Sad news coming from Orion, Alberta this morning. I have received word from a few friends of Forgotten Alberta that the pioneer-era hardware store operated by prairie icon, Boyd Stevens, burned to the ground on Christmas Day. A video posted on Facebook by Logan Biesterfeldt shows the store already completely engulfed, as locals scramble to contain the […]
“Passing Orion”: Sean Thonson’s tribute to prairie Icon, Boyd Stevens.
Boyd Stevens: Storekeeper & Orion #Alberta icon. #FABTrip14 @prairiepostalta A photo posted by Jonathan Koch (@forgotten_alberta) on Nov 9, 2014 at 9:30pm PST If you’re ever passing by Orion, Alberta, be sure to stop in at Stevens Hardware and Garage. Chances are Boyd Stevens will be there.