Foothills Cowboy Association & Chinook Rodeo Association held Rodeo in Gleichen

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Manny Everett
Times Contributor
 
The objectives of the CRA Society are to organize rodeo contestants, contractors and committees for their mutual benefit and protection, to promote the sport of rodeo in all its avenues.   
The Chinook Rodeo Association is a non-profit organization formed in 1968 in Southern Alberta by a group of volunteers, with the purpose to assist and govern the sport of rodeo in a sanctioned manner.  Since that time the CRA has been successful in sanctioning rodeos in over fifty locations throughout Alberta, into Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Their annual membership exceeds 350, from Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Montana. Many Canadian and World Champions have started their Careers in this Association.  
Throughout each season contestants via for a position in the Sudden Death Finals, held in Lethbridge each October. The season leaders in each major event receive a trophy saddle. The top 10 in every major event, including the junior events are eligible for the finals, and the top six in the Wild Horse Race and Break Away Roping are also eligible. Timed event contestants also must have entered and competed in five other association rodeos to be eligible for CRA finals.
Gleichen held its FCA (Foothills Cowboy Association) and CRA (Chinook Rodeo Association) Rodeo on Aug. 19 and 20. The Grand Entry on both days consisted of the singing of O’Canada led by Jayden Wilson,  while the Canadian Flag was rode in by Rylee Wilson.
A special event that has become very popular in local rodeos is a kids scramble and catch (usually done with chickens and pigs) and is always a fun event to watch. The participants who are lucky to catch one of the ‘keepers’ are often thrilled at the prospect of a new pet (or dinner for some families).
The following are the top three contestants from each category over the two day event.
Bareback : Ross Dowling 67, Tom Willemsen 67, Lane Jamieson 65.
Novice Horse Riding : Dylan Bilton, Lane Jamieson.
Calf Roping : Nick Travaglia 8.9, Dallas McDougall 8.9, Riley Warren 9.2.
Steer Riding : Bryce West 76, Dayton Johnston 76, Cooper Zur 75.
Ladies Barrel Racing : Bobbie Goodwin 15.22, Aurea Munro 15.28, Melissa Daines 15.32.
Junior Barrel Racing : Kipty Terry 15.29, Lakota Bird 15.57,
Tara Wilkinson 15.67.
Lil’ Rascals Barrel Racing : Kelby Terry 15.84, Maysa Powelson 16.33, Rylee Wilson 16.63.
Allan Yule Memorial Saddlebronc : Beau Water 67, Reed Sparks 67, Chance Harman 66.
Steer Wrestling : Jeff Heggie 4.8, Justin Wagner 5.0, Steve Roy 5.4.
Junior Bull Riding : Wace Pallesen 73, Lonnie West 70, Tristian Carlier 63.
Team Roping : Weston/Lucas 4.5, Wigemyr/Wigemyr 5.4, Smith/Bird 5.9.
Bull Riding : Todd Chotowetz 67.
Special events during both days included the Smokin’ Aces Trick Riding duo of Kirstie Rougeau and Bradi Dunn, sheep riding and the ever popular Wild Pony Races. The rodeo wrapped up with Calcutta, Local Wild Cow Riding where local cow riders were auctioned off in the middle of the arena and set to ride under the lights as a featured event. Two fun-filled days of rodeoing with an enthusiastic crowd can’t be beat.