Tag Archives: drone

Ogilvie Wooden Grain Elevator Society

Posted on September 6, 2017 by danocan

As many of you know, I have been involved with the Ogilvie Wooden Grain Elevator Society (OWGES) since it was fairly new. The Society’s mission is to preserve and protect the last wooden Ogilvie grain elevator in the province of … Continue reading →

Posted in drone, History | Tagged Alberta, Canada, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, grain elevator, Mavic, Mavic Pro, Ogilvie, OWGES, Wrentham | 1 Comment

Shilo School

Posted on August 30, 2017 by danocan

Fresh from our visit to the Caroline Wheels of Time Museum, we took a slight detour on our way home to visit Shilo School. Depending on which source you believe, the school was built in either 1909 or 1910. The … Continue reading →

Posted in drone, History | Tagged Alberta, Canada, Caroline, DJI, drone, history, Mavic Pro, schools, Shilo School | Leave a comment

CAMT 2017: The Final Stop

Posted on August 9, 2017 by danocan

So, this is it. The final stop on the Central Alberta Museum Tour 2017. Thanks to everyone who attended and a special thanks to those of you who have been following along virtually. I really appreciate the comments. Knowing that … Continue reading →

Posted in drone, Events, History, Travel | Tagged Alberta, Canada, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, ExploreAlberta, Mavic Pro, museum, Stettler, Stettler Town and Country Museum | 2 Comments

CAMT 2017: Meeting Creek

Posted on August 6, 2017 by danocan

We’re nearing the end of our Central Alberta Museum Tour posts with a visit to Meeting Creek. This was my second visit to Meeting Creek. The last time I was here there was a wedding taking place and so I … Continue reading →

Posted in drone, Events, History, Travel | Tagged Alberta, Canada, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, grain elevator, history, Meeting Creek, museum, train station | 7 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

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

Turner Valley and High River

Posted on May 30, 2017 by danocan

My mother was visiting us for a couple of days while she was on vacation. We took advantage of one of my mid-week days off to go for a drive and check out some sights south of Calgary back on … Continue reading →

Posted in drone, History, Travel | Tagged Alberta, Alberta Heritage, Canada, Chuckwagon Cafe, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, gas plant, High River, Mavic, Mavic Pro, Millarville, Museum of the Highwood, Turner Valley | 1 Comment