RODEO NEWS

June 20, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Davison and Schmidt Among Weekend Stand-Outs

June 14, 2022 | Airdrie, AB |  Big Weekend for Ben Anderson

June 6, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Cassidy Extends Season Lead

May 31, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Gardner Three-Peat Winner at Grande Prairie

May 24, 2022 l Airdrie, AB | 102 Years of the Falkland Stampede

May 18, 2022 l Airdrie, AB | SMS Equipment Pro Tour Kicks Off at Grande Prairie

May 10, 2022 l Airdrie, AB | Popescul – Top Gun at Taber Spring is here! And with it, the official start of the 2022 Canadian Professional Rodeo season.

April 25, 2022  l Airdrie, AB | Veterans Shine as Canadian Pro Rodeo Season gets Underway

March 29, Red Deer, AB | Exciting Season On Tap For Pro Rodeo Canada Spring is here! And with it, the official start of the 2022 Canadian Professional Rodeo season.

March 22, Red Deer, AB | ATB Financial Enters Three-Year Agreement as Title Sponsor of the Canadian Finals Rodeo. Saddle-up! The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) and Westerner Park have a new long-term title sponsor for the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR), as ATB Financial has renewed its sponsorship agreement through 2024.

January 24, 2022 | Airdrie, AB — Big Time CPRA Success at National Western (Denver) The National Western Stock Show and Rodeo wrapped up in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, January 23 and it was an outstanding day for CPRA athletes. Two of those competitors, Carstairs, Alberta tie-down roper, Kyle Lucas and Sherwood Park saddle bronc…

December 11, 2021 l Las Vegas, NV | 2021 Champions Crowned at Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

November 28, 2021 | Regina, SK — Second Maple Leaf Circuit Finals Wraps Up at Agribition. The Maple Leaf Circuit Finals, an integral part of Regina, Sask’s Canadian Western Agribition which celebrated 50 years November 23-27, simultaneously brought the 2021 rodeo calendar year to a close and kicked off the 2022 Canadian Professional Rodeo season. For…

November 10, 2021 | Red Deer, AB — The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) and Westerner Park are celebrating a successful 47th Canadian Finals Rodeo. “Rodeo is built on community, and you can see how the staff, volunteers, sponsors, community partners, and supporters all came together to put on an amazing Canadian Finals Rodeo,” says…

November 7, 2021 | Red Deer, AB – Champions Declared at CFR47 It was a fitting finale for the return of Professional Rodeo in Canada. After a 24 month absence, the Canadian Finals Rodeo returned to Red Deer’s Peavey Mart Centrium to ring down the curtain on the abbreviated 2021 season. It was a week…

November 5, 2021 | Red Deer, AB — Memorable Friday Night at CFR47 They call them the TV pens in the sport of rodeo.  The reference is to the best of the best in terms of the horses and bulls in the riding events. And Friday night’s third round of the Canadian Finals Rodeo proved…

“Cabaret Corral” All-Canadian Country Music Line-up   October 21, 2021 | Red Deer, AB — The 47th Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR 47), set to run November 3-7, 2021, is fast approaching and we are excited to announce an all-new “Cabaret Corral” country music entertainment lineup. This year features all Canadian artists on the TD Cabaret…

ATB Financial assumes Title Sponsor role and extends funding to support mental health of rodeo competitors   October 19, 2021 | Red Deer, AB —  When the 47th Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) returns to Red Deer’s Westerner Park November 3-7, it will be with a new title sponsor: Alberta-based financial institution, ATB Financial. The 47th…

Celebrating CPRA Season Leaders October 14, 2021 | Airdrie, AB — After a year hiatus, the finalists have been decided, the back numbers have been assigned and preparations are underway as the countdown to CFR 47 continues. View the complete Pro Rodeo Canada New Release for the contestant roster, season leaders, the complete back number…

October 12, 2021 | Red Deer, AB — Westerner Park is collaborating with Precede Occupational Health Services Inc. to provide COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing for the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR). Testing will be provided from November 1st through 7th, 2021. With the Restrictions Exemption Program in place for CFR, either proof of complete vaccination or…

October 4, 2021 | Airdrie, AB — The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) is excited to recognize its 2021 Award recipients. Several repeat winners top the list – decided by votes cast by the top 20 contestants in all major events, novice contestants and CPRA contract members. Brett Gardiner is being recognized as Canada’s Announcer…

September 8, 2021 | Red Deer, AB — The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA), and Westerner Park are excited to announce that the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) is set to go in Red Deer November 3-7! It’s the 47th anniversary of the excellence and quality of experience that fans and competitors have come to expect…

