HONOURING JACK DAINES FROM JUNE 17–19, rodeo fans and competitors paid tribute to the late Jack Daines at the 61st Daines Ranch Pro Rodeo grounds outside Innisfail, Alta., on the C & E Trail. “We had good crowds, with close to a sell out on Saturday night,” said Kyle Daines, chairman of the Daines Ranch …
CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL RODEO THE PROVINCES OF Canada completed their high school rodeo finals by the end of June, and the competitions decided the top four from each of the provincial final standings. These students were qualified for the National High School Rodeo Finals held in Gillette, Wyoming in July. For the Canadian title, the …
Women Who Shaped the West Growing up in a rural town, you are exposed at an early age to being put to work, no matter what your age or gender is. I have truly admired the hard-working farm women who I grew up around, and they inspire me to this day to keep grinding out …
KADE ALEC PARSONAGE Congratulations to Jared and Tulsa Dawn Parsonage on the birth of their son, Kade Alec Parsonage on May 11. He weighed 6 lbs and 11 oz. Jared is the 2021 Canadian All Around Champion, 2021 Canadian Bull Riding Champion, and the 2021 Maple Leaf Circuit Finals Bull Riding Champion, plus, he’s a …
PIONEER ACRES It was 53 years ago that Pioneer Acres Plowmen & Threshermen’s Club was formed, and the annual show, held this year Aug 5–7, is featuring International Harvester. Visitors can enjoy three days of unique exhibits live entertainment, draft horse fieldwork to spinning — and even enjoy delicious ice cream made with real horsepower! …