Alberta Archives - Calgary Guardian https://calgaryguardian.com/tag/alberta/ Arts, Culture and Lifestyle from Calgary Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:26:02 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://calgaryguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cropped-CalgaryGuardian_Logo_FaviconApp-32x32.jpg Alberta Archives - Calgary Guardian https://calgaryguardian.com/tag/alberta/ 32 32 Old Photographs from the Columbia Icefield (1903-1949) https://calgaryguardian.com/old-photographs-columbia-icefield/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:33:38 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=28761 High in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, straddling the spine of the Continental Divide, lies the Columbia Icefield, a vast, windswept plateau of ice that has shaped both the land and the stories of [...]

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]]> Old Photographs from the Banff Winter Carnival (1903-1940) https://calgaryguardian.com/old-photographs-banff-winter-carnival/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:03:21 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=27406 The Banff Winter Carnival has a rich and fascinating history as one of the earliest and most ambitious attempts to transform Banff from a predominantly summer destination into a year-round winter resort. The idea for [...]

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]]> Old Photographs from Fort Saskatchewan (1890-1930) https://calgaryguardian.com/old-photographs-fort-saskatchewan/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:33:08 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=27221 Fort Saskatchewan traces its roots to 1875 when the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) established a post along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. Originally named Sturgeon Creek Post, it was soon renamed “Fort on [...]

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]]> Old Photographs from Athabasca Landing (1900-1923) https://calgaryguardian.com/old-photographs-athabasca-landing/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:33:28 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=26930 Athabasca Landing (now known as the Town of Athabasca) has an interesting history, rooted in the fur trade and the transportation challenges of northern Alberta. It was founded in the 1870s by the Hudson’s Bay [...]

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]]> Old Photographs of Glaciers from Western Canada: Part 2 (1895-1931) https://calgaryguardian.com/old-photographs-glaciers-part-2/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:33:22 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=26534 High in the rugged peaks of Alberta and British Columbia, glaciers carve a landscape that feels both timeless and fragile. From the sweeping Columbia Icefield, one of the largest icefields south of the Arctic Circle, [...]

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]]> Old Photographs Of Aerial Views Of Different Places In Alberta (1925 -1989) https://calgaryguardian.com/old-photographs-of-aerial-views-of-different-places-in-alberta-1925-1989/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:33:43 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=26281 Take a trip back in time with a stunning collection of Alberta’s historical aerial photographs, captured between 1925 and 1989. Long before drones, these images reveal the province’s evolving landscapes — from early farmlands and [...]

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]]> Old Photographs Featuring the Work of Mary Vaux (1880 – 1910) https://calgaryguardian.com/old-photographs-from-mary-vaux/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 06:33:25 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=26087 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 [...]

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]]> Old Photos of Lakes from Banff National Park (1887-1971) https://calgaryguardian.com/old-photos-lakes-banff-national-park/ Thu, 29 May 2025 06:33:38 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=25465 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 [...]

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]]> Old Photographs from Kootenay Plains (1904-1969) https://calgaryguardian.com/old-photographs-kootenay-plains/ Thu, 01 May 2025 06:33:42 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=25011 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 [...]

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]]> Old Photographs of Ranches from Across Alberta (1892-1972) https://calgaryguardian.com/old-photographs-ranches-across-alberta/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:33:56 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=24987 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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