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Strong results for Ponoka Stampede Canvas Auction

May 5, 2018 | 9:33 AM

Strong results in Ponoka Friday night for one of chuckwagon racing’s premier advertising events.

The final chuckwagon canvas auction for the 2018 WPCA Pro Tour took place at the Stagecoach Saloon on the Ponoka Stampede grounds with prime advertising space available on the wagons of the 36 of the best chuckwagon drivers in the world today.

Officials say the Ponoka Stampede’s canvas auction saw strong sales of $375,750, up $57,750 over 2017’s canvas auction.

Defending Ponoka Stampede Champion Kurt Bensmiller was the sale topper taking in $25,000.00 and will partner up with Versatile Energy Services, up $7,000.00 over 2017’s top bid of $18,000.00.