Do you remember the giant teepee that stood at Courtesy Corner in Rycroft for many years? After many trips past the teepee, one of our past presidents brought an idea to the board - we should purchase the teepee and move it to Teepee Creek! The idea was met with a wide variety of responses from “you’re crazy!” to “let’s do it!” After some time had passed, and after locating the owner, and many discussions later, a deal to purchase the teepee looked like a real possibility. The board jumped in with both feet and made the decision to purchase the teepee and move it to the Teepee Creek Stampede grounds where it stands today.
A small committee was formed to look after the dismantling of the teepee and after a lot of head scratching, and a few phone calls later, they had a plan. On Oct. 24, 2015, a small group of volunteers and a couple of dedicated sponsors removed the old tarp and dismantled the entire structure, working 70’ in the air with a 45 ton picker. The small pieces were crated, and the larger main beams were loaded onto trucks and hauled to Grande Prairie for sandblasting and painting Teepee Creek red! The 100th annual Stampede was quickly approaching so plans to erect the structure began to take shape-but...had anyone taken any measurements before they dismantled it to build the new foundation? NOPE... but, fortunately, the owner still had the original blueprints from when it was first constructed- the stars aligned and the pilings were pinned and installed in May 2016, and over the next couple of months, like a phoenix from the ashes rose the beautiful red steel of a 70’ tall teepee. Hundreds of volunteer hours, and generous support from several sponsors, went into standing and completing the giant teepee, and in fact, the last pieces of red tin trim went up July 14, 2016, the first day of the 100th Annual Teepee Creek Stampede. Upcoming Events: 1st Annual Lyons Production Services Event Center Saddle Roping Jackpot- May 15, 2021 Coming Soon: Instant Rancher Raffle
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Download TODAY!The volunteers that manage the Lyons Production Services Event Centre have been in communication with AHS in order to maintain a safe environment for members. Because the restrictions are ever-changing, be sure to head to the website or the TP APP for up-to-date guidelines. The APP is very handy to have all the links, schedule of community events, and updates right at your fingertips!
Quick History Fact: 2007 - first year as a CPRA PRO Rodeo, complete modernization of the south end of the grandstands, building a new beer gardens area, as well as a new Chuckwagon Racing Announcers Stand. History is so important to the Teepee Creek Stampede. Each year since 1987, members from the community have been recognized for their contributions to the Teepee Creek Stampede and the community. Check out our website to learn more about each of the Wagonmasters.
1987 – Eric Rycroft 1988 – Don Brown 1989 – Mr. & Mrs. Bob Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Donald Fraser 1990 – Alf Bisgrove, Oliver Talbot 1991 – Dick & Blanche Hoag, Roy & Rachel Tink 1992 – Calvin & Hanna Hoag, Bill Gacek 1993 – Bob & Margaret White, Bill & Norma White 1994 – Mark & Ruth Rycroft, Johnny Stark 1995 – Norm & Alva Badger, Bud & Lucille Gaboury 1996 – Ivar & Gladys Bolin, Elmer & Pearl McLaughlin 1997 – Eileen Hoag, Norm & Shirley Hollingworth 1998 – Cecil & Janet Weber, Ida Pealo 1999 – Ted & Elsie McQuaig, Haina Kirstien 2000 – Mabel Vickerson, Helen Rehm, Don & Lona Stark 2001 – Bill Blaines, Nan Fraser 2002 – Anna Mackey, Anna Moen 2003 – Robin & Shirley McQuaig, Sam & Bette Rycroft 2004 – Dorothy Rycroft, Mary Rae (Sorken) 2005 – Barney & Kay McNally, Lawrence & Marg Hennigar, Fred Nelson 2006 – Leslie & Adele Fraser, Dennis & Diane Rycroft 2007 – Donald & Patsy McQuaig, Bob Wendt 2008 – Grant Family, Joe & Adele Mildenberger, Durocher Family 2009 – Tom & Carol Rycroft, Alvin & Alice Rode 2010 – Bryan & Donna Tink, John Feeney 2011 – Lester Johnson, Tom & Alva Sorken 2012 - Rude Blaines, Wayne & Linda Rehm 2013 - Melvin Brown, Patsy Rycroft - Brown, Hans & Carol Ruch 2014 - Butch Rycroft, Walter & Hazel Ward 2015 – Bob & Dorene Binks, Lloyd & Pat Wendland, Heather Dill, Geneva Lizotte 2016 – Bob & Jeannie Rycroft, Orval & Betty Sorken 2017 - Al & Bunny Noren 2018 - Ted Ungurian 2019 - Carolyn McLeod Would you like to nominate someone for Wagonmaster? Contact any committee member. Nominees not chosen for this year will be kept on file to be added to next year’s nomination list. Mark Your Calendars: Today - Yearly Memberships Being Sold for Lyons Production Services Events Centre Jan 27 - 50/50 Draw Sales End #supportlocal Jan 31 - 50/50 Draw Date - Good luck! Happy New Year from the The Teepee Creek Stampede Association! We are excited to put 2020 in the past and
