Category Archives: History

Community Spirit and Culinary Delights: The Monthly Pizza Night in Rowley, Alberta

Posted on July 4, 2024 by danocan

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 →

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Another Grain Elevator About to Bite the Dust

Posted on June 20, 2024 by danocan

Southern British Columbia is a not a place I have spent a lot of time in. Yes, there were some long weekend trips to Creston as a kid, and the camping trip I took with my dad in 1985 when … Continue reading →

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Visiting Eau Claire Market One Last Time Before Closure

Posted on May 26, 2024 by danocan

In August 2013, the Eau Claire Market burst onto the scene, igniting excitement and high hopes for a downtown Calgary renaissance. Initially, it flourished, drawing crowds and nurturing businesses. Yet, as the years passed, the bustling marketplace dwindled to a … Continue reading →

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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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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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