Liz Twan

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Guy Archie of Canim Lake gets sent for a ride, while appearing to don his cowboy hat momentarily, by C+ Rodeos’ Unmanned during the BCRA Esk’et Rodeo Saturday in Alkali Lake.

Rough stock in fine form at Esk’et Rodeo

Two days of beautiful, sunny weather in Alkali Lake, plus a super venue, combined for a great Esk’et BCRA Rodeo.

Guy Archie of Canim Lake gets sent for a ride, while appearing to don his cowboy hat momentarily, by C+ Rodeos’ Unmanned during the BCRA Esk’et Rodeo Saturday in Alkali Lake.
The big smile on four-year- old Paisley McNolty’s face says it all as she rides toward the finish line during the Peewee Barrel Racing event on Saturday at Alkali Lake as she competed in the Esk’et Rodeo.

Pretty in pink

Youngster enjoys the Peewee Barrel Racing at the Esk'et Rodeo last weekend.

The big smile on four-year- old Paisley McNolty’s face says it all as she rides toward the finish line during the Peewee Barrel Racing event on Saturday at Alkali Lake as she competed in the Esk’et Rodeo.
Going down, anyone? Ranch Bronc rider Tom Hyde is heading for a hard-landing after being ejected from his saddle-bronc draw in the Ranch Bronc riding contest during the Sunday performance of the Esk’et Rodeo on July 26. Hyde (Williams Lake) was looking good for the first four or five seconds of this ride, but the powerful bronc just cranked it up a notch and managed to unseat the rider just before the eight second whistle sounded.

Improvements made to Esk’et Rodeo grounds

Improvements made to the Esk'et rodeo grounds helped to draw competitors to last weekend's BCRA rodeo from around the province.

Going down, anyone? Ranch Bronc rider Tom Hyde is heading for a hard-landing after being ejected from his saddle-bronc draw in the Ranch Bronc riding contest during the Sunday performance of the Esk’et Rodeo on July 26. Hyde (Williams Lake) was looking good for the first four or five seconds of this ride, but the powerful bronc just cranked it up a notch and managed to unseat the rider just before the eight second whistle sounded.
Willee Twan of Alkali Lake was the last tie-down roper of the day on Saturday. He stopped the clock at 12.7 seconds to take the lead.

Locals win some/lose some at Eskèt Rodeo

The Eskèt Rodeo held this past weekend at Alkali Lake was the latest stop on the BCRA circuit.

Willee Twan of Alkali Lake was the last tie-down roper of the day on Saturday. He stopped the clock at 12.7 seconds to take the lead.
BC Livestock Co-op Stockyards in Williams Lake serves as a venue for regularly scheduled sales.

Taking stock

BC Livestock Co-op Stockyards in Williams Lake serves as a venue for regularly scheduled sales.

BC Livestock Co-op Stockyards in Williams Lake serves as a venue for regularly scheduled sales.
Erin Durrell of the Wineglass Ranch at Riske Creek speaks at the Cariboo Cattlemen’s Association’s annual general meeting recently.

Rancher chosen for leadership program

The Cariboo Cattlemen’s Association held their annual general meeting on Friday Feb. 27.

Erin Durrell of the Wineglass Ranch at Riske Creek speaks at the Cariboo Cattlemen’s Association’s annual general meeting recently.
150 Mile House steer wrestler Mike Hurst at the Esk'et (Alkali Lake) Rodeo Sunday.

It looks good

From this vantage point this steer wrestling run looks like money-in-the-bank for 150 Mile House steer wrestler Mike Hurst.

150 Mile House steer wrestler Mike Hurst at the Esk'et (Alkali Lake) Rodeo Sunday.
Williams Lake Stampede director Willie Crosina (right) and volunteer Al Wilson (left) present the Woodjam Ranch team of Racquel Russel (second from left), Ricki Seelhof and Chad Seelhof this year’s title.

Woodjam Ranch takes Ranch Challenge

The smiles on the ladies’ faces tell the story during the Williams Lake Stampede Ranch Challenge.

Williams Lake Stampede director Willie Crosina (right) and volunteer Al Wilson (left) present the Woodjam Ranch team of Racquel Russel (second from left), Ricki Seelhof and Chad Seelhof this year’s title.

Chefs enjoying advancements in technology

Lately, I feel like I am swimming against the tide and no matter how hard I paddle each day, shore still appears to be a mirage.

Enjoying the intangibles of every day life

There are a couple of things in life that are, inevitably, unavoidable.

Springtime on the ranch a privilege to witness

Thursday was officially the first day of spring! A few signs of which have been visible for a while.

Dean Tom Dickenson (TRU-Kamloops), Dr. Ray Saunders (executive director, TRU, Williams Lake), Cariboo Cattlemen’s Association president Cuyler Huffman and his wife, Jenny Huffman, (secretary, CCA) at the Feb. 20 Cariboo Cattlemen’s Association annual general meeting.

Optimism shown at Cariboo Cattlemen’s Association AGM

Even though it is the shortest month on the calendar February can often seem very much the lengthiest on Cariboo cattle establishments.

Dean Tom Dickenson (TRU-Kamloops), Dr. Ray Saunders (executive director, TRU, Williams Lake), Cariboo Cattlemen’s Association president Cuyler Huffman and his wife, Jenny Huffman, (secretary, CCA) at the Feb. 20 Cariboo Cattlemen’s Association annual general meeting.

Winter calving a stressful time for ranchers

Wow, where did January disappear to? Weather-wise it was darn decent, compared to more easterly sections of our great nation.

Upcoming agricultural seminars, events to keep an eye on

Just so you know, it hurt to write this. For the past several months I've had an aching computer arm.

Relaxing time is here

Ding-dong, the witch is dead and the men of the house can truly relax and enjoy the rest of the holiday season ...

Christmas day quickly creeping up on us

Christmas Day is fast approaching and columnist Liz Twan is trying not to sweat the small stuff.

Ranch-based reality series could be barn burner

A fair amount of drama occurs naturally (spontaneously) in a year-in-the-life of anyone involved daily with the production of livestock.

Proposed water act unfriendly

Brrrrr, the worm has turned and the normal variety of Cariboo fall weather has finally appeared.

Summer moves on and mice move in

Ah, ranch life, at this time of the year we are box-seat holders in Mother Nature’s Opera House.

Ed Russell, Racquel Russell and Virgil Pofenroth of Riske Creek show off their hardware from last weekend’s Williams Lake Harvest Fair Ranch Rodeo. The Riske Creek Ranch took first place at the event.

River Ranch wins Harvest Ranch Challenge

Showing off their shiny new trophy buckles are the River Ranch team, the winners of the 2013 Harvest Fair Ranch Rodeo.

Ed Russell, Racquel Russell and Virgil Pofenroth of Riske Creek show off their hardware from last weekend’s Williams Lake Harvest Fair Ranch Rodeo. The Riske Creek Ranch took first place at the event.