Reading Time: 2 minutes Will Edmonton still be the host of Canada’s top rodeo in 2017? The Canadian Finals Rodeo has been held in conjunction with Farmfair International, owned by Northlands, for 42 years, but the contract for the rodeo showcase is up for renewal. The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association plans to issue a request for proposals, and that […] Read more
Will rodeo’s top showcase leave town?
Northlands’ contract for the Canadian Finals Rodeo is up in 2017 and there’s a chance the rodeo could saddle up and mosey on
Police rodeo is a wild and wacky affair
Reading Time: 3 minutes Const. Sean LaBrie just laughs when it’s suggested the Calgary Police Rodeo is arguably the most amateur rodeo in existence. “That would be about right,” said LaBrie, the rodeo association’s vice-president. “It’s pretty strange. For 99 per cent of the guys who are participating, this is the only rodeo stuff they do all year. It’s […] Read more
It’s summer — why aren’t you at the fair?
Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s tempting to make every day a workday during the summer. But if you can pull yourself away from the farm, 65,000 of your friends have a great day planned for you and your family. That’s the number of volunteers who donate their time to the province’s agricultural societies, including putting on several dozen fairs, […] Read more
The tradition continues for famous Innisfail rodeo family
20-year-old cowgirl credits father as her mentor, a former pro calf roper
Reading Time: 3 minutes Growing up with the last name Daines in the town of Innisfail leaves a person with big boots to fill. With legends like Jack, Ivan, and Duane Daines (just to name a few) on your family tree, there is little doubt that a passion for agriculture and rodeo should run in your blood. That’s certainly […] Read more
Big Valley rodeo family inspires each other to greatness
Young rodeo champ rides 'Lunatic from Hell' in Houston and comes out on top
Reading Time: 3 minutes There was surprise and delight on the Canadian rodeo scene, when young bronc rider Zeke Thurston rode all the way to the championship and the $50,000 bonus at RodeoHouston last month. Likely one of the least surprised about the whole deal, though, was Zeke’s mother Lynda. “I had a good feeling in my gut the […] Read more
A sure sign of spring: Northlands Farm and Ranch Show
This year’s event includes a prospect steer and heifer show, and Limousin is the featured breed
Reading Time: 2 minutes Before the fields thaw, the Northlands Farm and Ranch Show is your opportunity to view quality equipment and livestock to incorporate into your operations. This year’s show, which runs from March 26-28, features some new events, including the prospect steer and heifer show. This event showcases calves born in 2014, in a junior division on […] Read more
Something for everyone at Farmfair International
Today's Farmfair isn't just cowboy hats and cattle sales
Reading Time: 2 minutes Heading into its 41st year, Farmfair International is set to impress visitors once again with its unique blend of livestock sales, entertainment, and western hospitality. “It’s one of the longest-running agricultural events in Alberta and in Western Canada,” said show manager David Fiddler. “When you combine the Canadian finals rodeo and Farmfair International, you’ve got […] Read more
Rodeo star an ambassador for ranching and the western way of life
Scott Schiffner has thrilled countless thousands with his bull riding, but he’s also riding hard to preserve cowboy traditions
Reading Time: 3 minutes If the Calgary Stampede gave out a buckle for the best one-liner, Scott Schiffner would have won it hands down. “I love inflation,” proclaimed the bull rider and rancher from Strathmore as he held up his $100,000 winner’s cheque. That sum was exactly double what Schiffner won in 2001, the last time he captured top […] Read more
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