A Rimbey cowboy has returned from the CFR with a fair chunk of change jingling in his pocket and a positive attitude about his experience.
Dean Edge faced stiff competition in the tie down roping event at the Canadian Finals Rodeo held in Edmonton at Rexall Place Nov. 6 to 10, but still he managed to come away somewhat richer financially and none the worse for wear because of the experience.
Edge’s time of 8.5 won him the second spot in Saturday’s night competition at the CFR, netting him earnings of $8,527.00.
Unfortunately, his other scores did not place him among the top contenders, but Edge is a seasoned cowboy and, as such, has experienced both highs and lows in his rodeo career.
With the CFR behind him, he looks back on the experience as another enjoyable highlight.
“I always like competing at the CFR,” he said. “It’s exciting and can really make a financial difference for the year. I didn’t have as much luck this year, but I roped okay and won some money.”
Edge finished fourth in the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association season and has been a contender in the CFR seven times.