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Grande Prairie's D.J DeSutter (R) stands on the auction block for Teepee Creek Stampede Canvas Auction at Jackpot Grill and Events Centre in Grande Prairie on May 26, 2026. (Image Credit: Teepee Creek Stampede Facebook)
By Erika Rolling
Chuckwagons

Over $83k in bids for Teepee Creek Stampede Canvas Auction

May 27, 2026 | 8:33 AM

The final auction of the 2026 World Professional Chuckwagon Association season was held in Grande Prairie Tuesday (May 26) evening for the Teepee Creek Stampede.

Fifteen drivers and three Wildcard Wagons had their tarps up for bid for the second consecutive WPCA canvas auction for the event.

The overall total brought in was down $9,000 from 2025’s auction, but still successful nonetheless, with total bids reaching $83,250.

The top bid went to Luke Tournier, with his canvas going for $8,500 from Dynamic Group Inc.

Peace region drivers featured in the action include: Grande Prairie’s D.J DeSutter, who had the second highest bid of the night of $8,000 from Northern Mat and Bridge, as well as Fairview resident Cody Ridsdale who got a $6,000 bid thanks to Friends of Ridsdale Racing.

The average bid was $4,625, down $500 from the previous auction. The median bid was $3,785. Four drivers shared the low bid of $3,000.

The Teepee Creek Stampede runs opposite the final weekend of the Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby from July 9-14, 2026. WPCA action starts July 10 out at Teepee Creek Stampede grounds.

by Erika Rolling