Lifestyle
Fat Biking at Chinook Blast
For a long time I was a strong proponent of letting the seasons dictate which sports I took part in. When that first big dump of snow blanketed the Rockies, the mountain bike got put […]
Outdoors
Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: Ice Fishing Guide
Just because the weather is colder and the lakes are frozen, doesn’t mean your fishing season has to come to an end. You’ll just need to adjust your approach before hitting the hard water. Ice […]
Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: Warden Service Dog Handler
Back in early 2015, before the Wild Jobs concept was even an idea, I wrote a story called Rescue Dogs: More Than Man’s Best Friend where I detailed the work of avalanche rescue dogs. For […]
History
Historic Photos of Num-Ti-Jah Lodge
Jimmy Simpson was born in England in 1877 and emigrated to Canada in 1896. After landing in Winnipeg and farming for awhile, Simpson left town by stowing himself away on a westbound train. He was […]
History
Vintage Photos of Mountain Climbing from Alberta
Mountain climbing, often referred to as mountaineering, arrived in Canada from Europe in the late 19th century. With the majority of Europe’s lofty summits already conquered, mountaineers were looking for new challenges. After the completion […]
History
Old Photographs of Fishing in Alberta
Here in southern Alberta we have access to world-class trout fishing in the Bow River. People come from all over the world to fish the cool, clear water for some of the largest and hardest-fighting […]
Community
Calgary bylaws related to yard maintenance and usage
It’s that time of year when we stop experiencing aches and pains from shovelling snow, and start experiencing aches and pains from yard work and gardening. Which, let’s be honest, is a far more enjoyable […]
Alberta Travel
Camping in Alberta: Where we get snow in August
While, according to the weather forecaster types, the average temperature in Calgary for May ranges between 7 Celsius and 19 Celsius, anyone who has lived here for more than five minutes knows that can change […]
Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: Canyoning Guide
When was the last time you did something for the first time? Those of us living in Alberta are fortunate to have a plethora of outdoor recreation options at our fingertips. No matter the season […]
Lifestyle
Staying Bear Smart in Bear Country
One of the harbingers of spring in this part of the country is the first official bear sighting in the mountain parks. With Parks Canada’s announcement that the first Grizzly has emerged from its den, […]