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Team Alberta U18 female roster announced for 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer

“Our staff is really excited about this team,” said Head Coach Carla…

Rebels fall to Medicine Hat Tigers, 7-3

It was an off night for the Red Deer Rebels. The team…

Rebels sail to 7-0 victory over the Kelowna Rockets

The Rebels dominated the Kelowna Rockets, 7-0, in the team’s first game…

WATCH: Red Deer Curling Classic kicks off at the Pidherney Curling Centre Friday

Top curling teams from Western Canada and the world are competing in…

Muay Thai fighter Stephanie Schmale making a name for herself in the amateur fighting ring

Muay Thai fighter Stephanie Schmale has been cleaning up in the amateur…

Rebels Forward Brandon Hagel signs deal with Chicago Blackhawks

Red Deer Rebels Forward Brandon Hagel signed a three-year entry-level NHL contract…

Jesse Todd hat trick leads Lacombe Generals over Innisfail

The Lacombe Generals were eager to get back on the ice against…

WATCH: Close races see changes in winners at CFR Red Deer

When it comes to the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) the show isn’t…

Close races see changes in winners at CFR Red Deer

When it comes to the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) the show isn’t…

Sawyer Eirikson from Okotoks, Alta. rides to victory on Hangin Out in the saddle bronc competition at the CFR 45 Rising Stars Junior Canadian Finals Rodeo on Saturday afternoon. Robin Grant/ Red Deer Express

Foremost’s William Barrows takes the bull riding win at the CFR 45 Rising Stars Rodeo

Saskatchewan’s Kaybree Zunti rides to victory in the barrel racing competition

Sawyer Eirikson from Okotoks, Alta. rides to victory on Hangin Out in the saddle bronc competition at the CFR 45 Rising Stars Junior Canadian Finals Rodeo on Saturday afternoon. Robin Grant/ Red Deer Express

Ponoka’s Wacey Finkbeiner wins second bull riding buckle in a row

Wacey Finkbeiner has a track record of outdoing the best bull riders…

Rodeo stays strong on day two of the CFR

The second day of the Canadian Finals Rodeo saw community members come…

Ponoka’s Jake Vold takes a win at first night of CFR

Submitted by the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Three time Canadian champion, Jake…

U17 Lacombe Crush Girls Volleyball Club looking for dedicated Central Albertans

The U17 Lacombe Crush Club Volleyball Team is having tryouts later this…

Jordan Hansen from Calgary competes in bull riding at the Canadian Finals Rodeo on Tuesday night. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Historic night as CFR 45 kicks off in Red Deer

Competition features best in Canadian rodeo sports

Jordan Hansen from Calgary competes in bull riding at the Canadian Finals Rodeo on Tuesday night. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Ponoka and area athletes pose Oct. 24 at the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame during a Ponoka Stampede send off before the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Red Deer. In the picture are (back row l-r) Miss Ponoka Stampede Alicia Erickson; Zane Lambert, bull rider; Jacob Stemo, bareback; Wacey Finkbeiner, bull rider; Brett Buss, team roping header; Levi Simpson, team roping header; Tyrel Flewelling, team roping heeler and Bruce Harbin, Ponoka Stampede vice-president. Front row (l-r) are Craig Weisgerber, steer wrestling; Justine Elliot, barrel racing; Jordan Hansen, bull riding; Shayna Weir, barrel racing and Jake Vold, bareback.                                Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Ponoka cowboys ready themselves for the Canadian Finals Rodeo

A total of 11 area athletes will compete at the CFR in Red Deer

Ponoka and area athletes pose Oct. 24 at the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame during a Ponoka Stampede send off before the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Red Deer. In the picture are (back row l-r) Miss Ponoka Stampede Alicia Erickson; Zane Lambert, bull rider; Jacob Stemo, bareback; Wacey Finkbeiner, bull rider; Brett Buss, team roping header; Levi Simpson, team roping header; Tyrel Flewelling, team roping heeler and Bruce Harbin, Ponoka Stampede vice-president. Front row (l-r) are Craig Weisgerber, steer wrestling; Justine Elliot, barrel racing; Jordan Hansen, bull riding; Shayna Weir, barrel racing and Jake Vold, bareback.                                Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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Scott McDermott to compete in Ultraman World Championships

The race marks three years since his near-death crash in 2015

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Ponoka-based barrel racer Shayna Weir and her ‘fire breathing dragon’ barrel racing horse Moons Dyna are competing in the barrel racing competition at the Canadian Finals Rodeo this week at the Enmax Centrium. Photo submitted.

Look out for Shayna Weir and her ‘fire breathing dragon’ this week at CFR

CFR competitor says strong relationship with your horse is key to winning in barrel racing

Ponoka-based barrel racer Shayna Weir and her ‘fire breathing dragon’ barrel racing horse Moons Dyna are competing in the barrel racing competition at the Canadian Finals Rodeo this week at the Enmax Centrium. Photo submitted.

Lacombe 16-year-old Justine Elliot makes CFR debut this week

Lacombe’s own Justine Elliot, 16, will be representing Central Alberta in the…