Top 10 Ski Resorts in Calgary and Nearby
When the mercury begins to drop, there’s a natural desire to trade in summer activities like hiking, biking, and camping for winter ones, especially...
Top 8 Resorts Near Calgary
Sometimes, it’s important to take a breath and unwind for a few days, escaping the routine. Calgarians are lucky, as there are amazing mountain...
Early History of Alberta’s Electricity Industry
Alberta began using electricity relatively late compared to other provinces. The first power plants appeared in the 1880s and 1890s when Calgary, Edmonton, and...
The Shocking History of Fishing in Alberta
Trout only live in crystal-clear, cold water. Catching trout in their natural habitat provides a unique pleasure for anglers, as it connects them to...
Horseshoe Plant – The First Large-Scale Hydroelectric Power Plant in Alberta
Hydropower has historically been one of the most important sources of energy in Alberta. Some of the earliest power stations in the province were...
The History of Human Interaction with Trees in Alberta
People in Alberta have been using wood since the time when woody plants first colonized the province around 13,000 BC. Back then, they cut...
Andrew Briosi: An Alberta Farmer and His Inventions
Southern Alberta has been a hub of ingenuity throughout the 20th century. One of its notable inventors was irrigation farmer Andrew Briosi. In the...