A Canadian cattle breed, the Speckle Park has grown from exotic livestock to mainstream, international cattle status
When Jason Goodfellow started bringing his Speckle Park cattle to Regina’s Canadian Western Agribition in 2006, they were put in the same barn as the exotic animals. Now, 15 years later, the Speckle Park breed has grown. Goodfellow started breeding Speckle Park in the late 1990s, even though it didn’t become a recognized breed until […] Read moreTag Archives Canadian Western Agribition
Years of breeding pay off for Sunnyhill Alpacas
For Kevin and Leanne Sept, alpacas is what they do. They’ve run Sunnyhill Alpacas, located near Leduc, Alta., for 23 years. Raising huacaya and suri alpacas, the Septs have been passionate about the animals since Day One. “We started with nine, once upon a time. Now we’re up to about 130,” Leanne said. “And now […] Read more
Supreme Beef winners both from Bashaw and repeat
If winning Canadian Western Agribition’s Beef Supreme is the pinnacle of achievement for purebred cattle breeders, winning it more than once is undoubtedly a sign of continued excellence. The winners of the 2021 event have both won before, and both are from Bashaw, Alta. “Never gets old. It’s a fabulous, fabulous thing to win,” said […] Read more
Agribition is back — and running live
The 50th edition of Canadian Western Agribition is underway a year late. The family of one of the show founders and the first president, Chris Sutter, burned the brand to officially open the event Nov. 22. Last year’s show was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Spence Sutter said his dad would be pleased with […] Read more
Agribition plans to go live in the fall
Twelve breed shows will be featured, the first time that all breeds will hold their national competitions under one roof
Canadian Western Agribition plans to be back with a full, live event in Regina this fall, despite the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and posting a significant loss in 2020. Chief executive officer Chris Lane said during the show’s recent annual general meeting that work has begun for the 50th show. This will include 12 […] Read more
Agribition plans to go live in the fall
Canadian Western Agribition plans to be back with a full, live event in Regina this fall, despite the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and posting a significant loss in 2020. Chief executive officer Chris Lane said during the show’s annual general meeting last week that work has begun for the 50th show. This will include […] Read more
Agribition lists top 50 leaders in agriculture
Canadian Western Agribition celebrated Canada’s Ag Day Feb. 23 with the release of the winners of its campaign to find the top 50 industry leaders. The list is based on nominations submitted from across the country. The nominations were whittled down to the top 10 finalists in five categories by a panel of judges, including […] Read more
Agribition takes education program online, year round
Students can learn how to pull a calf, how cattle help grasslands, how to become a plant hero and how to make cheesy beef meatballs — all on one website. Canadian Western Agribition launched its virtual education program Feb. 1 featuring material related to agriculture that is designed for students in all grades of elementary […] Read more
Agribition sale scores good prices
The iconic cattle show changed gears this year because of COVID, wrapping up a month of activities with an online sale
MOOSE JAW, Sask. — A pandemic version of Canadian Western Agribition went ahead mostly online over the last month, culminating with an offsite commercial female sale and the virtual slap of supreme purebred champions. Johnstone Auction Mart hosted the commercial sale Nov. 28 where 172 head sold to online buyers and a few who were […] Read more
Agribition lineup set for this year’s online event
Canadian Western Agribition has announced its full lineup of virtual events for this year after the live Regina show was postponed due to the pandemic. It includes the opportunity to vote for the Supreme champions of all time through a bracket-style competition that includes every Beef Supreme champion ever named at the show. The champion […] Read more