June 24,  2020 | Red Deer, AB — The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA), Westerner Park and the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce made the difficult yet important decision to postpone this year’s Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR47) until 2021. With the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 related health guidelines and the cancellation of many qualifying…

Over 135 ticket donations were made to deserving youth & their families from ALL-IN Ticket Pack holders for the 46th Canadian Finals Rodeo! Created in partnership Tickets Alberta, and local non-profit Youth HQ, the ticket donation process allowed rodeo fans who did not plan to use their seats for all seven performances of the 2019…

November 3, 2019 | Red Deer, AB — The final day of the 46th Canadian Finals Rodeo was Gold Champions Day; as the competition was set to heat up, fans wore their best gold threads to be a part of the celebrations. The morning’s charity breakfast, sponsored by Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce,…

November 2, 2019 | Red Deer, AB — Day five of the Canadian Finals Rodeo was themed Around The World Day. From New Zealand to the United Kingdom, CFR welcomes fans from across the globe to Red Deer for the 2019 event. Today was dedicated to celebrating the diversity of rodeo, as CFR recognized the…

November 1, 2019 | Red Deer, AB — Day four of the Canadian Finals Rodeo, sponsored by RAM and the Government of Alberta, was dubbed Rodeo Royalty Day. The crowning of Miss Rodeo Canada and announcement of the 2019 Hall of Fame inductees prompted guests to sport their best purple attire for the day. This…

October 31, 2019 | Red Deer, AB —The third day of the 46th Canadian Finals Rodeo marked the half way point in the six-day celebration, and embraced the spirit of Halloween with a western twist. Things got started early at 8 am in Agricentre East for the horsemanship portion of the Rising Stars Rodeo Queen…

October 30, 2019 | Red Deer, AB — Day two of the 46th Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR 46) , presented by RAM, was Military & First Responders day. Thousands of CFR guests donned red poppies in support of those who serve our beautiful country. The day started off at 9 am for the Charity Pancake…

October 30, 2019 | Red Deer, AB — The 1st Annual Red Deer Classic was a perfect wrap! They were honoured to be a part of the 46th Canadian Finals Rodeo with their Bucking Horse Futurity. A great set of horses matched with a great set of cowboys. Congratulations to their Top Horse Buckle winner…

October 29, 2019 | Red Deer, AB — The 46th edition of the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR 46) kicked off today in Red Deer, Alberta. For the second year in a row, Westerner Park will play host to CFR 46 in partnership with the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) and Red Deer & District Chamber…

October 28, 2019 | Red Deer, AB – The 46th Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR46) returns to Westerner Park from October 29— November 3, and this year a lucky Central Alberta family will be able to enjoy the Rodeo who otherwise may not have been able to. Red Deer Regional Airport saw great success with their…

October 26, 2019 | Red Deer, AB — The 46th edition of the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) is set to kick off in just a few days time at Westerner Park. In partnership with the Red Deer Regional Airport, CFR has released an exclusive set of seats available for purchase to the public that will…

October 17, 2019 | Red Deer, AB –  With the return of the Canadian Finals Rodeo just around the corner, the official qualifiers for all ten events have been announced to the public. Over 100 contestants from across the globe will compete in down in the Westerner Park Centrium dirt as they vie for the…

October 2, 2019 | Red Deer, AB – The second annual MNP Rising Stars Junior Canadian Finals Rodeo event is set to return to the 46th Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) in Red Deer this fall. A total of 46 contestants will compete in the Westerner Park Centrium on Saturday, November 2 from 1-3 pm for…

September 12, 2019 | Red Deer, AB – The 46th Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR 46) returns to Westerner Park this fall with an all-new Cabaret entertainment lineup, featuring some of Canada’s top country music artists. The CFR 46 Cabaret, presented by Home Building Centre, will feature all-Canadian acts on the TD Cabaret Stage over the…

Canadian Finals Breakaway Qualifiers Top breakaway ropers from across Canada will compete in a Semi-Finals on Day 1, with the Finalists competing in an exciting elimination style finals on Day 2.  The winner will be named the first Canadian Open Breakaway Champion.

