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Good Times at 30th Annual Lamont Summer Sizzler Rodeo
Good Times at 30th Annual Lamont Summer Sizzler Rodeo
Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser
Setting attendance records is nothing new for the Lamont & District Agricultural Society. The latest record was broken this past weekend as nearly 5,000 spectators attended the 30th Annual Summer Sizzler Rodeo at Conrad Schinkinger Memorial Grounds.
Ag Society Vice President and Rodeo Chair Shelley Loren stated, “We saw close to 5,000 guests this year. On Saturday there was approximately 3,200 and on Sunday approximately 1,800.” Loren said attendance continues to grow every year as they offer everything from the Kids Rodeo to two rodeo performances to the ever popular Combine Crunch and steak supper and dance Saturday evening.
As to which is the most popular event, Loren replied, “I can’t single out one event, however everyone loves Ricky Ticky, our entertainer.”
One added attraction to this year’s Summer Sizzler Rodeo was a special performance of Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) mounted troop on Saturday afternoon.
The Combine Crunch went Saturday evening with the finals set for late Sunday afternoon. While a three peat wasn’t in the cards for Ethan Nimchuk, he did place third in the standings behind Dakota Procyk. Tom Hoculak was crowned the winner. Micheal Mastin was the winner of the grudge match.
It was the first time Ethan Nimchuk’s brothers Christian and Braydon competed at the event. While it was nerve wracking for other family members. There were a few anxious moments on Saturday evening when Ethan’s combine rolled over on its side. Fortunately, he wasn’t injured. His combine started and he advanced to the showdown on Sunday. Christian’s combine took a bad hit on Saturday that put him out of contention.
They put a lot of long hours, working day and night to prepare for the Combine Crunch, and hopefully they’ll be back next year. They say they couldn’t have done it without the support of their family and sponsors.
The Kids Rodeo was very popular as well with a total of 40 contestants. The regular rodeo saw 384 contestants. The event is sanctioned by the Lakeland Rodeo Association. According to unofficial results:
Saddle Bronc: Stuart Milne
Bareback Riding: Jace Lomheim
Bull Riding: Jestin Jacklin
Team Roping: Koby Ziemmer and Dawson Pratt
Steer Wrestling: Dayton Roworth
Tie Down Roping: Randon Ross
Ladies Breakaway: Peri Phillips
Junior Barrel Racing: Payton Cutul
Junior Bull Riding: Jestin Jacklin
Novice Horse Riding: Hale Mason
Junior Breakaway: Cruz Lillico
Pee Wee Barrels: Kenlee Crowe
