April 24, 2026 – Our rodeo family learned yesterday that, sadly, we’ve lost Connie Patterson.
A strong force in the Dawson Creek, BC agricultural community – particularly in the cattle, rodeo and chuckwagon racing industries – Connie was a ‘super-volunteer’ when it came to the Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede and the spring rodeo.
Connie’s love of the western way of life, her organizational skills, along with her book keeping training, benefited a number of organizations – including the Dawson Creek Exhibition where Connie wore numerous hats, among them the position of President for many years. In recognition of Connie’s contributions, and those of her team, Connie Patterson was named Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Committee Person of the Year in 2024.
All of us at Pro Rodeo Canada extend our condolences to Connie’s family, the Dawson Creek community and to Connie’s many rodeo friends and colleagues.
A Funeral Service for Connie will be held at the Dawson Creek Memorial Arena on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1:00 pm (further details here)
* Read full 2024 CPRA Committee Person of the Year Connie Patterson story here
* Photos courtesy of the Dawson Creek Exhibition and Pro Rodeo Canada