Canada

CPRA STRIKES THREE-YEAR DEAL WITH PRCA
[Feb. 14, 2007] The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) is pleased to announce that it has reached a three-year sanctioning deal with its American counterpart, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). By Darell Hartlen and Courtesy of the PRCA

Country star to open Special Olympics event in New Brunswick
[Feb. 8, 2007] Country singer George Canyon will perform Feb. 15 at the opening ceremonies of the 2007 Special Olympics New Brunswick Provincial Winter Games in Bathurst.

Pioneer of rodeo passes away
[Feb. 5, 2007] Praised with pioneering professional female rodeo in Canada, Pearl (Isabelle) Haraga competed as a champion barrel racer until her tragic death at the age of 65.

Haraga, a native of De Winton, who founded the Canadian Girls Rodeo Association, suffered a brain hemorrhage and died at her winter home in Maricopa, Ariz. on Jan. 28 By Darell Hartlen, Canadian Director

BARREL RACING BECOMES MAJOR EVENT
[Dec. 19, 2006] The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association’s board of directors is pleased to announce that ladies barrel racing will become a major rodeo event, effective for the 2007 rodeo season. By Darell Hartlen Editor Canadian Rodeo News

WORLD CHAMPIONS CROWNED IN LAS VEGAS - Canadian Report
[Dec. 10, 2006] As the National Finals Rodeo came to a conclusion this evening, outgoing world champion steer wrestler Lee Graves (Calgary, Alta.) cashed in once again, placing fifth in the final round, twisting his steer in 4.7 seconds. It topped up his total money earned at the WNFR to $47,117.
Although he didn’t reach his ultimate goal, he thought his week went fairly well.
“Throughout the whole finals, I never felt like I went off track,” said Graves. “I made a good showing. It was a good ten days in Vegas. By Darell Hartlen

Canadians Shut Out
[Dec. 10, 2006] There won't be a world buckle heading north of the border. But a few wallets are noticeably thicker. Canada's four competitors at the National Finals Rodeo won a total of $138,723 at rodeo's richest show in Las Vegas.

HAY & O’NEILL OUT; SEARS FINALLY CASHES CHEQUE
[Dec. 9, 2006]   By Darell Hartlen Editor Canadian Rodeo News

Calgarian's Gravy Train
[Dec. 8, 2006] Lee Graves wasn't about to disappoint his fans on Canada Night.

CANADA NIGHT IS ALRIGHT AT THE WRANGLER NATIONAL FINALS RODEO
[Dec. 8, 2006] Stock contractor Wayne Vold kicked things off this evening in Las Vegas with a heartfelt rendition of O Canada, part of what’s known as Canada Night at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

HAY STILL IN THE HUNT FOR WORLD TITLE
[Dec. 7, 2006] The saddle bronc riders had a rough go-round this evening in Las Vegas. They were matched up against the semi-eliminator pen at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, with five of the 15 cowboys getting bucked off. By Darell Hartlen Editor Canadian Rodeo News

TOUGH NIGHT FOR CANUCKS IN LAS VEGAS
[Dec. 6, 2006] The Canadians had a rough night in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center.
In front of 17,343 people, the Canuck cowboys and cowgirl were shut out of the money during the sixth performance of the 2006 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. By Darell Hartlen

Bronc Rider Making Hay
[Dec. 5, 2006] LAS VEGAS -- There aren't many 'firsts' for Rod Hay these days.

Unless you're talking about his placing.

WORLD’S TOP COWBOYS AND COWGIRLS ARE TOUGH ENOUGH TO WEAR PINK
[Dec. 5, 2006] This evening was also the third annual Tough Enough To Wear Pink night in support of breast cancer awareness. During the rodeo, Wrangler presented a cheque for $1 million dollars to the TETWP campaign. By Darell Hartlen

MISS RODEO CANADA ALUMNI 2007 CALENDAR ~ In Support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
[Dec. 4, 2006] A great idea for a Christmas gift.