Big Sky Outcome May Test Sask. Party

The Saskatchewan Party government is proving you can lean a little bit to the right without upsetting too many people. The province’s $20 bounty on coyotes has drawn some adverse reaction, but isn’t contentious for most people who understand the explosion in the coyote population. As a kid on the farm, coyote sightings were rare

Humane Society Protests Rodeo Calf Roping

“We police ourselves quite well, in my mind.” – JIM PIPPOLO, CPRA When the Manitoba Stampede and Exhibition held its 46th annual rodeo in Morris last week, there was one group that wasn’t cheering for the cowboys. The Vancouver Humane Society is campaigning to ban calf roping (also called tie-down roping) from rodeos across Canada.


Onanole Cowgirl Enjoys Rodeo

“Personally, I don’t think there is anything better than a cowgirl or cowboy lifestyle, and we are lucky to have it.” – JUSTINE CORNELSEN Onanole’s Justine Cornelsen enjoys being a member of the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) as it gives her the opportunity to grow as a cowgirl, compete in unique events and

Cartwright Cowgirl Riding Tall In MHSRA

“While I enjoy all my events tremendously, if asked to choose one as my favourite it would be breakaway roping.” – ALI MULLIN Although Ali Mullin of Cartwright may be small in stature, she is riding tall as a member of the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA), presently sitting sixth overall in the high

Wheat City Stampede keeps growing

“The really great part is that we are all good friends as well. It makes going to meetings fun – almost a social outing.” The last weekend of October has become a mainstay to anyone in the horse industry in Manitoba, particularly western enthusiasts. This is when the Manitoba Finals Rodeo comes to town, and