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Some of the Best Grain Elevators on the Canadian Prairies

Posted on March 6, 2023 by danocan

Some are gone, some are still standing, but in this video we look at some of my favorite grain elevators on the Canadian prairies.

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The History of the Selkirk Locomotive CP5931 Outside of Heritage Park in Calgary — Part 2

Posted on February 27, 2023 by danocan

It is time for the conclusion to the story of CP5931, the Selkirk locomotive which, today, sits outside the gates of Heritage Park.

If you missed the first part of this episode, you can check it out below:

Posted in History | Tagged 5931, 5934, Alberta, Calgary, CPR, Heritage Park, locomotive, Mewata Park, railroad, Shaw Millennium Park, steam engine, train | Leave a comment

Canadian Pacific Steam Locomotive 5931 – “The Selkirk”

Posted on February 20, 2023 by danocan

The is part one of a two part series talking about the history of the Selkirk locomotive which sits at the entrance to the parking lot of Heritage Park here in Calgary, Alberta.

Video Recorded February 4, 2023

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Montana Road Trip

Posted on February 13, 2023 by danocan

Since we had to take a trip to Montana, we couldn’t resist checking out some sights along the way. On the Canadian side we stop in Milk River and Coutts, with a drive-by of the Warner grain elevators. On the US side it is Shelby and Sunburst with a drive through of Oilmont.

Video Recorded January 19, 2023

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Departing Hawaii and Heading Back to Reality

Posted on February 6, 2023 by danocan

This is the end of our vacation on the Big Island of Hawaii. Our last chance to do some sightseeing and then we bid farewell to “Hammy” our rental Jeep and return home.