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Tag Archives: Alberta
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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Visiting Eau Claire Market One Last Time Before Closure
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
Posted in History, Photography
Tagged abandoned, Alberta, Calgary, closing, dead mall, Eau Claire, out of business
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MacKinnon 1901
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
I Crashed My Drone
After seven years of loyal service, is this the end of DroneOCan?
Posted in drone, Geocaching, Hiking
Tagged Alberta, Canada, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, geocaching, hiking, Irricana, Meadowlark Trail
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Canadian Pacific 2816 “The Empress”
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
Posted in History
Tagged Alberta, Balzac, Canada, Canadian Pacific, history, Kansas City Southern, locomotive, railroad, railway, steam, steam engine, steam locomotive, train
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