Canadian Finals Rodeo

Bullfighter Brett Monea steps between a bull and its rider during the 2021 Canadian Finals Rodeo in Red Deer on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (Photo by Zach Cormier)

Chased by 2,000-pounds of ‘chaos,’ a day’s work for bullfighter at Red Deer’s CFR

‘It’s not a matter of if, but when you get hurt,’ says Brett Monea

 

The 48 edition of the Canadian Finals Rodeo begins Wednesday at Westerner Park’s Peavey Mart Centrium in Red Deer. (Advocate file photo)

CFR a boost to Central Alberta businesses

48th edition of the national championship rodeo begins Wednesday

 

The City of Red Deer is a major sponsor of the Canadian Finals Rodeo, to be held at the Centrium in November. The city is providing a $50,000 grant for the event. (Advocate file photo)

Red Deer city council approves $50,000 sponsorship for Canadian Finals Rodeo

The city is now a co-presenting sponsor of the CFR

 

Mackenzie Skeels. (Photo submitted)

Rimbey Rodeo royalty competing for Miss Rodeo Canada

There is a 66 per cent chance of the Miss Rodeo Canada…

Mackenzie Skeels. (Photo submitted)
(Contributed photo by Covy Moore/CovyMoore.com)

ATB continues as title sponsor of the CFR

ATB Financial has extended its agreement to sponsor the Canadian Finals Rodeo.…

(Contributed photo by Covy Moore/CovyMoore.com)
Ponoka’s Zane Lambert couldn’t quite make the full eight-second ride during round 4 at the Canadian Finals Rodeo 47 at the Peavey Mart Centrium on Saturday. The rodeo event, which wrapped up this weekend in Red Deer, was expected to have contributed about $25 million to the local economy. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)

CFR injected about $25 million into Red Deer’s economy, says organizer

Uncertainty created some challenges: Westerner Park’s CEO

Ponoka’s Zane Lambert couldn’t quite make the full eight-second ride during round 4 at the Canadian Finals Rodeo 47 at the Peavey Mart Centrium on Saturday. The rodeo event, which wrapped up this weekend in Red Deer, was expected to have contributed about $25 million to the local economy. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)
Jake Burwash of Nanton posts an 82.75 ride on Tiger Warrior during saddle bronc on Day 2 of the Canadian Finals Rodeo at the Peavey Mart Centrium. (Photo by Byron Hackett/Advocate staff)

Central Albertans in the hunt at CFR 47

Lacombe’s Justine Elliott is no stranger to the big stage. The 20-year-old…

Jake Burwash of Nanton posts an 82.75 ride on Tiger Warrior during saddle bronc on Day 2 of the Canadian Finals Rodeo at the Peavey Mart Centrium. (Photo by Byron Hackett/Advocate staff)
The 47th-annual Canadian Finals Rodeo kicks off on Wednesday in Red Deer. (Contributed photo).

CFR runs Wednesday through Sunday in Red Deer

The 47th-annual Canadian Finals Rodeo kicks off Wednesday at Westerner Park —…

The 47th-annual Canadian Finals Rodeo kicks off on Wednesday in Red Deer. (Contributed photo).
Lacombe’s Justine Elliott finished fourth at CFR 46. (File photo by Advocate Staff)

Several Central Albertans lead the way heading into CFR 47

Event goes from Nov. 3-7

Lacombe’s Justine Elliott finished fourth at CFR 46. (File photo by Advocate Staff)
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Rapid COVID antigen tests will be available at CFR next month

Rapid COVID-19 testing will be available for a fee at the Canadian…

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CFR 46 pulled in almost 71,000 fans over six days in 2019. The event was cancelled in 2020 but is expected to go ahead full force in 2021. (Advocate File Photo)

47th Canadian Finals Rodeo on track for November

The 47th running of the Canadian Finals Rodeo is on track. The…

CFR 46 pulled in almost 71,000 fans over six days in 2019. The event was cancelled in 2020 but is expected to go ahead full force in 2021. (Advocate File Photo)
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo, which runs each November at Westerner Park, is set to go ahead this year, after it was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CEO Mike Olesen hopes large shows will go ahead as scheduled this fall. (Advocate file photo)

‘We’re going full-in,’ says Westerner Park’s CEO about fall schedule of shows

There’s a full line-up of hockey games and trade shows planned

Agri-Trade Equipment Expo, which runs each November at Westerner Park, is set to go ahead this year, after it was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CEO Mike Olesen hopes large shows will go ahead as scheduled this fall. (Advocate file photo)
Red Deer’s Canadian Finals Rodeo postponed until 2021

Red Deer’s Canadian Finals Rodeo postponed until 2021

Rodeo was to run Nov. 3-8 at Westerner Park

  • Jun 24, 2020
Red Deer’s Canadian Finals Rodeo postponed until 2021
Red Deer cowboy hero Ivan Daines, left, with his friend, the late great rodeo hero Marty Wood. (YouTube image.)

Red Deer cowboy singer pays tribute to two late rodeo greats

Ivan Daines has recorded songs about Marty Wood, Deb Copenhaver

Red Deer cowboy hero Ivan Daines, left, with his friend, the late great rodeo hero Marty Wood. (YouTube image.)
(Advocate file photo).

Business is getting brisker at Red Deer hotels — but will CFR bring in as many bookings as 2018?

Location and sponsorships seem to be making a difference

(Advocate file photo).
(Contributed photo by Covy Moore/CovyMoore.com)

It’s good-bye hockey, hello rodeo for Red Deer’s Centrium

The Canadian Finals Rodeo starts Tuesday

(Contributed photo by Covy Moore/CovyMoore.com)
Patricia Samson, sales associate at Glenn’s Gift Shop, checks some of the Western-themed merchandise brought in to coincide with the Canadian Finals Rodeo. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).

Red Deer-area businesses prepare for economic boost from Canadian Finals Rodeo

Hotels, restaurants, gift shops get ready for rodeo fans

Patricia Samson, sales associate at Glenn’s Gift Shop, checks some of the Western-themed merchandise brought in to coincide with the Canadian Finals Rodeo. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).
CFR 45 will be at Westerner Park from Oct. 30 to Nov. 4. (File photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Red Deer is counting down to CFR 45

Jointly hosted by Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce and Westerner Park

CFR 45 will be at Westerner Park from Oct. 30 to Nov. 4. (File photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Meghan Patrick (promotional image).

Still Loving You singer Meghan Patrick to entertain at Red Deer

Canadian country singer Meghan Patrick will entertain rodeo crowds this fall in…

Meghan Patrick (promotional image).
Hotel rooms for the Canadian Finals Rodeo on people’s minds

Hotel rooms for the Canadian Finals Rodeo on people’s minds

Last year in Edmonton it attracted 90,000 visitors

Hotel rooms for the Canadian Finals Rodeo on people’s minds