Voice of Animals welfare group calls Edmonton rodeo 'brutal'

The "Voice of Animals Welfare Group" picketed the outside of the stadium where the Canadian Finals Rodeo took place.  About 30 protesters were involved. The group wanted to raise awareness of animal abuse and...

36th Canadian Finals Rodeo in the History books - Edmonton

Calgary holds the Calgary Stampede in the summer and now it was Edmonton's turn.  Cowboys from all over the United States and Canada gathered at Rexall Place, the Home of the Edmonton Oilers, for the 36th...

Steer euthanized after Calgary Stampede Rodeo

Another animal has died at the Calgary Stampede. A steer was used for the Steer Wrestling Competition and apparently suffered soft tissue injuries.The animal was sedated and later euthanized.  This is the...

The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth kicks off in Calgary

The Greatest Outdoor show kicked off in Calgary yesterday with the annual Calgary Stampede Parade.  30,000 Wannabe Cowboys and Cowgirls lined the streets of downtown Calgary to celebrate the Start of the ten...

The Real Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

  The tangy aroma of Barbecue Brisket and ribs, Cowboys in hats, Cowgirls in scarves and Rhinestone jewelry, and rockin' sounds from Country Music stars like Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, ZZ Top, Reba McIntyre to...

Go Texan Day forecasts a parade, livestock show and rodeo

Today is 'Go Texan Day' marking the beginning of the Texas Rodeo, Livestock Show and Parade.  This has been a tradition for 55 years in Texas and is held one Friday before the rodeo starts. Everyone in Texas...

Giants and Dwarfs at Pennsylvania Farm Show

One of the largest farm shows in the United States is held in mid-January at the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The huge indoor facility  is large by almost any measure. It...

COWBOY CHRISTMAS SHOW VEGAS 2008

Lots of fun for all at the National Finals Rodeo Annual Cowboy Christmas Show in Vegas through December 13, 2008. Check out some of the sights and people at the big show in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The Wild West Just Became a little Wilder

If you have ever attended the Calgary Stampede you will know how serious Albertans are about their rodeos. Not even two NHL teams and a recent Grey Cup victory will stand in the way of recognizing the wild west...

Jewel and Ty Murray finally wed

Singer/songwriter Jewel married boyfriend Ty Murray in a small ceremony. They had been dating for more than a decade. With so many celebrity weddings ending in nasty divorces, it's nice to see these two taking...

Make My Day: Clown Busts Robbers

The story below may look silly on your screen, but think about it: how would you react if a clown with a gun jumped in front of your car? "Kevin Powers said he was putting on his costume for his job when two men...

Own a piece of Sex and the City history!

"Own a piece of SATC history by bidding on a stunning outfit that was worn by Kim Cattrall in the #1 movie in the country! Cattrall, Lighthouse International's POSH® Celebrity Chair, generously donated the...

Blue Rodeo Show Begets New Noise Policy

Not that I don't feel bad for the staff's ringing eardrums, but there is something rather amusing about a Blue Rodeo show in PEI being the cause for a venue to have to review its noise policy.I mean, it's Blue...

Stanley Cup arrives in Kandahar

Whether you support the war in Afghanistan or not, this is a meaningful tribute and support of the men and women who have been ordered into action. "Canada's top soldier, musicians and former NHL players took the...

Animal rights activists protest at TX rodeo

"Through the protests, groups hope not only to end or change the way rodeo animals are treated, but also to educate the public about what is being done."

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