Category Archives: History

A Tribute to Ken Liddell

Posted on July 23, 2020 by danocan

Is it odd to develop a connection with someone whom you never met? Ever since the Alberta Library made the archives of the Calgary Herald available online, I have spent hours going through old editions of the newspapers. Sometimes it … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged Calgary, Furrows and Foothills, history, Ken Liddell | 1 Comment

The East Coulee Bridge

Posted on June 1, 2020 by danocan

While today’s video focuses on both the abandoned grain elevator at Dorothy, the main focus of this write-up is in reagrds to the former railroad bridge at nearby East Coulee. First, allow me to say a few words on the … Continue reading →

Posted in drone, History | Tagged abandoned, Atlas Coal Mine, bridge, coal mine, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, Dorothy, East Coulee, East Coulee Bridge, grain elevator | 2 Comments

Sunnyside Garden Centre: Only the Memories Remain

Posted on April 28, 2020 by danocan

Over the weekend, I happened to find myself near the intersection of Sarcee Trail and 16th Avenue NW. Up until recently, this would have put me in the vicinity of Sunnyside Garden Centre. I have never been much of a … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged Alberta, Bowness, Calgary, Canada, history, Sunnyside Garden Centre, urban | 2 Comments

Exploring the Abandoned Readymade School

Posted on April 14, 2020 by danocan

Another flashback in our “Self Isolation Series”, this time back to 2012 and a visit to Readymade School which was demolished shortly thereafter.

Posted in History, Self Isolation Series | Tagged abandoned, Alberta, Canada, Readymade, school | 11 Comments

Dorothy, Alberta

Posted on March 30, 2020 by danocan

Latest video is up, this time a retrospective on the ghost town of Dorothy.

Posted in drone, History, Photography, Travel | Tagged abandoned, Alberta, Canada, church, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, Dorothy, drone, ghost town, ghost towns, grain elevator, history | Leave a comment