02/07/2008 21:25. -Rain or shine its rodeo time.

Rain throughout the weekend didn't stop 6,000 spectators from flocking to the Fort Coulonge Arena for the annual Pontiac Rodeo.

A dark cloud loomed overhead for most of Sunday's rodeo final, but the rain held off until the final event.

As cowboys held on for dear life in the bull riding competition, umbrellas began to emerge throughout the crowd as the skies opened although spectators remained in the bleachers until the final ride.

"It was an excellent weekend," said Pontiac Rodeo president Stephane Beland.

In the rodeo's three-year history, it is the first time it was organized as a non-profit event by a board, which took over the reigns six months ago, not leaving... // Pembroke Daily Observer