That was fun. Thanks everyone for the likes in 2015, and all the best in 2016! #2015bestnine A photo posted by Jonathan Koch (@forgotten_alberta) on Dec 30, 2015 at 10:27am PST
#FABTrip15: St. Julien School
St. Julien School was named for the First World War battle of St. Julien, part of the Second Battle of Ypres, which took place in Belgium during the spring of 1915. The Second Battle of Ypres was significant as it marked the first time chlorine gas was used by German forces to inflict mass casualties […]
#FABTrip15: Esther elevates the discussion
According to Place Names of Alberta, Esther was named after Anna Esther Landreth, daughter of the community’s first postmaster, Yens.B. Olsen, in 1914. A townsite bearing the same name was established here in 1926 alongside the newly constructed C.N.R. rail line. #Alberta #Canada #ghosttown #abandoned #elevator #explorealberta #mybadlands #FABTrip15 @gregfarries A photo posted by Jonathan […]