Canadian Western Agribition has announced a new Rodeo partner for the 2016 show.

CEO Marty Seymour says they are pleased to host the new Agribition Pro Rodeo with four performance’s taking place during Agribition. 
 
He notes it’s the first pro rodeo of its kind in Saskatchewan.

"The best sixteen athletes have to qualify to make it do this one. The best athletes in the country as part of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association. It's going to be seven events are we're going to pay out more than $100 thousand in cash and prizes," Seymour said.

The Agribition Pro Rodeo will be the kickoff to the 2017 CPRA circuit.

This year marked the last year for the CCA Rodeo which is moving its final round of competition to Swift Current next year.