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Monthly Archives: July 2024
Visiting the Grave of Sam Leung – A Pioneer of Rowley, Alberta
Rowley, Alberta is a classic prairie ghost town and the heart of the town is Sam’s Saloon. Every month (except December), Sam’s comes alive as visitors from all over the province descend on Rowley for “pizza night”, a fundraising effort … Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged Alberta, Canada, cemetery, history, Rumsey, Rumsey Cemetery, Sam Leung, Sam's Saloon
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A Scenic Bike Journey from Glenbow Ranch to Haskayne Legacy Park
With the opening of Haskyane Legacy Park, having a pathway linking Cochrane and Calgary, Alberta became one step closer to fruition. This section of trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail and links Haskayne Legacy Park to Glenbow Ranch … Continue reading
Posted in Hiking, Travel
Tagged Alberta, bike ride, biking, Calgary, Cochrane, cycling, Glenbow, Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, Haskayne Legacy Park
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Community Spirit and Culinary Delights: The Monthly Pizza Night in Rowley, Alberta
Once a month, the quiet ghost town of Rowley, Alberta, buzzes with life and the delicious aroma of baking pizzas. On the last Saturday of every month (except December), locals and visitors alike gather for a tradition that’s as heartwarming … Continue reading
Posted in drone, Events, History, Travel
Tagged abaondoned, Alberta, Canada, cemetery, ghost town, history, pizza, pizza night, prairies, Rowley, Rowley Cemetery, Rowley Pizza Night, Rumsey Cemetery, Sam Leung, Sam's Saloon
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