Yahoo!.In rodeo Alberta trusts — or it will if Bill 205 is passed by Alberta's Legislature..On Thursday, Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely tabled Bill 205, the Official Sport of Alberta Act, which, if passed, would recognize rodeo as Alberta’s official sport..“Rodeo is near and dear to the hearts of Albertans. It brings families and communities together, and it celebrates our western heritage,” Lovely said..“Rodeo also welcomes newcomers with open arms, is a major attraction for tourists, and is low-cost fun for people of all ages.”.Lovely said rodeo has a long and storied history across the province, including in her riding..The Camrose constituency is home to the Sodbuster Rodeo, the Cloverdale Rodeo, the Hardisty Rodeo, and the world-famous Bruce Stampede, which has been producing some of Alberta's greatest rodeo stars for nearly 100 years..“I am honoured to have tabled this bill on behalf of the men and women who make rodeo such a strong and resilient sport in our province," Lovely said.."Our team has been laying the necessary groundwork to recognize rodeo in its rightful place as the official sport for Alberta.".Lovely said she believes chuckwagon races are essential for rodeo, and chuckwagon races are quality family entertainment.."These activities are wholesome, family-oriented, and an important pillar of our cultural foundation in rural Alberta," Lovely said.."I believe all Alberta families should have the opportunity to attend Alberta rodeos and create these special memories that will last forever. Yee-haw.".Bill 205 has now entered its first reading and will be debated at a future date.
