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Brandee Braaten
Date of Birth: June 11
Occupation: Teacher
Hometown: Archerwill, SK
Current Town: Naicam, SK
Marital Status: In a relationship
Partner: Colin
Children: Daughter - Hayze
Year started racing:
Chariots: 2003
Brandee is a third generation driver following in her Fathers and Grandfathers footsteps. When not racing Brandee enjoys spending her time playing volleyball, hockey, and curling, spending time with friends and family, spoiling her nephews and reading.
Some of Brandee's accomplishments include winning Top Junior Chariot in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007. Brandee has won many awards for best dressed chariot, has won a few shows and finished with many top 10 placings throughout the years. She was also the penalty free chariot winner in 2012 and 2013.
Brianne Braaten
Date of Birth: March 5
Occupation: Human Resource Manager for Beeland & Parkland Coop
Hometown: Archerwill, SK
Current Town: Porcupine Plain, SK
Marital Status: Engaged
Partner: Tyler
Year started racing:
Chariots: 2008
In her spare time, Brianne enjoys curling.
A major accomplishment she is proud of is winning the Pilot Butte and Archerwill shows in 2018.
Riley Braaten
Date of Birth: October 28
Occupation: Electrician
Hometown: Archerwill, SK
Marital Status: In a relationship
Partner: Cassie
Year started racing:
Chariots: 2005
Chuckwagons: 2009
Riley enjoys wagon racing, playing hockey and baseball and charming the ladies.
Riley was the 2005 Rookie Chariot driver, the 2009 Rookie Chuckwagon driver, and the 2005 Most Sportsmanlike driver in the EPCCA.
Jeff Britton
Date of Birth: June 11
Occupation: Northland Logistics (fertilizer plant in Aberdeen)
Hometown: Aberdeen, SK
Current Town: Vonda, SK
Marital Status: Single
Year started racing:
Chariots: 2014
Chuckwagons: 2017
Hobbies: Hockey
Accomplishments: Being the 2008-2009 Provincial Champs.
Bert Buhler
Date of Birth: September 12
Occupation: Retired
Hometown: Gladstone, SK
Current Town: Hudson Bay, SK
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Jessie
Children: 2 daughters- Michelle and Emery
1 son- Eric
Year started racing:
Chariots: 1985
Chuckwagons: 1987
Hobbies: Bert enjoys working with cattle and racing.
Accomplishments:
Bert has won many best dressed awards and has picked up a few ribbons over the years. At this point in his life, he is here to enjoy the sport!
Blair Bulmer
Date of Birth: October 30
Occupation: Stay at home Mom/ Cattle Farmer
Hometown: Archerwill, SK
Current Town: Tisdale, SK
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Lyndon
Children: 4 sons- Kasen, Kwade, Koy & Kruze
Year started racing:
Chariots: 2003
Chuckwagons: 2008
In her spare time, Blair enjoys taking part in outdoor activities.
Some of her accomplishments are winning many best dressed awards, getting her first day money run in Wagons, and being voted on for the most Sportsmanlke driver a few tiimes by her fellow racers!
Darryl Burns
Date of Birth: May 26
Occupation: Addictions counselor
Hometown: Melfort, SK
Current Town: James Smith, SK
Marital Status: Engaged
Partner: Annie Sanderson
Children: 4 daughters, 1 son, 3 step daughters, 2 stepsons
Year started racing:
Darryl has been driving since 1974.
Darryl's hobbies include, coaching and watching hockey, training horses, and racing wagons!
His accomplishments are, doing what I do with my family and friends!
Mitchell Burns
Date of Birth: May 2
Occupation: Unemployed
Hometown: James Smith, SK
Marital Status: In a relationship
Partner: Candice
Children: 1 daughter- Parker
Year started racing:
Chariots: 2012
Chuckwagons: 2016
Mitchell enjoys spending time playing hockey and working with horses.
Accomplishments:
-Winning rookie of the year and placing second place in the Prince Albert club his first year of wagons!
Shelly Burns
Date of Birth: June 4
Occupation: Early Child Educator
Hometown: James Smith Cree Nation
Children: 2 Sons- Tristen and Nathan
2 Daughters- Emma and Simona
Year started racing:
Chariots: 2017
Hobbies: Shelly enjoys painting, watching her daughter play hockey, and volunteering in the community.
Accomplishments: Getting back into the cart after a few accidents. Not letting fear stop my passion for racing.