The aftermath of the floods that recently affected High River, Calgary, Millarville, Eden Valley and many more places, has left many with nothing. Loved ones were lost; there are no homes, no cars, no personal memorabilia, no jobs. Nothing. Those affected are slowly trying to piece their lives and community back together, and ongoing help …
With the exception of 2004, when Matt Lait was the CPRA bareback season leader, he’s never had an August to write home about. But with a pair of wins in Jasper, Alberta and Cranbrook, BC this past weekend, Lait is again about to put pen to paper. “It was in my head this year to …
Dustin Flundra has never missed a CFR. And after an $8200 dollar week to kick off the month of August, it appears that streak will continue for the Pincher Creek, Alberta saddle bronc rider. “I think this is only my fourth cheque over a thousand dollars this whole year,” muttered Flundra just prior to accepting …
Zane Lambert is no stranger to competing on the big stage. The 27 year-old has qualified for the PBR World Finals twice and the PBR Canada Finals six times. But there’s one year-end dance that has so far eluded the Ponoka, Alberta bullrider. “That would be super cool if I can make it to the …
As the dog days of summer settle in and the races for coveted CFR berths intensify, a couple of people who narrowly missed getting to the Finals in 2012 are doing all they can to see that history doesn’t repeat itself. Merritt, British Columbia’s Katie Garthwaite added to her earnings total on a weekend …
For years, the name Coconut Roll brought respect, excitement and a touch of fear into the hearts bareback cowboys across North America. Now this famous Calgary Stampede bucking mare has died after chronic illness at the age of 20 years old. Her final resting place? A spot of honour at the Calgary Stampede Ranch, where …
It was a trio of young ropers that dominated at the pay window at the two weekend stops on the Pro Rodeo Canada trail. Morgan Grant, Logan Bird and Kyle Lucas each improved their chances of injecting some new blood into the event at the Canadian Finals Rodeo in November. Grant led the way with …
Only once since 2005 has there not been a pair of brothers qualify in the same year for the CFR in the steer wrestling. Derek and Dallas Frank are hoping to continue that tradition. The Stony Plain, Alta., brothers each won three cheques at the three CPRA rodeos this past weekend. Derek had the most …
Three-time Canadian bareback champion, Kyle Bowers now knows what Cowboy Christmas is all about. The 36 year-old, Brooks, Alta., cowboy pocketed close to 14-thousand dollars during the July long weekend while posting victories in Williams Lake and Airdrie and making his first appearance in the Ponoka Stampede Showdown. “This is definitely the best weekend I’ve …
“The Innisfail Rodeo and the Daines family are the reason I take out my Canadian card.” Trevor Brazile made the statement while accepting the High Point award at the 53rd Annual Innisfail Pro Rodeo that wrapped up on Sunday at the Daines Rodeo Ranch. Brazile split 2nd in the tie down roping (7.2 seconds for …
