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PHOTOS: Stettler rodeo delivers fast times and tough bulls in two-day showcase
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (620+ words) Published 3:50 pm Friday, August 14, 2026 The Stettler County Fair and Rodeo concluded over two days, July 31 and Aug. 1, with action from the Lakeland Rodeo Association. While the beer gardens opened early, at 3 p.m., rodeo action kicked off at 6:30 p.m. on both evenings. Those…...
PHOTOS: Family activities, rodeo action highlight annual Stettler County Fair and Rodeo
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (636+ words) Published 4:20 pm Thursday, August 13, 2026 The Stettler County Fair and Rodeo ran from July 27 to Aug. 1, offering nearly a full week of activities for the whole family. On July 27, local cowboy Beau Cooper hosted the inaugural Beau Cooper Invitational open calf-roping…...
Big Valley Bust Out Rodeo draws crowds, honours community icon
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (577+ words) Published 12:47 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
2+ week, 1+ day ago (412+ words) Published 2:24 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…...
DAY 7: Ponoka Stampede showdown an event to remember
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1665+ words) Published 9:20 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…...
DAY 5: Bareback rider takes the lead, sets sights on Ponoka Stampede finals round
1+ mon, 2+ 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…...
QEII overpass at Innisfail honours local rodeo legend
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (375+ words) Published 12:50 pm Wednesday, June 10, 2026 A Queen Elizabeth II Highway overpass in Innisfail has been renamed to honour a local legendary rodeo promoter, auctioneer and local philanthropist. Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen announced Wednesday, June 10 that the overpass…...
Hot out of the gate: Ponoka Stampede has record-shattering tarp sale to kick off 90th anniversary
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (599+ words) Published 5:00 am Monday, May 4, 2026 The 2026 Ponoka Stampede canvas auction, held May 1 at the Stagecoach Saloon, broke all previous sale records, bringing in over $900,000. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News) Award-winner auctioneer Dean Edge led the sale. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News) Miss Ponoka…...