Goldstream News Gazette, May 25, 2012

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Man against steer Chance Butterfield, from Pomona, Alta., takes down a steer during the steer wrestling competition at the 37th annual Luxton Pro Rodeo last weekend. For more on how the event went, see page A6. To have your say on the rodeo or the small protest held outside the grounds, email editor@ goldstreamgazette.com. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

Rodeo protest calls for change

Charla Huber News staff

Melissa de Meulles spent her weekend at the Luxton fair grounds, but she didn’t go to the rodeo. Instead, she stood just outside the grounds, holding a sign that read: “Animals in pain, shouldn’t entertain.” This is the first time de Meulles has protested a rodeo. After starting a public Facebook event, she was joined by 10 people on Saturday and seven people Sunday. “I was fully prepared to stand there by myself,” said de Meulles, a Colwood resident.

Pete Montana, general manager of Canadian Pro Rodeo Association, attended the Luxton Pro Rodeo this year and was told there would be protesters. “They were very orderly and they have a right to free speech,” Montana said. “We do an awful lot to take care of our stock. They get treated better than the stock handlers treat themselves ... Most of the time (protesters get) terrible misinformation.” De Meulles isn’t opposed to the entire rodeo. It’s specific events and practices such as calf and team roping, steer wrestling and the use of a flank strap.

“The flank strap is an irritant that cause them to buck ... they are not wild animals,” de Meulles said. Calf roping was banned at the Cloverdale Rodeo after a calf died during a roping event in 2007, de Meulles explained. “Rodeos can continue to operate without these cruel events.” De Meulles will work for her cause and if she doesn’t see any improvements, she plans to protest again next year. An online petition has been started by de Meulle at www.change.org (search Luxton Pro Rodeo). reporter@goldstreamgazette.com

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Inside ■ Photos of the Luxton Pro Rodeo and a list of the prize winning cowboys. Page A6 ■ RCMP report an otherwise quiet weekend was disturbed by several incidents they believe are related. Page A7

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