Lest We Forget
November 11, 2022
“Never again,” was the heartfelt motto, “Lest We Forget,” became the Veteran’s Day theme, But the big guns did not long stay silent. And Peace is still a will o’
“Never again,” was the heartfelt motto, “Lest We Forget,” became the Veteran’s Day theme, But the big guns did not long stay silent. And Peace is still a will o’
Settlement “Some of us will not be content in heaven if we hear of a place further West.” —Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald, 1881 The drive for prairie settlement
Photos by Stephanie Jager For years, Neil and Elma Hazel admired their neighbour’s weatherworn 1930s-era barn. Finally, Neil stopped in and asked if it was for sale. “There’s about 15 people ahead
To celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary, Barb and Dave Poulsen have been posting 150 Great Canadian Rodeo Moments on the Canadian Pro Rodeo website and their Facebook page. So far, our
Wayne Lucas of Lucasia Ranch in the Porcupine Hills west of Claresholm, Alta., passed away May 10. He was well-known for his connection to both Appaloosa and Percheron horses. A
Alberta’s singing sensation, Brett Kissel, hit a whole new audience — by not singing. Wait; what? Brett, who sang the U.S. anthem for the Oilers home games throughout the NHL
Jordan Richardson and a wealth of likeminded folks from around Rimbey, Alta., organized and staged their first cow dog competition in April. The event saw some of the best cow
Part of the Beechy Western Days Rodeo 50th anniversary celebration will touch the hearts of rodeo fans and contestants. The committee has commissioned 50 champion buckles — 12 will be
The 21st Annual Kamloops Cowboy Festival was a huge success, so much so that they’re “back in the black,” says Mark McMillan, festival organizer. The festival, which invites many of
Congratulations to the 2017 inductees to the B.C. Cowboy Hall of Fame! William Robert Twan, “Bronc”
Well-respected horse trainer and clinician Peter Campbell died Mar. 22, 2017. Raised in Banff, Alta., Peter began his cowboy career as a wrangler in Banff National Park. Influenced by Ray
Once again, the 11th Annual Mane Event in Red Deer, Alta., was a major success, bringing together horse aficionados from all equine disciplines. The range of clinicians ran the gamut
