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KADE ALEC PARSONAGE Congratulations to Jared and Tulsa Dawn Parsonage on the birth of their son, Kade Alec Parsonage on May 11. He weighed 6 lbs and 11 oz. Jared is the 2021 Canadian All Around Champion, 2021 Canadian Bull Riding Champion, and the 2021 Maple Leaf Circuit Finals Bull Riding Champion, plus, he’s a …

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PIONEER ACRES It was 53 years ago that Pioneer Acres Plowmen & Threshermen’s Club was formed, and the annual show, held this year Aug 5–7, is featuring International Harvester. Visitors can enjoy three days of unique exhibits live entertainment, draft horse fieldwork to spinning — and even enjoy delicious ice cream made with real horsepower! …

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NEWS, VIEWS & HAPPENINGS FROM ACROSS THE CANADIAN WEST It’s 1883 All Over Again 1883, the much-anticipated prequel was launched in mid-December.The prequel series follows the Dutton family (Yellowstone) as they embark west through theGreat Plains.Early in December, it was announced that Canadian actor Graham Greene was added tothe cast. Greene will play Spotted Eagle, …

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Making of a (New) Legend There’s a new name in rodeo, and they’re riding in on the Kesler’s 70+ year breeding program. This past spring, the Kesler family’s multi-award-winning rodeo livestock was purchased by Rowland “Roy” Brewin of Rowland Seeds, a third-generation farmer near Taber, Alta. The deal includes 325-plus bucking horses, roughly 75 rodeo …