Wild Rose Hunting Retriever Club

Please join me in congratulating Doug Rowden, Shaun Brien and Ron Adlington on qualifying at the NAHRA Master Invitational (The RAW) this past weekend. This is a great accomplishment for them and their dogs. I am sure they must be very proud. I am sure you will all agree that these guys have really worked [...]

This past week has seen some improvements to the training grounds in Kathryn. Thanks to Doug Rowden we now have wood chips on the mounds and they are ready for use. Also thanks to Robin Dean and Ron Adlington who helped Doug spread the wood chips. Remember that the club’s annual picnic test is still [...]

The Wild Rose Hunting Retriever Club’s 2010 NAHRA Retriever Hunt Test is scheduled for July 10th & 11th. The hunt test premium is located here: Test Premium Please note the entry fees and Cut-off Dates: Test entries will close at 6:00 PM on Friday, July 2, 2010. No Exceptions. A map to the test location [...]

Just a quick reminder that the Wild Rose Hunting Retriever Club’s annual picnic test is scheduled for June 6th. Howie Boyda is organizing this event. Please RSVP to Howie ASAP for this fun event. Check your 2010 club membership list for his contact info or email the webmaster. If you’re new or unfamiliar, a picnic [...]

Due to the overwhelming response to the Seven Singles, we can not longer accept registrations! Thank you so much to those that RSVP’ed to Mary. Because of the numbers, Registration will start at 8:15 am. We plan to start the tests at 9:00 am sharp! 11th Annual SEVEN SINGLES SERIES – Saturday May, 1st, 2010 [...]

As mentioned previously, Carl Ellingsen will be putting on a basic retriever course for the Wild Rose Hunting Retriever Club members. Start date is Tuesday, March 16th. Cost $95 per dog. Cheques made payable to Carl. Please register in advance by contacting Carl Ellingsen 339 Oakridge Pl. S.W. Calgary, AB T2V 3N3 403-281-3856 Location will [...]

Spring is almost here and with it is the first outdoor training class of the year. As mentioned previously, Carl Ellingsen and Randy Blanchard are putting on a basic retriever course for the Wild Rose Hunting Retriever Club members. Start date is set for Tuesday, March 16th for more details and course registration you’re asked [...]

Groundhog day is here and with it is the 2010 Field Events List. A link to the list is located in the “Important Links” section on the right sidebar. The first event listed for the Wild Rose Hunting Retriever Club is the 2010 Seven Singles event scheduled for May 1st. Please note the new location [...]

A fantastic member turn out for the Annual General Meeting made the event a very enjoyable evening. The hospitality of the staff at the Glencoe Club was exceptional and the meal and desserts were irresistible. Special thanks to club Vice President Ron Adlington for arranging the meal and location for the meeting. Several familiar faces [...]

Mark your calendars, the Wild Rose Hunting Retriever Club Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 17th, 4:30 at the Glencoe Club Pub 636-29th 29 Avenue Southwest, Calgary. Map and directions available here… All members should please make an effort to attend and take part in the annual meeting.