Age wise, I’m still “fairly” young, computer technology was introduced to me as I entered grade 10 and I would like to believe that I’m technology smart, but definitely not savvy, unlike my teenage son who loves to remind me… Read More ›
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Pushing and pulling in Field, British Columbia…
What started off as a service centre for the railway back in 1883 has now turned into a small bustling hamlet of about two hundred residents with numerous B and B’s lining the streets. As I walked the hilly streets… Read More ›
My Papa said I wasn’t allowed to sell stuff from the trunk of my car…
So, you want to sell stuff out of the trunk of your car, but you don’t want to get caught…well, if you’re in Inglewood, not only is it encouraged, you can get away with it, and you will probably be… Read More ›
From Rum Runners to Shoot-outs, exploring the cultural heritage of The Crowsnest Pass in Southern Alberta…Part 5 of 5
Thank goodness for the Pass’s history lesson, because as per the great map leading my way, there was once a town name Maple Leaf in this area; well until 1957 when it was incorporated into the town of Bellevue, yet… Read More ›
From Rum Runners to Shoot-outs, exploring the cultural heritage of The Crowsnest Pass in Southern Alberta…Part 4 of 5
Frank Slide would become Canada’s most devastating rock slide and the quiet little community of Hillcrest Mines would become known as Canada’s worst mining disaster; both within a minutes’ drive of each other. In 1902, Charles Hill, fondly known as “Chippy”,… Read More ›
Road trips are not just a North American phenomenon…
Whenever I start planning a Road Trip I always think about North America first; but is that fair? Perhaps, I am a little biased; after all, I did grow up here. However, I always forget that I have done my… Read More ›
Embracing the year-round driver’s license in Western Canada…
I live near the Canadian Rockies, but during the winter season, I do not wear skis, I do not wear snowshoes, or glide around on skates, so, does this make me an oddity; I’ve concluded that the answer is yes. … Read More ›
How a little piece of Roman Mythology made its way to Alberta…
Alberta is known for its numerous roadside attractions, the world’s largest perogy, the world’s first UFO landing pad, the world’s largest dinosaur, the world’s largest pysanka, etc., etc., and as Albertans, we are proud of our inimitable fascinations, besides, where… Read More ›
Perhaps one of Calgary’s most unique building transformations of 1913…
Once again, my habit of staying up late in search of distinctive historical buildings in Calgary has produce, yet another noteworthy gem, the St. Mary’s Parish Hall / CNR Train Station. This search directed me to the trendy neighbourhood of… Read More ›
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