edmontonhappenings: 2017

If there is one thing you don't want to be woken upto hear is the sound of sirens coming into your community. Yet that is exactly what happened this morning at 3:45 AM in the Meadows community of South Edmonton. Unfortunately, it wasn't a false alarm.

Edmonton Fire responded to a house fire in the community of the Meadows in south east Edmonton this morning at 3:45 am. The 2 alarm blaze had fully engulfed one home and caused damage to the outside walls of the 2 homes on either side of the home.


Edmonton fire attacking the fire

Attacking from above and below

Silver Berry Rd. was closed for over 2 hours while fire crews put out the fire and protected the other homes from catching fire. At approximately 6:55 am crews were called back again as smoke began to billow across Silverberry again from one of the 3 homes.

The Family discussing the incident with fire investigators (image by Ron Palmer)

The occupants of the home 2 adults and 6 dogs (4 of which were puppies) escaped unharmed. Estimates on damage and the cause of the fire have not been released, but homes in the area are averaging around $375,000. The initial home was destroyed and there was heavy charring to the 2 homes beside the burned out home.

Fire investigators were still trying to determine a cause and remained on the scene.

Edmonton, AB November 12, 2017 - The Canadian Finals Rodeo ended a 44 year run at Northland's Coliseum on Sunday. Starting in 1973, the Canadian finals Rodeo has been the goal of the season for every Cowboy and Cowgirl competitor. With over 1.5 million in prizing it is one of Canada's largest prize pool for Rodeo, and crowns the annual champions in each of the rodeo events. With over 90,000 in attendance there was no sign of the Canadian Finals Rodeo waning when it comes to the support for the CFR.

The past and future were recognized throughout the 5 day 6 event running of CFR 2017. From the first champions to those that have worked every CFR since 1973. There were fans from 1 to 91 in attendance and many had been to every rodeo at Northlands.

CPRA recognizes Northland's Coliseum as a Historical Rodeo site.

The Canadian Pro Rodeo Association (CPRA) recognized the Northland's Coliseum as a Historical Rodeo site for it's hosting of the Canadian Finals Rodeo for 44 years. Tim Reid President and CEO of Northlands accepted the plaque during the final show.


Recognizing each of those involved in organizing the CFR with their own CFR Number tag

On Sunday before the show they brought in all the competitors still vying for the National Championship in their events.

Although her reign as Miss Rodeo Canada has ended Miss Rodeo Canada 2017, Ali Mulli, had one more shot at the spotlight singing the Canadian National Anthem for the last and final CFR in Northlands Coliseum where she was crowned just one year earlier.

Miss Rodeo Canada 2016, Ali Mulli sings the National Anthem

Contestants remove cover for the National anthem

Now the Competition: Images from the final day at CFR 44 which just as an interesting fact uses the same dirt that was used 44 years ago, for the competition area.