Alberta Media Shun Coverage Winning Local Cowboys at NFR

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Terry Middleditch, Editor

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Last month, I personally noticed the lack of coverage by mainstream media of a history making event occurring in Las Vegas with Professional Rodeo and Central Alberta Cowboys winning World Championship Titles at the National Finals Rodeo and yet this story was going untold in newspapers and televisions stations across the province. Keep in mind, the deep roots that rodeo has for over 75 years in towns like Ponoka & Innisfail.
I sounded the alarm and it struck a nerve in a big way. RodeoCountryRadio.com visitors definitely agreed with was being said over 30,000 people from allten provinces and three territories across Canada and beyond read and liked the story with overwhelming support from dozens of communities across Alberta, proving without doubt how much Alberta loves rodeo, its western roots and its cowboys. Indeed history was made last month in Las Vegas with over a million dollars being won by Alberta Cowboys and World Championships going to Zeke Thurston from Big Valley & Levi Simpson from Ponoka.
Here is the story that was posted on RodeoCountryRadio.com

The 2016 Wrangler National Finals will go down in the history books with several records having been shattered by Canadian Cowboys & Rodeo Bulls & Horses from Canadian Stock Contractors.

Some of the notable achievements after seven go rounds of competition… the team roping duo of Levi Simpson & Jeremy Butler not only are the first Canadians duo to compete at the NFR, they also leading the average. Bareback Rider Jake Vold, scored three go round wins in a row and has won over $100,000 so far. Saddle Bronc Rider Zeke Thurston won his NFR Go Round a couple of nights ago. Notable performances have also been turned in by Jake Watson, Clay Elliott, Orin Larsen and Kolton Schmidt as well. Additionally, several cowboys have turned in winning go round performances on rodeo animals from Canada’s Stock Contractors too.

The winnings tally after seven performances for the Northern Cowboys is just under $500,000 and Maple Leaf Stock Contractors raking in over $250,000! And in US Dollars to boot! With Three Go Round Performances to go and a rich average to be paid as well on Saturday Night, the total cash haul from Las Vegas is very likely to exceed ONE MILLION DOLLARS!!!!!!

Now, if you’re thinking these victories by our Canadian Cowboys & Stock Contractors is a MAJOR News Story for Alberta Media, you are WRONG!! Calgary Post Media Newspapers who for decades carried daily coverage from legendary rodeo journalist Dwayne Erckson, have not published a single story on this year’s NFR. Same goes for the Edmonton Journal & Edmonton Sun (The Home of the Canadian Finals Rodeo!). I have also noticed posts on social media lamenting the lack of coverage on Alberta Global & CTV Television Stations.

It’s sad that our local major market media has chosen to ignore the remarkable achievements by our Canadian Cowboys & Stock Contractors. Mainstream media wonders why they are losing readers/viewers at a record pace. It’s not hard to find reasons why. Niche Digital Media Outlets like Rodeo Country Radio have stepped in to fill void vacated by major media broadcasters & publishers.

Here at Rodeo Country Radio we were proud to bring you comprehensive Daily NFR Coverage. Check out RodeoCountryRadio.com for the latest rodeo & country music news & much more….

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End of an era for Red Deer Minor baseball Braves

Published on December 6, 2023

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From Red Deer Minor Baseball Board of Directors

Following many discussions within the Red Deer community, the baseball community, our association members, as well as our board of directors we have made the decision to move forward with rebranding our teams, currently known as the Braves. For our association the Braves name symbolized warrior strength, bravery and resilience, all qualities we were proud to align with; and although the initial moniker of our teams was never intended to carry a derogatory or disrespectful connotation, for some, it has. The topic of our rebrand has been polarizing and arguments both for and against have been passionately presented. We have made the decision to move forward in the direction we feel is best for our association.

In alignment with the membership majority vote, the Red Deer Minor Baseball Board of Directors is excited to announce that we will now be known as the Red Deer Rangers.

The Red Deer Rangers will retain our current navy and crimson colors and will not adopt the colors or logo of the MLB, NHL, or any other Rangers franchise. We are looking forward to forging our own identity and embracing our own look.

As you can appreciate this is a complex initiative that will take time. We will remain the Braves for the 2024 season and aim to have our rebrand complete for the 2025 season.

All participants that submitted the Rangers name during our rebranding poll, will be entered into a draw to receive the first Red Deer Rangers jersey.

We hope you will join us in celebrating this positive endeavor as we create a new inclusive legacy for our association that all can be proud of.

RDMBA Board of Directors

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Red Deer Minor Hockey is proud to announce our new General Manager Lane Moore

Published on December 1, 2023

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From Red Deer Minor Hockey

The Red Deer Minor Hockey Board of Directors is pleased & honored to announce, after an extensive search, that Lane Moore has accepted the position of General Manager of Red Deer Minor Hockey. Lane will start his new role early in the new year & is very excited about leading our organization into the future as we aim to provide a positive learning and maturing experience for all of our young athletes & coaches in a minor hockey setting.

Lane comes into the role of General Manager with an extensive resume, in both hockey and administration. Lane has led the Bentley school as principal for the last 17 years & was an educator prior to that. On the hockey side, Lane’s passion for coaching & engaging with young athletes, dates back to 2002. His most recent involvement as a coach with Red Deer Minor Hockey saw Lane lead the U17AAA North Star Chiefs for 2 seasons (21-22, 22-23). Prior to his work with Red Deer Minor Hockey Lane served as President of Rimbey Minor Hockey for several seasons.

One of Lane’s biggest strengths is his ability to create highly effective teams by building a common mission & vision & then executing on those through visionary leadership. These attributes shone through during this General Manager search and we are thrilled for Lane to lead this organization now & into the future as we aim to be one of the premier Minor Hockey Associations in the province.

Lane, his wife Kathleen & their three children Easton, Cooper & Lexi call Red Deer home. His son Cooper is the captain of Red Deer U18AAA Optimist Chiefs & his older son Easton is pursuing his hockey career and post-secondary studies in Massachusetts. Please join us in congratulating Lane Moore as the new General Manager of the Red Deer Minor Hockey Commission, welcome Lane!