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Alex Turner (left) and Norman Alexander.
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Passings and condolences of note

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Condolences to Alexander Turner’s loved ones  Alexander (Alex) William Turner passed away peacefully September 6, 2024. Turner was born in Victoria on April 10, 1937, to Alexander Turner and Amy Lizzie (Cooper) Turner. He joined older sisters Eileen and Edith and the family made their home on a small farm in Sidney, B.C. The family […] Read more
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Canadian Shorthorn Association holds AGM

Purely Purebred, news from the September 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The 2024 Canadian Shorthorn Association AGM was held in conjunction with this year’s Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association National Show in Saskatoon, Sask., from July 31 to August 3. There were over 40 participants in the junior show, hailing from B.C. to New Brunswick, who traveled to Prairieland Park and exhibited Shorthorn cattle. The association thanks […] Read more
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Stettler hosts Canadian National Junior Gelbvieh Show

Purely Purebred, news from the September 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Stettler, Alta., welcomed 68 juniors in July as the town hosted the Canadian National Junior Gelbvieh Show. Activities included a cow camp for young participants, team grooming, marketing, show team judging, quiz bowl and Do More Ag visual art projects. The kids demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the Canadian beef industry and the good things producers […] Read more
World Angus Youth Competition deadline nears
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World Angus Youth Competition deadline nears

Purely Purebred, news from the September 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Youth passionate about Angus cattle and ready to showcase their skills on the world stage may want to apply now to represent Canada at the 2025 Zoetis World Angus Youth Competition in Australia. Application deadline is October 15, so don’t delay. For more information visit the World Angus Forum website and apply at the Canadian […] Read more
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Speckle Park breeders hold new event

Purely Purebred, news from the September 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Speckle Park Reserve group, in collaboration with Highmark Stock Farms, hosted the inaugural “Taste to Believe Dinner Party” on July 25, at the picturesque Champetre County facility just outside of Saskatoon, Sask. The event brought together cattle feeders, chefs, butchers and producers.  Guests enjoyed five entrées featuring unique cuts of Speckle Park beef. The […] Read more
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Hereford association awards prizes, recognizes young members

Purely Purebred, news from the September 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Keith Gilmore Foundation, established to honour the late editor and publisher of the Canadian Hereford Digest, awards scholarships each year in the fields of agriculture, veterinary medicine and agricultural journalism. Following are this year’s recipients.  Alberta’s Brian Birkenhagen has completed his second year of studies at the University of Calgary school of veterinary medicine. […] Read more
Over 100 youth participated in the Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up this summer.
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Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up a big success

Purely Purebred, news from the September 24, 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up was held last month in Neepawa, Man. The event attracted record numbers, as over 100 youth and 115 head of cattle gathered from Ontario, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.  Round-Up committee members included Lois McRae, Jake Rawluk, Laura Horner, Emma Harms, Ken and Kerri Hinsburg, Rilla Hunter, Megan Kemp, Samantha Korosil, Lana […] Read more
John Scott Productions at Longview, Alta., was one of the tours enjoyed by the World Charolais Congress delegates.
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Canadian Charolais Association hosts several events

Purely Purebred, news from the September 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Canadian Charolais Association held its annual general meeting on June 7 in Moose Jaw. Shawn Airey of Rivers, Man., was re-elected as president. Ryan Nesbitt of Nestleton, Ont., was elected as first vice-president. Josh Taylor of Dunsford, Ont., is second vice-president, and Kasey Phillips of Waskatenau, Alta., remains past-president. Michael Hunter of Roblin, Man., […] Read more
Chad Nicholas, Canadian Hereford Association president, Jackie and Wally Mitchell and Michael Latimer, Canadian Hereford Association executive director.
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Canadian Hereford Association recognizes members

Purely Purebred, news from the September 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Canadian Hereford Association added several long-time members to its Honour Roll this summer. Wally and Jackie Mitchell operate Roselawn Polled Herefords near Killarney, Man. Both Wally and Jackie have been heavily involved in the Hereford breed and broader agriculture community and have exhibited cattle at shows across the country, with Wally’s favourite accomplishments being […] Read more
Left to right: Robbie Garner, director, Canadian Angus Foundation; Eric Fettes; Belinda Wagner, Canadian Angus Foundation executive director.
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Canadian Junior Angus Association awards and scholarships

Purely Purebred, news from the September 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Eric Fettes received the 2024 Canadian Angus Foundation Junior Angus Stockman Award during the Saskatchewan Angus Tour. He is an integral part of his family operation, DKF Angus, near Gladmar, Sask., with his sister Brandy and their parents Scott and Tina. He is also attending college in Saskatoon, studying to become a heavy-duty mechanic. Fettes […] Read more

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