Download or read book Calgary s Stampede Queens written by Jennifer Hamblin and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2014 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alongside images of racing chuckwagons, cowboys on bucking broncos and Aboriginal people in full regalia, one of the most recognizable and enduring symbols of the Calgary Stampede is a trio of pretty cowgirls wearing white-hat crowns. Not surprisingly, modern-day Stampede Queens and Princesses make more than 450 public appearances per year promoting the show and the city of Calgary both at home and abroad. But the fair was nearly six decades old before it appointed a royal representative to promote its interests. In 1946 Patsy Rodgers became the Stampede's first rodeo queen. The following year, a local service club raised funds by sponsoring a contest for "Queen of the Stampede." Although it bore little resemblance to its modern counterpart, this early competition based on ticket sales was widely popular and over the next few decades raised the equivalent of one million dollars for local charities and service projects. From the beginning, the Stampede recognized the promotional potential of the royal figureheads and worked to ensure that winners were credible representatives of what quickly became a year-round public relations job. In 1966 the Stampede officially took over and modernized the contest, but it would take many decades of trial and error evolution to perfect the process of selecting and training its royalty. Against a backdrop of changing times, and drawing on contemporary sources and personal interviews, the author traces the origin and development of the Calgary Stampede Queen contest and profiles its lucky young winners over seven exciting decades. Complete with a large selection of archival photos, Calgary's Stampede Queens tells the story from this fascinating corner of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.
Download or read book Stampede written by Kimberly A. Williams and published by Fernwood Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-25T00:00:00Z with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kimberly A. Williams wants the annual Calgary Stampede to change its ways. An intrepid feminist scholar with a wry sense of humour, Williams deftly weaves theory, history, pop culture and politics to challenge readers to make sense of how gender and race matter at Canada’s oldest and largest western heritage festival. Stampede examines the settler colonial roots of the Calgary Stampede and uses its centennial celebration in 2012 to explore how the event continues to influence life on the streets and in the bars and boardrooms of Canada’s fourth-largest city. Using a variety of cultural materials—photography, print advertisements, news coverage, poetry and social media—Williams asks who gets to be part of the “we” in the Stampede’s slogan “We’re Greatest Together,” and who doesn’t.
Download or read book Howdy I m Flores Ladue written by Ayesha Clough and published by Howdy Books. This book was released on 2022-05 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life is tough, but so are cowgirls. This is the true story of Flores LaDue (1883-1951), ideal for ages 7-9. A world champion trick roper and First Lady of the Calgary Stampede, Flores helped put Western Canada on the world map. A rider, roper and rodeo queen, her story will inspire kids to work hard, blaze their own trails, and rope the life of their dreams. Part of the award-winning Howdy Books series. Features a special collaboration with First Nations artist Keegan Starlight on pages with Indigenous art. This 44-page full-colour illustrated biography also includes a timeline, archive photos, author notes and cookie recipe. It fits perfectly with the Grade Four curriculum but is suitable for Grades Two to Five. An excellent choice for International Women's Day on March 8, Stampede Week, and Women's History Month in October. To book a Virtual or In-Person school visit by author Ayesha Clough, and/or a draw-along with illustrator Hugh Rookwood, please email [email protected]. BIPOC author and illustrators.
Download or read book Billboard written by and published by . This book was released on 1957-05-20 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.
Download or read book The West and Beyond written by Sarah Carter and published by Athabasca University Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The central aim of "The West and Beyond" is to evaluate and appraise the state of Western Canadian history, to acknowledge and assess the contributions of historians of the past and present, to showcase the research interests of a new generation of scholars, to chart new directions for the future, and stimulate further interrogations of our past.-- The book is broken into five sections and contains articles from both established and new scholars that broadly reflect findings of the conference "The West and Beyond:-- Historians Past, Present and Future" held in Edmonton, Alberta in the summer of 2008.-- The editors hope the collection will encourage dialogue among generations of historians of the West and among practitioners of diverse approaches to the past.-- The collection also reflects a broad range of disciplinary and professional interests suggesting a number of different ways to understand the West.
Download or read book The Stampede at Calgary Alberta 1912 written by Calgary (Alta.). Stampede Committee and published by Calgary, Herald Western Company. This book was released on 1912 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Icon Brand Myth written by Maxwell Foran and published by Athabasca University Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates the meanings and iconography of the Stampede: an invented tradition that takes over the city of Calgary for ten days every July. Since 1912, archetypal "Cowboys and Indians" are seen again at the chuckwagon races, on the midway, and throughout Calgary. Each essay in this collection examines a facet of the experience – from the images on advertising posters to the ritual of the annual parade. This study of the Calgary Stampede as a social phenomenon reveals the history and sociology of the city of Calgary and a component of the social construction of identity for western Canada as a whole.
