Rodeo weekend brings the big show to town

Pincher Creek’s busiest weekend of the year kicks off Thursday as the community prepares for the 30th annual Pro Rodeo. From local cowboys competing on home turf to thousands of visitors expected for four days of western celebration, the ag grounds are set for another memorable show.

Big news this week:

• Housing starts bring modest optimism as town works on diverse supply options with 55 new rental units planned over three years
• Crime stats show major improvements across the region, with Pincher Creek’s Crime Severity Index dropping 34.8% thanks to focus on repeat offenders
• Ten-year milestone marked in unsolved murder case of Victoria Joanne Crow Shoe, with RCMP continuing investigation using new DNA technology
• Memorial benches honour beloved mountain bikers Troy Misseghers and Marten De Vlieger, placed at their favourite trail locations in Crowsnest Pass

Don’t miss:

• Pro Rodeo action Thursday through Sunday with hometown riders K’s Thomson, Ben Mitchell, Otys Little Mustache, Morgan Dingreville, Kash Lievers and Ridge Flundra competing
• Rodeo Parade Saturday at 11 a.m. on Main Street featuring “Boots, Beats and Bling” theme
• Huckleberry Festival at Castle Mountain Resort Saturday, Aug. 23, with scenic chairlift rides and bumper berry crop expected

Plus:

Young entrepreneurs gear up for Lemonade Day during the parade, logging blockade at Pelletier Creek draws attention to forest protection concerns, and the community rallies around rodeo weekend with pancake breakfasts, live music and western market activities, and more.

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