Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: Canoe Outfitter & Guide
“The way of a canoe is the way of the wilderness, and of freedom almost forgotten.” ~Sigurd F. Olson The canoe occupies […]
Saskatchewan
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 […]
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 […]
Arts
Wild Jobs: Outdoor Clothing Brand Owners
“Get Lost, Find Freedom” ~Mountain Life Apparel Advertising and marketing are powerful tools clothing brands utilize in an attempt to sell more product. Like many, I am not immune […]
History
Vintage Photographs from the Cypress Hills Area
The Cypress Hills are one of my favourite areas in this province. I have written several stories about the park and surrounding area including, The Highest Point Between the Rockies and Labrador, which is about […]
Lifestyle
Wild Jobs Part Fifteen: Storm Chaser
As a kid growing up in Saskatchewan I have fond memories of watching thunderstorms rolling across the prairie landscape. Summers were hot and humid, ideal conditions for creating these massive storm cells that you could […]
History
The Colourful History of Fort Walsh in the Cypress Hills
If you haven’t realized it by now I enjoy exploring old frontier forts that are scattered across western Canada. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Fort Whoop-Up in Lethbridge, Fort Normandeau near Red Deer, and Fort Calgary in its namesake […]
Alberta Travel
The Highest Point Between the Rockies and Labrador
The Cypress Hills rise 600 metres above the surrounding prairies making it the highest point between the Canadian Rockies and the Labrador Peninsula on the east coast. The unique mix of climate, geography, and ecosystems create […]