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Rick Hansen is the 2023 honorary parade marshal for the Williams Lake Stampede parade. (Rick Hansen Foundation photo)

Rick Hansen returns home for Williams Lake Stampede Parade, 50 years since injury

Hansen was just 15 and headed to Williams Lake Stampede when a crash changed his life

 

Thousands attended Langley’s first professional rodeo at Langley Riders Society’s rodeo ground last year. Some enjoyed from the stands while many cheered from the grass area surrounding the rodeo arena. Riders who topped the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association’s standings competed in the Valley West Stampede. It’s back this Labour Day weekend. (Langley Advance Times files)

Rodeo returns to Langley for Labour Day

Professional riders are once again competing in a 3-day event at the Langley Riders Society grounds

 

Animal rights activists protested Saturday outside the Valley West Stampede rodeo in Langley. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: As Langley’s first professional rodeo gets underway, animal rights protesters demonstrate

Opponents say the event is ‘exploiting animals for entertainment,’ rodeo president disagrees

 

Valley West Stampede and Langley Riders Society held a press conference on Wednesday Aug. 3 to announce the first pro rodeo is coming to Langley. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

New 3-day pro-rodeo announced for late summer in Langley

Dust off the cowboy boots in anticipation of stampede this Labour Day

Valley West Stampede and Langley Riders Society held a press conference on Wednesday Aug. 3 to announce the first pro rodeo is coming to Langley. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)
Valley West Stampede and Langley Riders Society held a press conference on Wednesday Aug. 3 to announce the first pro rodeo is coming to Langley. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

New 3-day pro-rodeo ready to bust out of the gate in Lower Mainland

Dust off the cowboy boots in anticipation of stampede this Labour Day in Langley

Valley West Stampede and Langley Riders Society held a press conference on Wednesday Aug. 3 to announce the first pro rodeo is coming to Langley. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)