RODEO NEWS

May 29, 2023 | Airdrie, AB | Tim Kemp Among Buffalo Lake Winners If you’re looking for an example of rodeo dedication, look no further than steer wrestler Tim Kemp. The Ontario bulldogger commutes from his home at Kincardine, Ontario (two and a half hours west of Toronto near Lake Huron) to Alberta most weeks…

May 23, 2023 | Airdrie, AB | Consistent Spring for Logan Bird Logan Bird has established himself as one of the most consistent tie-down ropers in the game. And his winning effort at the Falkland Stampede was more of what fans have come to expect from the Nanton, Alberta roper. Bird was a rapid 8.1…

May 16, 2023 | Airdrie, AB | SMS Equipment Kicks Off 2023 Pro Rodeo Tour When the 2023 season of the SMS Equipment Pro Rodeo Tour kicks off in Buffalo Lake, Alta. May 27-28, attendees will revel in the excitement, pageantry and athleticism happening in the arena. Most of those same rodeo fans, however, will…

May 1, 2023 | Airdrie, AB | Big Weekend For Jacob Gardner They call him The Prince of the Peace Country. But Jacob Gardner has shown that his abilities aren’t limited to one geographical area with weekend successes in Alberta and southwest Texas. The Fort St. John, BC bullrider/bull dogger captured a couple of titles…

April 24, 2023 | Airdrie, AB | Tanner Milan and Eddie – A Powerful Partnership Tanner Milan is on a heater, no doubt about it. The two-time Canadian Steer Wrestling Champion is four for four to kick off the 2023 Canadian rodeo season after a weekend win at the Dawson Creek Spring Breakup with a…

April 21, 2023 | Airdrie, AB | Canadian Pro Rodeos Added to The Cowboy Channel Rural Media Group, Inc. (RMG) announced today that it has entered into an assignment and assumption agreement with FloSports, Inc. to purchase and obtain the media rights license for the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA). Effective immediately, RMG now owns the…

April 17, 2023 | Airdrie, AB | Strong Start to the Season for Pascal Isabelle Pascal Isabelle describes his Bareback riding career as a ‘work in progress’. If 2023’s first Canadian spring rodeo stop, the Broncs and Honky Tonks event in Medicine Hat, AB, is any indication, things are progressing nicely indeed for the Quebec-born…

April 12, 2023 | Airdrie, AB | CPRA and Troy Fischer Silverworks Extend Agreement The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) is happy to announce a three-year contract extension with Troy Fischer Silverworks as the official trophy buckle partner of the CPRA. “We’ve enjoyed a long partnership with Troy and Tara Fischer,” said Denny Phipps, General…

March 20, 2023 | Airdrie, AB | CPRA Welcomes New Rodeo Administrator The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association is excited to announce that Tanner Girletz will be joining the team as CPRA Rodeo Administrator. The former Canadian bull riding champion and CPRA board member brings broad rodeo experience, maturity and enthusiasm to the role. “I’m excited…

December 10, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Thurston Wins Third World Title Canadian bronc riding legend, Zeke Thurston, continued to fashion a story book career as he won his third World Championship. The second generation Big Valley, Alberta cowboy capped off a brilliant week by splitting the go-round win with Canadian teammate Kolby Wanchuk and…

December 9, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Farewell to a Champion With several races going own to the wire, leaders and contenders took a back seat to a spectacular ride in the saddle bronc riding. After watching his brother win three consecutive rounds, Canada’s Dawson Hay decided it was his time to shine. The Wildwood,…

National Finals Rodeo – Round Eight Highlights Thursday at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo was Canada Night, and the Canadian bronc riding contingent did not disappoint. While the round win went to Stetson Wright, who topped the field with a tremendous 90 point ride on Hell Boy from the Bar T Rodeo Company, Canadians finished…

National Finals Rodeo – Round Seven Highlights It could come down to a Canadian versus Canadian showdown in the bronc riding at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. In go-round number seven, rookie finalist Logan Hay won his third go round in a row, this one courtesy of a 90-point ride on Hi Lo Pro Rodeo’s…

NFR Round Six Highlights – Canadian Bronc Riders Continue to Shine After five rounds of the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, the six qualifying Canadian bronc riders had won fifteen of the thirty placings, fifty per cent. The boys from north of ’49 decided to go one better in round six as…

