Dust, Memory, and Museums: The Layers of Torrington
Torrington doesn’t shout for attention. It sits quietly at the junction of Highway 27 and 805, about 160 kilometers northeast of Calgary, surrounded by fields that roll just enough to …
Coronation, Alberta: A Prairie Gem with a Rich History
Nestled in the heart of east-central Alberta, Coronation is a town that embodies resilience, community, and the quiet beauty of the prairies. Located about 180 kilometres east of Red Deer, …
The Remarkable Story of 12-Foot Davis
Henry Fuller Davis, better known as “12-Foot Davis,” was a legendary figure whose story is a captivating part of Canadian history. Born in 1820 in Vermont, Davis’ adventures spanned from …
Discovering Strome: A Small Alberta Gem with Big Community Spirit
Strome, Alberta, located along Highway 13 in Flagstaff County, may seem like just another small dot on the map, but it’s so much more than that. While its size might …
New Norway, Alberta
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of central Alberta, the hamlet of New Norway stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of community and the passage of time. Established in …
Beyond Boundaries: The Allure of Tofield’s Past and Present
This week, our journey took us on a short drive west on Highway 14, leading to the charming town of Tofield, Alberta. While I’ve been eager to capture the beauty …
Rediscovering Hay Lakes, Alberta: Tracing Its Historical Tapestry
Nestled along Highway 21 in central Alberta lies the serene village of Hay Lakes, a quaint settlement steeped in a rich history dating back to the late 1800s. Founded by …
Exploring Chauvin, Alberta: A Historical Journey
This week, our destination is the picturesque town of Chauvin, Alberta, situated 60 kilometers southeast of Wainwright and just 10 kilometers from the Saskatchewan border. With a current population of …
Tyra, Drumheller’s Huge T-Rex
This week, I embarked on a thrilling journey to Drumheller, Alberta, to lay my eyes upon Tyra, the colossal gem of this quaint town. Despite the smoky, overcast day that …
The Canadian Tractor Museum
Embarking on a recent adventure, I found myself in the charming town of Westlock, Alberta. Armed with my camera and a spirit of curiosity, I had set out to capture …
“Easy Eight” Tank
Today we are in Wainwright, specifically at Wallace Park, having a look at the M4A2 HVSS Sherman tank, also known as the Easy eight. In the 1940s the letter ‘E’ …
Canada’s Largest Buffalo (bison)
Deemed ‘Canada’s largest buffalo’, Wainwright’s Buffalo Statue was erected just off the highway on Main Street in July 1965 in memory of the great buffalo herds that roamed Buffalo National …
Wabamun’s Giant Dragonfly
In a small Hamlet in North-central Alberta there sits World’s Largest Dragonfly. That hamlet is Wabamun, which sits on the shores of one of Alberta’s most popular lakes. This structure …
Wabamun, Alberta
On a warm day in February, we loaded up the drone and struck out to the West of Edmonton toward Wabamun, Alberta. Wabamun is located on the North shore of …
Alix, Alberta
Due to the global pandemic, it has been hard getting together my family, so the trip to Alix was twofold; we would get to see my family and also shoot …
Bruce, Alberta
In early April this year (2021), I packed up my camera and my drone and headed east from my humble abode towards Bruce, Alberta. I had spent a few days …