Tag: rodeo

Grande Prairie teen rides to Calgary Stampede victory

Sports Kass Patterson -
A Grande Prairie teen stood out over the weekend, winning the novice steer riding competition at the Calgary Stampede.

Professional Bull Riding returns to Grande Prairie for Peace Country Invitational

Community Ethan Montague -
Grande Prairie is set to host its sixth Professional Bull Riders Canada's Elite Cup Series event during the PBR Peace Country Invitational at Bonnetts Energy Centre on September 27th. 

Traditional powwow aligning with Western Chucks

News Erica Fisher -
Rodeo and Indigenous culture are coming together this summer. The 2nd annual Grande Prairie Traditional Powwow will be held...

First female driver makes WCA debut at Stompede

News Erica Fisher -
The 2017 Grande Prairie Stompede got underway Wednesday at Evergreen Park, and for the first time, there's a female...

History of chuckwagons to be on display in Grande Prairie

News Justine Kelsie -
A new exhibit honouring the history of chuckwagons will open this weekend at the Heritage Discovery Centre. Located in...

Grande Prairie woman vying for title of Miss Rodeo Canada

News Justine Kelsie -
A Grande Prairie woman will be competing for the next Miss Rodeo Canada crown this November. After receiving the...

Plans already underway for 40th Grande Prairie Stompede

News Erica Fisher -
Rain has almost come to be expected during Stompede week in Grande Prairie, but it doesn't seem to keep...

Dorchester pulls ahead to lead Stompede chuckwagons

News Erica Fisher -
Thanks to a run of 1:15:73 Thursday night, Westerose's Troy Dorchester has taken the lead to start the World...

39th annual Stompede kicks off in Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher -
The Grande Prairie Stompede is officially underway. The 39th annual event kicked off with a Bust Out barbecue Tuesday,...

Drugs seized at Grimshaw Rodeo

News Erica Fisher -
A man was arrested with a significant amount of drugs outside the Grimshaw Rodeo this weekend. Peace Regional RCMP...

Parade tonight kicks off 2015 Stompede

News Jenny Oatway -
The 38th Annual Grande Prairie Stompede will get into full swing tomorrow after the Showdown Parade gets things started...

Local rodeo queen looking at national crown

News Erica Fisher -
Brittany Meen won the Miss Grande Prairie Stompede crown in 2013, and now has her sights on the national...

Chris Spreen holds aggregate leads after two nights at Stompede

News Jeff Henson -
There is a new leader among the WPCA chucks after two nights of racing at Stompede. 1999 Stompede champ Troy...

Jason Glass on top after night one of Stompede chuckwagons

News Jeff Henson -
Former world champ Jason Glass had the best time on night one of WPCA Chuckwagon racing at Stompede. Glass put...

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Eyes on the road: Tips for safe holiday travel as snow in forecast for parts of Alberta

Community
The first snowfall of the final stretch of the year is in the forecast for some communities, including parts of the Peace Country, which could impact holiday travel over the coming Thanksgiving long weekend. 

Wembley Wildcats receive RONA Rookies program support

Community
The Wembley Wildcats are among 150 minor hockey teams across Canada receiving support through the RONA Rookies program this season.

Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie launches annual Dignity Drive

Community
The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie's Dignity Drive has kicked off for another year. 

Legion showcases two new veteran memorial crosswalks

Community
The Grande Prairie Legion has unveiled two brand-new veteran memorial crosswalks in the city.

NWP Wolves women’s hockey team ready to take bite out of ACAC

Community
Northwestern Polytechnic's Wolves women's hockey team is hoping the community can come together to pack the rink at their inaugural home game in the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference on Friday.
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