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Edmonton Police Pipe Band

K-Days has completed its 2018 run, and it definitely had some great moments. From the very start right up until the last minute, Edmonton's longest running fair had its share of things to do. We had the opportunity to check out this years events and are giving the whole fair a 7 out of 10. As with anything there is nothing that is perfect, and there were some short comings but the overall atmosphere was definitely positive.

Let's start on the positive start with this year's K-days parade down Jasper although the route was changed due to construction, the parade itself was one of the largest ever.

Here are a few images from the parade.

Foster Service Dog

Miss Wheelchair Canada

Members of the Special Olympics

This years parade had a number of different elements to it, however, the biggest was the recognition of those with disabilities and service dogs. Thorughout the parade were Service dogs and service dogs being fostered before they become fully trained. The first Miss Wheel Chair Canada, Vahen King (center image) also participated in the event, one of the last in her term.

Various Communities were present in the parade as well, with the Local Chinese and Korean Communities having the biggest number of participants in their entries.

Edmonton's very own Canadian Olympic figure skater Kaetlyn Osmond was the honourary parade marshal. Wearing her Bronze and gold Olympic and gold World's medals during the parade

From history to sports, the K-days parade represents everything Edmonton.

The Parade is just the start of the K-days Experience............ Once the parade ends the fun in the park begins.... To be continued

Part II Part III Pow Wow Part IV Entertainment

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.