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Craig Weisgerber competes in the steer wrestling event at the Airdrie Pro Rodeo on Saturday, July 1, 2023. This rodeo showcases top professional cowboys, bull riders and ropers. The Airdrie Pro Rodeo was created in 1967 when the Airdrie’s Lions Club organized a gymkhana and parade to celebrate Canada’s 100th anniversary. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)
Tammy Taylor competes in the ladies barrel racing event at the Airdrie Pro Rodeo on Saturday, July 1, 2023. This rodeo showcases top professional cowboys, bull riders and ropers. The Airdrie Pro Rodeo was created in 1967 when the Airdrie’s Lions Club organized a gymkhana and parade to celebrate Canada’s 100th anniversary. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)
A cowboy competes in the bareback riding event at the Airdrie Pro Rodeo on Saturday, July 1, 2023. This rodeo showcases top professional cowboys, bull riders and ropers. The Airdrie Pro Rodeo was created in 1967 when the Airdrie’s Lions Club organized a gymkhana and parade to celebrate Canada’s 100th anniversary. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)
Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Electrique compete in the National Tournament by Rolex at Spruce Meadows in Calgary on Sunday, June 18, 2023. The tournament lasted from June 14 to June 18; Kenny and Vancouver Dreams won the ATCO Grand Prix. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)
Darragh Kenny (IRL) and his horse Vancouver Dreams compete in the National Tournament by Rolex at Spruce Meadows in Calgary on Sunday, June 18, 2023. The tournament lasted from June 14 to June 18; Kenny and Vancouver Dreams won the ATCO Grand Prix. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)
Conor Swail (IRL) and Gamble compete in the National Tournament by Rolex at Spruce Meadows in Calgary on Sunday, June 18, 2023. The tournament lasted from June 14 to June 18; Kenny and Vancouver Dreams won the ATCO Grand Prix. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)
Surge players try to block a score from Teddy Allen at WinSport Event Centre in Calgary on Thursday, July 20, 2023. The Calgary Surge won over the Winnipeg Sea Bears by scoring 96-82, placing Calgary in second position in the Western Conference. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)
The Canine Stars perform at the Dog Bowl show during Stampede in Calgary on Thursday, July 13, 2023. The Calgary Stampede is an annual gathering place that hosts, educates, and entertains visitors worldwide. Its purpose is to preserve and celebrate Western heritage, culture, and community spirit. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)
Brianna McCullough from Okotoks takes a shoot at the goal, followed by Levi Cooper from Airdrie. Avery Blunderfield guards the goal at Genesis Place Rink on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. This was an Airdrie Minor Hockey Association (AMHA) game where the Okotoks team won 5-1. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez/SAIT)
Brodie Davis, in black, attempts to score. Goalie Dashel Robichaud and Ashton Lukacs stare as the puck misses the goal during a match where the Golden Suns of Taber tied the Airdrie Lightning. This game was part of the U18 South Central Alberta Hockey League at Ron Ebbesen Twin Arena Blue in Airdrie on Saturday, March 4, 2023. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez/SAIT)
Aaron Grymes is being tackled by a couple of Stamps players during the first pre-season CFL game against Edmonton Elks at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Monday, May 22, 2023. The Calgary Stampeders won 29-24 over the Edmonton Elks. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)
