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  Heidelberg, Germany   HEIDELBERG IS CONSIDERED one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. Its picturesque ensemble of the castle, the Old Town, and the river Neckar surrounded by hills inspired the poets and artists of romanticism to this day. Originally occupied by the Romans and then the Celts, Heidelberg was first mentioned in …

Competetive Target Shooting

OVER THE YEARS, the Junior and High School Rodeo Association has expanded their competitions beyond the mainstream rodeo events to include some not typically seen in a professional arena, ranging from competitions in working cow horse to cutting, reining, ribbonroping and the like. The goal is to include as many boys and girls in bona …

In the Corral

Empty Saddles Willie Crosina WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. 1924–2022 Rodeo Legend Willie Crosina was predeceased in 2021 by his wife, Terry, also recognized as a Rodeo Legend. Willie was a founding father of the British Columbia Rodeo Association (BCRA) and was a director of the Williams Lake Stampede and the Williams Lake High School Rodeo Association. …

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 …