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20 redriverex.com JUNE 12 - 21 MANITOBA STAMPEDE & EXHIBITION Off to the RODEO Bronco-busting, barrel-racing and bull- riding bring the cowpokes out to the Manitoba Stampede & Exhibition, the province's only professional rodeo and one of the biggest in Canada. Held July 16-19 in Morris, the event draws some of the sport's biggest names. The Manitoba Ranch Rodeo Association — made up of working ranchers who promote traditional skills — lassos fun at festivals and fairs all summer. And you can cheer on cowpokes-in-training at Heartland Rodeo Association competitions at fairs across the province. > manitobastampede.ca > manitobaranchrodeo.com > heartlandrodeoassociation.com Post PARADE Derby days, family days, any day is a great time to head to Assiniboia Downs. Place your bets when live thoroughbred racing is off and running from May to September. There's simulcast racing year-round, along with VLTs and a hot buffet in the Terrace Dining Room overlooking the track. > assiniboiadowns.com LUCKY Charms The Casinos of Winnipeg are always a good entertainment bet, with gaming, world-class dining, premiere sports bars and lounges. The tropical-themed Club Regent Casino's state-of-the-art Event Centre is one of the city's hottest new concert venues, and it will be the scene for special events during Grey Cup Week in November. McPhillips Station Casino plays on a 19th- century railway theme, but it's packed with modern amenities. Cruise the lavish buffet at Michele's Restaurant and catch a game at the Upperdeck Sports Bar. Along with more than 60 HDTVs for sports fans, the Shark Club in downtown Winnipeg has 140 slot machines, as well as blackjack and roulette tables. Cruise up Hwy 59 north of Winnipeg to South Beach Casino for a tropical getaway. Along with table games and 600 slot machines, the complex has a spa, tropical pool and indoor waterfall, with plenty of dining options. Right next door to The Pas, Aseneskak Casino at Opaskwayak Cree Nation offers slots and table games, live entertainment and accommodations at one of the North's finest hotels, the Kikiwak Inn. Sand Hills Casino is Manitoba's newest gaming centre, with 350 slots, table games, a buffet restaurant and lounge just west of Spruce Woods Provincial Park in Carberry. > casinosofwinnipeg.com > sharkclubs.com > southbeachcasino.ca > aseneskak.ca > sandhillscasino.com CLUB REGENT CASINO ASDowns.com 204-885-3330 3975 Portage Ave Winnipeg, MB = Live Racing May - September = Casino-style VLT lounge HUGE = Fabulous dining = Weekly poker games with cash prizes = Open year round D D o the owns! = Facility rentals (meetings, socials, weddings & more) ASD ASD 20