Lamont Bullarama Reigns Supreme

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

Bullarama Supreme came back with a vengeance on May 7 with throngs of fans packing into the bleachers at the Conrad Schinkinger Memorial Grounds near Lamont to watch some of Canada’s top bull riders in action.

“We welcomed 900 people at this year’s event,” stated Lamont & District Agricultural Society Secretary-Treasurer and Event Committee Chair Rebecca Joseph.

She, along with all of the organizers and volunteers, were grateful for all of the support from the community as it was the ag society’s first event in two years.

Joseph said that, “Well over 500 volunteer hours were contributed by 46 volunteers to make the event possible.”

The highlight of the event for Joseph, “was seeing the great support of the community once again. It is always heart warming to me to see the stands so full year after year.” The Lamont Light Up Committee will receive half of the 50/50 proceeds, which amounted to $1,290 for the local organization that hosts an annual pre-Christmas extravaganza.

Lonnie West, who hails from Cadogen, Alberta was crowned Bullarama Supreme Champion. He had the top score of 169 in the long and short go to claim the title and just over $5,000 in prize money.

Next up in terms of events for the Ag. Society is the two-day Summer Sizzler Rodeo that is slated for early July. “It is going to be great! The Town of Lamont is hosting a parade, then we have our Kid’s Zone and Kid’s Fun Rodeo, two rodeo performances, two Combine Crunch performances and the Dance in The Dirt with the Dirt Rich Band.”

Above: Bull riding contestant Fabian Dueck with his young son Bud in tow. Left: Weston Davidson in the path of the bull of Copper Coulee. (Michelle Pinon/Photos)