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History: A.H. Mayland: Oilman, cattleman, horseman
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History: A.H. Mayland: Oilman, cattleman, horseman

Reprinted from the March 1947 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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A.H. Mayland: Oilman, cattleman, horseman By Lorne Stout, Calgary, Alta. ‘The history of the Western Cattle Industry will never be complete without a chronicle of at least some of the tales told of the late Albert H. Mayland. Although not a pioneer rancher, for he only settled in Alberta around 1905, Mayland has left his […] Read more
History: I Shall Never Be a Cowboy
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History: I Shall Never Be a Cowboy

Reprinted from the March 1947 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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I Shall Never Be a Cowboy By Thomas Ure Primrose, High River, Alta. ‘If one is born and raised in the great cowboy areas of the Canadian west, which is as true a cowboy land as there is in North America, it should be only natural that he will be a real cowboy. That is […] Read more
History: They Fight to the Finish
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History: They Fight to the Finish

Reprinted from the March 1947 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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They Fight to the Finish By Mary Terrill, Medicine Hat, Alta. ‘His huge paw on the carcass of the buffalo calf he had just slain, the old grizzly monarch of the Cypress Hills roared his defiance at the calf’s bellowing mother and proceeded to drag off his quarry to the safety of the tall timber […] Read more
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History: The Mystery of Violin Bill

Reprinted from the December 1949 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Mystery of Violin Bill By Freda Graham Bundy Violin Bill was one of the big mysteries of the early days in the Pincher Creek district. When I questioned an old-timer about him, this is what he told me. It was about 70 years ago — when we were at the cow camp on Dry […] Read more
History: Shaunavon Tales
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History: Shaunavon Tales

Reprinted from the December 1949 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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History: Shaunavon Tales By Hugo Maguire, Shaunavon, Sask. 1905: ‘The T-Down outfit had got through shipping a trainload of beef at Malta, Montana. They rode over town, parked their ponies at the hitchrack in front of Long Henry’s Saloon. They were enjoying the sight of the mirror behind the bar through the bottoms of the […] Read more
History: George Godin, alias Kiskawasis
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History: George Godin, alias Kiskawasis

Reprinted from the December 1949 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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George Godin, alias Kiskawasis By WM. Bleasdell Cameron, Meadow Lake, Sask. ‘Editors Note – The author is the sole survivor of the Frog Lake massacre in the Rebellion of 1885. He is a writer of note on the subject relating to that stirring period of Canadian history. His book entitled “The War Trail of Big […] Read more
History: Ad McPherson, Oldtimer of ’69, Pt.2
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History: Ad McPherson, Oldtimer of ’69, Pt.2

Reprinted from the November 1949 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Ad McPherson, Oldtimer of ’69 (concluding installment) By W.M. Bleasdell Cameron, Meadow Lake, Sask. ‘One winter Ad teamed up with Charlie Smith to go “wolfing” at Big Valley, the location of the present town of that name. Beside provisions, their outfit included among other things their rifles, tools, duffle, moccasins, bedding and an enormous supply […] Read more
History: Ad McPherson, Oldtimer of ’69, Pt.1
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History: Ad McPherson, Oldtimer of ’69, Pt.1

Reprinted from the October 1949 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Ad McPherson, Oldtimer of ’69 By W.M. Bleasdell Cameron, Meadow Lake, Sask. ‘On a hot July day in 1881 I dropped into a wooden restaurant in the wooden town of Winnipeg and sat down at a wooden table with a magenta cover. Opposite me sat a compactly-built, red-faced man of medium height who somehow reminded […] Read more
Canadian and American contest cowboys aboard the “Aorangi” en route to Sydney, Australia a few years ago to participate in rodeo events. Left to right, foreground: Oral Zunnwalt, Montana; Mel Stonehouse, Wyoming; back, Milt Moe, Oklahoma; Jack Wade, Alberta; Alvin Gordon, California; Clark Lund, Fran McDonald and Herman Linder, all of Alberta.
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History: Were chuckwagon races first introduced at Calgary rodeos?

Reprinted from the October 1949 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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‘The Corral’ By Guy Weadick, High River, Alta. ‘”To settle a controversy regarding chuckwagon races, can you help us out? A. says that chuckwagon races were first introduced at rodeos at Calgary. B. claims they were on programs at other shows before Calgary had them. If they were run at other places before Calgary, can […] Read more
Fred Walker of 'Twelve Mile."
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History: Fred Walker of Twelve Mile

Reprinted from the October 1949 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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History: Fred Walker of Twelve Mile By Sara Emerald Nelson, Manyberries, Alta. ‘One story, really “one for the books” when it comes to quoting the by-gone prices paid for cattle, is clearly imprinted in Fred Walker’s memory. This story entails quite a number of “firsts” – for it was staged at the first annual bull sale […] Read more

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