look forward to a new year with new goals and new plans - including the 2021 Edition of ‘Four Days in the Wild!” The support for the return of the Stampede has been overwhelming and has instilled in our crew the reason why we are commited to doing whatever it takes to put on a quality show for fans far and wide. Sponsorship packages have been sent out and can be found on our website or by contacting Corry Stark - 780-518-4283 or by email: sponsorship@tpstampede.ca. Thank you to those that have committed already! Don’t forget the earlybird deadline of January 15th to get your name in for an extra $500 of TP Swag and/or Tickets. The Lyon’s Production Services Event Centre has been in communication with AHS in order to maintain a safe environment for members. Because the restrictions are ever-changing, be sure to head to the website or the TP APP for up-to-date guidelines. The APP is very handy to have all the links, schedule, and updates right at your fingertips! Teepee Creek is known for thinking outside of the box and this month we tried to live up to our reputation. Besides having our first 50/50 Cash Raffle, we also had ‘Cowsh*t Bingo’. We let a cow roam around the arena at the Lyon’s Production Services Event Centre on a big drawn out bingo board that was painted in the dirt. People purchased a number from 1-100 and whichever number the cow pooped on first was the winner! There was a live feed on the Teepee Creek Stampede Facebook page so that everyone could watch, hoot & holler from their homes, in hopes that Petunia the Poopin’ Bovine made them the lucky winner. Dan Parker purchased #5 and took home $800 cash. Not a bad way to end 2020! We are also looking for ways to diversify and to carry forth with our goal of providing for our community and surrounding area with one being our *NEW* Monthly 50/50 Cash Raffle. Congrats Buffie Anderson on the winning ticket taking home $3490 on December 31st! Our goal is not only to fundraise for our Association, but to give back all the non-profit groups and organizations that utilize our facilities. Mark Your Calendars: Today - Yearly Memberships Being Sold for Lyon’s Production Services Events Centre Jan 15 - Early Bird Deadline for Sponsors to Win $500 in TP Swag/Tickets Jan 27 - 50/50 Draw Sales End #supportlocal Jan 31 - 50/50 Draw Date - Good luck! The Teepee Creek Stampede Association is a pillar in the community of Teepee Creek and the surrounding rural area. We are a very active organization and our association is involved in a lot more than just hosting the Stampede.
The Teepee Creek Stampede Association owns 80 Acres in Teepee Creek where we house our community grounds. Here you will find our rodeo arena, covered grandstands, racetrack and Enframe Building. Let’s not forget the iconic Teepee that we had raised for our 100th year! We are also the home to the Lyon’s Production Services Events Centre, Teepee Creek Hall, Historic Infield Church, and skating arena. The Lyon’s Production Services Events Center is home to team roping, local Gymkhana Club, Penner’s Club, 4H Shows and sales, numerous horsemanship clinics, barrel racing, High School rodeos and PBR Events. For the first time in 104 Years we had no way of hosting our beloved Teepee Creek Stampede. The health and well-being of our fans ultimately came first resulting in us having to cancel the 2020 Edition of ‘Four Days in the Wild.’ This past year has taught us how to adapt and overcome many unthought of obstacles that have been thrown our way. Who would have thought that toilet paper would become a more valuable currency than our dollar? 2020 has been a trying time for us all, and we’re ready to shake the dust off and get back to doing what we do best - putting on the Teepee Creek Stampede! We are currently gearing up to Celebrate our 105th Year on July 8-11, 2021! Even though during our current times many others are shying away from planning for the future, we are continuing to plan for our event and will adapt where necessary while ensuring a top-notch show for all. You can bet your boots we plan on being back in 2021! We are also looking for ways to diversify and to carry forth with our goal of providing for our community and surrounding area with one being our *NEW* Monthly 50/50 Cash Raffle. Our goal is not only to fundraise for our Association, but to give back all the non-profit groups and organizations that utilize our facilities. Mark Your Calendars: Today - Yearly Membership Discount Lyon’s Production Events Centre Dec 27 - First 50/50 Draw Sales End *Makes a great gift!* Dec 31- First 50/50 Draw Date Jan 15 - Early Bird Deadline for Sponsors to Win $500 in TP Swag/Tickets |
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