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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR


THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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Record crowds at Medicine






'Sunday Funday' events cancelled at weekend rodeo due to weather


by Cassie Kushniruk mentioned Anderson.
During intermission, youngsters
With approximately 700 spectators had the opportunity to participate in
th
in attendance, the 5 Annual mutton busting, and a special
Medicine Lodge Fall Roundup on appearance was made by Miss
September 7 was a smashing Rodeo Canada 2019, Jaden Holle.
success with numbers up from “It's my first time here,” said
previous years. Holle. “This is a great rodeo. For the
The CPRA-sanctioned event contestants, it's really big
boasted a number of CFR qualified considering we're getting really
cowboys and cowgirls who close to the Canadian Finals Rodeo,
participated in seven pro-rodeo so it's exciting to watch the
events: Bareback, Tie Down competition. I got to help with the
Roping, Saddle Bronc, Steer mutton busting, which is always a
Wrestling, Bull Riding, Ladies favorite.”
Barrel Racing, and Team Roping. Following the pro-rodeo event,
Novice Saddle Bronc was also spectators gathered for a delicious
available to contestants 21 years of pork/turkey dinner sponsored by
age or younger. “All of the Jason Hird Trucking and enjoyed
competitors are the best in Canada live music courtesy of local
and the stock is the best in Canada,” musician Tyler Babiuk. “We sold Jayden Wilson of Gleichen, AB takes a wide turn around a barrel during the
said Medicine Lodge Fall Roundup more plates for the dinner than Ladies Barrel Racing pro-rodeo event at the 2019 Medicine Lodge Fall
Society President Cassie Anderson. ever,” mentioned Anderson. Roundup, which took place on September 7. photo Cassie Kushniruk
“Our rodeo is neat because…lots Unfortunately, due to the
of people are 'on the bubble' to make inclement weather on September 8,
it into CFR, so our rodeo has the returning 'Sunday Funday'
become a big 'bubble-buster',” said events were cancelled for safety
Anderson. “We had more bull riders concerns. “It was too dangerous; it
in one rodeo than lots of rodeos get was too wet. To put everything in
in three days.” danger like that isn't worth it,” said
Fortunately, the weather held out Anderson.
for the pro-rodeo events on The Medicine Lodge Fall
September 7, enticing more Roundup Society has been working
spectators to come out to the rodeo hard over the past year to make this
grounds to cheer on their favorite year's Fall Roundup bigger and
competitors. “Our crowd was a big
increase from the years before,”
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The Medicine Lodge Fall Roundup would like to
The Medicine Lodge Fall Roundup would like to
sincerely thank all sponsors, volunteers, fans
sincerely thank all sponsors, volunteers, fans
and contestants for making the
and contestants for making the
5th Annual Roundup such a wonderful success.
5th Annual Roundup such a wonderful success.
Edson River Contracting
PLATINUM SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS Edson River Contracting
Helmig Fire Equipment
CFCW
CFCW Helmig Fire Equipment
Wrangler
Jason Hird Trucking
Jason Hird Trucking Wrangler
Accede Fire & Safety
Heart of Rodeo Accede Fire & Safety
Heart of Rodeo
XM105
McStrong Safety Services
McStrong Safety Services XM105
Nixon Oilfeild
Nixon Oilfeild
GOLD SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS Lane Cust from Ardmore, AB held on tight during the Saddle Bronc pro-rodeo
BRONZE SPONSORS
Hinton Truck Centre
Hinton Truck Centre Lo-Myo Holdings event at the 2019 Medicine Lodge Fall Roundup on September 7.
Lo-Myo Holdings
Jaycee Wade’s Contracting photo Cassie Kushniruk
Jaycee
Wade’s Contracting
Jesse Bowman Logging Kevin and Colleen Wilson
Jesse Bowman Logging
Kevin and Colleen Wilson
Rideout Oilfield Construction
Rideout Oilfield Construction Barrow Safety Services
Barrow Safety Services
UFA ATB Edson
UFA
ATB Edson
Kallio Contracting
Kallio Contracting Apex Distribution
Apex Distribution
Velvet Energy Big Rock Dodge Hinton
Velvet Energy
Big Rock Dodge Hinton
Ram Rodeo
Ram Rodeo Traci Oneil
Traci Oneil
Yellowhead Vacuum Trucks Big Pal Contracting
Yellowhead Vacuum Trucks
Big Pal Contracting
Castle Rentals Jensen’s Edson
Castle Rentals
Jensen’s Edson
Winfield Feed & Farm Supply Braund’s Independent Grocers
Winfield Feed & Farm Supply
Braund’s Independent Grocers
Edson
Edson
West Ridge Sand & Gravel
SILVER SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS West Ridge Sand & Gravel
Best Western Highroad Inn
Shear Industries
Shear Industries Best Western Highroad Inn
Lakeview Inn Hinton
Hi Ark Lakeview Inn Hinton
Hi Ark
Edson Leader
Two Men and a Hammer Edson Leader
Two Men and a Hammer
Bluewave Energy
Avalanche Heavy Hauling
Avalanche Heavy Hauling Bluewave Energy
GFL
Boomur Enterprises
Boomur Enterprises GFL
Johnson & Herbert
Johnson & Herbert
Napa Hinton MINI CHUCKWAGON
Napa Hinton
MINI CHUCKWAGON
VJV Auctions
VJV Auctions SPONSORS
SPONSORS
Bonavista Wynn Schram
Bonavista
Wynn Schram
Marsh Creek Resources Pat’s Halftime Job
Marsh Creek Resources
Pat’s Halftime Job
Dusty Groat Patterson’s Parts Supply
Dusty Groat
Patterson’s Parts Supply
Mojo Trucking Drayton Valley
Mojo Trucking Drayton Valley Horsebreaker Roofing The 2019 Medicine Lodge Fall received a great turnout of approximately 700
Horsebreaker Roofing
spectators on September 7. photo Cassie Kushniruk
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