[UPDATED: Jan. 10, 2023] The vast, expansive area along the eastern slope of the southwestern Rocky Mountains is stunning, no matter the time of year, with miles of native grassland, abundant creeks and critters: both cattle and carnivores. However, the 22,500 acres of range at the Spruce Ranching Co-operative — locally known as the Spruce […] Read more
Spruce Ranching Co-operative banks on sustainability
Sustainability strategies are paying off at one of Alberta’s oldest grazing sites, but they also come with challenges
Memorial trust fund leaves legacy for needy ranchers
Fund continues to grow, but faces lack of qualified applicants
Betty Lou Thompson is like many seniors, living in an assisted living lodge and drawing a monthly pension. However, the cowgirl originally from Sheridan, Wyoming, says the $140 she receives monthly from the 7U Brown Memorial Trust fund is her favourite. She started receiving the pension after she met its qualifications. The trust stipulates the […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
