Tag Archives: history

Aubrey Bendall Postcards

Posted on April 16, 2018 by danocan

Over the weekend, we ventured south to Nanton, Alberta.  The plan was to make the drive down, check out some of the antique stores, grab some drone footage of the grain elevators, maybe have some lunch and then pick our … Continue reading →

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History and Urban Sprawl in North Calgary

Posted on April 4, 2018 by danocan

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 →

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20 Years of Exploring

Posted on March 18, 2018 by danocan

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 →

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Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

Posted on March 11, 2018 by danocan

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 →

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Flashback: Alderson 2010

Posted on February 21, 2018 by danocan

Another in my series of lunch break postings from my phone… I remember the first time I visited Alderson. It was exactly eight years ago today. Armed with my “just over a year old” Nikon D90 (the same camera I … Continue reading →

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