In the Corral

SCOTT & COSTNER THE CALGARY STAMPEDE’S exclusive Parade Marshall Club has welcomed some western icons over the years, including Roy Rogers, Sam Elliott, Iris Glass, Darryl Sutter, and in 2022, John Scott and Kevin Costner. Both men have been instrumental in the movie business, especially Western movies. For the few people who might not know …

On the Trail with the Two-Bit Cowboy – Craig Couillard

It started with a dream …. a flying bear … soaring between to realms. And from that dream comes another stunning masterpiece by Indigenous artist Neepin Auger. The daughter of Calgary Stampede Hall of Fame artist Dale Auger, Neepin has been honing her craft since an early age. Over the years she’s dabbled in different …

On the trail with the Two-Bit Cowboy – Craig Couillard

Don’t let the pink hair fool you. Even though she has a great sense of humour, Billie Richardson is all business when her and Jim get in the stock dog arena. Surprisingly, Billie doesn’t come from an agricultural background. “About 15 years ago, I was living in a duplex in Bowness (Calgary) and attended the …

On the trail with the Two-Bit Cowboy, Craig Couillard

“Is that a young man or young woman?” That was the question I was asking myself as I watched the Calgary Stampede Showriders at the Nutrien Centre at the Calgary Stampede this week. At first, I thought it was a young woman with short hair. But as I looked closer, I realized it was a …