2011

Don “Donnie-Jo” Johansen - Contestant
Inducted - 2011

Don Johansen

Don began his rodeo career in the Boys Steer Riding with the FCA and was named Rookie of the Year for that association in 1973.

Don turned pro and claimed the 1978 Canadian Bull Riding Championship, the same year he qualified for the NFR. Don qualified for CFR 9 times in the Bull Riding and was the CPRA Cowboy of the Year in 1986.

Don continues to put on steer and bull riding schools for the champions of tomorrow and gives his time as chute boss for Grande Prairie, Ponoka, Strathmore and the CFR.

Don and his wife Nancy reside in Chestermere, AB.

Ralph Murray - Builder
Inducted - 2011

Ralph Murray

Ralph has spent over three decades involved in the sport of rodeo and continues to devote his volunteer time to the CPRA in an advisory capacity.

He has been the Medicine Hat General Manager which hosts two pro rodeos each year. Under his watch the CPRA was restructured and rodeo reached a whole new level of exposure and credibility as a sport.

Ralph was a member of the CFR commission and a devoted representative of rodeo. He resides in Medicine Hat in his home with the most beautiful yard in the city. 

Glen O'Neill - Contestant
Inducted 2011

glen O'Neill

Glen came to Canada from Australia and became a Canadian Citizen shortly thereafter. He had won all there was to win in the land down under, being named the Australian SB Champion in 1992, so set his sights on conquering the saddle bronc event in Canada and the US. Did he ever accomplish that!!!

Glen started off winning the 1995 Calgary Stampede $50,000, then tied the Canadian Highest Point ride record of 95, riding Airwolf at the Innisfail Rodeo. Glen continued to make his mark in rodeo taking the Canadian Saddle Championship in 2000 then the World Championship in 2002. Glen and his wife Jennifer have two beautiful children and reside on a ranch outside of Didsbury. 

Ernie Marshall - Builder
Inducted 2011

Ernie Marshall

Ernie was rodeo’s “funny man” for over 40 years! He started at the age of 14, traveling with Buddy Heaton and Cliff Claggats Wild West Rodeo.

Under the direction of Chuck Henson, he became a very capable bull fighter, but loved the fans of rodeo so much he devoted his skills to being a rodeo clown.

Ernie made his home in Wainwright, until his passing in 2014.  He was 68 years old.

“Smokin” Joe Lucas - Contestant
Inducted 2011

Joe Lucas

Joe is a four time Canadian Tie Down Roping Champion, a 22 time qualifier to the CFR and a 9 time qualifier to NFR.

Among his other accomplishments, Joe has been a Calgary Stampede Champion, and a Pendleton Champion.

Joe has hosted many roping schools and spends a great deal of time with his kids and their rodeo endeavors. Joe and his family reside outside of Carstairs, AB.

Ted Vayro - Builder
Inducted 2011

Ted Vayro

Ted became a CRCA and RCA member in 1959 and competed in the bareback and steer wrestling events. Ted served as a Director on the CPRA Board for 16 years, and was co-owner of the Grasslands Rodeo Contracting business, raising excellent rodeo stock.

Ted contributed his time for over 20 years as the CFR Livestock superintendent, retiring in 1995 to spend more time for the development of junior rodeo competitors in BC.

Ted resided in Knutsford, BC, until his passing in April of 2018,  4 days prior to his 82nd birthday.

Charles Manson - Animal
Inducted 2011

Charles Manson

Charles Manson, owned by Franklin Rodeo like his namesake was a miserable specimen.  He wasn’t in the arena to make friends, he was there to buck! He was named Canadian Champion Bull of the Year in 1983 and 1984, and is a welcomed addition to the Animal Category in the Rodeo Hall of Fame.