Winter whips up the valley and gets caught in the coulees. Drawing the company issued coat closer does nothing to stop the bitter cold and driving winds from penetrating as he trudges up the escarpment to the wash house. Changing quickly he pulls his clothes high up in the rafters to keep them from the [...]
November 21, 2011
Monday Moment: The Bow River Freezes
I have never seen a river freeze before. I am fascinated by the process. How does such a large body of moving water freeze? Apparently very slowly. I’ve been watching the edges solidify and today there were ice chunks slowly building up in the water. I suspect it will reverse its process a bit this week [...]
November 14, 2011
Monday Moment: Sunrise in Mountain View, Alberta
An end of summer sunrise in Mountain View, Alberta. Luckily the sun rises late at this time of year so it’s not much of a hardship to get up for it. With views like this, though, I might just be inspired to rise earlier all year round! PS…have you joined the AroundAlberta Facebook page? Head [...]
November 11, 2011
Lest We Forget
It’s impossible to miss them. Standing row upon row in the field in numbers that grow every year. Each white cross representing an Albertan soldier killed on duty. 2700 so far, and that’s not all of them. George Bittman, the man who curates the display, was there the day I stopped by. Placing the crosses [...]
November 7, 2011
Monday Moment: High Level Bridge, Edmonton
Back to Edmonton this week for a view of the High Level Bridge. I had heard that there might be a cable car that runs across the bridge but maybe it wasn’t running while we visited. We didn’t really have enough time to walk all the way down to check it out fully…means we’ll have [...]
November 3, 2011
Banff Avenue Brewing Company
I have a confession to make. I love living here and am finding more and more that my home on the prairie has plenty to offer, but I’m afraid that I find the beer here completely lacking. In flavor, and body, and story. I hail from the Pacific Northwest; that quadrant of our world bounded [...]
October 31, 2011
Monday Moment: East Village, Calgary
I’m a fan of public art; usually the weirder the better. I much prefer something abstract than something representative. These set of murals on the new RiverWalk in the East Village area of Calgary are fabulous. Unexpected and thought-provoking; they are a fantastic addition to the revitalized, and beautiful, pathway along that side of the [...]
October 27, 2011
Alberta: Remember To Breathe
Breathtaking vistas. Check. Stunning scenery. Check. Beautiful people. Check. Alberta’s new Remember To Breathe campaign is about to roll into town enticing visitors to explore our province, spend some time and take in some of the many activities that we take for granted. I’ve seen plenty of videos like these touting my old province of [...]
October 24, 2011
Monday Moment: Whyte Avenue, Edmonton
We headed to Edmonton this weekend to catch up with some old friends. While sitting on a patio on Whyte Avenue a group of medieval characters walked by touting their upcoming festival complete with dancing, an archery competition and feast. You never know what might present itself while just sitting enjoying a beer. I love [...]
October 17, 2011
Monday Moment: Fall Patio
I am definitely enamored with fall here in Alberta. Jason took this picture of the fall colors reflecting in the puddle on our patio the other day. I love how the rain only comes for a short while and then clears up to reveal bright blue skies to contrast with the vibrant yellow of the poplars. Seasons [...]
- Atlas Coal Mine, East Coulee, Alberta
- Monday Moment: The Bow River Freezes
- Monday Moment: Sunrise in Mountain View, Alberta
- Lest We Forget
- Monday Moment: High Level Bridge, Edmonton
- Calgary: Libertine Public House
- Fort McMurray: Don’t Hate Us, Come Visit Instead!
- Mountain Biking in Bragg Creek
- Monday Moment: East Village, Calgary
- Pincher Creek: Half Moon In August Adventure Race
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David R: ... sorry, didn't mean to duplicate-post......
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Alouise: Great post. I love the story you told, and the pic...
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May 27, 2012
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