Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Six generations of Brewsters have shared the mountains with the world...

by Annalise Klingbeil, AlbertaVenture.com

Only about 30 per cent of family-run businesses make it to the second generation, and just 10 per cent survive to see the third generation take over operations. The chances of having a fifth generation continuing to run the business are slim – that is, unless you’re a Brewster. The Brewsters have been in business since 1892...
Read the complete article.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Banff’s Brewsters: A model of family entrepreneurship...

"You came to Banff for a rest and a change, the old saying goes. The CPR provided the rest and the Brewsters took the change..."

Read the full article by Gordon Pitts on Banff's Brewster Family in the  Mar.21.11 issue of the Globe and Mail.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Canadian National College Rodeo Finals March 31 – April 2, 2011, Edmonton Northlands

 Big wins for Bailee Brewster-Stanton and her amazing mare Hot Lil’ Alley Kat.

Awarded for Season Leader in both Barrel Racing and Pole Bending 2011
Awarded All Around Cowgirl for 2010, 2011 season. Bailee competed in Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Breakaway Roping and Goat Tying.

Awarded for Barrel Horse of the Year  Hot Lil’ Alley Kat,  or Kat.

During the three day finals Bailee won First and Third rounds in Barrel Racing, and had the overall fastest time in the Barrel Racing for this years finals in Edmonton.

Bailee is a University of Alberta Pre-Vet, Animal Science third year student.
Photo Credit: Copeland Photo: www.mikecopeman.com