Voices from
The Prairies
Extra Ordinary stories of Ordinary Ranch Women
The Unbreakable Bond:
Ranch Women Live for the Land, Livestock, Family and Community
Welcome to Voices From the Prairies
Where we celebrate the unwavering love and dedication of ranch women to their land, livestock, and family.
Here, you’ll find stories of resilience, passion, and unbreakable connections that transcend generations. From early mornings in the fields to late nights in the barn, these women pour their hearts and souls into what is ranching to them. This is the time spent nurturing their land, caring for their animals, and supporting their loved ones.
In “Voices from
the Prairies:
The Extraordinary Stories of Ordinary Ranch Women”, author Dorothy Louise Beasley brings to life the untold stories and indomitable spirits of the unsung heroines of Canada’s ranching industry. Through meticulous interviews and first-hand accounts, the book weaves together the narratives of resilient ranch women. These are the very women who have dedicated their lives to their families, their land, and their livestock.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Canadian prairies, these stories illuminate the challenges, triumphs, and everyday realities faced by generations of the female rancher. From early homesteaders to modern-day ranchers, their experiences serve as a testament to the enduring power of family, community, and an unwavering connection to the land.
The collection of stories…
shatters stereotypes and celebrates the diverse roles ranch women have played. They have lived, not just as wives and mothers, but also as skilled horsewomen, tireless laborers, innovative problem-solvers, and pillars of their communities. Through heartwarming anecdotes and moments of raw emotion, readers are invited into the lives of these women. In fact, readers will witness their struggles against the harsh prairie elements, economic hardships, and personal tragedies.
Through it all, their true colors shine through as beacons of light to show the way through to their Truth; their love for this ranching way of life.
Haskap Berries Picked by Dorothy 2023
Young Women, Children- Families Work Together on the Ranch
Featuring Stories From
Dorthy “Louise” Beasley, Eleanor Gillespie, Laurel Schlaht, Pat Suitor, Rosemary Doonan, Kerrie Kusler,
Julie Chickoski & Lydia Klaassen, Betty Anne (Armstrong) Burrows, Phyllis (Rathwell) Miller, Gena LaCoste, Gail (Gompf) McKillop, Frances (Hausauer) Good, Verna Armstrong, Margaret Owen,
Shirley Armstrong and Elizabeth, Girlie, Ruth, Aleta Steinbach & Next Generation Steinbach Women
Author:
Dorothy "Louise" Beasley
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