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History: Early History of Medicine Hat
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History: Early History of Medicine Hat

Reprinted from the March 1950 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Early History of Medicine Hat By W. Henry McKay, Gen. Del., Calgary, Alta. ‘The first stores in Medicine Hat were all tents in 1883, on the present site of Riverside Park. I do not know in what order they were opened by the following merchants: Mr. William Cousins, Mr. Tweed and Mr. James Hargrave. Mr. […] Read more
History: Livestock Disease Control in Canada
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History: Livestock Disease Control in Canada

Reprinted from the March 1950 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Livestock Disease Control in Canada By Dr. T. Childs, Veterinary Director-General, Ottawa Presented to the 54th Convention of the Western Stock Growers’ Convention, February 9th and 10th, 1950 ‘At the present time, all available resources of the Department, through the Health of Animal Division, are being employed in the control and eradication of bovine tuberculosis […] Read more
History: Association’s 54th Convention Historic
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History: Association’s 54th Convention Historic

Reprinted from the March 1950 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Association’s 54th Convention Historic  By Lorne Stout, Calgary, Alta. ‘Giving a display of independence and individuality for which they have long been noted, members of the Western Stock Growers’ Association, pioneer agricultural organization in Western Canada, voted all but unanimously at their 54th annual convention in Calgary against government intervention in their business. The ranchers […] Read more
History: Weapons That Won the West – Part 3
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History: Weapons That Won the West – Part 3

Reprinted from the March 1950 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Weapons That Won the West By D. R. King, High River, Alta. ‘The ancient Chinese, often referred to as the fathers of gunpowder, first brought out their discovery through the use of crude cannon and firecrackers. Although the firecrackers were by far the most popular use, unending wars made the cannon useful too, at times. […] Read more
History: Weapons That Won the West – Part 1
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History: Weapons That Won the West – Part 1

Reprinted from the January 1950 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Weapons That Won the West By D. R. King, High River, Alta. ‘It was one of those so-called “typical Alberta” days in the early summer of 1948. The Calgary Exploration Co., the seismograph outfit with which my friend Bob Cousins was powder man, had started work on a location near Edmonton. Close by their rig […] Read more
The Ross Ranches' roundup wagon, George Ross shown sixth from the left.
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History: Pioneer Outfit in Canada’s Range Livestock Industry

Reprinted from the February 1950 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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History: Pioneer Outfit in Canada’s Range Livestock Industry By Guy Weadick, High River, Alta. ‘Always Welcome: A Stranger, a Friend, a Chinook in Winter, a Rain or a Calf in Summer That is the heading on the stationary of the Ross Ranches, which comprise the Ross Ranching Co. Ltd., Milk River Cattle Co. Ltd., and […] Read more
History: The ’74 Mounties: The Great March Across the Plains – Part 5 (final)
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History: The ’74 Mounties: The Great March Across the Plains – Part 5 (final)

Reprinted from the May 1950 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The ’74 Mounties: The Great March Across the Plains – Part 5 (final) By Major Fred A. Bagley, late of Banff, Alberta  ‘Wood End Our enjoyment of the “life of Riley” at La Roche Percee received a severe jolt when we took to the trail again on the 29th of July, leaving “A” troop in […] Read more
History: The ’74 Mounties: The Great March Across the Plains – Part 4
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History: The ’74 Mounties: The Great March Across the Plains – Part 4

Reprinted from the April 1950 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The ’74 Mounties: The Great March Across the Plains – Part 4 By Major Fred A. Bagley, late of Banff, Alberta  ‘The Noisy Red River Cart Winter snows and summer rains Met you as you crossed the plains. But your heart was brave and strong, Like the ones you brought along. Groaning, creaking, as you’d […] Read more
History: The ’74 Mounties: The Great March Across the Plains – Part 3
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History: The ’74 Mounties: The Great March Across the Plains – Part 3

Reprinted from the March 1950 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The ’74 Mounties: The Great March Across the Plains – Part 3 By Major Fred A. Bagley, late of Banff, Alberta On the trail, Fargo to Dufferin ‘Our initial 160 miles of prairie travel between Fargo, N.D., and Dufferin (now Emerson), Manitoba, through the town of Grand Forks, and past the U.S. Army Post of […] Read more
History: The ’74 Mounties: The Great March Across the Plains – Part 2
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History: The ’74 Mounties: The Great March Across the Plains – Part 2

Reprinted from the February 1950 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The ’74 Mounties: The Great March Across the Plains – Part 2 By Major Fred A. Bagley, late of Banff, Alberta ‘The “New” Fort Toronto At the “New” Fort, the inevitable confusion attending attending the organization of raw recruits, and ever rawer Officers into a cohesive and disciplined force reigned. Apart from Colonel French, the […] Read more

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