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Tag Archives: Canada
Revisiting Mortlach
I guess once you have more than one video based on a similar theme it is okay to call it a series. In that case, welcome to the “Self Isolation Series” where I look back at previous visits to some … Continue reading
Posted in drone, Self Isolation Series, Travel
Tagged Canada, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, grain elevator, Mortlach, Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, trains, travel, water tower
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Dorothy, Alberta
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
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A Brief History of the Bluebird Motel in Claresholm, Alberta
If you travel Highway 2 between Calgary and Lethbridge, you undoubtedly have seen the Bluebird Motel. It is on the north end of Claresholm on the west side of the highway. The sign proudly proclaims “Old Fashioned Hospitality since 1947”. … Continue reading
Posted in History, Travel
Tagged Alberta, Bluebird Bungalows, Bluebird Cabins, Bluebird Motel, Canada, Claresholm, Grand-o-Vue, Highway 2, motel, motels, travel
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Stavely, Alberta
If you make the trip between Calgary and Lethbridge on any sort of regular basis, you likely have your favorite places to stop along the way. Whether it’s the 7-Eleven in Claresholm (the classic one, not the new one on … Continue reading