Download or read book An Ever Wrong Direction written by Mark Anthony Bernard and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-05-04 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the true story of a boy growing up in post WWII London, England, with the dark aftereffects of the war still visible in some of the buildings and the personalities of the people who suffered through it all. The occasional family outings to beaches, parks, and the green rolling hills of Wales to visit relatives triggered a dream to one day explore and live in a wide-open country far away from the gloomy, crowded city life. The Canadian adventures that follow, some fun and some almost fatal, are a fulfillment of that dream.
Download or read book British Columbia the Yukon written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Worldwide Destinations written by Brian Boniface, MA and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Worldwide Destinations: The Geography of Travel and Tourism is a unique text that explores the demand, supply, organisational aspects and resources of every tourism destination in the world. This fifth edition is brought up to date with key features such as: an exploration of current issues such as climate change, economic capacity, "grey" tourism and social impacts new full colour interior, packed iwth helpful pedagogic features, including discussion points and assignements to encourage greater student involvement a companion website is now available at www.routledge.com/cw/boniface and includes interactive, multiple-choice questions for students to test their own learning The book provides thematic chapters at the beginning which detail the geographical knowledge and principles required to understand how to approach the analysis of destinations. The further division of the book into thematic and regional chapters enables the student to carry out a systematic analysis of a particular destination. Worldwide Destinations: The Geography of Travel and Tourism is an invaluable resource for studying every destination in the world as well as the demand, resources and future of the geography of tourism. This thorough guide is a must-have for any tourism student.
Download or read book The Druid Tree written by Chris Crowe and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2012-12 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Roman era in Britain produced a time of population movement within its borders. One such group traveled from North West of the island to the relative peaceful area around the City of Litchfield in the heart of England. Their deep rooted beliefs were suppressed with the arrival of Christianity and its absolute doctrines. Although forced to conform some inhabitants still remembered and practiced certain ways regarding the old days. Their focus centered on an old tree rumored to have magical powers regarding their lives and predicting future events. This great tree was referred to as the "Druid Tree" and it became a customary visiting place for travelers and locals. As each generation passed beneath its limbs so the stories became legends for the 'ancients' to pass down to other generations. Each era within English history has at least one story connecting local inhabitants with the great tree and its 'stones'. Oh Yes! And then there were the 'stones'.
Download or read book The World famous Alaska Highway written by Tricia Brown and published by Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the ultimate wilderness road trip, this guide is indispensable. From the southernmost community of Homer to Deadhorse, the northern end of the road that meets the Arctic Ocean, the guide details routes, driving conditions, unique people, and all that awaits the adventurous traveler along the way. 90 full-color photos and 6 maps.
Download or read book Howdy I m Flores LaDue written by Ayesha Clough and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Howdy, I'm Flores LaDue is a children's book about Canada's little-known rodeo queen Flores LaDue (1883-1951). The story, ideal for ages 6-10, brings the real-life legend to a new generation of kids.A world champion trick roper and First Lady of the Calgary Stampede, Flores helped put Western Canada on the world map. A rider, roper and rodeo queen, her story will inspire kids to work hard, blaze their own trails, and rope the life of their dreams.Part of the award-winning Howdy Books series (see also Howdy, I'm John Ware).Features a special collaboration with First Nations artist Keegan Starlight. This 44-page full-colour illustrated biography also includes a timeline, archive photos, author notes and Flores' own cookie recipe.SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIESHowdy, I'm Flores LaDue fits perfectly with the Grade Four curriculum but is suitable for Grades One to Five. An excellent choice for International Women's Day on March 8, Stampede Week, and Women's History Month in October.Books are available UTP Distribution, library wholesalers, or by ordering direct with discount code "Educators".REVIEWS"Ayesha has once again brought to life a notable pioneer from Alberta's ranching heritage. The book teaches life lessons that apply as much today as they did over a hundred years ago." -- Scott Grattidge, Executive Director, Stockmen's Memorial Foundation"Beautifully illustrated and historically factual, Howdy I'm Flores LaDue will no doubt become a collector's book of choice." -- Alison Keene, President, La Due Ladies Lunch Foundation"Young readers and history lovers of all ages will delight in Howdy, I'm Flores LaDue. Clough's magnificent writing, attention to historical detail, and the beautiful artwork combine to inspire readers with the enticing story of LaDue, the cowgirl and community builder who helped found the Calgary Stampede." -- Christine Leppard, PhD, Historical Specialist, Calgary Stampede
Download or read book Farmer s Advocate and Home Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 1048 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Canada written by Dorling Kindersley, Inc. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a guide to the national parks, museums, historic sites, and other attractions in Canada, and offers recommendations for hotels, restaurants, and activities.
Download or read book Billboard written by and published by . This book was released on 1959-04-20 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.
Download or read book R C M P Quarterly written by Royal Canadian Mounted Police and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 1064 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
