Woman of the West

Dawning of Cowboy Christmas Summer is warm temperatures, long days filled with beaming sunlight, cattle turned out to pasture, and rodeos in full swing; the season otherwise known as Cowboy Christmas. Cowboy Christmas is the height of rodeo season, with July being packed with the most exciting rodeos that every buckle-chasing cowboy and cowgirl are …

Curtis Anderson

From Wreck to Recovery The triumphant resilience that is the driving force of Curtis’ success. By Chelsey Becker June 26, 2022, will mark 20 years since the unforgettable wreck that Curtis Anderson underwent after suffering a major brain injury caused by a bull riding accident.  Anderson was competing at the Ponoka Stampede, the fifth-largest rodeo …

In the Corral

Western Oasis Far from the heat and noise of the midwayand rodeo grounds is one of my favouriteareas of the Stampede — the Western Oasis.This cool, people-friendly area is “the place”to relax, perhaps sip a glass of wine, visit thebooths and displays of artists and even learna few cooking tips.For 2022, over 100 artists are …

In the Corral

CFCW — Since 1954… It was a great night of Canadian country music, celebrating the artists, musicians and those whoplay their tunes.Congratulations to 840 CFCW Radio, Edmonton, the winner of the 11th Annual Country MusicAlberta Award Radio Station of the Year (Large Market). CFCW is a longtime supporter of CanadianCowboy Country, country music, musicians, rodeo …