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Slideshow: The 89th Annual Williams Lake Stampede

The 89th annual Williams Lake Stampede went out with a bang, literally.
Rip N' Zip
Cowboy Luke Butterfield goes for a wild ride on Rip N’ Zip in the saddle bronc competition at the Williams Lake Stampede’s first rodeo performance Friday afternoon. Temperatures soared over the four-day event


The 89th annual Williams Lake Stampede went out with a bang, literally.

Moments after the final bull ride Monday, a severe thunder and lightning storm swept over the city sending fans running for cover.

Over the weekend, more than 14,500 rodeo fans took in the four-day event, which saw some of the best cowboys and cowgirls competing from across North America.