Canada

Made in Canada
[Dec. 16, 2008] Think fast. Name a famous Canadian or Canadian invention. Having trouble? Here’s just a few well-known Canucks who enjoy the same high profile in the United States as they do at home: NBC news anchor Brian Williams; actors Jim Carrey and William Shatner; or rock bands Rush and Nickelback. How about that BlackBerry stuck to your belt that you can’t tear yourself away from longer than 15 seconds? Yes, it’s made by a Canadian company, Research in Motion Ltd. In Houston, where about 15,000 Canadians live and work, products and people from north of the border can be found in places you might least expect. Here’s just a few exports to the Bayou City that are ...

Yee-haw for rodeo
[Dec. 15, 2008] Although the Liberals there long have had a reputation of being out of touch with rural residents, Mr. Taft is determined to do his part in ending the myth about "Redneck Alberta." So he is promoting the notion of making rodeo the provincial sport.

Durfey wins Canadian tie-down roping title
[Nov. 10, 2008] 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. By Ted Harbin

Canadian Champions Crowned at the 2008 Canadian Finals
[Nov. 10, 2008] 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. By Vicki Allen, CPRA

Titles Determined on Second-Last Night of the CFR
[Nov. 9, 2008] 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. By Vicki Allen, CPRA

Molly Checks In With the Fastest Barrel Racing Time of This Year’s Canadian Finals Rodeo
[Nov. 8, 2008] 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. By Vicki Allen, CPRA

Team Ropers Set a New Canadian Finals Rodeo Arena Record
[Nov. 7, 2008] 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. By Vicki Allen, CPRA

Durfey jumps into lead after one round at the CFR
[Nov. 6, 2008] The race to the 2008 Canadian tie-down roping championship is reaching fever pitch after just one round of the Canadian Finals Rodeo. By Ted Harbin

CANADIAN RODEO ASSOCIATION HISTORICAL RODEO HALL OF FAME PARTNERS WITH RANCHMAN’S FOR PERMANENT HOME
[Oct. 20, 2008] 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. By Vicki Allen, CPRA

Cndadian Professional Rodeo Association Announces 2008 Award Winners and CFR Personnel
[Oct. 10, 2008] 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. By Courtesy CPRA

Wrangler Canadian Professional Rodeo Tour Final Sends Champions to CFR and Calgary Stampede
[Oct. 7, 2008] 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. By Courtesy CPRA

Wrangler Canadian Professional Rodeo Tour Championship coming to Calgary
[Oct. 1, 2008] 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. By Vicki Allen Editor, Canadian Rodeo News

Are you ready for some Country?
[Sep. 4, 2008] 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.

2008 PBR World Cup First Night Results Are In!!!
[Aug. 17, 2008] 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. By Katharine Sherrer, PBR