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Remember When: Ponoka Stampede 1962 champs

This historic photo shows the champions of the Central Alberta Stampede Association from 1962
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Remember When? This photo was taken at the Ponoka Stampede in 1962 and features the champions of the Central Alberta Stampede Association rodeo season. Shown in the photo from left to right are: Bud Butterfield (steer wrestling), Keith Hyland (all-round), J. Hawkes, Lawrence Hutchison (bull riding), Floyd Griffin (tie down roping), and Mrs. Joyce Myren. Seated in the front from left to right are: Alex Laye (cow milking), W. Washenbach (chuckwagons) and Norman Lofgren. As the proud tradition continues, the top contestants of the 2018 rodeo season in Canada will compete in the Canadian Finals Rodeo from Oct. 30th to Nov. 4th at the Red Deer ENMAX/Centrium. Photo submitted

This historic photo shows the champions of the Central Alberta Stampede Association from 1962