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Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to announce Wray Ranch, located near Irricana, Alberta, as the recipient of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) for 2023. Doug and Linda Wray, who own and operate Wray Ranch in partnership with their nephew, Tim Wray and his wife Joanne, are recognized for their focus…

Alberta Beef Producers is looking forward to welcoming guests from across the country to this year’s Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, August 14-17. For those who want to explore more of Alberta during the conference, book your spot on the Welcome to Alberta tour, hosted by ABP, on Monday, August 14. But hurry –…

Looking to switch it up this year? Give beef the spotlight at your holiday meal! We’ve chosen six recipes featuring beef—from appetizers to the main course—that are sure to be a hit at your seasonal celebrations this year. Stuffed Mushroom Beef Bites Source: Canada Beef This twist on Beef Bourguignon is the perfect bite-sized delight…

Mike Hittinger is a cattle producer and Board Chair for Gateway Research Organization (GRO). He and his wife Melissa have run a cow/calf operation east of Clyde, Alberta for 18 years. Mike applied to the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) to help enhance his farm’s grazing system. He plans to make their pastures more resilient…

The Breakdown – with Corey Meyer  Skirt steaks are almost a forgotten cut. They are the diaphragm muscle of the beef and have a very obvious and prominent grain which makes them easy to slice. They are a very similar cut to the Flank steak but rather than being oval in shape, they are long…

By Ciara Yaschuk, Global News Alberta Open Farm Days takes place this weekend, Aug. 13-14, and more than 100 farms across Alberta are participating. Chatsworth Farm, located east of Edmonton near Vermilion, is one the properties opening its doors to visitors. Started in 1994, the farm is run by seven family members who are dedicated to making…

Chef Javier Alarco’s quick and easy recipe is a hit with University of Waterloo students as well, and is perfect for summer grilling. By Owen Roberts, in Cooking by Degrees The five years that University of Waterloo executive chef Javier Alarco spent abroad creating meals for high-end hotel guests – from rock stars to royalty – in…

Oven-roasting the meatballs instead of pan-frying leaves you free to make the sauce. The meatballs can be assembled the night before, if you wish so you can just pop them in the oven when you get home from work. The sauce can also be made ahead. Serve Classic Sweet and Sour Pineapple Meatballs with cooked…

Chef Johnny Bridge of the University of British Columbia marries top Canadian beef with a fresh root vegetable to create a flavourful visual treat. By Owen Roberts in Cooking by Degrees With his beet and beef mashup, Johnny Bridge, residence chef at the University of British Columbia, may have created the burger world’s answer to the…

Chef Andrew Bilyk adds healthy grains to his Heaven Can Wait Meatloaf, ensuring both his children and University of Guelph students get a nutritious meal. By Owen Roberts When it comes to getting his kids to eat well, University of Guelph executive sous chef Andrew Bilyk figures two out of three ain’t bad. Take his…