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04/14/2026

Behind the Chutes: Meet Your 2026 CGRA Goat Tying Director

Meet Matea Lloyd serving as CGRA’s Goat Tying Director. 💙

Based in the Foothills area near Okotoks, she has been involved with CGRA for as long as she can remember and has been serving on the board as goat tying director for 18 years this season.

Her involvement on the board began when her mentor at the time invited her to step in as the Junior Goat Tying Director, where she began learning what it takes to run the event in the arena. After a year, when her mentor stepped down, she took on the role for both the Open and Junior divisions — a position she has proudly held ever since. As Goat Tying Director, she is responsible for helping ensure the event runs smoothly at each rodeo, overseeing the setup in the arena and helping maintain fairness and consistency within the event.

One of her favorite parts of CGRA is watching the rodeo community grow and seeing competitors build lifelong friendships while cheering one another on as they reach their goals and push past their expectations. Standout memories for her include winning the Junior All Around alongside her mentor winning the Open All Around and in 2016 becoming the youngest recipient of CGRA Cowgirl of the Year.

Outside of CGRA, she owns her own massage clinic where she works as a Registered Massage Therapist and is also a stock contractor for goats. She enjoys helping athletes improve their overall well-being and often teaches goat tying clinics for younger competitors. When she’s not working or at rodeos, she enjoys traveling, reading and spending time riding her horses.

We’re grateful for her many years of dedication to CGRA and the goat tying event.

04/10/2026

Behind the Chutes: Meet Your 2026 CGRA Tie Down & Breakaway Roping Director

Meet Jamie Pearce, serving as CGRA’s Tie Down and Breakaway Roping Director. 💙

She has been part of CGRA for many years, serving the association in a variety of roles on the board including President, Vice President, Past President and now in her current role as Breakaway and Tie Down Roping Director.

As a director, she helps ensure the roping events run smoothly at each rodeo, supporting competitors and helping maintain consistency and fairness within the events.

One of her favorite parts of CGRA is the friendships and fun that come with being part of the association, as well as the opportunity it provides to build and develop young horses in a supportive environment.

Outside of rodeo, she works as an Advanced Care Paramedic and stays busy running a ranch with her husband, caring for an assortment of animals, and spending time riding horses.

We’re grateful for her many years of leadership, experience and continued dedication to CGRA.

04/07/2026

Behind the Chutes: Meet Your 2026 CGRA Public Relations & Special Events Director

Hi, I’m Megan Bergsveinson, the face behind CGRAs social media pages serving as CGRA’s 2026/27 Special Events and 2026 Public Relations Director 💙

I am based in Langham, Saskatchewan and have been a CGRA member for 11 years, spending about half of this time serving on the board in various roles.

As Special Events Director, I help plan and organize the CGRA Finals awards banquet and Saturday night activities, including the meal, entertainment and our new Co****le Tournament we introduced last year. I also assist with any additional special events that occur throughout the season such as our anniversary rodeos.

As Public Relations Director, I manage CGRA’s social media pages and create much of the content shared throughout the season and at finals. From designing graphics and templates to sharing results, promoting sponsors, highlighting competitors and keeping members informed - my goal is to help grow the association’s online presence and tell the stories happening both in and out of the arena.

Outside of the board, I compete in the cow riding event and love that CGRA is one of few associations that provide women with a place to showcase their talents at both ends of the arena. I work as a Respiratory Therapist at a children’s hospital, and when I’m not working or rodeoing, you’ll usually find me outdoors, eating ice cream or planning my next adventure — whether that’s traveling somewhere new, hiking, paddle boarding or capturing the moments behind the lens.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to be involved on the board and help shape the future of CGRA. I look forward to what this upcoming season has in store!

04/06/2026

Confirmed CGRA Rodeo Dates | 2026 Season - *NEW DATES ADDED*

Please note these dates as you start planning — more events and details will be announced as they are finalized.

