OTTAWA, Jan. 18, 2021 The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is now accepting applications for several national conservation awards. “The pandemic has brought Canadians together in nature, inspiring outdoor activity and increased awareness of the importance of wildlife and habitat,” said Rick Bates, CEO. “Now more than ever, the people who...


From the Archives ~ Aloha, Pipi Wahine!
Paniolo on the Parker Ranch by Terri Mason It was an outwardly innocent gift turned disastrous that gave rise to not only a unique culture, but one of the largest cattle ranches in the U.S. - the Parker Ranch of Hawaii. The welcoming ranch entrance with a snowcapped...

Heartland ~ Filming in a Pandemic
By Bill Borgwardt When CBC announced in early May that the popular western lifestyle, family value series, Heartland, had been renewed for an unprecedented 14th season, the producers, cast and crew were elated. Still, there was also consternation as to how the production could proceed with the entire world shut...

National Film Board ~ Cattle Country by Beth Zinkan
This short 1944 documentary offers a portrait of ranching in the foothills of southern Alberta. Exciting scenes of great herds being rounded up and moved to summer feeding grounds suggest the large scale on which this business is run, while segments on spraying, feeding and shipping illustrate some of...

Homes of the West
Rolling Hills Home
The wide veranda and sprawling wooden walkway stairs with their horseshoe-hung pole railings welcome visitors to Dale and Lacey...

Recipes From the Range
Best Eggnog Cheesecake!
Adapted from Taste of Home Base 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (variation: try half graham crumbs & half crushed gingersnaps) 2...
Trail Blazers
John J. Bowlen
From PEI to Buckingham Palace By Tom Reardon John James Bowlen quite possibly took the most diverse route ever travelled from...