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MAY 2026
Vol. 112 Issue 5

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3 days ago

The BC Cattlemen’s Association announced this morning it is applying for intervenor status in a court challenge of BC’s Declaration for Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). The Pender Harbour and Area Resident’s Association filed the case in BC Supreme Court in February, arguing the legislation is unconstitutional and a violation of democratic rights. “This is not a challenge of Indigenous rights or reconciliation,” says BCCA president Werner Stump. “BC Cattlemen’s Association supports fair and transparent reconciliation processes that strengthen relationships over the long term. This is about exploring whether the province has made a mistake in delegating decision-making responsibility and not balancing non-Indigenous interests.”

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The BC Cattlemen’s Association announced this morning it is applying for intervenor status in a court challenge of BC’s Declaration for Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). The Pender Harbour and Area Resident’s Association filed the case in BC Supreme Court in February, arguing the legislation is unconstitutional and a violation of democratic rights. “This is not a challenge of Indigenous rights or reconciliation,” says BCCA president Werner Stump.  “BC Cattlemen’s Association supports fair and transparent reconciliation processes that strengthen relationships over the long term. This is about exploring whether the province has made a mistake in delegating decision-making responsibility and not balancing non-Indigenous interests.” 

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This is interesting. I wonder if the Cattlemen's Association have enough pull to get the wheels moving.

Indigenous nations are sovereign that's different than stakeholder. Indigenous governments aren't negotiating title, it is, and the province of bc is unceded. There is collaborative decisions with ALL governments and stakeholders and users also have a place in the process of course. That's not a dispute, there is nothing to dispute here, just shared interest on sovereign territory that we share.

Fantastic news. Time for the people to be part of the discussions, debates and decisions. This govt calling all the shots is out of control 😡

So it’s Cowboys versus Indians?

Good to see a group challenging government policy and asking the right questions .Well done

About bloody time. They’ve been asked to step up since 2018 and they’re now eight years later, they are finally opposing DRIPA! I’m not sure whether I should laugh or clap

Thank you BC Cattleman’s Association!

Common sense, coexist

This is a bit misleading. PHARA court case was regarding the fresh/salt water dock management plan in Pender Harbour.

Go CATTLEMEN ! show them what life is all about.

We must exercise our vote and educate our friends and family! Pay attention politically!

It's righting the wrongs from the past. Know all the history and facts before you make your judgement and not just what Facebook says.

Good luck all the best of outcomes

Finally someone is standing up with common sense to seek a reasonable solution

Seems well said.

The Act is only 10 sections long, so take a minute and read it please. No where in the Act does the Province delegate decision-making authority to FNs, no where. There is a provision (s.7) that provides for agreements where there can be joint or consent based decision-making. It's not an automatic agreement, but the legislation makes space for one if both parties agree (hence the term "agreement"). Stop trying to make this Act something that it is not. I welcome your challenge in a court where you will be set straight on what this Law is and what it is not.

Happy this is happening.

Great news!

Hey look the rest of us can use the courts just as well as the FN can. Nice to see folks starting to take a stand against the FN agenda.

Thank you BC Cattlemens for getting into this fight! The more groups the better. I will now join my local Cattlemens group to support .

We’re behind you hoping for the best outcome for all British Columbians

Thankyou to BCCA hope you are successful. Hope more groups follow

Because they have over-grazed the crown lands ...already. Managing cattle needs to be rethought in the long term. Our families have raised cattle but the environment has changed even for cattlemen.

YES!! Thank you! Very well said! We all need to band together. Everyone should be equal. Across the board these days!

Here we go Cowboys & Indians

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4 days ago

BC ranchers took their concerns directly to the Legislature today as the BC Cattlemen's Association hosted their annual BC Beef Day, serving some 700 beef-on-a-bun lunches — made with steak from BCCA member Paul Devick and family's Rangeland Meats — before spending the afternoon in meetings with MLAs. "Our focus and resolve will remain to represent the interests of ranchers across the province," said BCCA president Werner Stump.

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BC ranchers took their concerns directly to the Legislature today as the BC Cattlemens Association hosted their annual BC Beef Day, serving some 700 beef-on-a-bun lunches — made with steak from BCCA member Paul Devick and familys Rangeland Meats — before spending the afternoon in meetings with MLAs. Our focus and resolve will remain to represent the interests of ranchers across the province, said BCCA president Werner Stump. 

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Wow I'm sure they had to forse those guys to take this picture 🤣

That's true rancher community spirit to have a BBQ before they get down to business 🤠

Yeah cuz those 2 clowns on the right have our backs 🙄

Hope u made that tall drink of water buy his own !!!!

nice one,Gumby in a cowboy hat

And then you posed with THIS GUY?!

Who’s the tall clown in the hat ?

Oh, no feathers in his hat?

Nice to see Devick’s so engaged & progressive!

Glad to share lunch with you! We agree, some of best beef is definitely from BC ranchers.

Yes he got his hand out

Yes please let’s support them!!💝

All his meals are free from taxpayers

Can't believe you allowed that traitor in the picture !

We can’t afford beef in bc 😂😂😂we wait a few days later when they turn the unsold ribeyes into hamburger 😂😂😂😂😂

Eby got another free meal on behalf of the taxpayers

I am sure they will talking land claims issues, and free range cattle , repeal undrip now 🙄

Steve Johnson Great comment, now come up with some ways to achieve that! Or even just one way! Have you any idea what goes into your hamburger?

Awesome!

Vote out the NDP as fast as possible. Eby...all hat and no horse.

EBY the knob

BC needs to replace leftist judges with more well-rounded reasonable people

Thank you for going there. Love to know the concerns you presented ...like our PROPERTY RIGHTS! Sadly Eby insulted that hat as he insults all property owners in BC

The only time we can afford beef these days.

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5 days ago

UBC's Wine Research Centre brought together a dozen graduate students at Tantalus Winery in Kelowna on April 30 to share their latest research on viticulture and winemaking. Topics ranged from heat and drought stress on vines to natural yeast classification and cover crop pairings. The day opened with a vineyard tour highlighting sustainable practices already underway at the wine#BCAg#BCAg ... See MoreSee Less

UBCs Wine Research Centre brought together a dozen graduate students at Tantalus Winery in Kelowna on April 30 to share their latest research on viticulture and winemaking. Topics ranged from heat and drought stress on vines to natural yeast classification and cover crop pairings. The day opened with a vineyard tour highlighting sustainable practices already underway at the winery.

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Eat shit colonizer 🖕🏼

1 week ago

Saskatchewan's Monette Farms, with nearly $1.1 billion in liabilities, has been granted creditor protection under the CCAA while it restructures. Rapid expansion into produce and cattle dragged earnings well below projections. The farm's BC cattle operation — and a planned West Kelowna winery — hang in the b#BCAge.

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Monette Farms wins creditor protection

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Monette Farms’ rapidly expanding produce business was a key factor in its decision to seek protection from creditors last week, according to court documents. Saskatchewan-based Monette Farms was…
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2 weeks ago

A new national beef code of practice is open for public comment until June 12. Developed by NFACC and the Canadian Cattle Association, the draft addresses pain management, weaning, nutrition, lameness and end-of-life care.

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New beef practices open for comment

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A new national code of practice for beef producers is open for public comment. “The public comment period is an important opportunity for producers across Canada to review the draft code and provide...
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