Festivals – for Jul. 15, 2010

Contact us with your event, dates, location and contact information at [email protected]. July 16-18: Deloraine Fair, contact Dallas McGee at 204-747-3177 or fax 204-747-3311. July 16-18: Valleyfield School District reunion, contact Joyce Suderman at 204-783-6012 or [email protected]. July 16-18: Gilbert Plains/Grandview Fair and Rodeo, contact Bonnie Kasper at 204-548-2327 or [email protected]. July 16-18: Triple S

Arden Teen An Eight-Second Cowboy

Hooked on an eight-second ride, the rush is created by being involved in a sport where his adversary – a rank bull – is as explosive as gunpowder and lead. The Arden teenager comes by the cowboy lifestyle honestly, as his father was the 1982 Manitoba Rodeo Cowboys Association’s (MRCA) bareback champion. “For as long


Hamiota Cowgirl Has A Need For Speed

Barrel racing may look less harrowing than some other rodeo events, but it certainly is not for the fainthearted. The horsemanship skills and competitive drive in this fast and furious event make it a crowd favourite. And a favourite for a number of Manitoba High School Rodeo Association members including Alex Park of Hamiota. Horsemanship

Manitoba Hosting 2010 Finals

Virden will be the site of a special Manitoba moment in August 2010. Hosting the Canadian High School Rodeo Finals (CHSRF) on behalf of the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA), the welcome mat will be rolled out to teams of athletes and their families from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario for three days


Fairs & Festivals – for Aug. 27, 2009

Is your community hosting a farm fair or exhibition in 2009? Contact the Co-operator with your event, dates, location, contact information (phone, e-mail and/or website) and updates or changes at [email protected]. Sept. 5 – Dauphin Agricultural Heritage Club threshing day, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m., eight km north of Dauphin on Highway 20.

Miniota Family Embraces Lifestyle

– DANNY FENTY “It always helps if you have a good stock as that can make or break a run.” Sweaty, dirty, muscle-wrenching work may not be a lifestyle for everyone, but being ranch raised, a Birtle Collegiate and 2009 Manitoba High School Rodeo Associat ion (MHSRA) graduate was destined to be a cowboy. Following


Fairs & Festivals – for Aug. 20, 2009

Is your community hosting a farm fair or exhibition in 2009? Contact the Co-operator with your event, dates, location, contact information (phone, e-mail and/or website) and updates or changes at [email protected]. Aug. 19-20– St. Vital Agricultural Fair, 4 p. m. to 8 p. m. daily, Winnipeg. Admission $2, free for ages 16 and under when

Fairs & Festivals – for Jul. 30, 2009

Is your community hosting a farm fair or exhibition in 2009? Contact the Co-operator with your event, dates, location, contact information (phone, e-mail and/or website) and updates or changes at [email protected]. July 31 -Aug. 1 – Birtle Fair. Contact Sharron Wilander at 204-842-3419. July 31 -Aug. 2 – “Wallace 125,” the R. M. of Wallace’s


Manitoba Bullfighter Hangs Up Cleats

Considering bullfighting was something he simply wanted to check out at a school, a Manitoba resident has nothing but fond memories upon saying goodbye to the boys. The adage – business before pleasure – forced the hand of Selkirk native Eddie Phillips to retire from dancing with danger at the end of 2008, upon being

Much Talent At MHSRA Finals

The Manitoba High School Rodeo Association showcased athletic talents at the provincial finals last month in Hamiota. Rough stock champions were Landon Lockhart, Brandon – bull riding; Orin Larsen, Inglis – bareback; and Kane Larsen, Inglis – saddle bronc. Tanner Rutten of Redvers, Sask. who rodeos on Manitoba soil was the champion in tie-down roping