Some big names in the local rodeo scene are in the Kootenay region this weekend for the Cranbrook Pro Rodeo. 

Airdrie’s Jake Vold and Spur Lacasse lead the way in the bareback riding competition.

Jake Vold is one of several local cowboys in Cranbrook this weekend (Photo Courtesy Mike Copeman/CPRA)

Cochrane will be well represented with five athletes participating.

Straws and Bailie Milan will take part in Streer Wrestling while Taylor, Rylee and Shelly Shields take part in Barrel Racing.

The Tie Down Roping competition will feature Kyle Lucas from Carstairs and Morgan Grant and Tyler Johnson from Didsbury.

Grant will also take part in the Steer Wrestling event while Cameron and Kyle Brown will try to win the Bull Riding contest.

The rodeo starts tonight (August 17th) with the final performance going on Sunday night.

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