In an otherwise feature-less field, just south of Calgary’s sprawling metropolis, sits an object so out of place from the rest of its surroundings it’s almost as though it was dropped from the sky. The […]
Calgary is a unique city in many ways. One of the biggest things that distinguishes us from other metropolitan areas is how we name our major thoroughfares. The word “trail” is used across our city […]
“We have almost forgotten how strange a thing it is that so huge and powerful and intelligent an animal as a horse should allow another, and far more feeble animal, to ride upon its back.” ~ […]
Calgary can trace its roots back to the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, known as Moh’Kinsstis to the people of the Blackfoot Confederacy. The junction of these two rivers lies at the heart of […]
Since 1965, the Alberta Wilderness Association has pushed for conservation of our wilderness and the completion of a protected areas network. They have also inspired local communities to care for the province’s wild spaces through […]
I enjoyed my previous story, Historical Wildlife Photos From Across Alberta, so much that I decided to do a similar one, but with a focus entirely on bears. Bears have always fascinated me and are […]
Before there was an Alberta, before there were Mounties, there was a Whoop-Up! In 1869 two Montana fur traders, John J. Healy and Alfred B. Hamilton, traveled north to British/Canadian territory (formerly Rupert’s Land owned […]
Anyone who has been following my posts closely knows I have a passion for wildlife and taking wildlife photos. I have dedicated several stories to both of these subjects including, the Bison returning to Banff […]
SwizzleSticks SalonSpa is a Calgary, Alberta based hair salon and day spa located in Kensington in the Pointe Building on Kensington Crescent. We recently talked to the owner of the salon who told us about […]
Healing Self is run by a therapist who specializes in treating trauma, addiction and personal mind blocks through mind and body connections. Recently, we spoke to Steven who told us about how he uses hypnotherapy […]
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