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National Post
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
Raymond J. de Souza: Calgary Stampede reminder of West's relationship to the land
CALGARY — 'I want to salute the horse,' said Sgt. Major Scott Williamson, riding master of the RCMP Musical Ride at the Calgary Stampede this year. 'No horse, no Stampede. No horse, no RCMP. No horse, no Western Canada as it is,' he said. Article content I was back home in Calgary for the Stampede this year, the first time in twenty-five years. Even as a teenager, I was less than eager for the midway rides, carnival games and stomach-churning concessions. In any case, those are the same at any civic fair, wherever it may be. Article content Article content What makes the Stampede, more than the cowboy hats and pancake breakfasts, is the livestock, the animals, and – in particular — the horse. The agriculture barns, cattle judging, livestock auctioneering, rodeo and chuckwagon races put the animals that built the West front and centre. The official title (used to be, at least) the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede, and the former part survives in the agricultural component of the ten-day civic festival. Article content Article content This year the RCMP — M for 'mounted' — Musical Ride was on hand, opening their Alberta tour in Calgary. The gleaming black horses and red-serge constables are one of Canada's most distinctive symbols, so much so that they were chosen to lead the funeral procession of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Article content It's more than impressive equine choreography, though. That's the point the master of the ride was making in his tribute to the horse. The partnership between man and horse is not an equal one, but without the horse, man's capacity to live and explore the vast Canadian West would have been severely limited, if not impossible. Even ancient customs like the Indigenous buffalo hunt were made easier by the use of horses. Article content Article content The Spanish conquistadors knew that well, keeping meticulous records of each stallion and mare they brought over from Europe. The American cowboy knew that well, considering horse-thieving a capital crime. The early Parliament of Canada knew that well, passing legislation to create a 'mounted' police force in the newly acquired Rupert's Land — the North-West Mounted Police. Article content Article content No horse, no Western Canada — at least as we know it today. Article content Williamson's brief apologia for the horse was necessary. The actual 'Cowboys and Indians' of Alberta today were a bit on the defensive at the Stampede. Twenty-five years or more of environmental attacks on the western way of life — agriculture and oil, rodeo and ranching — have left their mark. Article content Environmentalists protest bovine belching; ranchers in the agricultural barns argue that cattle keep the grasslands vibrant and the grass keeps the deadly carbon at bay.
Daily Record
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Clyde striker aims to fire them up League Two and relishes Well showdown
Scott Williamson admits it's a big season for him and the Bully Wee Striker Scott Williamson admits it's a big season as he looks to fire Clyde up the League Two table. And the 24-year-old, left, is relishing a chance to get stuck in to Motherwell in the Bully Wee's Premier Sports Cup opener at the Hamilton Community Stadium on Saturday. Former Cambuslang Rangers hit man Williamson, from Fernhill, joined from Queen's Park in February this year, having been on loan at Kelty Hearts for the first half of last season, and netted 12 times in 37 games in total. He's looking to hit the ground running and said: 'You want to do well in the cup, but because it is so early on, you want to get competitive minutes under your belt as well, just to get that feeling for the league. 'But we get to play against Premiership clubs like Motherwell as well, so it's a good experience. 'Last year when I was at Kelty we played against Hibs and beat them, so hopefully we can put up a good game against Motherwell on Saturday.' Williamson netted in a 1-0 win over Queen's Park earlier this summer and hopes for more. He said: 'Pre-season has been quite good, but for the first couple of weeks I was just getting back to fitness, because I missed the last three or four weeks of the season with an injury. 'It's just getting back up to speed, but every week I've felt a lot fitter, so I'm just looking forward to the games starting. 'I was happy to get the goal, and after you get your first one, hopefully they all just keep falling in like that.' Williamson hopes for a good season with Clyde, rather than fighting the drop. He said: 'Hopefully we can get off to a good start. In the last couple of years, Clyde hasn't started the best and it has been a dogfight relegation battle come February, so hopefully it's nothing like that this season. 'Hopefully we can push for the play-offs or even winning the league.'