📌 Effie Simpson Memorial Rodeo
🗓 May 1 & 2
📍 High River Ag Society (Indoors)

📌 Fort Macleod Rodeo
🗓 June 13 & 14
📍 Midnight Stadium (Indoors)

📌 Carstairs Rodeo
🗓 June 20 & 21
📍 Carstairs Rodeo Grounds (Outdoors)

📌 Bowden Rodeo
🗓 June 27 & 28
📍 Bowden Rodeo Grounds (Outdoors)

📌 Pincher Creek Rodeo
🗓 July 4 & 5
📍 Pincher Creek Ag Society Pavilion (Outdoors)

📌 Gimlet Rodeo
🗓 July 25 & 26
📍 Gimlet Rodeo Grounds (Outdoors)

📌 Winfield Rodeo
🗓 August 8 & 9
📍 Winfield Ag Grounds (Outdoors)

📌 CGRA 2026 Sudden Death Finals
🗓 September 11-13
📍 Rimbey Agrim Centre (Indoors)

Entry information & times available on the website!

03/31/2026

Behind the Chutes: Meet Your 2026/27 CGRA Awards Director

Meet Melissa Burton, serving as CGRA’s Awards Director 💙

Based in Stettler, Alberta, Melissa has been a CGRA member for 18 years and has spent many of those years serving the association in various board roles. She has dedicated roughly six years to the Awards Director position, helping ensure competitors are recognized for their accomplishments each season.

As Awards Director, Melissa works with the board to plan and coordinate year-end awards. From sourcing ideas and finding quality awards within budget to organizing and presenting them at finals, she plays an important role in celebrating the hard work of CGRA competitors.

Melissa originally joined the board because she wanted to help build and grow the association, while also staying involved and contributing to what was happening within CGRA.

One of her favorite parts of the association is the community. Over the years she has built many lasting friendships and countless memories with her CGRA family. A highlight for her each season is the Bowden Triathlon, known for bringing plenty of laughs and good times.

Outside of rodeo, Melissa works as a teacher and keeps busy on her acreage where she cares for a wide variety of animals. When she’s not in the arena or working, she enjoys riding horses in the mountains, curling, dancing, travelling and spending time with her “village” of friends and family. A fun fact you may not know about Melissa, she is also a dual Australian citizen!

We’re grateful for Melissa’s years of dedication and the work she continues to put into recognizing CGRA competitors each season.

03/24/2026

Behind the Chutes: Meet Your 2026 CGRA Circuit Recorder

Meet Natasha Webb, serving as the CGRA Circuit Recorder 💙

A long-time board member who has served the association in multiple roles over the years, Natasha plays an important part in keeping CGRA competitions organized behind the scenes.

As Circuit Recorder, she is responsible for verifying and updating season standings following each rodeo and tracking points for year-end awards such as Horse of the Year and Rookie of the Year. Her work helps ensure results are accurate and that competitors’ season accomplishments are properly recorded throughout the season.

Beyond her board responsibilities, Natasha is also involved with helping host the Carstairs and Bowden rodeos, contributing to the success of events that help make up the CGRA season.

While Natasha doesn’t compete herself, both of her daughters Emma and Erika have been active competitors within the association and have also served on the board of directors.

We’re grateful for Natasha’s dedication and the many ways she and her family contribute to supporting the CGRA community.

03/18/2026

Behind the Chutes: Meet Your 2026 CGRA Sponsorship Team

Next up, meet Kinlee, serving as your CGRA Sponsorship Director for Northern Alberta the other half of the team helping support CGRA’s sponsors.💙

Kinlee is currently in her second year on the CGRA Board of Directors and was honored as CGRA Cowgirl of the Year last season. As a competitor herself, she understands firsthand the work that goes into building and maintaining a strong rodeo association.

In her role as Sponsorship Director, Kinlee works to build relationships with businesses that support CGRA. She communicates with sponsors throughout the season and helps ensure they receive proper recognition for their contributions to the association.

Outside of her board role, Kinlee stays busy with her family on the ranch, and is often found at rodeos with her family cheering from the sidelines, with her oldest daughter competing in CGRA as well in the Little Cowgirls division — another board member raising the next generation of CGRA cowgirls.

Kinlee works alongside Stacey, who represents Southern Alberta, to help support sponsorship partnerships across the province.

We’re grateful for the time, energy and connections Kinlee brings to supporting CGRA and its sponsors.

