May was another incredibly busy month on the road as Miss Rodeo Canada.

I kicked off the month in Drayton Valley at the Drayton Valley Pro Rodeo. It was so exciting to watch Miss Rodeo Drayton Valley 2025, Raelynn Dixon, continue her rodeo queen journey and earn the title of Miss Rodeo Drayton Valley 2026. The rodeo itself was fantastic, with great energy from the crowd and outstanding performances from both the athletes and livestock.

From there, I was able to head home for a few days before making my way north to the Lakeland Extreme Broncs & Bulls in Cold Lake. This event was especially meaningful because I attended it last year and being invited back as Miss Rodeo Canada was incredibly special. I was also joined by some fellow Saskatchewan rodeo royalty, which made the weekend even more memorable.

One of my favorite parts of Cold Lake was getting the opportunity to compete myself. I was able to make a few barrel runs, and moments like that are always important to me because they allow me to showcase that rodeo queens are athletes too.

After Cold Lake, I headed home to pack the truck for what would become a very busy few weeks on the road.

My next stop was Falkland, British Columbia. Before I arrived, countless people told me Falkland was a one-of-a-kind rodeo, and they were absolutely right. Aside from a little rain on the first day, the weekend was filled with sunshine, incredible rodeo performances, and a wonderful atmosphere. The committee, volunteers, and production crew put on an outstanding event, and getting to spend time with so many great people in the rodeo industry made the trip even more special.

From Falkland, I headed straight to Airdrie to spend a day at the CPRA office. It was a unique opportunity to see the behind-the-scenes side of professional rodeo and gain a greater appreciation for all the work that happens away from the rodeo grounds. Whether it was working the phones or spending time with the office staff, it was a day I thoroughly enjoyed.

Next up was Red Deer, and what an exciting moment for Canadian rodeo. After years away, rodeo returned to Red Deer, and the inaugural Red Deer Pro Rodeo exceeded every expectation. The atmosphere inside the building was electric, and it was incredible to witness the community rally behind the return of professional rodeo.

From Red Deer, I made my way to the Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement for the Gateway to the North Pro Rodeo. This event was one of my favorites in 2025, and it quickly became one of my favorites again this year. There is something so special about watching those grounds come alive when rodeo comes to town. Working alongside the C5 crew is always a highlight, and they once again delivered an exceptional event.

To wrap up the month, I traveled north to Grande Prairie for the Grande Prairie Stompede. Without a doubt, this was one of my favorite weeks of the entire year so far.

Having Miss Rodeo Canada back at the Grande Prairie Stompede was incredibly meaningful, and it was exciting to celebrate the return of the Miss Grande Prairie Stompede program. I am looking forward to watching Olivia McLennan begin her journey as Miss Grande Prairie Stompede 2026.

My week in Grande Prairie was filled with unforgettable moments, including the opportunity to ride some phenomenal pickup horses from Tyler Thomson and lead the grand entry in front of amazing crowds throughout the week. It was truly one of the highlights of my year.

And just like that, May came to an end. As I look ahead to June, my schedule is nearly full every single day, and I couldn’t be more excited to kick off the heart of rodeo season. The summer run is officially underway, and after such an incredible month, I can’t wait to see what the rest of the 2026 CPRA season has in store.

Thanks for following along, and I’ll see you down the road.