Daily Record
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Clyde boss takes 'plenty of positives' from sinking Queen's Park in Glasgow Cup clash
The Bully Wee ran out narrow winners at the Hamilton Community Stadium on Saturday Darren Young reckons there are plenty of positives to take after Clyde made it back-to-back pre-season wins with Saturday's Glasgow Cup victory over Queen's Park. Clyde beat Championship side Spiders 1-0, courtesy of a strike from former Queen's Park man Scott Williamson at the Hamilton Community Stadium. That followed on from a 2-0 win at Lowland League club Albion Rovers at Cliftonhill, with Redfern and a trialist on target. Clyde will continue their programme at Kelty Hearts on Tuesday, ahead of their Premier Sports Cup kick-off. On Saturday's win, boss Young said: 'It was a worthwhile run-out. We were struggling for bodies – we've got a few boys away, a few with wee niggles that we're not taking any chances with, but for the boys who played it was a really good, strong performance. 'I thought the shape was really good, the work-rate and desire from the boys is exactly what you're needing. 'The bonus is that we get the clean sheet at the 1-0 win. We had a couple of other wee chances that we could have done better with, but with rustiness that will happen, and by the time the League Cup section an the league come around, that will be out the system. 'There were a lot of positives to take, and from [last] Wednesday night's game against Albion Rovers as well, a 2-0 win there, and it's a case of getting boys game-time. 'The boys have come back in good shape, they've got the bit between their teeth, which is good to see, and there were a few trialists in who have shown up well, too. 'It has been a good week, a strong week, and the main thing is getting minutes into the boys' legs and making sure niggles don't become strains or pulls or anything, so it's positive.' With Hamilton Accies having moved to Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld, Clyde will train at the Hamilton Community Stadium, which was formerly known as New Douglas Park. Young said: 'It's always good to be able to train on the park that you're playing on. I've had that with a few different teams, and it does make a difference. 'It's good to be here, that we have a base, as such, and that we're not chopping and changing, and it's good for players for that wee bit of stability. 'Under the circumstances that have happened, we've managed to profit from it, being able to play and train here. It just gives you that wee bit of security.' Meanwhile, Queen's Park boss Sean Crighton was disappointed with his side's 1-0 defeat against Clyde, but happy with their attitude. Crighton got 90 minutes in captain Euan Murray, vice-captain Charlie Fox, who missed nine months of last season, and Louis Longridge. But he was annoyed as a Scott Williamson strike gave Clyde the pre-season Glasgow Cup win. That followed a 2-0 win over Annan Athletic at the City Stadium the previous Tuesday, and Crighton said: 'I'm obviously disappointed in the result. There was a lot of good stuff in the game, but also stuff that we'll look back at and try and make it better. 'I thought it was a really poor goal that we lost. 'The big thing for me is results in pre-season, you can look at what you want,but the most important thing is that you get minutes in the legs. 'I've had Euan Murray and Charlie Fox getting 90 minutes, Louis Longridge got 90 minutes. 'There are ones that got good minutes in their legs that I'm going to need to get good minutes, so it was a good exercise again. 'But I'm really disappointed with the result. 'We had a couple of chances, but nothing really clear-cut, and poor decision making in the final third and all over is stuff that we need to tidy up on. 'We gave Clyde something to hang onto, we lost a poor goal. In the final third we need to be better with our decisions, but it's basically a new group. 'On Tuesday night there were a lot of things I was happy with, and [on Saturday] there was a lot of stuff that I was happy with as well. 'It's going to come, it's just that we need to make sure the guys are getting fitness in their legs and getting what they need out of pre-season as well.'
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Corbin mayor speaks at Southern Kentucky Chamber May luncheon
CORBIN — The Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce held its May Membership Luncheon on Tuesday, at the Corbin Center. The event brought together local business leaders, elected officials, and community members for an afternoon of networking and updates on regional growth. Highlighting the luncheon was guest speaker Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus. Razmus spoke on current developments in the city, community initiatives, and future plans in economic and civic progress. 'We did a great job this year with Scott Williamson at the helm. We decreased our debt by $500,000 in a year,' said Razmus. 'I think that's pretty impressive.' Scott Williamson is Corbin's City Manager. Williamson was also the former mayor of the city, who served from 1993 to 2004. Razmus emphasized on the tremendous growth in the community, and related it to having good infrastructure. 'You have to have good infrastructure,' Razmus stated. 'Having that in place is what makes us able to support these businesses, and homes.' An update on US 25E was also given. Construction workers are gearing up to do the final coat on the North exit, which will be the final step to completion of the project. Mayor Razmus then referenced back to the audit that was presented at last month's City Commissioners meeting. 'We had a clean audit,' said Razmus. 'We really got great marks all the way around.' Razmus also stated the negative findings within The Corbin Arena of the past fiscal year, but emphasized that those issues have swiftly been solved. 'Everything is going really well there. We take your tax dollars very seriously, and we want to make sure that we use them to the best of everybody's benefit,' she said. An expansion project for the Corbin Center was also revealed at the luncheon. 'Hopefully this time next year, this building will be double the size,' Razmus stated. Senate President Robert Stivers has played a key role in the center's expansion project, helping secure funding that will allow the facility to double in size. An update on the new hotel that is under construction next to the Corbin Center was also provided. The Fairfield Inn & Suites is expected to be available sometime in November, and is promised to be a state-of-the-art facility. 'This is a multi-million dollar project. This will draw a lot more traffic in the convention and trade show business,' said Razmus. The SOAR Summit is set to return to Corbin August 25-26, bringing a renewed focus on economic growth and innovation in Eastern Kentucky. During the luncheon, Mayor Razmus encouraged attendees to take part in the event and explore the many opportunities and initiatives offered by the nonprofit organization. The introduction of new members of the chamber were then presented with plaques by those on the board. Despite being unable to attend the afternoon luncheon, Cosmetology Elite Academy and The HoneyMill Event Venue were among those recognized. Then the Ossoli Club of Corbin was recognized. Nettie Sosh and June Martin were recognized for their dedication to the area. Both were praised for their continued efforts in planning and presenting the annual May Day Festival. Drives and Conveyors was the next to be recognized by the board. This business is a distributer for power transmissions that services the bourbon industry, coal, and lumber. They also have another shop called D&C Machine, which is where they do welding and fabrication. Julie Farris and Jason Allen were recognized on behalf of Drivers and Conveyors. Lastly, Express Employment Professionals was recognized. This company is a staffing agency that helps connect job seekers with employers across a wide range of industries. Some of these industries include manufacturing, skilled trades, warehousing, and much more. Operations Manager Raphael Baeta was in attendance on behalf of the company, and was presented with the plaque given by the chamber. Tuesday's luncheon was sponsored by The Mint Gaming Hall in Williamsburg. Attendees enjoyed a catered lunch provided by Old Town Grill. For more information on upcoming events or how to get involved, community members can visit the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce website or contact their office at (606) 528-6390.
