History
Searching For Wild Bill
“I headed downslope to where the cubs were feeding and came up at them, hoping to scare them into one or another of my mining shafts for protection. It worked perfectly, as they ran for […]
Mountains
Lifestyle
Meadows in the Sun
Most of the visitor’s to Sunshine Village arrive during the winter months for epic skiing and snowboarding, but an increasing number of people are discovering that the popular resort is also worth a trip in the summer. Sunshine […]
Lifestyle
Bragging Rights
It wouldn’t be too hard to argue that Bragg Creek and Kananaskis are the epicenter for mountain biking in this province. Novice riders are now discovering what veterans of the sport have known for years; […]
History
Mystery On McGillivray
Maybe you’ve heard about the mysterious cavern on the north-facing slopes of Mount McGillivray. Maybe you’ve had the privilege of visiting the puzzling site in person. Maybe you’ve even thoroughly explored the hollowed-out passages that […]
Lifestyle
Skiing & Snowboarding
Since winter has decided to show up for another year, I wanted to highlight some of Alberta’s favourite skiing and snowboarding destinations. I’m going to start with the sites closest to Calgary and progressively move farther away. […]
Lifestyle
Wildlife Watch
I am currently employed as a teacher at a wilderness-based treatment facility for youth working to overcome addiction. The camp is located in the Ghost Public Land Use Zone in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, close […]
Lifestyle
The Search For The Perfect Tree
Four years ago a group of friends and I headed into the Ghost Wilderness in search of the perfect Christmas Tree. Unwilling to setup an imitation tree, and fed up with the overpriced trees on commercial […]
History
Lest We Forget
Each November Canadians wear a Poppy to show respect for those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The freedoms we enjoy in this country are directly attributed to the immeasurable sacrifices […]
Lifestyle
The Eagle Highway
Alberta is home to two species of eagle, the Bald and the Golden. Twice a year these magnificent birds use a narrow strip on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains as a highway. In […]
Lifestyle
Those Golden Larches
When you hear the term “Golden Arches” you probably have visions of greasy hamburgers, salty fries, super-sized pops, and a clown spokesman, but what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “Golden […]