Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: Hot Air Balloon Pilot
Hot air balloons are one of the oldest forms of human flight. The Montgolfier brothers, from Paris, France, were the first to invent and fly the earliest rendition of a hot air balloon back in […]
Alberta
History
Vintage Photographs of Bicycles from Around Alberta
If you’re anything like me, once the winter snow melts, you’re just itching to wheel the bicycle out of the garage and go for a ride. The sense of freedom that simply pedalling can provide […]
Community
Wild Jobs: Brewery Owner
Crafted For Adventure Since the focus of this column has always been about outdoor-related careers, you might be wondering how owning a brewery could be considered a ‘Wild Job’, so let me explain. For starters, […]
History
Historical Photos of Prospectors from Western Canada
When you think of a prospector, what comes to mind? For many, it’s the famous photos of Chilkoot Pass that pop into your head. Lined with people top to bottom, as they attempt to reach […]
Lifestyle
Why We Should Avoid Mount Indefatigable
The first time I laid eyes on Mount Indefatigable is a moment I won’t soon forget. I was camping with a group of friends in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in late summer. We had finished […]
History
Vintage Photos of Camping from Western Canada
Camping season is right around the corner. It’s a favourite pastime for many Albertans and something we look forward to each year as the days get warmer. With the spirit of that in mind, I […]
History
Vintage Photographs of Bragg Creek
Bragg Creek is a quaint community just west of Calgary that has become a hub for a multitude of recreational opportunities. Although it has always been a desired destination for those escaping big city life, […]
History
Vintage Photographs of Park and Game Wardens
I’ve been fascinated with the National Parks Warden Service for years. They’ve been the topic of several stories, including my years long search for one of Bill Peyto’s mysterious cabins and they were profiled in […]
Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: Lift Operations Supervisor
In December 2020, Salomon TV released ‘The Chairlift‘, an ode to our favourite mode of transportation. Through stories, humour, and conversation, the film explores the question, ‘what is your favourite chairlift?’ The film’s creators celebrate […]
History
Historic Photos of Fort Edmonton
The Hudson’s Bay Company originally established Fort Edmonton back in 1795 along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The fortified trading post was strategically built next to their rivals, the North West Company’s Fort […]