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An Old Schoolhouse near Acme, Alberta

Posted on October 26, 2024 by danocan

We were out driving random backroads and as we came up on this church, I said “That looks like an old school!” Slamming on the brakes and turning into the yard for a closer look, we soon noticed there was … Continue reading →

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Journey Through Alberta’s Badlands: Exploring Ghost Town of Dorothy, the Atlas Coal Mine, and East Coulee School Museum

Posted on August 24, 2024 by danocan

It’s our second in our series of videos about our stay in the badlands of Drumheller. This time, we explore sites along the Red Deer River valley, starting in the ghost town of Dorothy with its iconic abandoned grain elevator. … Continue reading →

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Looking Back at the First Ghost Town Convention – Hallonquist, Saskatchewan 2007

Posted on March 13, 2023 by danocan

Almost a dozen years ago, I wrote a blog post about how a group of strangers first came together on a hot July weekend in 2007 in southern Saskatchewan and spent two days touring ghost towns and abandoned places together. … Continue reading →

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Road Trip to Moose Jaw – Part 2

Posted on July 7, 2022 by danocan

It’s our first time venturing into the Cypress Hills and there is a lot to see. From the restored 1908 St. Margaret’s church to a “museum” of fire prevention, to the highest point of land in Canada between the Rocky … Continue reading →

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End of the Line for Historic West Hope School?

Posted on January 20, 2021 by danocan

“At the heart of this is whether subsequent generations have the interest and commitment to safeguard it’s future. Sadly this seems doubtful…” Continue reading →

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