REFLECTIONS – BRYN THIESSEN

It was back in 2005 when rancher, poet and preacher Bryn Thiessen (1960-2024) of Helmer Creek Ranch near Sundre began as our Reflections columnist.  He has been a mainstay of the magazine for nearly two decades.  We offer our sincere condolences to all who knew and loved him. Bryn’s words will be missed, this was …

War Horses

           Memorials Around the World Remembrance Day (also known as Armistice Day) has been observed in Commonwealth countries since the end of World War I to remember the members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty. Remembrance Day is observed on November 11th to recall the …

Bob Carry: The Squarest Shooter That Ever Lived

Bob Carry was described as a man of sterling qualities, a “Cowboy” in the true sense of the word — a working cowboy, who throughout his life exemplified “mind over matter” to the very highest degree, and the squarest shooter that ever lived. Bob was born on a farm at Morden, Man., in 1894. Two …