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In the CorralOct - Nov 2006 Western Art Auction Celebrates Silver Anniversary with a Record Sale
Calgarian Van Ginkel is considered one of the top western artists working today. He has displayed his work at the Stampede’s Western Showcase 14 times, garnering four Best of Show awards. His father-in-law Murray Bell outbid other buyers for the piece that he says “epitomizes Paul’s work.” “I had seen the piece being developed and I knew that I had to have it because to me it really reflects what a cowboy is all about,” says Bell. A sold-out crowd of 500 western art collectors, buyers and artists were immersed in the experience of Western art, encompassing quick draw artists (including cartooning great, Ben Crane), a silent auction and the main event, a live auction of 95 original works of art. It was an outstanding event with sales totalling $335,725. Long Rope Cowboyin’ at the Medicine Tree Ranch Rodeo
Congratulations to Vern Lonsberry, Gord Colliar, Patti Nelson, Sharon Doll, Bud Maynard, Justin Blades and arena director Keith Stewart of the Medicine Tree Ranch Rodeo committee for an outstanding showcase of ranch rodeo! Eighteen teams from Alberta and B.C. entered to vie for top spot at the 13th annual event held under hot and sunny skies at the Nanton Agriplex.
The winning ranch teams of working cowboys were lead by Mac Blades, Blake Schlosser, Justin Blades, Manerd Bird and Josh Ericson of the Rocking P Ranch of Nanton. Second went to Todd Snodgrass, Cody Veilleux, Rob Lippert, Monty Timmons and Peter Bews of the OH Ranch of Longview and third was won by Vern Lonsberry, Bill Akins, Thomas Monroe and Travis Lonsberry of the Round Top T Ranch of High River. Special congratulations to Tee Hunter from the J Bar J Ranch of Manyberries, Alta. The cowboys voted him in for the Top Cowhand award; a huge honour considering the wealth of talent at this working rodeo. As well, Peter Bews from the OH earned the Working Ranch Horse award. Individual event awards went to the Deseret Ranch of Raymond for wild cow milking, the Rocking P for team doctoring; the OH for saddle bronc, team branding went to Douglas Lake Cattle Co., and the Willows Ranch from Buck Lake won the wild horse race. The Rocking P and the Round Top T tied in the team sorting event.
Canadian Cowboy Country magazine is a major sponsor of the Medicine Tree Ranch Rodeo. Canadian Finals RodeoTough Enough to Wear Pink Night Thursday, November 9, 2006 The concept of the Tough Enough to Wear Pink campaign is simple; to rally the rodeo and western industry around a cause that touches too many of our competitors, families and fans. Dreamed up by the Breast Cancer Awareness & Research Initiative, they encourage the toughest competitors in rodeo to wear pink shirts to raise awareness and money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. The idea has spread across the U.S. and Canada like a prairie fire.
At the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, all but two of the contestants at the December 9th performance were wearing pink and a vast majority of the spectators were also wearing pink. “The concept of tough cowboys wearing pink might sound funny, but that contrast is what makes Tough Enough to Wear Pink so special,” said Karl Stressman. “Pink will symbolize courage, strength and determination when the western industry comes together in the fight against breast cancer.” Miss Rodeo Canada & Mr. Conservative Canada2006 Miss Rodeo Canada Aleaha More paused for a photo after meeting Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Harper was in Calgary for the Stampede.
Where in the world is Canadian Cowboy Country?Regular reader Sharon Low posing with the June/July 2006 issue of Canadian Cowboy Country in front of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Designed by architect Cesar Pelli and completed in 1998, the tapering twin towers – connected by a sky bridge – are the tallest buildings in the world (featured in the blockbuster movie Entrapment starring Sean Connery & Catherine Zeta-Jones). Passing of Alvin Guinn 1915 – 2006Veteran, cowboy, guide and outfitter Alvin Edward Guinn passed away August 10, 2006 in Canmore, Alberta. Alvin lived every inch of his life; from fighting on the beaches of Anzio with the First Special Service Force in World War II to successfully operating the Rafter Six guest ranch in the mountains of Kananaskis Country with his late wife Eva. He enjoyed his retirement in his later years on the beaches of Mexico. Alvin was a well-respected horseman and a big-game guide that put his clients in the record books. His warmth and hospitality earned him lifelong friends from Mexico to Morley and his skill as a teacher earned him the respect and gratitude of countless friends. When it came to horses and the backcountry, Alvin was a master and one of the great all-time storytellers.
Rudy Wilson and Alvin Guinn (plaid shirt) at the cabin Alvin originally built up the head of Pocaterra Creek near the Highwood Pass for George Pocaterra. Alvin later bought it back, took it apart and moved it to the Rafter Six. Bascom BronzeHats off to John Bascom, son of the late Earl W. Bascom, (Trailblazers, April/May 2006) who recently announced the Bascom family will be presenting a bronze trophy on his late father’s behalf. The Bascoms will present the annual award to the pro rodeo contestant who earns the most money in one or more events at the Whoop-Up Days Pro Rodeo in Lethbridge each year. The winner must also have proven local heritage to the Lethbridge area.
The winner will have his or her name inscribed on the bronze, and if a contestant wins two years in a row, they will be awarded the trophy, valued at $14,250 U.S. The trophy will be replaced by the Bascom family when claimed and will be on display in a variety of local locations throughout the year. Earl Bascom was an acclaimed bronc rider and rodeo innovator, who invented the Mulee – a hornless bronc saddle, the first one-handed bareback rigging, high-cut chaps (still used today) and was an internationally recognized bronze sculptor. He and his brothers Melvin and Raymond designed and constructed the first known side-delivery chute – a standard in today’s rodeo. Alberta Business Legend Hands Over The ReinsDoug Lammle Retires after 24 Years in the Western Wear Business
Best wishes to Doug Lammle, President of Lammle’s Western Wear & Tack, who after 24 years of building one of the top ten western wear retailers in North America, announced his retirement in August. The Lammle’s name will continue as Doug sold his interest in the business to his brother, Barry Lammle, who has been operating Boutique of Leathers in Western Canada for over 30 years. Doug’s success has been recognized throughout North America and he has been the recipient of many prestigious awards – including being selected as one of the 50 Best Managed Companies for 2005; sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, the National Post and Queen’s School of Business. |
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The 25th annual Calgary Stampede Western Art Auction set an individual sales record for the painting used for the 2007 Stampede poster. Paul Van Ginkel’s painting entitled “Loyal Friends” featured on the poster and unveiled by Stampede vice-chairman George Brookman started the auction, raising $37,500, which will be split between the artist, the Western Art Auction committee and the Calgary Stampede Foundation.
