Christmas with Stephen's Backpacks

It never ceases to amaze me at how generous our community is. Even if our province is going through tough times we have each  others backs.  Hundreds of young children will be warm this winter thanks to the Community of Airdrie and Stephens Backpacks. 

On December 2nd Katie and I visited some amazing local business, donating to this great program.  Our stops included the Airdrie TD Bank, Superstore and The Dollar Store collecting goodie bags, backpacks and other donations which we took to the Stephen Backpacks head quarters. 
Upon arrival we started to sort the various donations the began packing hundreds of backpacks with warm winter wear, books and teddies for different organization across Alberta. 

Fun Fact - for those of you involved or have heard of the Teddy Bear toss with the Calgary Hitman Hockey Club, Stephen's Backpacks graciously received some of the stuffies from that night.



Thanks to all who also came out to participate and help us stuff the backpacks.
        Crossfield Pete Knight Rodeo Queen - Mikayla Carlin.  
        2011 APR Princess Alumni - Rebecca Moor
        Royalty Director - Leanne Grenier
        Rodeo Secretary - Lorie Young 

 

For someone who is such a young age, I am quite in awe of what Stephen has accomplished. He is the true definition of a kind hearted, good hearted person.  Every time Katie and I get to visit, we feel this warmth when we enter the room. I will never forget these visits and opportunities that Stephen and his family have invited us on, it makes me feel that no matter how big our community gets, we will always be there to support one another in a small town kinda way.

Emily Marston
2016 Miss Rodeo Airdrie

2017 Miss Rodeo Airdrie Pageant

We are on the hunt for our new 2017 Airdrie Pro Rodeo Royalty

Applications are now available for our upcoming Pageant.
Please contact Director - Leanne Grenier at airdrierodeoroyalty@yahoo.ca for the full application.

Eligibility: In order to be eligible to participate in the competition, applicants must:

       1) Be a female who is a minimum of 19 years of age as of November 30th of her application submission year and not over the age of 25 as of the concluding November 30th of her reign.

       2) Never have been married, pregnant, had a child or pleaded guilty to or found guilty of a criminal offence.

       3) Be a Canadian Citizen.

       4) Have a valid driver’s license; which has never been suspended.

       5) Never have held a Miss Rodeo Canada, Miss Rodeo Airdrie or Airdrie Pro Rodeo Princess title

Our 2017 Pageant will run throughout the month of June including a written exam, horsemanship, public speaking, modeling, personal interviews and 5 fun filled days of Rodeo.

Please pass along to any ladies that you may know that would be interested in competing for a once in a lifetime experience.

2016 Airdrie Rodeo Royalty

It's time to get this blog going again.

Please stay tuned for our 2016 Airdrie Rodeo Royalty and there wonderful adventures.

2016 Miss Rodeo Airdrie - Emily Marston
2016 Airdrie Pro Rodeo Princess - Katie Hlushak

Miss Rodeo Airdrie 2013 Farewell

As I reflect on my year as Miss Rodeo Airdrie 2013 and the start of the 2014 Airdrie Pro Rodeo, it is a bitter sweet feeling. I have had such an amazing year representing the Airdrie Rodeo and Ranch Association, Airdrie Pro Rodeo and the City of Airdrie. All I have to say is THANK-YOU for the amazing opportunity to represent such an amazing committee of people, as well as an incredible city!

A HUGE THANK-YOU goes out to all of my amazing sponsors who have helped me, get down the road looking amazing and making sure I get to where I am going. The year as Miss Rodeo Airdrie would not have been the same without every one of you! I had the opportunity to attend over 100 events in Canada and the United States representing the sport that I love and a city that opened its arms to me. I was able to travel to Omak Washington, Coeur D’Alene Idaho, Binghamton New York, Denver Colorado to the WESA Market with Jim Nevada and the Staff of Roper, Stetson, Tin Haul.  As well as so many amazing community events and CPRA Rodeos.

A HUGE Thank-you to my parents, who have supported my dreams always, been there for me when I needed them most, gotten up at the crack of dawn to help me bring in my horse, help  me load my truck, get ready to go or just were up to say have a great time! Without them I would not have made it down the road. I can’t even put into words how truly grateful I am for all of your support. Of course a huge thank- you to all of my family whether you opened your house to me so I could get ready or so I had a place to sleep, you are all amazing and I appreciate all of your help and support.

A huge thank-you to Leanne Grenier the Airdrie Rodeo Royalty Director for all you have done for me this year and for all of the hard work and huge piece of your heart that you have put into the Airdrie Rodeo Royalty Program without you the program would not be the same.

Thank you to Rob and Haley Brietzke for opening your house to me when I needed somewhere to stay. Also thank you to everyone who offered me a place to stay during the crazy times of year. I am grateful for all you have done for me!

I have had such an amazing and unforgettable experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life. It feels like just yesterday they called my name and gave me the opportunity to represent the Airdrie Pro Rodeo on my “Ride of a Lifetime.”

To the 2014 Airdrie Rodeo Royalty: This year will be a year to remember. Enjoy every second of it as it goes by so quickly. It’s a rewarding experience that you will cherish forever, you will see so much growth in yourself and each other. I wish you safe travels and all the best throughout your journeys.

Last but certainly not least, THANK-YOU to the residents of Airdrie. You are an incredible community and it has been an honor to have been given the opportunity to represent you for the last year, Airdrie will always hold a special place in my heart. I am really looking forward to representing the Airdrie Pro Rodeo and the City of Airdrie at the Miss Rodeo Canada Pageant in November.

Happy Trails!!

Kelsey Reinboldt-Lynch,

 Miss Rodeo Airdrie 2013 

Wow, the past year has flown by, its hard to believe that the 2014 Airdrie Rodeo Royalty Pageant has begun!

This year there are 6 amazing ladies competing for the opportunity to represent the Airdrie Rodeo and Ranch Association, and The City of Airdrie.

The pageant is going to be amazing and a ton of fun. We would love to see lots of people come out and support the ladies competing and enjoy the Airdrie Rodeo Royalty Pageant!!

Some of the Pageant date that we would love to see you at are:

Public Speaking- June 11, 2014 at Cedarwood Station @ 7pm

Fashion Show- June 14, 2014 @2pm- Location to be Determined

Horsemanship- June 18,2014 @6pm- 

And of Course we would LOVE to see everyone come out the 
Airdrie Pro Rodeo June27,2014- July 1,2014 
out at the Rodeo Grounds!!!

Its Hard to believe my year is beginning to wrap up, this year has been amazing, representing an even more amazing, vibrant welcoming community. 

Up until now I have had the privilege of attending 88 events in the Community of Airdrie, Southern Alberta as well as a few trip to the States. A few of my favorites have been:
Calgary Stampede, Omak Stampede and Famous Suicide Race (Omak,Washington), Bikes and Bulls, Art of the Harvest, Canadian Finals Rodeo, Airdrie Santa Clause Parade, Denver WESA Market and Stockshow, Children's Fest at the King's Court Church, Shamrock Shimmy Fundraiser in support of the Airdrie Food Bank, and College Finals Rodeo in Edmonton.

I have many more events to come in the next little while and I am very excited for Rodeo Season!
I want to take a moment to say a HUGE THANK-YOU to all of my amazing sponsors, you are all amazing and a huge support to the program and help us get down the road and always looking amazing, we couldn't do this without all of your support!!!

I look forward to seeing everyone out at all of the Pageant Events as well as upcoming community events!
Thank- you so much to everyone who has made my Ride of a Lifetime Possible!!

Happy Trails!
Kelsey Reinboldt-Lynch 
Miss Rodeo Airdrie 2013