Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1950, Elsie de Wolfe, American actress, author, and interior decorator (born 1865) passed away. In 1971, Yvon Robert, Canadian wrestler (born 1914) passed away. In 1979, Olive Morris, Jamaican-English civil rights activist (born 1952) passed away. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2012, Alimuddin, Pakistani cricketer (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
MORGAN: Calgary didn’t become famous by apologizing for its cowboy culture
Calgary has a culture problem. The problem isn’t among the citizenry, though. It’s in the city hall, where woke, self-loathing souls have taken up habitation and have been actively trying to undercut civic pride and change the nature of the city. They despise the agricultural and oilfield roots of the city and are incrementally trying to erase traces of them.
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ArcaMax
· Jun 29, 2026
Q&A: 'Dutton Ranch' star Sterlin English on why playing a cowboy is his 'dream role'
FORT WORTH, Texas — Sterlin English had the time of his life making “Dutton Ranch.” The real-life cowboy has been riding horses and roping since he could walk, and has parlayed those skills into a successful team roping career. He’s also...
Western Standard
· Jul 9, 2026
WATCH: The Alberta independence rodeo
WATCH: The Alberta independence rodeo
Fark
· Jul 5, 2026
Florida: True birthplace of the American cowboy. Suck it, Texas [Florida]
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National Post
· Jun 26, 2026
Made in Canada: You can’t top these patriotic T-shirts for July 1
How can you celebrate your home and native land without the proper attire? Enter the classic Canada Day T-shirt. Many of our favourite Canuck makers have put their own spin on the July 1 must have. Here are our five picks for 2026: Men’s Strong Free T-shirt Stanfield’s 33 One of many offerings []
Canadian Sport Scene
· Jul 8, 2026
Four Canadians excel in rodeo on Day 5 of 2026 Calgary Stampede
Four Canadians had notable performances in rodeo on the fifth day of the 2026 Calgary Stampede. They were saddle bronc rider Kole Aschbacher of Arrowwood, Alberta, bull rider Jordan Hansen of Amisk, Alberta, steer wrestler Clay Guthrie of Ponoka, Alberta and ladies barrel racer Jennifer Neudorf of Bluffton, Alberta. Aschbacher had the third best saddle [] The post Four Canadians excel in rodeo on Day 5 of 2026 Calgary Stampede appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.
Mises Institute
· Jun 25, 2026
On Little Bighorn Anniversary, Remember Custer’s Crimes
The famed Custer's Last Stand at the hands of Native Americans defending their villages is a reminder of the brutality of the US war against the Plains Indians. History tells us that the heroic George Armstrong Custer was really the reckless Custer who died underestimating his foe.
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Related coverage for "MORGAN: Calgary didn’t become famous by apologizing for its cowboy culture": ArcaMax — Q&A: 'Dutton Ranch' star Sterlin English on why playing a cowboy is his 'dream role'. Western Standard — WATCH: The Alberta independence rodeo. Fark — Florida: True birthplace of the American cowboy. Suck it, Texas [Florida]. National Post — Made in Canada: You can’t top these patriotic T-shirts for July 1. Canadian Sport Scene — Four Canadians excel in rodeo on Day 5 of 2026 Calgary Stampede. Mises Institute — On Little Bighorn Anniversary, Remember Custer’s Crimes