Oldie but a goodie: 120 years of western heritage being celebrated at 2026 Dog Pound Stampede

The Dog Pound Stampede is marking its 120th anniversary this year.

Ag Society Secretary Patricia McKean says they are proud to be Alberta’s longest standing rodeo. McKean says “this year we got commemorative belt buckles made. We will have a few extras that are first come, first serve for sale as well we have baseball caps and hoodies with our 120th year logo on them that people can pick up for a keepsake.”

The Invitational Ranch Rodeo begins at 4 o’clock on Tuesday, July 14th and then the Foothills Cowboy Association performance is on Wednesday, July 15th at noon. See more details about the full line up of events and activities on the Dog Pound Agricultural Stampede Association Facebook page.

The Dog Pound Ag Grounds are located just off Highway 22 in between Cremona and Bottrel.

Listen to 96.5 The Ranch’s Community Hotline conversation with Patricia McKean.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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