C.P.R.A.
2018 Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Schedule MAY
President’s Message June has arrived, and we’re well into rodeo season. Entries are strong with fans cheering on contestants from both sides of the 49th parallel. CFR 45 plans are also moving forward. Westerner Park staff has concluded All-In Ticket sales and are moving forward with ticket sales for the public. The CFR committee has met a number of times and continues to work on details for an exciting 2018 Canadian Finals Rodeo in Red Deer. The CPRA is happy to welcome Finning Canada as the Canadian Pro Rodeo Tour title sponsor for 2018. The world’s largest Caterpillar dealer, Finning has been in operation for 80 years. Based across Western Canada, Finning sells, rents and provides parts and services for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including agriculture, mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Among Canadian rodeos celebrating milestone anniversaries this year is the just completed Falkland Stampede. The interior British Columbia rodeo marked 100 years on the May long weekend. Thank you to those CPRA members who attended the CPRA Annual General Meeting. Held March 24 in Airdrie, Alta., the meeting provided attendees with an opportunity to hear about CPRA finances (which are in very positive territory), new directions and updates from within the organization. My condolences to the family and friends of Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame cowboy, Ted Vayro, who passed away in late April. A competitor, CPRA director, stock contractor and CFR livestock superintendent, Ted contributed much to the world of rodeo. On a happier note, congratulations to this year’s Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame inductees: contestants Fred Duke and Wayde Joyal; builder, Doug (Shakey) Russell; livestock, Kesler Rodeo’s saddle bronc horse Rodeo News and legends, Blake Butterfield and Lyle Smith. Happy trails! — Terry Cooke, President, CPRA
Grande Prairie, AB................................ May 30–Jun 3 Leduc, AB................................................. May 31–Jun 3
JUNE Wildwood, AB *..................................... Jun 1–2 Craigmyle/Hand Hills, AB.................. Jun 2–3 Rocky Mountain House, AB............. Jun 7–10 Brooks, AB.............................................. Jun 8–9 Lea Park/Marwayne, AB................... Jun 8–10 Innisfail, AB............................................. Jun 15–17 Wainwright, AB — ProTour............... Jun 21–24 High River, AB........................................ Jun 22–24 Sundre, AB.............................................. Jun 22–24 Ponoka, AB — ProTour........................ Jun 26–Jul 2 Airdrie, AB............................................... Jun 28–Jul 2 Williams Lake, BC — ProTour........... Jun 29–Jul 2
JULY Coronation, AB...................................... Jul 6–7 Benalto, AB............................................. Jul 6–8 Taber, AB — pending........................... Jul 6–8 Teepee Creek, AB.................................. Jul 13–15 Oyen, AB *................................................ Jul 18 Morris, MB — ProTour........................ Jul 19–22 Edmonton, AB — ProTour.................. Jul 20–22 Kennedy, SK........................................... Jul 21–22 Pollockville, AB *................................... Jul 28 Bowden, AB *......................................... Jul 28 Medicine Hat, AB — ProTour............ Jul 26–28 Bonnyville, AB........................................ Jul 27–28 Bruce, AB................................................. Jul 29 High Prairie, AB..................................... Jul 31–Aug 1 * – Special Event ProTour – Tour Rodeo
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Dates are subject to change. Please visit rodeocanada.com for up-to-date information, up-to-the-minute rodeo results and draws.
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