The LRA Finals in 2024!
August 29 – September 1 – The Lakeland Rodeo Association held its finals back in St. Paul to a full house for all of the 5 performances. The LRA and St. Paul Ag Society have a great relationship and are always planning and adding to the event. ‘Rodeo Week’ for the full schedule of events.
As Dorine would say, here’s to “Bigger & Better” finals in the future.
2024 Lakeland Rodeo Association Finals Sponsorship
Interested in sponsoring the St. Paul Agricultural Society for the 2024 Lakeland Finals Rodeo?
Sponsorship Details available here. Thank you for your consideration and support of our event.
Thank you to our 2024 LRA Finals Sponsors!
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Canalta Hotel/The Landing Hotel
Caouette & Sons Implements
Cornerstone Coop
MCSNet
Town of St. Paul
Xtreme Oilfield Technology
DIAMOND SPONSORS
Agland
ATB Financial
Cutline Construction
Gator’s Pist’n Broke
Greg’s Value Drug Mart
Grimshaw Trucking
Lakeland Chev Buick GM
Location Cats
Robertson Construction
Webb’s Machinery (New Holland)
Zarowny Motors Ltd
GOLD SPONSORS
Black Ace Collision
Canadian Tire
Cornerstone Coop Liquor Store
CNRL
Kal Tire
NAPA Auto (Spaid St. Paul)
Northern Source Rentals
Servus Credit Union
Smitty’s Restaurant
Speedee Lube & Car Wash
St. Paul Seed Processors & Exports
St. Paul Sobeys
Tim Hortons
Whitecloud Mechanical
SILVER SPONSORS
B & D Industrial
K-Cow Ranch
Lakeland Brewing Company
OK Heating
BRONZE SPONSORS
Alberta Premium
Carstars (formerly NorthPark Collision)
Dave’s Custom Bailing
Fountain Tire
J-Tek Electric
Lakeland Fire & Safety Supply
Mallaig Tire
Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd
Rapid Water & Septic
Rocky Mountain Equipment
Tannas Insurance Brokers
TD Canada Trust
The Co-operators
Xtreme Equipment
| FRIENDS Amyotte & Sons Welding Boston Pizza Century 21 Poirier Real Estate County of St. Paul Mistol Seeds Nutrien Ag Solutions Phoenix Welding Reel Parts & Safety Rocket Plumbing & Heating St. Paul Foundry Top Gro Agro |
PROFESSIONALS Dr. Ken Miller Prof Corp JMD Group LLP CA Lakeland Family Eyecare Lamoureux Culham LLP Morrow & Tchir Trevor R. Lee Law Office St. Paul Dental Centre St. Paul Vet Clinic |
ADVERTISERS Black Track Paving Bryan Muchka Trucking Dairy Queen Dale Real Estate Goodseal Plumbing H & R Block St. Paul Home Hardware St. Paul Towing VB Insurance Brokers Ltd. Warehouse Sport |
How It All Started
In 1988 Diane Bailey, Richard Gottenbos and Dorine Kuzma decided to bring the LRA Rodeo Finals to St. Paul for 5 performances. The prize money has been growing every year – making it one of the best rodeos in North Eastern Alberta.
Our First LRA Finals in St. Paul Featured…
- The Rodeo Queen Contest which included components of horsemanship, public speaking, brunch and a fashion show.
- Every year, the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce welcomes the LRA by hosting the Chamber Kick Off Supper. In the beginning, the first meal was held at noon and usually consisted of a stew or pork and beans. They have grown to a catered supper meal which is being attended by many town and county businesses.
- Other popular events in 1988 were the Pancake Supper, Casino, Mutton Bustin’, Armbender Championship, Truck Pull, and 10K or 2K Fun Run.
- A highlight of the weekend activities is the Saturday morning parade which has been growing every year and could easily be one of the biggest parade held in Northeast Alberta. Each year, a popular community theme is selected.
- Another popular event is the Rodeo Beerfest held on Saturday night of the weekend. What started as a simple Western Social held on the Friday and Saturday of the Rodeo has grown into the signature social event of the year in St. Paul.
Doug Drolet