Author Archives: danocan

MacKinnon 1901

Posted on May 5, 2024 by danocan

The things we see when out for a drive down non-descript country roads. Yesterday’s unique find was near the tiny hamlet of Sunnyslope, Alberta with a population of 28 as per 2021 census. It’s just a simple wooden sign, attached … Continue reading →

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CPKC Final Spike Anniversary Steam Tour Kickoff Event in Calgary, Alberta

Posted on April 25, 2024 by danocan
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I Crashed My Drone

Posted on April 15, 2024 by danocan

After seven years of loyal service, is this the end of DroneOCan?

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Canadian Pacific 2816 “The Empress”

Posted on March 24, 2024 by danocan

Canadian Pacific 2816, known as the “Empress,” is a historic class “H-1b” Hudson-type steam locomotive built in 1930 by Montreal Locomotive Works and preserved by the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). It served heavy passenger routes until retirement on May 26, … Continue reading →

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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site

Posted on March 1, 2024 by danocan

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in a log cabin in rural Kentucky, at a place known as Sinking Spring Farm. He was the second child of Thomas and Nancy Lincoln, their first boy. His log cabin was … Continue reading →

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