03/17/2026

Behind the Chutes: Meet Your 2026 CGRA Sponsorship Team

First up, meet Stacey Scott, our Southern Alberta Sponsorship Director, and one half of the team working to build and maintain CGRA’s sponsor partnerships. 💙

Based in Elk Point, Stacey has been helping build sponsorship relationships for CGRA for the past two seasons. In this role, she works to connect businesses with the association, helping ensure sponsors are recognized and remain an important part of the CGRA community. Sponsorship is crucial to keep our program and events running strong and Stacey has played a vital role in helping to expand partnerships with our association!

While Stacey isn’t a CGRA competitor herself, rodeo has always been a big part of her life. She competed for many years in the Canadian Cowboys Association (CCA) and grew up around the sport with her family. Today she enjoys supporting rodeos in a different way — giving back to the sport she loves while cheering on competitors, including her daughter Keeley, who competes in the association.

Outside of CGRA, Stacey owns a mortgage company in Cochrane and stays busy with her family. She and her husband are raising four kids and spend much of their time traveling to rodeos, dance events and other activities.

One of Stacey’s favorite parts of being involved with CGRA is the people and the community that comes with the sport.

We’re grateful for the relationships, time and energy Stacey brings to supporting CGRA and its sponsors.

03/15/2026

Scholarship Application Reminder 🎓

Just a reminder that we are still accepting CGRA Scholarship Applications!

This scholarship is available to any Alberta resident pursuing post-secondary education, including college, trade school, online programs, or correspondence courses.

Recipients are selected by a committee of CGRA alumni.

📌 Application deadline: April 15, 2026

Applicants must provide proof of enrollment and payment for their post-secondary education.

If you or someone you know is continuing their education, we encourage you to apply!

Full application details can be found on the CGRA website.

03/10/2026

Behind the Chutes: Meet Your CGRA Managing/Membership Director

Meet Cyd Collings our CGRA Managing/Membership Director 💙
A long-time board member, Cyd has served CGRA in several roles over the years and continues to play a critical part in keeping the association running smoothly.

In her role as Managing/Membership Director, Cyd organizes all memberships and rodeo entries, prepares callbacks in a timely manner, ensures fees are collected and oversees member payouts following rodeos and finals. Simply put — she keeps the wheels turning behind the scenes so competitors can focus on the arena.

Cyd has been recognized as a CGRA Cowgirl of the Year in the past; a reflection of her dedication, work ethic and commitment to the association. Outside of her board duties, she rodeos alongside her daughter, CGRA President Jolayne and helps host the Pincher Creek CGRA rodeo each season.

We are incredibly grateful for the countless hours, consistency and behind-the-scenes work that go into this role — CGRA would not function without all Cyd’s hard work!

03/02/2026

Behind the Chutes: Meet Your 2026/27 CGRA All Girl Rodeo Director

Meet Courtney Helmig, serving as CGRA All Girl Rodeo Director 💙
Based in Donalda, Courtney has been a CGRA member for 6 years and has spent 4 years serving on the board of directors.

In her role as All Girl Rodeo Director, Courtney works closely with committees by receiving and reviewing rodeo approval requests and helping guide them through the CGRA approval process — an important piece in keeping our rodeos organized and running smoothly and ensuring a strong line up of rodeos are in place for a successful season.

One of Courtney’s favorite parts of CGRA is the friendships built along the way, meeting people who quickly turn into lifelong friends. A standout memory for her was finally pulling back on two feet at Brooks — a moment that still makes her smile.

Outside of CGRA, Courtney stays busy working as a fertilizer operator for UFA, on her family’s ranch, raising Angus and Angus-cross cattle and running a small side operation with Corriente roping cattle. She and her husband have also played a huge role behind the scenes, pulling together a pen of cows for the cow riding on a year they were particularly difficult to come by and stepping in as stock contractors that year for many of CGRA’s northern rodeos and Finals. As of February 2025, her busiest role is being mom to Collins, a future CGRA cowgirl, who keeps her on her toes every day.

Fun fact: Courtney says she’s “boring” — but between ranch life, rodeo and motherhood, we’d say that’s far from true 😉

We’re grateful for Courtney’s continued involvement and the steady support she brings to CGRA.

02/27/2026

Reminder: Final Days to Submit Bids

This is a reminder that bids for the 2026 CGRA Sudden Death Finals are due soon.

If you or someone you know is interested in submitting a bid for any of the available positions, please ensure all bids are submitted by March 1.

For full details or questions, please contact Rose Lang.

Thank you to everyone who has already submitted!

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