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Old Photographs from the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary

April 21, 2022 Tara Collum

I was always picked last in gym class, but excelling at sports isn’t a requirement for watching them, or seeing the value of athletics. Training and practice build discipline, and national and international competition promote […]

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A Collection of Historic Photos from Abbot Pass

March 10, 2022 Tyler Dixon

In light of Parks Canada’s recent announcement regarding the removal of the Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin due to slope instability, I decided to create a post featuring historical photos of the cabin, as well as […]

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Homegrown Business: Siena Style owner and creator, Kara Vitale

February 28, 2022 Demian Vernieri

Siena Style is a Calgary business that handcrafts homeware and decor. We spoke with Kara Vitale, the owner and creator, to find out more about them. What is your business called and what does it […]

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Historical Photos from Exshaw, Alberta

February 10, 2022 Tyler Dixon

The Bow Valley was occupied for thousands of years before European explorers stumbled upon the New World. According to Chiniki Elders from the Stoney Nakoda Nation, the area around present-day Exshaw contains many sacred mountains […]

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Vintage Photos of Ice Fishing from Across Alberta

January 27, 2022 Tyler Dixon

They say the trickiest part of ice fishing is the casting! All joking aside, ice fishing is a treasured winter pastime for many Albertans and is a way of extending their fishing season throughout the […]

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Historical Photos from the Piikani Nation

January 6, 2022 Tyler Dixon

Along with the Siksika and Kainai Nations, as well as the Aamskapi Pikuni in Montana, the Piikani Nation comprise the Blackfoot Confederacy, or Siksikaitsitapi. Like the other nations within the confederacy, the Piikani People were […]

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Old Photographs of Banff, Alberta (Gallery)

December 30, 2021 Tara Collum

Whistler and Aspen may get all the glory, but the real ones know the beauty of Banff. The historic landmark Banff Springs, a literal castle, now operated by Fairmont, is a luxury resort looming ominously […]

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Historical Photos from the Kainai Nation

December 16, 2021 Tyler Dixon

The Kainai Nation, also known as the Blood Tribe, is the largest First Nation by area in all of Canada. Even though the modern-day reserve is the largest in this country, it pales in comparison […]

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Vintage Photos of Blizzards and Snow from Alberta

December 9, 2021 Tyler Dixon

Every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac has provided long-range weather predictions that can help you plan for the season ahead. So what’s the almanac predicting for this year’s winter in Alberta? In terms of snowfall, […]

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Old Photographs of Hockey and the Saddledome (Gallery)

December 2, 2021 Tara Collum

The Calgary Flames sure burn through stadiums fast for a franchise that has only won the Stanley Cup once. Rising from the ashes of the Tigers and the Cowboys hockey clubs, and after flaming out […]

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