Kinnondale isn’t the end of the world, but you can see what it might look like from there. A media release from the University of Alberta has reported the discovery of “an ancient ring-like structure in southern Alberta”. Situated “near the southern Alberta hamlet of Bow City“, it is speculated the impact site was struck by a […]
The story of Forgotten Alberta
On March 14, I was privileged to join a diverse lineup of presenters at Medicine Hat’s Esplanade Heritage and Cultural Centre for the second Pecha Kucha Night of 2014. It was an interesting and informative night for all involved, and I’d like to thank Pecha Kucha organizers for inviting me to present. For those who […]
Top Instagram shots from 2013 – #7
7. Scenes from Kinnondale, Alberta Six on the list features two older photos taken in the former Kinnondale district of northeast Vulcan County. The first is entitled “Along the road to Amethyst (2010)” a reference to a former school district and post office once located north of Hwy. 539. The photo below, “The Lunt Place (2007)”, is the […]
Prairie Post: Special marker makes note of prairie cemetery near Lomond
Check out the article by Rose Sanchez, appearing in the October 18 edition of the Prairie Post, on the efforts to preserve Taylor Cemetery, a few clicks west of Bow City. It can be viewed online at the Post website here.
Taylor Cemetery: “Consecrated, set apart, and dedicated forever.”
[Not a valid template] On October 1, 2013, I was honoured to be part of a dedication ceremony at Taylor Cemetery, located about five miles west of Bow City (which I have written about here and here). A ceremony was performed by Rev. Gordon Cranch of Vulcan; alongside a plinth and bronze plaque that had been installed […]