First of all, I have to apologize that it has taken me so long to get this post online. The pace of my personal and professional life has ramped up considerably, leaving me with less and less time to devote to my passion, the Forgotten Alberta project. However, on the flip side. I’m truly blessed through the course of my work to be able to work alongside many passionate and dedicated rural Alberta residents who are making their communities better places to live. Last month I was honoured to spend time in Veteran, Consort, and Oyen, where I interviewed local residents, and learned about rural leadership, and the challenges of keeping healthcare professionals in rural communities. I also encountered a stretch of glorious summer weather (one of the few this year), and some spectacular scenery in my travels throughout the Special Areas.
Glad you were able to check out the Roland school Jonathan, a real gem! Was able to tour it twice this year; kudos to Bonnie and her family for being able to preserve this!
Thanks Jason, it is in amazing condition after all these years. Hopefully the community can preserve it for generations to come.
Nice to see that you are able to make it out and wander around the Special Areas. This is a part of the province that I have not had much of a chance to explore, I will be out this July and will make it a point to visit the bustling metropolis’ of Sullivan Lake, Garden Plain and Spondin. Maybe if I’m lucky and take the right grid road, I’ll finally get to see the “body of water” called Sullivan Lake.