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The Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame has announced the 2010 Rodeo Hall of Fame Inductees.

GORDON DOAN, Contestant (INDUCTEE)
Gordon claimed the Canadian Bareback Championship in 1 945 & 1946.  He competed in the saddle bronc, steer riding and claimed the Canadian All-Around Championship in 1946.  Gordon passed away in 1997.

FLOYD PETERS, Contestant (INDUCTEE)
Floyd was raised in the Cardston area. He won the Canadian Steer Decorating Championship in 1945 and the Canadian Tie Down Roping Championship in 1945, 1946 and 1947.  Floyd is one of only two cowboys to have won a Canadian Championship in both timed events. (The other cowboy was Kenny McLean).  Floyd passed away in 1994 at his ranch in Montana.

EVERETT VOLD, Contestant (INDUCTEE)
Everett first showed up in the Canadian Standings in the Bareback event.  He finished second in Canada in 1946, third in 1947, second in 1948, third in 1949 and second in 1950 in the bareback but did even better in the Steer Decorating.  He was named the Canadian Champion in this event in 1949 and came second in the All-Around in 1950.  Everett makes his home in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

PHIL DOAN, Contestant (INDUCTEE)
Phil was an all-around hand in the rodeo arena.  He competed in Steer Wrestling, bareback, and bull riding.  The Canadian Steer Wrestling Championship was awarded to Phil in 1973 and the Canadian All Around Championship in 1974.  Phil resides in Castor, Alberta.

CLAYTON HINES, Contestant (INDUCTEE)
Clayton appeared at the 1980 CFR in the Saddle Bronc event where he finished fourth in Canada.  He came back in 1981 and took his first Canadian Saddle Bronc Championship.  Clayton claimed his second Championship in 1985.  Clayton resides in Drayton Valley, Alberta.

EDITH MALESH, Builder (INDUCTEE)
Edith was known as the hardest working lady in rodeo in Saskatchewan.  She was named the CPRA Committee Person of the Year in 1991, although she had already served on the Rodeo Committee for 18 years in Assiniboia.  She was responsible for starting the Saskatchewan Pro Rodeo Circuit, after the Alberta circuit split into its own.   Edith served on the CPRA Board from 1988 to 1995.  Edith passed away on October 13, 1995.

WYATT EARP, Harvey Northcott Rodeo (INDUCTEE)
Ranch raised bronc out of Caroline, Alberta made his mark in the rodeo arena as one of the most formidable draws a cowboy could have.  Wyatt Earp made five consecutive appearances at CFR and was named Canadian Saddle Bronc Champion in 1997 and 1998.  This beautiful stallion was voted the top Saddle Bronc Horse at CFR and NFR in 1996 and 1997.

RANCHMAN’S COOKHOUSE & DANCEHALL has been sponsoring the Legendary Achievement Award since 2005.  They join the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in naming the three recipients for 2010.

The 2010 LEGENDARY ACHIEVEMENT RECIPIENTS are:

DC LUND, Legend
Darwin competed in all rodeo events except bull riding.  He made an impact in the standings in the steer wrestling and tie down roping events, winning the 1965 Southern Alberta Rodeo Circuit Steer Wrestling championship and the 1974 All Around in the same circuit.  DC resides in Taber, Alberta.

BRIAN WHITLOW, Legend
Brian began his rodeo career in the boys steer riding and a number of events in the amateur rodeo circuits.  In 1965 he entered the pro rodeo in Lacombe in the bull riding event, and just two years later won the 1967 Permit Award.  Brian added steer wrestling to his resume to take a run at the All Around but never managed to win the coveted championships.  Although Brian retired from active competition in 1976, he continued to support rodeo with judging and keeping up with his rodeo buddies.  Brian farms near Cremona, Alberta.

ALLAN CURRIER, Legend
There is no one in Rodeo that has not heard of Allan – he competed in Rodeo for over twenty years.  Allan was an eight time Canadian Wild Cow Milking Champion. His first championship was in 1970 and his last in 1987, when he retired from active competition.  Allan lives on his ranch north of Czar, Alberta.

2010 INDUCTEE Recognition Rodeos

Wyatt Earp - Leduc Black Gold Rodeo May 1
Phil Doan - Daines Innisfail Pro Rodeo June 20
Clayton Hines, Gordon Doan, Everett Vold - Ponoka Stampede July 4
Edith Malesh - Strathmore Heritage Days Rodeo July 31
Floyd Peters - Pincher Creek Rodeo August 22

2010 RANCHMANS  LEGENDARY ACHIEVEMENT Presentation Rodeos

Brian Whitlow - Sundre Pro Rodeo June 26
Allan Currier - Wainwright Stampede June 27
DC Lund - Taber Pro Rodeo July 17

NEW HOME UPDATE

The Board of Directors and Ranchman’s are continuing their work in bringing the Rodeo Hall of Fame to its home in Calgary.  Good things all take time – the end result will certainly be worth the time and effort of all involved.

BANQUET & INDUCTION CEREMONIES will be held on OCTOBER 16, 2010, at the Carriage House Inn in Calgary, Alberta. Tickets are available at the CPRA Office (403) 250-7440 at a cost of $70 each.

FEELING LUCKY??  Please join us for the CRHA Casino at the CASH CASINO, Blackfoot Trail in Calgary on August 23 & 24, 2010.