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Old Photographs Featuring the Work of Mary Vaux (1880 - 1910)
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Old Photographs Featuring the Work of Mary Vaux (1880 – 1910)

July 31, 2025 Tyler Dixon

Mary Vaux was born in 1860 into a wealthy family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Raised in a household that valued education, nature, and service, Mary developed an early interest in the natural world. After the death […]

Old Photos of Lakes from Banff National Park (1887-1971)
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Old Photos of Lakes from Banff National Park (1887-1971)

May 29, 2025 Tyler Dixon

In the heart of the Canadian Rockies lies Banff National Park; a shimmering jewel of natural beauty. The park is home to more than 1,000 pristine lakes that captivate visitors year-round. Established in 1885 as […]

Old Photographs from Kootenay Plains (1904-1969)
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Old Photographs from Kootenay Plains (1904-1969)

May 1, 2025 Tyler Dixon

The Kootenay Plains, nestled within the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies in central Alberta, hold a rich tapestry of cultural and ecological history. Long before the arrival of European settlers, the area was a […]

Old Photographs of Ranches from Across Alberta (1892-1972)
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Old Photographs of Ranches from Across Alberta (1892-1972)

April 3, 2025 Tyler Dixon

Ranches played a pivotal role in Alberta’s history, shaping its economy, culture, and identity. The industry took root in the late 19th century when the Canadian government encouraged large-scale cattle ranching to support settlement and […]

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Old Photographs of Fort Dunvegan

January 30, 2025 Tyler Dixon

The Tsattine (Beaver) people have lived on the land in the Dunvegan area for thousands of years. The North West Company (NWC) arrived in 1805 and established a fur trading post on the banks of […]

Old Photographs of the Old Women's Buffalo Jump (1958-1959)
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Old Photographs of the Old Women’s Buffalo Jump (1958-1959)

October 31, 2024 Tyler Dixon

Early Indigenous Plains people utilized the surrounding topography and their deep knowledge of bison behaviour to effectively hunt North America’s largest land animal. Bison were lured towards the precipice by skilled hunters who were dressed […]

Wild Jobs: Archaeologist
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Wild Jobs: Archaeologist

August 30, 2024 Tyler Dixon

As part of my undergraduate work while in university I was enrolled in an Outdoor Education course. The syllabus included a multi-day field trip to Grasslands National Park. While exploring the East Block region I […]

Old Photos of Grand Railway Hotels from Western Canada
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Old Photos of Grand Railway Hotels from Western Canada

August 29, 2024 Tyler Dixon

Once the tracks were laid, Canada was connected from east to west. These railway companies (Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, and Grand Trunk to name a few) competed for travellers and businesses to use their railway […]

Old Photographs of the Banff Wildlife Paddock (1895-1940)
History

Old Photographs of the Banff Wildlife Paddock (1895-1940)

August 1, 2024 Tyler Dixon

Along with the rest of North America, wild bison were once plentiful within Canada’s Rocky Mountains. Bison numbers at their peak are estimated to be between 30-60 million animals. After being hunted to almost extinction, […]

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A Review of the Calgary iGaming Industry in 2024

August 1, 2024 Admin

The gambling industry in Canada has been through some significant upheaval over the last few years and the regulatory situation continues to be in flux across the nation. Some of the biggest changes have occurred […]

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