Tag Archives: Canada

Another Loss to Fire: Keeler Hotel

Posted on July 5, 2017 by danocan

It’s becoming a ritual that is all too common lately. This time the news comes from tiny Keeler, Saskatchewan where the old hotel was lost to fire on July 4, 2017. My personal history with Keeler is a pretty … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged Canada, fire, history, hotel, Keeler, Saskatchewan | 2 Comments

Canada 150

Posted on July 1, 2017 by danocan

I am too young to have been around for the centennial in 1967. I am too old to be around for the bicentennial in 2067. Canada 150 is the closest I will get. As hinted at last week, we joined … Continue reading →

Posted in drone | Tagged Alberta, Canada, Canada 150, DJI, drone, Mavic Pro | 1 Comment

Simon’s Valley and Big Hill Springs

Posted on June 28, 2017 by danocan

Just time for a quick post today before heading out again. This afternoon Tucker the Dog and I headed out towards Big Hill Springs Provincial Park for a short walk. We made a short detour to the memorial plaque dedicated … Continue reading →

Posted in Hiking | Tagged Alberta, Big Hill Springs, Canada, hiking, Provincial Park | Leave a comment

A Sunday Drive and a Teaser

Posted on June 22, 2017 by danocan

Last weekend we had the chance to team up with Chris and Connie from BigDoer.com. We had a very specific objective in mind, which I am not going to tell you about yet. I first met Chris and Connie just over … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged Alberta, Canada, Crowsnest Pass | 1 Comment

A Couple of Short Videos

Posted on June 14, 2017 by danocan

There hasn’t been much exploring going on lately. There have been a couple of opportunities to get out for some shorter walks and fly the drone. Nothing really interesting in a local history context, just getting outdoors and enjoying the … Continue reading →

Posted in drone | Tagged Alberta, Bearspaw Dam, Canada, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, trains | 3 Comments