Edmonton Happenings

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

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.





























 Thirteen year old Manning Taylor, not only won 2 rounds but also placed top 5 at the CFR competition in Edmonton






 Links : Canadian Finals Rodeo Website
Rodeo Canada www.rodeocanada.com
Northlands www.northlands.com
Crash Cooper Rodeo Clown http://www.ashcooper.com/crashcooper/index_clown.html

Tanya Tucker Performs at the TD Roadhouse in Edmonton during the Canadian Rodeo Finals

 Tanya Tucker brought her country music show to Edmonton to play the TD Roadhouse, opening for Aaron Pritchett at the Canadian Finals Rodeo, Saturday Night.  Miss Tucker showed why she has been around the country music industry for almost 48 years, after being discovered by Mel Tillis in 1969.  It was a fast track for Tanya as she released her first single "Delta Dawn" in 1972 at the age of 13, and continue to record songs to this day.  Tanya let fans hear a new single just recorded on Friday, to the surprise and joy of those in attendance.

 Tany had the crowd both young and old up dancing with hits from all through out her career.  Miss Tucker still has a way to work with crowd and it didn't matter if they were 18 or 80 Tanya had something for them all.  Tanya's career is one that crossed over the boundaries and so did her show having fun with band members and the crowd.



  It was a big part of the show when she turned and around and did covers of some of those country artists she loved.  Tammy Wynette's "Stand by Your Man",  Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues" and she had to sit down to sing Glenn Campbell's "By the Time I get to Phoenix" and she nailed them all.  It's hard to say which song was my favorite I loved the whole show but I think, I would have to lean towards her rendition of "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" was definitely up there.

Miss Tucker also along with her band kept the crowd dancing for every song, as she gets ready to put out some new music, she can be assured her fan base is still growing even after 40 Years.



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