Bob Hickman lands Stampede art honor

Bob Hickman of Post Falls, former proprietor of Hickman Boot & Saddlery in Colfax, has been selected as one of 80 artists to participate in the centennial edition show of the Calgary Stampede next July. The Stampede extends the honor on a one-time basis to Western artists from all over the world.

Artists are honored at a special reception on the Wednesday before the stampede and display their work during the event. The Stampede runs July 6-15 this year.

Hickman said he plans to display some of the chaps he has made and decorated. He also plans to display some of his Yakima Canutt memorabilia. Canutt, who was raised at Penawawa and became a top Hollywood action director for westerns, won top honors at the Calgary Stampede in 1919.