Rocky Mountain Rangers: Guardians of the Wild

A project in Calgary, Canada by Ayesha Clough
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Children's book based on the music of three real-life Parks Canada Wardens. Illustration by award-winning artist Lia Golemba.
Backers: 236
Average Pledge Per Backer: $90 CAD

Funded: $21,190 CAD of $20,000 CAD
Dates: May 7th -> Jun 6th (30 days)
Project By: Ayesha Clough
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Latest News

Yeehaw! We got 'er done.

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, what can we say? We met our goal on June 5 at 5:45pm, with 209 backers and 10 hours to go. We have almost 240 backers as I write. THANK YOU to everyone who backed us, and helped get this uniquely Canadian book to print. It's a dream come true!!... (Read More)

Thank you concert Tuesday to close the campaign

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Wardens Ray, Scott and Bradley (left to right) We're getting our guitars out and coming to you live and unplugged tomorrow! The mini-concert will take place around 2pm Tuesday on The Wardens Facebook Page. You can watch it whenever's good for you. ... (Read More)

One week to go

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Artist Lia Golemba on the Global Calgary TV set "If you show the public something lovely, they'll accept it." I love that insight from The Beatles manager Brian Epstein.  Well, we’ve made a gorgeous kids’ book. You’re backing it to tune of... (Read More)

We upped your rewards. Plus, a live TV performance!!

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We had so much fun doing this segment with Jenna on Global News. Warden/Ranger Bradley gave the first-ever performance of the 'Rocky Mountain Rangers' song. Woohoo! Post by GlobalCalgary. Now, a spot of housekeeping ... Reward upgrades We want to add... (Read More)

« Gardes des Rocheuses » for French speakers!

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Our translator has pulled off the impossible ... cowboy poetry in French! If anyone was up for the challenge of translating Rocky Mountain Rangers, it's Gilles Mossière. This Frenchman came to Calgary in the '70s, and has immersed himself in... (Read More)

Rangers launch #RoyalBaby Hospital Book Drive

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, Little Archie has made his grand entrance. We think he's part Canadian, since his mother has adopted Canada as her second home.  We always planned to send him a copy of the 'Rocky Mountain Rangers' book. But let's face it, he's probably got... (Read More)

Good morning, Backers! What a week it's been :-)

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
One week since our Kickstarter went live … we have 59 backers and $4,200 in pre-orders for the Rocky Mountain Rangers book. Wow!! Thank you so very much!  We’ve also had wonderful feedback, people sharing the link, and cheering us on. We should... (Read More)

Two words on Day One: Thank You!!

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Day One, and we have 20 backers who've taken us to almost $1,500! We can't thank you enough. Today, the news will hit Wardens fans by email and social media. As well as community newspapers in BC and Alberta.  I've been a nervous wreck the last two... (Read More)

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