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Tag Archives: Canada
History and Urban Sprawl in North Calgary
Sometimes postings just fall into your lap. Today is one of those examples. I was out for a walk in the northern part of Calgary, near the community of Sage Hill. In the midst of the new condo buildings and … Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged Alberta, Calgary, Canada, combine, farm, general store, George McDougall, history, McDougall Memorial United Church, urban sprawl
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Wild Horses of Sundre
Time for something a little different. Last weekend we went out for a Sunday drive. At Emily’s suggestion, we decided to head north on the Forestry Trunk Road / Highway 40 to see if we could spot some of the … Continue reading
Posted in Photography
Tagged Alberta, Bearberry, Canada, Forestry Trunk Road, horses, Sundre, wild horses
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Dance the Night Away in Saskatchewan
Manitou Beach is a tiny village located on the south shore of Little Manitou Lake. In the first few decades of the twentieth century, this was an extremely popular tourist destination thanks to the “miracle” waters of Little Manitou Lake. … Continue reading
20 Years of Exploring
Sometimes a posting comes together quickly. I’ll get an idea for a topic, throw something up on the screen, and publish within an hour or so. Other posts take a long time to come to fruition. This is one of … Continue reading
Posted in History, Photography, Travel
Tagged abandoned, Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, gas station, grain elevator, history, hotel, Montana, Saskatchewan, school, service station
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Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
So close to home, yet a world away. That’s the best way I can think to describe Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. Located just south of Highway 1A between Calgary and Cochrane, once you leave the pavement it is hard to … Continue reading
Posted in Hiking, History
Tagged Alberta, Alberta Parks, Canada, Canadian Pacific, Cochrane Ranch, CPR, Glenbow, Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, history, Waverley Chimney, Waverley Ranch
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