CALGARY, ALTA. – The Canadian Rodeo Historical Association (CHRA) is pleased to announce the 2009 Canadian Professional Rodeo Hall of Fame (CPRHF) banquet and induction ceremony this weekend.
Eight new inductees will be introduced to the CPRHF at the annual induction ceremony held at the Carriage House Inn in Calgary, Alta.
On Oct. 17, Don Dewar, Jim Clifford, Mark Wagner, Ruth McDougall, Claire & Lois Dewar, Jim Kelts, Wes Zieffle, and Zieffle’s steer wrestling horse Twist will join the outstanding 149 contestants, builders and animals already inducted into the CPRHF.
First founded in 1979 by a group of dedicated rodeo enthusiasts, and established as an association in 1980, the CRHA awards those who have made significant contributions to the sport of rodeo in Canada.
The CRHA will also be tipping their hats at the ceremony to Allan Thorpe, Don Edge, and Dave Shields Sr. Throughout the 2009 rodeo season, these cowboys were presented with the Ranchman’s silver buckle for Legendary Achievement Awards, an award that serves to honour those cowboys and cowgirls who do not qualify for induction into the Hall of Fame, but who have made a huge contribution to rodeo and the western way of life.
Members of the press are invited to join us for a special inductee meet-and-greet at the Carriage House Inn at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16.
