2009 CANADIAN CHAMPIONS

All-Around & High Point - Kyle Thomson
Saddle Bronc - Chet Johnson
Bareback - Kyle Bowers
Bull Riding - Brett Thompson
Tie-Down Roping - Alwin Bouchard
Steer Wrestling - Cody Cassidy
Ladies Barrel Racing - Gaylene Buff
Team Roping - Travis Gallais (header)
& Kevin Schreiner (heeler)
Novice Saddle Bronc - Rylan Geiger
Novice Bareback - Colin Adams
Boys Steer Riding - Shay Marks

CANADIAN FINALS VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS click here...

CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL RODEO GEARS UP FOR 36TH ANNUAL CFR IN EDMONTON
November 3, 2009

The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) is counting down to the 36th annual Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR), and thousands of rodeo fans are expected at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alta. for the six performance event, which runs from November 11 to 15. Read more...

HANKEL SPLITS FIRST, TAKES HOME BUCKLE AT CFR DEBUT
November 11, 2009

Edmonton, AB – “I'm not gonna lie, I was nervous,” laughs Zane Hankel, still a little breathless from splitting first with leading Canadian steer wrestling leader Cody Cassidy during the first performance of the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR). Read more...

LIMOS AND LOOPERS JUST THE TICKET AT CFR
November 12, 2009

Edmonton, AB – It was all about the timed event end of the arena during the second performance of the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) at Rexall Place. The CFR saluted the cowboys and cowgirls of tie-dwon roping, steer wrestling, ladies barrel racing and team roping Read more...

CANADIAN ARMED FORCES INVADE REXALL PLACE
November 13, 2009

Edmonton, AB – The saddle bronc and bareback riders at the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) tipped their hats to the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces during the annual event's third performance. Read more...

Results After the Fourth Performance
November 14, 2009

The fifth performance kicks off at 7 p.m. Nov. 14.

Saddle Bronc Riding - Go 4
1/2 Chet Johnson, Gillette, WY, 84.25 $9,491.67; Read more...

COWBOYS OF TOMORROW TAKE CENTRE STAGE
November 14, 2009

Edmonton, AB – All eyes were on the youngest cowboys participating at the 36th Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) Read more...

EIGHT CANADIAN CHAMPIONS NAMED AS CANADIAN FINALS RODEO WRAPS UP 36TH YEAR
November 15, 2009

Edmonton, AB – Rexall Place was a pressure cooker during the closing performance of the 36th Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR). Read more...

Canadian Finals Rodeo XXXVI: November 11-15
Total Entrants for 2009 CFR: 108
Total Purse: $1.274 million

Performance Times: 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11 through Saturday, November 14. Matinee performances at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15.

2009 CFR Television Schedule
Presented By: Shaw TV, CPRA and Northlands
Available On: Shaw TV Network and Shaw Direct
Show Times: November 12 – Wednesday Highlights (7:00-8:00 pm MST)
        November 13 – Thursday Highlights (6:00-7:00 pm MST)
        November 14 – Friday Highlights (7:00-8:00 pm MST)
        November 15 – Saturday Highlights/Sunday Finals (7:00-10:00 pm MST)
       

2009 CFR Personnel
Announcer: Dave Poulsen
Master of Ceremonies: Wayne Brooks
Pick-Up Men: Gary Rempel, Jason Resch
Bull Fighters: Scott Byrne, Jesse Byrne (David Sandilands - alternate)
Clown/Barrelman: Ash Cooper
Specialty Acts: Crystal Shawanda, with guests Nikki Cammaert and Tess Thurston

2008 CANADIAN CHAMPIONS: (click here)

2009 CFR CONTESTANTS: (click here)

Top Times/Scores of 2009 Season
EVENT	TIME/SCORE	NAME	STOCK	RODEO
SB	90.0	Sam Kelts	Harvey Northcott's Get Smart	Strathmore Heritage Days Pro Rodeo
BB	90.0	Dusty LaValley	Calgary Stampede's Grated Coconut	Innisfail, AB
BR	90.5	Beau Hill/Jesse Torkelson	C+ Rodeo Co.'s Scar Tissue/Franklin's Little White Lie	Williams Lake Stampede/Kamloops Outdoor Pro Rodeo
TDR	6.8	Matt Shiozawa		Lea Park, AB
SW	3.2	Tanner Milan/Straws Milan/Lee Graves		Luxton Pro Rodeo/Mighty Fraser Pro Rodeo, Abbotsford, BC/WCRTC, Calgary, AB
LBR	12.26	Kendra Edey		McCord Pro Rodeo
TR	3.4	Mike Beers/Shane Schwenke		WCRTC, Calgary, AB ** Canadian Record**
NSB	76.0	Coleman Watt		Hand Hills Lake Stampede
NBB	80.0	Colin Adams		Lea Park, AB
BSR	92.0	Lonnie West		Camrose Spring Classic
CPRA Scoring Records
EVENT	TIME/SCORE	NAME	STOCK	RODEO
SB	95	Glen O'Neill/Doug Vold	Franklin's Airwolf/Franklin's Transport	Innisfail, 1996/Meadow Lake 1979
BB	95	Davey Shields Jr.	Calgary Stampede's Grated Coconut	Calgary Stampede, 2005
BR	94	Greg Whitlow/Bruce Johansen	Girletz Rodeo's Lights Out/Vold Rodeo's Hagar	Strathmore, 2001/Wainwrigth, 1980
TDR	5.7	Lee Phillips		Assiniboia, 1978 (Old rules)
SW	2.9	David Gibson/Darby Roy/Ralph Nelson		Stavely, 1994/Brandon, 1988/Vulcan, 1981
TR	3.4	Mike Beers/Shane Schwenke		WCRTC, Calgary, AB ** Canadian Record**
CFR Scoring Records
EVENT	TIME/SCORE	NAME	STOCK	RODEO
SB	91	Mel Coleman	Kesler's Knott Inn	CFR 1981
BB	90	Kyle Bowers	Calgary Stampede's Grated Coconut	CFR 2003
BR	95	Cody Snyder	Northcott's Confusion	CFR 1983
TDR	7.2	Marty Becker		CFR 1997, 2006
SW	3.1	Travis Frank		CFR 2006
LBR	14.55	Gayle Howes		CFR 1978
TR	3.7	Mike & Brandon Beers		CFR 2008
NSB	81	Rod Hay/Scott Lourance		CFR 1988/2004
NBB	85	Michael Solberg		CFR 2003