Clem Gardner

Honoured Cowboy As the Calgary Stampede embarks on its Centennial celebration, the names and ghosts from Stampede’s past begin to resurface. As Quaker writer William Pollard once described, “It is the responsibility of leadership to provide opportunity, and the responsibility of individuals to contribute.” Stampede founder Guy Weadick, with the assistance of the Big Four, provided …

Jim Ross

Jim Ross Racing’s Most Decorated Career By definition, a trail blazer is a leader or pioneer and throughout its existence, chuckwagon racing has seen many trail blazers. Some have been great champions, others outstanding promoters and many have been distinguished mentors that have passed the lines to the next generation. Every so often a special …