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Getting up at 7 a.m. is not what sportswriters like to do. We don’t wear cowboy shirts, boots or buckles. But when there is free food involved and you can spend a full day at the Calgary Stampede and call it work, then we’re all in.

Getting up at 7 a.m. is not what sportswriters like to do. We don’t wear cowboy shirts, boots or buckles. But when there is free food involved and you can spend a full day at the Calgary Stampede and call it work, then we’re all in.

Earning $2,000 on day one of his 2011 Calgary Stampede was the start Todd Maughn was looking for. The Airdrie steer wrestler tied for fourth on day five – day one of pool B – of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth with a 4.

The Highway 21 Feeders: Craig Dorin, David Reinhardt, Shane Broder and Art DeBruin (pictured) were the overall winners at the Airdrie Pro Rodeo’s Ranch Rodeo competition held at the grounds on July 2.

The Airdrie Ice Users Alliance has added another fundraising event in its continued effort to ‘Raise the Rinks.

Airdrie’s Chris Simnett won the men’s 5.0 singles title at the Canada Day Classic at Calgary’s Mount Pleasant Tennis Club on July 3. Simnett, the top seed in the tournament, defeated Calgary’s Sidney Yap 6-4, 6-2 in the championship match.

The Highway 21 Feeders: Craig Dorin, David Reinhardt, Shane Broder and Art DeBruin (pictured) were the overall winners at the Airdrie Pro Rodeo’s Ranch Rodeo competition held at the grounds on July 2.

Earning $2,000 on day one of his 2011 Calgary Stampede was the start Todd Maughn was looking for. The Airdrie steer wrestler tied for fourth on day five – day one of pool B – of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth with a 4.

Airdrie’s Chris Simnett won the men’s 5.0 singles title at the Canada Day Classic at Calgary’s Mount Pleasant Tennis Club on July 3. Simnett, the top seed in the tournament, defeated Calgary’s Sidney Yap 6-4, 6-2 in the championship match.

Kyle German knows about the ups and downs of bull riding. The Crossfield native is currently ranked No.19 in Canada, but faced a tough situation during his day-three ride at the Airdrie Pro Rodeo on June 30.