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In the CorralAugust-September 2005 Canadian Pony Express along the Red Coat TrailPhoto by Len Crow Calling it the Canadian Pony Express: Ride for Missions 4, Crow, 50-years-old, and the troupe of riders will be armed with congratulatory messages for the people of Alberta as they celebrate their 100th anniversary, along with messages of hope for the orphans in the Philippines. Crow is no stranger to long rides for charity. In 1996, he rode from Fairbanks, Alaska to El Paso, Texas (6,759 km) on his grey gelding, raising money for mission work in the Philippines. In 1998, he rode the original Pony Express trail in Utah, attempting to break the world record for the 380-mile run set in 1961, raising money for the orphanage in the Philippines. In 2002, Crow returned to the Pony Express Trail in Utah, where, as the solo rider, he rode 308 miles in 46 hours to raise money for an orphanage in Mexico. For more information visit: www.canadianponyexpress.com. Ways of the West Horse Training Clinic a Big Success
Hugh brought along Lucky the Wonder Horse as well as Cody, a filly of indeterminate breeding he is currently training. Participants thoroughly enjoyed his stories, music and hands-on training demonstrations - and Cody's occasional broncy outlook - outlining the steps in training a young horse. Special thanks to Ronald and Elaine Schmidt, Dave and Audra Shields and the Bashaw Ag Society and Larry and Connie Huelsman of the Rocking H Arena for hosting the events and providing such memorable meals. Also, thanks to the Black Cat Guest Ranch by Hinton and Rolyn Hills Bed & Breakfast by Red Deer for hosting Hugh, Billie and the horses during their stay in Alberta. Watch the pages of Canadian Cowboy Country for other upcoming sponsored events promoting our western lifestyle. Centennial Road - August 5 - 7, 2005
This is the first time in history the HCEA has held this event outside of the United States, and the association is very excited to be showcased in Alberta during our Centennial. The horse-drawn equipment will feature an elevating grader powered by a 16-horse push/pull hitch, Omaha dump wagons, road plows, slips, fresnos, wheelers and a grader. Come see how the roads we travel today were originally carved across the prairie and through the mountain passes. For more information, visit www.hcea2005.com. See you there! Friendship, Honour and the Nekaneet
The Star blanket is a traditional symbol of friendship and honour, and was presented to Christa to show the Nekaneet Band's appreciation of her work as an ambassador, said Councillor Dale Mosquito. "She is a role model who can inspire younger girls to be like her and perform ambassador duties." The Passing of a Legend - Andy Russell
Russell was best known for his unflagging conservation efforts championing the wilderness and wildlife that he loved, trying to show others why it was so important to preserve it. He was instantly recognizable in his western gear, which he wore to speaking engagements and awards ceremonies. A rancher, mountain guide, photographer and author, Russell was an outspoken critic of commercial and natural gas development in southern Alberta, and was known for clashing with the oil and gas industry over environmental issues. He also fought an unsuccessful battle against the Oldman River dam. Russell was inducted into the Alberta Order of the Bighorn, the Defender Award from the Alberta Wilderness Association, and awarded the Order of Canada for his lifetime of work on behalf of conservation in Canada. He also received the J.B. Harkin Conservation Award and four honourary degrees from universities. Russell, who was predeceased by his wife, Kay, has four sons: Dick, John, Gordon and Charlie. His daughter is Anne. |
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In true Pony Express style, Len Crow of Orillia, Ontario saddled up and headed up a five-person, seven-horse, relay-style ride of 1,000 miles (1,600 km) in seven days on horseback along Canada's famed RCMP Red Coat Trail from Emerson, Manitoba to Fort McLeod, Alberta, ending at the 2005 Calgary Stampede Parade - all to raise money for orphans.
Photo courtesy Terri Mason
The Historical Construction Equipment Association and Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin, Alberta invites you to attend, The Greatest Show on Earth Moving, a three-day exposition and working road building convention. Operators and teamsters will each build over 1,000 feet of road in three days, featuring restored antique equipment, using both "original" horsepower and antique combustion machines.
Photo by Sarah Timmons
Andy Russell, the legendary Alberta mountain man who introduced countless generations to grizzly bears, high alpine meadows and the precarious state of Canada's wilderness areas, died June 1. He was 89.