Ready to rodeo: Nicola Valley Rodeo Association makes upgrades to grounds
The Nicola Valley Rodeo Association (NVRA) is saddling up for its next chapter as it announced the completion of major upgrades to its electrical system.
Category: Rodeo
BC High School Rodeo makes Merritt its first season stop
The BC Rodeo Association offers a home for competitors of all ages and Pro Rodeo is an option for those 16 years or older.
Merritt High School Rodeo to kick off rodeo season
The Merritt High School Rodeo Club is anxiously awaiting the 2023 Merritt High School Rodeo, which is set to take place May 5 to 7 at the Nicola Valley Rodeo Grounds.
Little Britches Merritt finish season in Peachland
From September 24 to September 25, Peachland hosted its Little Britches Rodeo, marking the final rodeo of the season. The event saw both a senior and junior girl from Merritt win the All Around Buckle.
Nicola Valley Rodeo Association upgrades their grounds
A total amount of $570,000 combined from both the Province and TNRD is being used to fund the upgrades of the rodeo grounds.
Castilou inducted to the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame
Merritt’s own Henry Castilou, affectionately known as “the cowboy judge,” has been posthumously inducted into the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Gallery: 2022 Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo
Fans and patrons of rodeo in the Nicola Valley were treated this past weekend with the return of the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo. The annual event, which showcases the best talent from across Canada in the pro rodeo circuit, has been put on hold for the past two years due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo returns to Merritt
Labour Day has been a weekend circled in many Merritonians’ calendars. It has been a long standing tradition by the community to visit the Rodeo Grounds during this long weekend in September for the fun filled Pro Rodeo the organization hosts.
Little Britches Merritt impress at Williams Lake Rodeo
Little Britches Rodeo Merritt put out an impressive performance at the Williams Lake Rodeo on the weekend of July 23.
Merrittonians win ‘Indigenous Youth Excellence’ sports award
Three young local Indigenous athletes have won the 2021 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport, being hailed for their commitment to sport, active living, education, and culture.
Local wins first place in provincial bull riding
The Provincials took place in Quesnel, B.C. from June 10 – 12. Sterling Jr. edged out the competition and was able to take home the first place buckle, cash prize, and a scholarship from the association.
Little Britches Rodeo’s return to Merritt grounds
The Merritt Little Britches Rodeo Club hosted another successful rodeo event, with a record number of attendees gathering to mark the organization’s first full-scale rodeo since years of pandemic restrictions, fires, and flooding.
Merritt local wins at intercollegiate rodeo finals
Local cowboy Bryce Garcia has earned himself a shiny new buckle after claiming the top spot in tie-down roping at the Canadian College Intercollegiate Finals (CCIF), a major championship title for a passionate rodeo contestant.
Merritt hosts high school season home rodeo
The Merritt High School Rodeo hosted their regular season rodeo at the Nicola Valley Rodeo Association grounds on the weekend of May 14. The event will serve as the club’s only ‘home’ rodeo this season before heading out to Quesnel for the BC Provincials.
Merrittonian rising to the top of the breakaway roping world
Ty Pozzobon may be a well-known rodeo athlete from the community, but Merrittonians should also recognize Sarah Morrissey for her rise to the top in the sport of breakaway roping, where she is poised to finish this season in the top 15 in the world.
Pozzobon finishes 10th at PBR World Finals
Merritt bull rider Ty Pozzobon has proven once again that he is one tough hombre. With his wonky...
Novelty calf dressing event sure to be a hit
You’ll want to be in your seats early for the 56th Annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo, slated for...
Local ranches clean up at O’Keefe rodeo
Douglas Lake Ranch made it a clean sweep at the 22nd Annual O’Keefe Ranch Hand Rodeo, taking the...
Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo lookin’ to shake things up
For 56 years, the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo — held every Labour Day weekend in Merritt — has been a...
Jackpot barrel racing goes off without a hitch
Over 30 horse-and-rider combinations from around southwestern B.C. convened at the Merritt rodeo...