June 5, 2019 | Red Deer, Alberta – The Canadian Finals Rodeo is thrilled to welcome the first Canadian Finals Breakaway to Red Deer for CFR 46. The two-day event is slated to be held in the Westerner Park Centrium from October 31 – November 1, 2019 during the Canadian Finals Rodeo. Top breakaway ropers…

May 30, 2019 | Red Deer, Alberta – The Canadian Finals Rodeo is proud to welcome the first-ever Rising Stars Rodeo Queen Competition in 2019. The event goes hand-in-hand with the mission of the Rising Stars Junior Canadian Finals Rodeo event: providing the youth in rodeo an opportunity to showcase their talents, and compete in…

November 4, 2018 | Red Deer, AB – For the first time in history, the 2018 Canadian Finals Rodeo champions were declared in Red Deer, Alberta. The opening ceremonies, sponsored by the City of Red Deer & Red Deer County, began with a loud bang as the top competitors who were neck-and-neck for the CFR…

Kindness is a staple in the rodeo community and we really felt that on Friday night during performance #4 as a few of the CFR45 qualifiers read off statements they live by. “Live every day with courage, live every day with pride.” “Finish what you’ve started.” “Know what has to be done.” “If you make…

November 3, 2018 | Red Deer, AB – Today marks a moment in history as Westerner Park & the Red Deer District Chamber of Commerce hosted the first annual Rising Stars Junior Canadian Finals Rodeo event in Red Deer, Alberta. Today’s up-and-coming youth rodeo competitors were showcased for the first time ever, by doing what…

November 3, 2018 | Red Deer, AB – Day five of the Canadian Finals Rodeo kicked off early on Saturday afternoon with the first-ever Junior Canadian Finals Rodeo Rising Stars performance, sponsored by MNP. Performance #5 of the CFR showcased today’s up-and-coming rodeo competitors where roughly 50 junior contestants competed for a shot at the…

November 2, 2018 | Red Deer, AB – Day four of the Canadian Finals Rodeo carried an Around the World theme, sponsored by the Edmonton International Airport. In celebration of the CFR’s Canadian roots, patriotic swag was handed to guests as they arrived at the ENMAX Centrium for Performance #4. The Edmonton International Airport also…

November 1, 2018 | Red Deer, AB – On the third day of the CFR, the theme was Ladies Night, sponsored by Chatters Hair Salon. Their Style Happy Van was set up outside the ENMAX Centrium greeting Rodeo Fans with a Braid Bar & Free Styling with prizes to be won. Also presented by Chatters,…

October 30, 2018 | Red Deer, AB – We are rodeo, and we are here. For the first time in history the Canadian Finals Rodeo kicked off at Westerner Park in Red Deer, AB with over 5500 people in attendance to welcome CFR to its new home.

Ted Stovin previews the Top 5 things you need to do while in Red Deer for the 45th edition of the Canadian Finals Rodeo, presented by RAM from October 30th to November 4th. Written by: Ted Stovin RED DEER, Alberta – With the 45th Canadian Finals Rodeo heading to Red Deer in less than two…

Red Deer is the third largest city in Alberta, but no matter how big we grow, we’ve still maintained our small-town charm. We’re so pleased to host you during the Canadian Finals Rodeo, and you can rest assured that you will be well taken care of. Connect with Nature When you’re in the Red Deer…

Saddle Bronc Bareback horse of the year horse of the year S-66 Stampede Warrior F 13 Virgil Owned by Calgary Stampede, Hanna, Alta. Owned by Vern McDonald, C5 Rodeo Company, Lac La Biche, Alta. At 12 years old, Stampede Warrior is in her prime, and her fame for tough but honest trips proves she is…

Steer Wrestling Bull Riding horse of the year bull of the year Dashin Haze (Tyson) -201 Night Moves Owned by Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, Alta Owned by Calgary Stampede, Hanna, Atla. Early in his career, Tyson was too strong for barrel racing, but the brown horse with the catapult takeoff was perfect for steer wrestling. Fortunately…

Team Roping: Header Team Roping: Heeler horse of the year horse of the year Cactus Harry Owned by Tuftin McLeod, Waldeck, Sask Owned by Tristin Woolsey, Nanton, Alta. To win the Heading Horse of the Year Award is a big deal — but to win it in your rookie year is nothing short of amazing….

Tie-Down Roping Barrel Horse horse of the year with the most heart Stick Ripn Lady (Ripp) Owned by Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, Alta Owned by Carman Pozzobon, Savona, B.C    Stick. It’s not the most flattering name in the world, but rodeo fans and competitors alike all know the champion horse. Nearly two decades ago, the…

Westerner Park and the ENMAX Centrium play host to the 45th edition of the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) from October 30th to November 4th, 2018. RED DEER, Alberta – Of the 55 events on the 2018 Canadian Pro Rodeo Association (CPRA) schedule, 24 of them are within a two-hour drive of the new home of…