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Knight wins Wainwright Stampede, Gary Gorst second, third place
In the final heat, and on the last running day Sunday afternoon in Wainwright, AB, Logan Gorst (left) edged his father Gary at the wire by 1/100ths of a second. Logan crossed the finish line with a...
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Mitsuing new CPCA president
By Mac Christie The CPCA has a new president, after Ray Mitsuing was elected to the position by his fellow drivers at a recent year-end Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association meeting. A veteran...
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Clients come to Dr. Ed LaBrash’s aid
by Phil Ambroziak “It’s hard to really say anything.” Dr. Ed LaBrash was somewhat speechless when discussing the strong showing of support by his clients following a ruling by the the Saskatchewan...
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Third CPCA title for Vern Nolin
Vern Nolin acknowledges the crowd Sunday after crossing the finish line in second. by Phil Ambroziak The Rapid View Rocket continues to soar. Vern Nolin earned his second straight Canadian Professional...
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Nolins among top winners at CPCA banquet
The CPCA 2013 Canadian Champion and Outriders award was presented to the winning driver and outriders of this season’s CPCA Finals Dash. Along with a trophy, the group also received leather...
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Hometown driver wins Dewberry
Former Rapid View area resident Vern Nolin charges hard out of the barrels earlier this year in North Battleford. by Phil Ambroziak Veteran chuckwagon driver Vern Nolin knows how to make the hometown...
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Poor track conditions cancel CPCA races
Meadow Lake’s Gordon McCallum races down the track during the first, and only, heat during Sunday’s ill-fated CPCA races in Meadow Lake. by Phil Ambroziak After spilling over to include an additional...
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Vern Nolin claims victory in CPCA final
Brothers Shane (left) and Vern Nolin were neck-and-neck as they crossed the finish line at Sunday’s CPCA finals. by Phil Ambroziak The man once known as the Rapid View Rocket continues his ascent...
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Vern Nolin collects top CPCA prize
2014 Year-End Champion Vern Nolin (far right) accepts his third straight CPCA championship trophy Nov. 1 alongside outriders (left to right) Chance Bensmiller, Brett Nolin and Mick Nolin. by Derek...
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WCA rookies ready to compete in western Canada
Daniel King (left) and Jason Glawson, seen here at Glawson’s property north of Meadow Lake, are looking forward to an exciting season as part of the Western Chuckwagon Association. by Phil Ambroziak...
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Co-op donates $100,000 to new lodge
During Friday night’s chuckwagon races, the Meadow Lake Co-op announced a donation of $100,000 for the new long-term care facility planned for the Northwest. Pictured (left to right) are Northland...
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CPCA finals underway
BJ Carey is fourth overall in the CPCA driver standings with 496.5 points. by Phil Ambroziak Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. That’s why Lloydminster driver BJ Carey was keeping an...
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by Derek Cornet Ray Mitsuing, DJ King and Kale Lajeunesse were among this year’s winners at the 2015 Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association’s annual awards banquet. Held Oct. 24 in Lloydminster,...
View ArticleGorst shines at Calgary auction
by Phil Ambroziak Logan Gorst has come a long way. Embarking on his fifth season with the World Professional Chuckwagon Association (WPCA), the Meadow Lake driver is now considered to be amongst the...
View ArticleCPCA has seen better days
Although still wildly popular amongst fans, there’s no denying the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) is tightening the reins a little when it comes to the 2016 racing season....
View ArticleMitsuing returns to CPCA
by Derek Cornet After a one-year hiatus, Devin Mitsuing is preparing for this year’s Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) season. In recent weeks, Devin – along with his father, Ray...
View ArticleFor the love of racing
by Terry Villeneuve For close to 10 years, Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) driver BJ Carey had his share of ups and downs on the track. His efforts behind-the-scenes, however, have...
View ArticleThe Conversation
The Conversation with former wagon driver Glen Delaronde Q: When did your chuckwagon racing career begin? A: I started in the 1960s. I was 17 when I started, so that was around 1968. I was involved...
View ArticleCPCA awards presented
by Derek Cornet Ray Mitsuing, DJ King and Kale Lajeunesse were among this year’s winners at the 2015 Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association’s annual awards banquet. Held Oct. 24 in Lloydminster,...
View ArticleGorst shines at Calgary auction
by Phil Ambroziak Logan Gorst has come a long way. Embarking on his fifth season with the World Professional Chuckwagon Association (WPCA), the Meadow Lake driver is now considered to be amongst the...
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