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The Duke and Duchess on the steps of their E.P. Ranch home.
History, Our History

History: Duke and Duchess of Windsor visit their E.P. Ranch

Reprinted from the May 1950 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Princes being where they are, and demand at peak levels, only one thing could bring more pleasure to Alberta ranchers, a visit by Alberta’s Royal Rancher, the Duke of Windsor and his Duchess. And as if by royal edict their arrival in Calgary brought the first real springlike weather, the only disappointment being that the […] Read more
Alfalfa and chicory helped carry the cattle through the dry pasture conditions.
Cow-Calf, Livestock, Pasture

When rain comes to pastures at the right time

A sudden turn in moisture conditions made all the difference

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I am back up on 4 Clover Ranch near Rocky Mountain House, Alta., having arrived a week ago and getting our custom grazing operation going with cow-calf pairs trucked in as this is written. Meanwhile back at our Alcheringa Pastoral (Australia), Helen happily reported that our steer sale in late May had gone well. We […] Read more
The Ross Ranches' roundup wagon, George Ross shown sixth from the left.
History, Our History

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, Our History

History: Ottawa Letter

Reprinted from the February 1950 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Ottawa Letter By Senator F.W. Gershaw Residents of Medicine Hat may remember Mr. F.F. Fatt who relates the following story of how fires were fought in the early days. “Our poor little town lay at the mercy of the fire fiend. What could we do? Our only salvation lay with the CPR and Mike Leonard. […] Read more
Taylor and Tamara Grafton
Features, Forages, Livestock

Seeing the ranch as a classroom

Learning is a way of life at the Bar K

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[UPDATED: Feb. 10, 2025] The Bar K Ranch has changed hands since this article was written in 2016. The current owners have a different management approach, and no longer use horses for the regular ranch work. From 400 auction market cows in the early 1980s, Bar K Ranch has evolved into a modern beef operation […] Read more
History, Our History

History: Retirement of Wilbur McKenzie

Reprinted from the March 1947 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Retirement of Wilbur McKenzie By C.F. Steele, Lethbridge, Alta. W.C. Wilbur McKenzie, managing director of the Alberta Co-op Association, resigned his position with the Lethbridge organization and will retire the first of April. Mr. McKenzie, one of the best-known livestock-marketing men in the West, will look after his personal interests in the city and district […] Read more
Tips for diversifying your ranch with nature tourism
Livestock, News Roundup

Tips for diversifying your ranch with nature tourism

News Roundup from the October 26, 2015 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Many cattle ranches in Canada are located in beautiful natural surroundings. In Alberta and British Columbia many abut on the sublime Rocky Mountains and have their land criss-crossed by streams and forests, dotted with scenic ponds and other attractive features. This beauty isn’t just one of the perks of the ranching life — it can […] Read more
livestock guard dog
Features, Livestock

Guardian dogs earn their keep at Candll Ranch

A mix of breeds work best on the Lockharts' year-round pastures. Some stay within the flock while others go after predators

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Cody and Liesl Lockhart didn’t know a thing about livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) when they started ranching with Cody’s parents in southern Alberta. That all changed five years ago after moving to their own place near Debden, Sask., where they now own a flock of 1,200 sheep and custom manage 750 cattle year round with […] Read more

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