Tag Archives: McDougall Memorial United Church

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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McDougall Church: Gone

Posted on May 22, 2017 by danocan

We were coming home from a long weekend of fun.  I had just turned off of the TransCanada Highway onto Morley Road, both to escape the Victoria Day traffic as well as because Waze always suggests that route when navigating … Continue reading →

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Revisiting McDougall Church

Posted on February 10, 2017 by danocan

You don’t need to follow DanOCan.com for long to know that McDougall Memorial United Church is one of my favorite places to visit.  I have been out there for Historic Calgary Week presentations, in the dead of winter, and in … Continue reading →

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Perseid Meteor Shower

Posted on August 13, 2016 by danocan

I’m normally an “early to bed, early to rise” kind of person.  I don’t mind waking up before the crack of dawn if it means getting an early start on a road trip or heading to the airport to jet … Continue reading →

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