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James MacDonald named Canadian harness racing’s top driver for fifth straight year

James MacDonald named Canadian harness racing’s top driver for fifth straight year1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (285+ words) LONDON - James MacDonald was named Canadian harness racing's top driver for a historic fifth straight year Saturday at the O'Brien Awards. MacDonald, a resident of Guelph, Ont., posted 369 wins and $9.2 million in purse money in 2025 and also added a second…...

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Annual Halfway River Rodeo to honour late organizer with events, gala

Annual Halfway River Rodeo to honour late organizer with events, gala5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (364+ words) WONOWON, B.C. " A tradition for the people of Halfway River First Nation is its annual rodeo, which will take place throughout this coming weekend. Final preparations are already underway, with organizer Kendall Hunter saying up to 300 entries per day will participate…...

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Miss and Sweetheart crowned by Dunmore Equestrian Society

Miss and Sweetheart crowned by Dunmore Equestrian Society5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (344+ words) Newly crowned Sweetheart Josie Pancoast and Miss Lyla Isberg pose with MHES Queen and Princess Mila Stuut and Joleigh Wood for a portrait. The Dunmore Equestrian Centre welcomed its new royalty this weekend, and the young duo is looking forward…...

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Hudson’s Hope Rodeo praised as ‘flawless,’ say organizers

Hudson’s Hope Rodeo praised as ‘flawless,’ say organizers6+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (293+ words) HUDSON'S HOPE, B.C. "Hudson's Hope Rodeo organizers are praising the success of the event which took place last weekend. Locally known as the "greatest little rodeo in the world," the event had 250 competitors in several rodeo disciplines, including traditional events such…...

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Doig River Rodeo set for August long weekend

Doig River Rodeo set for August long weekend6+ mon, 2+ day ago   (451+ words) ROSE PRAIRIE, B.C. " A rodeo "sporting event will take place on the grounds of Doig River First Nation (DRFN) during the B.C. Day long weekend. The Doig River Rodeo will start on August 1st, with an estimated total of over $50,000 in cash prizes…...

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thespec.com > news > canada > yee-haw-stevensville-ram-rodeo-lined-up-for-civic-holiday-weekend > article_79cec004-2e6b-5ba1-892f-64c9fa37648d.html

Yee-haw! Stevensville RAM Rodeo lined up for civic holiday weekend

Yee-haw! Stevensville RAM Rodeo lined up for civic holiday weekend6+ mon, 4+ day ago   (352+ words) Rodeo competitors will return to Montasola Farms for the Stevensville RAM Rodeo from Aug. 1 to 4, featuring daily rodeo performances, kids events and evening country music concerts. Cowboys, country music and community spirit will liven the civic holiday weekend at Montasola…...

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Veteran bullfighter embraces new role as clown

Veteran bullfighter embraces new role as clown6+ mon, 4+ day ago   (822+ words) Scott Byrne poses beside his rodeo barrel, which acts as a punching bag for raging bulls. The 53-year-old is serving as the rodeo clown at the 69th annual Manitoba Threshermen's Reunion and Stampede. Byrne pivoted into clowning as a way to…...

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thespec.com > news > canada > hudson-s-hope-rodeo-seeks-volunteers-for-upcoming-event > article_9e28b3da-a5ca-5e7e-947b-ebc844b060de.html

Hudson’s Hope Rodeo seeks volunteers for upcoming event

Hudson’s Hope Rodeo seeks volunteers for upcoming event6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (424+ words) HUDSON'S HOPE, B.C. " The Hudson's Hope Rodeo, a storied northeast B.C. tradition, will continue this weekend. Known locally as "the greatest little rodeo in the world,' the rodeo takes place on July 26th and 27th, with up to $1,500 in cash prizes in some events…...

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Grey Highlands rodeo event raised $34,800 for hospital foundation

Grey Highlands rodeo event raised $34,800 for hospital foundation6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (313+ words) The Grey Highlands RAM Rodeo event was once again a financial success in 2025. At its meeting on July 16, Grey Highlands council received a staff report outlining the financial performance of the popular rodeo event. Grey Highlands hosts the event in…...

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The rodeo comes to Williamstown

The rodeo comes to Williamstown6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1096+ words) With long, golden rays of sun setting over the Williamstown Fairgrounds, the rodeo exploded into the ring in front of a sold-out audience. Cowboys and cowgirls thrilled the appreciative crowds with their incredible riding, roping, barrel racing and steer wrestling....