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Big Valley Bust Out Rodeo draws crowds, honours community icon
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (577+ words) Published 12:49 pm Friday, August 7, 2026 The Big Valley Bust Out Rodeo drew crowds of about 100 people each night during its July 24 and 25 run. Honoured during the event was Earl “Wilbur” Stewart, who died in 2022. Stewart was raised near Big Valley and…...
PHOTOS: Kolby Wanchuk scores 93 in final ride to win 3rd annual Zeke Thurston Xtreme Broncs
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (412+ words) Published 12:24 pm Thursday, July 30, 2026 The third edition of the Zeke Thurston Xtreme Broncs Invitational is in the books, and hometown hero Kolby Wanchuk won it all in a nail-biting final ride. Held on July 29 as part of the third day…...
59th annual Rimbey Rodeo right around the corner
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (448+ words) Published 9:30 am Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Momentum is building with the 59th annual Rimbey Rodeo right around the corner. Packed with non-stop action and family-friendly entertainment, the event runs July 10-12 on the Ag grounds. There will be plenty of variety from start to…...
DAY 7: Ponoka Stampede showdown an event to remember
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1665+ words) Published 8:50 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 The 2026 edition of the Ponoka Stampede will be memorable not only as the 90th, but also for some challenging weather conditions. It kept the Stampede Association Board hopping to adapt to the ongoing rain, which led to…...
Stage is set for Ponoka Stampede finals, 90th edition
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1397+ words) Published 1:30 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Some first-time visitors to the Ponoka Stampede find themselves sticking around for at least another day, after the sixth performance of rodeo Tuesday afternoon. This was the last set of rodeo contestants who had a chance…...
PHOTOS: Rodeo action on Day 6 of the Ponoka Stampede
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (246+ words) Published 4:40 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 By Ponoka News Staff Murray Pole from Erskine, Alta. ropes his calf June 30. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News) Ponoka’s Macy Lockwood (nee Auclair) was hopeful, but ended up with a no-time in the ladies breakaway roping. (Emily…...
DAY 5: Bareback rider takes the lead, sets sights on Ponoka Stampede finals round
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1545+ words) Published 8:50 am Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Age is irrelevant when you’re riding like a youngster. At least Orin Larsen would vouch for that. The Manitoba-raised cowboy has been tangling with bareback horses professionally for 15 years. It’s a rodeo event known for being…...
Miss Rodeo Canada excited to share in 90th Ponoka Stampede
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (931+ words) Published 5:00 am Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Miss Rodeo Canada is thrilled to show her support for this year’s celebration of the Ponoka Stampede’s 90th anniversary. “I’m really excited to be back this year at the Ponoka Stampede,” said Abbey Harty. “With it being…...
DAY 4: Rain can’t quash Ponoka Stampede spirit, action abounds
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1062+ words) Published 8:45 am Monday, June 29, 2026 Attitude is everything when it comes to facing challenges. And on a muddy day at the Ponoka Stampede, the contestants who came to play did have some fun. That included team ropers Joey Romo II, and…...
NIGHT 3: PBR at the Ponoka Stampede
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (80+ words) Ponoka News Published 6:15 pm Sunday, June 28, 2026 Jordan Hansen of Amisk, Alta., won the Wild West PBR title with an 88.5-point ride on Stray Bucks of S&M Bucking Bulls at the Ponoka Stampede on Saturday, June 28. Hansen was in 10th place…...