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June 14th, 2007
Steele's Scouts Pistol Target Shoot
There will be a Steel's Scouts a pistol target shot on June 24, 2007 at the Mountain View Marksman's Association Outdoor Range in Olds.
Directions to the Mountain View Markman's Range are:
Highway 2 to Olds turn-off at Hwy 27
West on Hwy 27 Stay on 27 through the Town.
At the edge of Town of Olds on the south side - your left look for a Cemetery at the next intersection which should be Range Road 23 turn left (south) Approx 2 km you will arrive at the range on the east side of the RR 23. A map is illustrated on the Range's website at www.mvmarksmans.com
All of the pistols (both single and double action) will be provided by Brian Kent of Pro Line Shooters II Inc. You will not be allowed to use your own pistols in this shoot. Brian will bring the appropriate ammunition for the pistols. Brian will be the Range Officer Supervisor and I will assist him.
We will commence at 11:00 am and everyone is asked to be at the range at 1100 hours. The shoot will happen rain or shine.
We will start with a clinic on the pistol fire arms safety and firing line procedures to be followed while shooting. We will do some shooting and then we will have an accuracy match. Successful completion of the match will allow those who qualify to wear the crossed pistols on their uniforms.
The cost to participants (Troop Members) will be $25.00 for at least 50 rounds. We will be shooting 38 Spec, 357, 45 etc. We will not be shooting 22s.
Troop members must wear ear and eye protections and those not wearing these protection devices will not be permitted to shoot. Industrial safety glasses and all ear protection devices inclusive of ear plugs are acceptable.
As we will be supervised you do not even need to have a Fire Arms License.
In order to have enough pistols and enough ammunition please get back to meand confirm your attendance. I know I spoke with many of you on the pastweekend at Spruce Meadows and I do have a list but get back to me regardless so I have it right. Please RSVP: Dave Usherwood
January 5, 2007
Steele's Scouts 2007 Events Schedule Posted
For a list of our events in the upcoming year, please see our Events Page
July 22, 2006
Steele's Scouts Bring The Wild West to Shelby.
A large crowd gathered on Shelby's Main Street Tuesday, June 20, as an unusual sight filled the street with horses and riders donning uniforms from over a century ago when the Steele's Scouts rode through town.
The tradition dates back to 1873, when Northwest Mounted Police (NWMP) Inspector Sam Steele began inspecting his small, but effective, scouts that September.
For more of this story, click here
June 25, 2006
The Steele’s Scouts Cavalry re-enacted a March along the Whoop-Up Trail from Sweetgrass to Fort Benton, Montana
The City of Fort Benton and River and Plains Society of Fort Benton invited the Troop once again. This is the third commemorative March to Fort Benton, previous visits were in 1989 and 1996.
The ride started at Sweetgrass, Montana along the US/Canadian border in full uniform on horseback, and proceeded to follow the original Whoop-Up trail as the guests of local ranchers arriving at Shelby, Montana for inspection and presentation ceremony. Our local guides, Charlotte and Gerry led us to the original stone markers of the Whoop-up trail in several locations. The markers are a circle of stones surrounding a W. Tepee-rings indicating camps of the original Plains Indians and in many areas the original deep ruts of the Bull Trains are still seen as the land owners are very respectful of- the history of the Whoop-Up Trail.
They then proceeded to Fort Benton along the Whoop-Up trail arriving for a presentation to the Mayor of Fort Benton and an inspection of the troop by our Colonel in Chief. The Troop participated in Fort Benton’s Summer Celebration including the Parade; a Smoke with the Blackfeet Nation and a Cavalry drill demonstration. Sunday included a dedication of Fort Benton as a location on the Nez Perce Trail and the new Upper Missouri River Breaks Interpretative Center.
After the 6 am reveille bugle call and morning chores the 23 member Troop left camp each day at 8 am travelling about 25 miles per day done in traditional Cavalry gaits of walk, trot and canter as well as practicing Cavalry Drills on the move. The troop is a colourful sight with scouting party out front, officers with bugler and colour party flying the Union Jack, Steele’s Scouts and Calgary flags. Complete with packhorse the formation varies, travelling mostly in half sections or full sections or troop in line anchored by the Guidon Flag. The rattle of sabres and clink of spurs is in time with the drumming of the horses’ hooves in unison.
Montana is well named as Big Sky country. The views of the Marias and Teton River valleys were spectacular. We were left with a deep appreciation of the efforts of the early freighters and homesteaders along the Whoop-Up Trail. The welcoming view of the Missouri River Valley was a fitting completion to the March for a group who loves Western History and horses.
The Troop originates back to 1885 during the North West Rebellion, Sam Steele, Inspector of the NWMP was called back to Calgary and asked to form a scouting troop to support the Alberta Field Force. Sam Steele recruited local cowboys and ranchers to volunteer and a number of NWMP to form the militia cavalry troop.
In 1977, the Commemorative Troop Association was formed in Calgary and has re-created the Marches of the Originals. Clad in replica apparel of Buckskins or the NWMP Uniform from that era, the Troop appears at many high profile events. They are favorites at parades such as the Calgary Stampede Parade and have stood guard at Spruce Meadows since 1977.
By Rob Orser, Troop Sgt. 403-932-7361 Contact: Major Gordon Pethick, Commanding Officer 403-681-4500
June 9, 2006
The Steele’s Scouts Troop repeats marches on the Whoop-Up Trail from Sweetgrass to Fort Benton, Montana
The City of Fort Benton and River and Plains Society of Fort Benton have invited the Commemorative Steele’s Scouts Troop once again. This is the third commemorative March to Fort Benton, previous visits were in 1989 and 1996.
The Troop originates back to 1885 during the North West Rebellion, Sam Steele, Inspector of the NWMP was called back to Calgary and asked to form a scouting troop to support the Alberta Field Force. Sam Steele recruited local cowboys and ranchers to volunteer and a number of NWMP to form the militia cavalry troop.
In 1977, the Commemorative Troop Association was formed in Calgary and has re-created the Marches of the Originals. The Commemorative Troop clad in replica apparel of Buckskins and the NWMP Uniform from that era, appear at many high profile events and for dignitaries such as the Premiers of Canada. They are the favorites at parades such as the Calgary Stampede Parade and stand guard at Spruce Meadows since 1977.
The ride will cross the international border at Sweetgrass, Montana in full uniform on horse back, Sunday June 18 at 8 am and will proceed to follow the original Whoop-Up trail as the guests of local ranchers arriving at Shelby, Montana Tuesday, June 20 between 11 am and noon for inspection and ceremony. They then proceed to Fort Benton along the Whoop-Up trail arriving between 2 and 3 pm on Friday June 23. The weekend is planned for participating in Fort Benton’s Summer Celebration.
For more information please email us
or Contact: Major Gordon Pethick, Commanding Officer (403)-681-4500
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