuntz, Blair McIntosh, Tyler Libke (vice-president), Donna Asher. Front row (l-r): Lyle Forden, Ryan Lundberg (president), Dave Erixon (past president). Missing: Kirsten Fornwald.

Horned, Polled Here­ford bull sales continue to strengthen

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the April 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Book early for this year’s Canadian Angus National Convention being held in Quebec City, June 9-11. In the centre of old Quebec at Hotel Le Concorde, it will be Quebec Angus hospitality at its finest. For more information contact the Canadian Angus Association at 1-888-571-3580 or go to cdnangus.ca/activities-and-services/national-convention. Doug Henderson of Douglas J. Henderson […] Read more


KAY-R Charolais bred KAYR Patent 748B was named Reserve Champion Charolais Bull at the Fort Worth show. Congratulations go out to Oklahoma Bovine Genetics, Dismukes Ranch, Beaman Cattle Company and KAY-R Charolais.

KAY-R Charolais named Reserve Champion Charolais Bull

Purely Purebred: News about you from the March 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

This year at the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference, the Saskatchewan Livestock Association Honour Scroll was presented to Bob and Gail Switzer of Sandy Bar Angus, Aneroid; Ivan and Mary Muri of Muridale Shorthorns, Swift Current and Bill Young from Lumsden, Sask., a retired Simmental breeder and co-founder of Young’s Farm Equipment. The prestigious award has […] Read more

The Manitoba Hereford Association has named the Dueck family of Firdale Polled Herefords from Austin as its commercial breeder of the year for 2015. The award was presented by Steven Manns, president of the MHA.

Manitoba Hereford Association names Dueck family as commercial breeder of the year

Purely Purebred: News about you from the February 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Note: THE HERD LETTER FOR 2016 IS ‘D’ Since our last instalment of Purely Purebred, the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) board has presented its Jim Lewthwaite Memorial Award to Brian Rossnagel and its Chris Sutter Award posthumously to Neil Jahnke. The Jim Lewthwaite Memorial Award recognizes those committed individuals who do an outstanding job of promoting […] Read more


This is the Canadian delegation of 37 at the Durango portion of the World Angus Secretariat in Mexico. Durango is the second leg of the three-location event wrapping up Oct. 27 in Mazatland/Sinaloa.

Young 4-H cattle producer donates proceeds to STARS

Purely Purebred: News about you from the November 2015 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

In 2017 The World Angus Forum will be held in Scotland, the home of the Aberdeen Angus breed. The forum will take place from Thursday, June 15 to Monday, July 3, 2017 and will incorporate a pre-forum tour in England, a post-forum tour in Scotland and the Royal Highland Show taking place in Edinburgh. The […] Read more

Rollin Acres Zip 12B by SCF You Betcha 94Y was Grand Champion Charolais Bull and Supreme Champion Overall Breeds at the Barrie, Ont. fair, reports the Charolais Banner. Owned by Rollin Acres Charolais, Shelburne and Gold-Bar Livestock, Victoria Harbour this win qualifies the bull for the Agribition Supreme Show in November.

2015 Cattlemen’s Young Leaders and their mentors

Purely Purebred: News about you from the October 2015 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

2015 Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Angela Kumlin, Duchess, Alta. Mentor: Aaron and Adrienne Ivey Angela was raised on a farm near Eston, Sask. where she grew up immersed in agriculture. Throughout high school, she was very involved with 4-H at the club, district, and provincial levels, and competed internationally for judging. In 2012, Angela earned her […] Read more


Canadian Western Agribition board of directors

Stone elected as president of Canadian Western Agribition

News about you from the May 2015 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

We are happy to announce Mike Millar has joined Canadian Cattlemen as our new national advertising sales representative effective May 18. He will work out of his home at Grandora, Sask., where he and his family operate a small Simmental herd. During his career off the farm he has served in sales management positions with ABS […] Read more

Well, Fellow Cattlewomen And Cattlemen, The “blast From The Past” Picture This Month Has A Number Of People You Should Know, But They Will Look A Little Different Now. How Many Can You Identify?

‘Steaks for Soldiers’ program seeks further support

Purely Purebred: News from the October 2010 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

In the Oct. 4 issue the two young people are (l. to r.) Lois (Gordon) McRae and Blair McRae showing Grand and Reserve Champion steers respectively. You know the old saying “if you can’t beat’ em… join ’em.” Well that is what Blair did! The picture was taken in 1970 in Brandon, I believe. Due […] Read more


Canadian Simmental Association holds annual meeting

Purely Purebred: News from the October 2010 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Simmental Association annual meeting was held Sat., Oct. 9 at the Hotel Victorin in Victoriaville, Quebec to coincide with Expo Boeuf, Quebec’s largest beef show. The events started on Friday with the National YCSA Classic, followed by a banquet and YCSA Calendar Auction. Saturday began with the Expo-Boeuf Simmental Show, with the CSA […] Read more

CCA launches Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Development Program in Alberta

Purely Purebred: News from the August 2010 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association recently launched the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Development Program in Alberta, and the program is scheduled to go national January 1, 2011. This program will be an industry-changing initiative. It will expose young members of the cattle industry, between 18 and 35, to policy, technology, one-on- one relationships with leaders while giving […] Read more