Outdoors
The River Runs Red
“Salmon are themselves a proud race. They are happy to come ashore each year and give their rich flesh to feed the people, but they must be treated with respect.” […]
Wildlife
Lifestyle
Top of the Rockies
The day started out very familiar. The scenic drive west from Calgary. The bustling parking lot. The aroma of bacon wafting from the lodge. The hum of spinning chairlifts. But that’s where the similarities ended. The […]
Outdoors
The Lair of the Grizzly Bear
“Those who have packed far up into grizzly country know that the presence of even one grizzly on the land elevates the mountains, deepens the canyons, chills the winds, brightens the stars, darkens the forest, […]
Community
Rediscover Nose Hill
“A Blackfoot woman, caught in the act of adultery, was condemned at this site to have her nose cut off as a penalty for her actions. We do not know her story. The tribe cast […]
Community
Wandering Through The Weaselhead
The Weaselhead Flats Natural Area is a vast tract of wilderness that borders the western end of the Glenmore Reservoir and connects North Glenmore Park with South Glenmore Park. The Weaselhead comprises 237 hectares of […]
History
Historic Homecoming: Bison Return To Banff
“Our government is committed to preserving and expanding our national parks and protected areas and contributing to the recovery of iconic Canadian species. This is a historic moment and a perfect way to mark Canada’s […]
History
Wild Jobs Part Eight: Trappers
“Nevertheless most of the evergreen forests of the north must always remain the home of wild animals and trappers…” ~Ellsworth […]
Outdoors
Canada’s National Bird Shouldn’t Ruffle Any Feathers
“If I had to come up with a bunch of words to describe Canadians, I would pick friendly, hardy, adaptable, intelligent, trusting, and opportunistic. If I had to pick a bird that fit those characteristics, […]
Outdoors
The Woes of Wildlife Cameras
Two years ago I published a story called Wildlife Watch about the implementation of a wildlife camera program at the school I was working at. The program was a huge success with the students and […]
History
Legend of the White Bison
Bison were essential to the survival of many First Nation people, especially those of the plains and woodlands in present-day Alberta. Many groups were nomadic, following the enormous bison herds as they grazed their way […]