Two memorial services are being held for Alicia Jolene McKendrick, 34. One is in Ponoka on Sunday and another, a celebration of her life, will be in Bentley on July 6. In an obituary shared online, loved ones say McKendrick “passed away doing what she loved to do.”
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In a news release, RCMP said they were called to the rodeo grounds shortly after 7pm Sunday when she was thrown from her horse, trampled by other horses and died from her injuries. Story continues below ad Jason Cline, the president of the Ponoka Stampede, said the tragedy happened during practice before kickoff. Occupational Health and Safety is investigating and has issued a verbal stop-work order to the Ponoka Stampede & Exhibition Association involving only the “wild horse” portion of the grandstand ceremonies. Trending Stories
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Born in 1988 in Red Deer, McKendrick grew up in rural Alberta. She co-founded the McKendrick Stable and built “a renowned equestrian business,” according to her obituary. “Alicia’s life was full, she was loved by many and touched many more with her kilowatt smile and sunny personality.” A trust fund was set up in her name at Bentley Servus Credit Union “for young riders of all walks of life to learn and enjoy the special bond between a horse and a child.” Story continues below ad “In this way, Alicia’s memory lives on,” the obituary explains. “It was Alicia’s dream to enable every child to experience the special bond with a horse.” © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
