Fall fair building site of the

Live like Ty fair dance.

Editors note: The dance is at the Merritt Civic Center, 7 PM August 31st 2019. TICKETS AT THE DOOR 20 DOLLARS.

The Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo association is presenting the 61st annual version of its rodeo this weekend, August 31st -Sept 1st.

Ty Pozzobon hosted a bull riding completion in Merritt 2013-15 which attracted many pro bull riders. Ty developed a large following with his out going and competitive life style

The Rodeo is at 499 Lindley Creek road in Merritt British Columbia, ITs goal is to preserve western culture in the Nicola Valley.

Rodeo

This year Ty Pozzobon is being memorialized with a carving at Central park and a theme dance at the fall fair. The champion bull rider and native son killed himself over personal conflict. He is said to have had concussion issues, was qualified for the 2017 PBR world title competition. Ty was 25 years old.

On this Day: August 30th 1909

Burgess Shale fossils found in British Columbia.