Dianne Finstad sharing a laugh with JR Vezain behind the chutes at the Calgary Stampede Congratulations to agriculture and rodeo writer and broadcaster Dianne Finstad, who was one of twelve notables inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in Red Deer, Alta. Finstad has...


Trainers Challenge
The Mane Event, the original horse expo in Western Canada, is a horse lover’s paradise of shopping, learning and visiting! The signature show of the Mane Event is the Trainers Challenge, sponsored by Canadian Cowboy Country magazine. The format features three trainers, three horses supplied by Ace of Clubs Quarter...

The Awards Keep on Coming
Gary Rempel, newly-crowned Pick Up Man of the Year Congratulations to multi-award-winning, multi-Hall of Fame inductee Gary Rempel from Fort Shaw, Montana. Rempel, who was born and raised in Saskatchewan is perhaps the most decorated pick up man in rodeo history. Gary was named 2017 Pick Up...

Merritt Ranch Rodeo
The Blue Goose Ranch cowboys competing in the branding event at the annual Merritt Ranch Rodeo Teams from 14 working ranches in B.C. rode into Merritt, B.C., in August for the annual Nicola Valley ranch rodeo and first annual Norman Lindley Memorial saddle bronc competition. The all-day...

Homes of the West
Rolling Hills Castle
Susan and Brent Gutfriend had started their cattle ranch in 1986 after purchasing land from Susan’s parents and grandfather....

Recipes From the Range
Deep Dish Chicken Pot Pie
By Don and Ingrid Brestler Serves 4 to 6 Spice Crust 3 cups all purpose flour 2 tbsp instant minced onion powder 1 tsp...
Trail Blazers
Wilf Carter
The Father of Canadian country Music Wilf Carter is commonly recognized as Canada’s first country music star. Also known as...