NFR Round Five Highlights – 1st Round Win For Logan Hay What a difference 24 hours can make. In round number four at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, a couple of event leaders ran into some trouble and watched some of those in pursuit draw a lot closer. But that was round four. This was…

NFR Round 4 Highlights: Zeke Thurston – Making a Move A couple of races that looked all but over got a whole lot more interesting in round number four of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada.  One of the biggest moves came in the bronc riding. On a night that pitted the…

December 4, 2022 | Spectacular Finish to Agribition Maple Leaf Circuit Finals To say Coy Robbins is on a roll is like saying Connor McDavid is a pretty good hockey player. The 23-year-old bull rider finished off his 2022 season in style going four for four at the Maple Leaf Circuit Finals in Regina’s Brandt…

2022 WNFR – Round Three Highlights A pair of 90 point rides highlighted a great night of bull riding in the third round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas with Montana hand, Garrett Smith, the 2017 Canadian Champion, sharing the round win with JR Stratford. Smith had Stace Smith Rodeo’s Evil Intentions…

2022 WNFR – Round Two Highlights Two time world champion Hunter Cure led the bulldoggers on night two at the Thomas and Mack. The Holliday, Texas cowboy—who qualified for the 2019 Canadian Finals Rodeo—was a rapid 3.7 to earn his first 2022 NFR cheque. Cure is second overall in the World standings $35,000 back of…

2022 Maple Leaf Circuit Finals at Midway Point December 2, 2022 – The Maple Leaf Circuit Finals is well underway at Regina, Saskatchewan’s Brandt Centre as part of Canadian Western Agribition. An outstanding field of rodeo stars is enjoying success as they vie for Maple Leaf Circuit supremacy. Among those competing through the event’s four…

2022 WNFR – Round 1 Highlights Three of the six Canadian bronc riders at this year’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo hit the pay window in first go-round action. On a night that saw three of the top four placings coming on Canadian horses, Dawson Hay on Outlaw Buckers’ Lunatic Party and two-time World titleist, Zeke…

November 23, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Lea Park Rodeo Gains SMS Equipment Pro Tour Status   One of the more unique stops on the Pro Rodeo Canada trail each year is the stunning river valley setting of the Lea Park Pro Rodeo. As we look ahead to 2023, it’s exciting to announce that Lea…

November 14, 2022 | Red Deer, AB – Celebrating CFR 48 The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) and Westerner Park are celebrating a successful CFR 48. It was an exceptional year, exceeding all three previous CFR Red Deer attendance numbers. Over 30,000 people took in the 6 performances of the rodeo itself, plus thousands more…

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November 5, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Races Tighten Heading into Final Day of CFR 48  

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November 4, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Bronc Riders Dominate at CFR ’48 – Round 3 New CFR Record in the Saddle Bronc Riding

November 3, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Stellar Round of Steer Wrestling on CFR Night Two

November 2, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Beau Cooper Enjoys First CFR Victory Lap

October 20, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | 2022 Canadian Finals Rodeo Personnel Announced

October 3, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Sundre Pro Rodeo Joins SMS Equipment Pro Tour

September 29, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Pro Rodeo Canada Year-End Awards Announced

September 25, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Packin’ For CFR

September 21| Red Deer, AB | Do you have our anthem in you?  Canadian Finals Rodeo unveils it’s new ‘ANTHEM’ program – a chance for entrants to be the official Canadian national anthem singer for CFR 48.

September 20, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Kylie Whiteside Bats 1000

September 7, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Big Moves in B.C.

August 30, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Triple Play for Graham Brothers

August 23, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Standings Races Tighten

August 16, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Hansen Makes Big Move

August 10, 2022 | Red Deer, AB | Ready to Ride, Canada? – Single Performance Tickets Now Available for CFR 48 in Red Deer!

August 9, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Good Times For Goodine

August 3, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Hay Sets New World Record

July 27, Red Deer, AB | All-In Packs are now available for Purchase for CFR48 at Westerner Park!

July 27, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | CFR Breakaway Roping Moves to 12 Competitors for CFR ’48 and ’49

July 19, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Guenthner Tops Leaderboard at Teepee Creek and Bowden

July 5, 202 | Airdrie, AB | Cowboy Christmas… A Game Changer

June 28, 2022 | Airdrie, AB | Ty Harris On Fire

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…