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American bull rider comes up strong in Ponoka

By Dianne Finstad Chase Dougherty didn’t know what kind of bull he’d drawn for his first-ever appearance at the Ponoka Stampede on June 28. But the Oregon cowboy soon found out when he got behind the chutes.

Jun 29, 2024 1:15 PM Read more >

Cowboy standings shift heading into Ponoka Stampede weekend

Dustin Bird and Jeremy Buhler roped their first steer in 5.4 seconds on Friday and followed that up with a 6.1 in the afternoon

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Ponoka Stampede Parade photos and winners

The 88th Ponoka Stampede Parade on June 28 was a 'Salute to Our Stock Contractors.' The streets of Ponoka were lined with fans as the three-mile parade began.

Jun 28, 2024 3:27 PM Read more >

Meghan Patrick took over the Ponoka Stampede mainstage Thursday night

Canadian singer-songwriter Meghan Patrick obliged the fans' calls for 'one more song' - and then one mor

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Surprising return for past Ponoka champion barrel racer

Jun 28, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Cowboys undeterred by summer downpour at Ponoka Stampede

Jun 28, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Live music, art, and trades all featured at the Ponoka Stampede's Wild West Trade Show

Almost 200 vendors are descending on the arena to inspire and wow attendees.

Jun 28, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

DAY 3: Rain can't quash competitors' spirit on third day of the Ponoka Stampede

Jun 27, 2024 10:45 PM Read more >

Nebraska cowboy takes on three Ponoka Stampede events, lands two

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Day 2 of the Ponoka Stampede: this is where the action is

Thompson is one of many cowboys impressed with the Ponoka Stampede move to increase the purse for each event to $60,000

Jun 27, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >