International industry related news, with a focus on the local community. Canada en jamesdean@rodeoattitude.com <a href="http://www.globalmoxie.com/">Big Medium Web Content Manager v1.3.7a</a> http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/index.shtml Copyright 1997-2006 Rodeo Attitude, LLC., All rights reserved. Tue, 10 Nov 2008 06:46:00 GMT Tyson Durfey is a champion...He proved it again during six go-rounds of the Canadian Finals Rodeo over five days at the Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, placing four times and earning $26,452 in go-round paychecks. Durfey – who wears a pink Cinch shirt during each rodeo performance in an effort to raise money and awareness in the fight against breast cancer – won the championship for the second time in three years. Tue, 10 Nov 2008 06:46:00 GMT http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/tie-down-roping-champion-1740.shtml http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/tie-down-roping-champion-1740.shtml The 2008 Canadian Finals Rodeo wrapped up Sunday, with the new Canadian Champions crowned in front of 15,422 fans. Bareback rider Kyle Bowers is the new Canadian champ. The Brooks, Alta. Cowboy also won Sunday’s go-round buckle, scoring an 88 on Kesler Rodeo Co.’s Street Dance. Tue, 10 Nov 2008 06:36:00 GMT http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/cfr-final-report-1739.shtml http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/cfr-final-report-1739.shtml With one day left on the Canadian Finals Rodeo schedule, three titles have been determined and a fourth unofficially won in front of a sold-out crowd of 16,766. Mon, 09 Nov 2008 14:54:00 GMT http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/cfr-round-5-1737.shtml http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/cfr-round-5-1737.shtml Canadian Finals Rodeo used its Friday night performance to honour the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, bringing members of the Canadian military on to the infield and unfolding a giant Canadian flag in front of a crowd of 16,033 spectators. Sun, 08 Nov 2008 18:17:00 GMT http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/cfr-after-3-1736.shtml http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/cfr-after-3-1736.shtml Thursday, November 6 will be marked in the Canadian finals Rodeo history books with a new CFR team roping record set in front 12,915 specatators. The 3.7 seconds marked by Brandon and Mike Beers shaved .2 seconds off the previous record set by Schreiner and Wilson in 2005. Sat, 07 Nov 2008 14:32:00 GMT http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/team-ropers-set-a-new-can.shtml http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/team-ropers-set-a-new-can.shtml The race to the 2008 Canadian tie-down roping championship is reaching fever pitch after just one round of the Canadian Finals Rodeo. Fri, 06 Nov 2008 20:58:00 GMT http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/cfr-round-1-harbin-1721.shtml http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/cfr-round-1-harbin-1721.shtml The Canadian Rodeo Historical Society and Ranchman's Cookhouse & Dancehall have announced their new partnership in giving the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame a place to call home. Tue, 20 Oct 2008 22:35:00 GMT http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/canadian-rodeo-new-hall-of-fame-1689.shtml http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/canadian-rodeo-new-hall-of-fame-1689.shtml The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) announced the 2008 Award Winners for Stock of the Year, Timed Event Horses of the Year and also the 2008 Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) personnel. Sat, 10 Oct 2008 21:02:00 GMT http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/cpra-cfr-personnel-announced-1676.shtml http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/cpra-cfr-personnel-announced-1676.shtml CALGARY, AB - The inaugural Wrangler Canadian Professional Rodeo Tour Championship, Oct. 3-5 at the Stampede Corral, offered big prizes, great opportunities and a few shake-ups to the standings. Sat, 10 Oct 2008 20:57:00 GMT http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/wrangler-canadian-profess.shtml http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/wrangler-canadian-profess.shtml The Wrangler Canadian Professional Rodeo Tour Championship will be held in Calgary, Alta. at the Calgary Stampede’s Corral on October 3-5, 2008...This new event on the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association's calendar features twelve contestants in each of the six major events (saddle bronc, bareback, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling and ladies barrel racing) as well as team roping. Thu, 01 Oct 2008 23:45:00 GMT http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/cpra-calgary-tour-rodeo-1676.shtml http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/cpra-calgary-tour-rodeo-1676.shtml While the function of Country Music Week has always been to promote and develop Canadian talent — through seminars and showcases - organizers are careful to ensure that fans are involved, too, says Mills. Fri, 04 Sep 2008 22:12:00 GMT http://winnipegsun.com/Entertainment/AandE/2008/09/04/6659501.html http://winnipegsun.com/Entertainment/AandE/2008/09/04/6659501.html The first night of the 2008 PBR World Cup, held in the Cowboy Capitol of Mexico, Chihuahua, provided plenty of action for the packed crowd in the Manuel Bernardo Aguirre Gymnasium. Finishing in first place was Team Canada with a total score of 426.5 points; Team USA ended in second for the evening with 353.5 points; 2007 World Cup Champions, Team Brazil, in third with 340.25 points; home country bull riders, Team Mexico, finished in fourth with 244.25 points; and rounding out fifth was Team Australia with 88.25 points. Mon, 17 Aug 2008 16:29:00 GMT http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/pbr-world-cup-results-1-1591.shtml http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/pbr-world-cup-results-1-1591.shtml For the first time ever, bull riders will set aside their traditional button-down western shirts and chaps for the more contemporary and custom made jerseys and chaps. The newly designed uniforms will premier during the 2008 PBR World Cup presented by Dickies in Chihuahua on Aug. 16 - 17, 2008. Sat, 15 Aug 2008 21:26:00 GMT http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/pbr-new-uniforms-1586.shtml http://www.rodeoattitude.com/spur/internews/canada/pbr-new-uniforms-1586.shtml Two days of thunderstorms and rain didn't wash out the hopes of competitors gathered in the lakecity over the weekend for the 2008 Canadian High School Rodeo Finals. Wed, 12 Aug 2008 16:30:00 GMT http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_cariboo/williamslaketribune/news/26856549.html http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_cariboo/williamslaketribune/news/26856549.html Herman Flad, 68, a veteran rodeo star and 14 of his horses were killed in a head-on collision in western Canada, police said Wednesday. Fri, 07 Aug 2008 03:10:00 GMT http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5jReoK4UBO0rPJyEMS6GWal8oFkVQ http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5jReoK4UBO0rPJyEMS6GWal8oFkVQ