News from the Canadian Speckle Park Association

Purely Purebred, news from the April 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Speckle Park Association annual general meeting will take place July 4-6, 2025, in Truro, N.S. In addition to the AGM, the association is planning exciting tours and a junior event, making this a great opportunity to connect, learn and celebrate the breed. More details will be available soon. The association has launched a […] Read more

A heifer donated to the Canadian Speckle Park Association

Canadian Speckle Park Association awards bursaries

Purely Purebred, news from the February 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Speckle Park Association awarded bursaries to several juniors. Austin Cartwright received $500, and Elli Vogel $250 in the age six-to-16 category. As for the age 17-to-21 category, Austin Olson (see photo below) received $500 and Lily Brundige $250. The association also thanks Carla Ducherer of Carmark Cattle for her generosity. Thanks to her […] Read more


News from the Canadian Speckle Park Association

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

The Canadian Speckle Park Association would like to congratulate Mara Vogel and Shelby Peacock who are members of the Speckle Park Junior community. This February, they participated in the Prairieland Youth Leadership Conference, an event offering Saskatchewan’s 4-H members the chance to earn scholarships totalling $12,000. Approximately 60 youths between the ages of 15 and […] Read more

Champion Commercial Female from the Summer Synergy/National Junior Speckle Park Show.

Speckle Park Association finds synergy

Purely Purebred, news from the September 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Speckle Park Association held its Summer Synergy/National Junior Speckle Park Show July 10-15 at Olds, Alta. Brandon Callis judged the purebred show, and Kasey Phillips judged the commercial show. Ag Plus Design and Photography captured the show.  The Champion Commercial Female was exhibited by Amy Fradette. Heidi Fradette took home the Reserve Commercial […] Read more


Dale and Linda Chibri and family, and Janice Harasmychuk.

Canadian Speckle Park Association recognizes Chibri family

Purely Purebred, news from the May 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Speckle Park Association presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to the Chibri family of PAR Ranch during the 2022 National Speckle Park Show at Agribition. The award was presented by the current president Janice Harasmychuk. Congratulations to the Chibri family!  As well, the 2022 Commercial Breeder of the Year was awarded to Kara and […] Read more

News from the Canadian Speckle Park Association

Purely Purebred, news from the November 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Speckle Park Association has moved away from completing the registry through CLRC. They have started with their own registry system and are accepting registry work at the new main office. You can check out the new association website at canadianspecklepark.ca. Here you will also find the updated information for the 2022 board of […] Read more


Inaugural Canadian Speckle Park Commercial Cattlemen of the Year

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the April 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Speckle Park Association announced its Commercial Cattlemen of the Year at Agribition 2019. Fred Courtney of Delia, Alta., claimed the inaugural honour. Courtney’s herd consists of 300 Red and Red-Baldie mother cows. He has run a Speckle Park bull for the last 20 years. Every year Courtney supplies 200-250 Speckle Park-cross calves to […] Read more

Beef Cattle Research Council hires new extension co-ordinator

NewsMakers from the November 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Ellen Crane is the new extension co-ordinator for the Beef Cattle Research Council. In her new role she helps co-ordinate the development, maintenance and utilization of various extension resources, including the BCRC’s webinars, blog articles, and other content on BeefResearch.ca. She started with BCRC last month after spending six weeks in Japan as part of […] Read more


Don Pochylko with calf.

A tribute to Don Pochylko

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the November 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Hereford and cattle juniors from all breeds have until December 15 to apply for two $1,500 awards to participate or attend a cattle-related event or learning experience. It is all part of the Beef Cattle Learning Award created by Frances, Lance and Sheri Leachman of Big Gully Farms at Maidstone, Sask., in memory of Buddy […] Read more

Supreme Champion Female honours sponsored by Breed Creek Angus went to Jacey Massey of New Trend Cattle Co., Strathmore, Alta., with her cow-calf pair.

4th Annual Young Ranchman’s All Breeds Livestock show

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the October 24, 2016 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The 4th Annual Young Ranchman’s All Breeds Livestock show was held in Swift Current, September 23-25. This show keeps growing with seven breed divisions represented, 173 juniors ranging in age from six to 21, along with 214 head of cattle. Part of the program for the children eight and under is the Little Rancher’s program. […] Read more