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Stories not soon forgotten…
If a picture paints a thousand words, then a photo album captures countless moments. In the past, it was often women who photographed and wrote about these moments: daily events that significantly impacted their lives – both as individuals and as an integral part of Alberta’s social landscape. By Mary Savage For the first time, [...]
Craft: Christmas Window Angel
Time required: Under 2 hours to make – 24 hours to dry. Level of challenge: Easy – perfect for kids! Material: Window cling paint in the following colours: gold, white, peach, and crystal clear. Also window cling outliner paint in gold. Iridescent glitter Stable acetate foil Needle – for making holes A nylon string – [...]
Routes Salutes! High River Hospital Auxiliary
The High River Hospital Auxiliary – Celebrating 40 years of phenomenal fundraising! They are the unsung heroes – volunteers no less – raising funds for new surgical equipment, critical care items, furniture, beds, and even programs offered at the High River Hospital! This year the High River Hospital Auxiliary is celebrating its 40 Year Anniversary, [...]
November-December 2011
“With ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable.” -Thomas Foxwell Buxton I feel very honoured to have Calum Graham on the cover of this issue. What an inspiration for all of us. Regardless of how great or small we feel our talents are, in the end, I believe it’s the passion, dedication and [...]
Calum Graham: The End of the Beginning
In the jungle of artists after the limelight, it’s those who don’t wane who get big. By Peter Worden Photos by Neville Palmer Locally, he needs no introduction. Mention just his first name in these parts and automatically people know you’re referring to the 20-year-old, bright-eyed, frosted-tipped, wunderkind guitarist, Calum Graham. Nationally, he has broken [...]
Support your High Rive Fire Department
Support your local fire department by buying a 2012 calendar featuring High River’s own brave, hard working men and women. Your $20 goes towards the building a new training facility for the department. Great Christmas gift idea or stocking stuffer. Photographed by local photographers.
Peace Park
In 1932, a group of Rotarians from Alberta and Montana made history by convincing their respective national governments to unite Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta with Glacier National Park in Montana to create the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. This blending of majestic lands, featuring the longest unguarded boundary on earth (5,000 miles) was originally [...]
Making the most of those fall root vegetables
Ratatouille with Grilled Chicken Recipe provided by Bistro Provence, Okotoks Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini (cut in half lengthwise) 1 medium Japanese eggplant (cut in half lengthwise) 1 red bell pepper (cut into 1 inch wide strips) 1 red onion, peeled (cut into ½ inch wide wedges, leave root end intact) 2 medium tomatoes [...]
What the World Needs Now – Is a Few More Blacksmiths (a lament for wrought iron.)
These days, blacksmithing seems akin in antiquarianism to a job in the fur trade or a car dealership selling only Model Ts. But for one of the last remaining master blacksmiths in the country, it says we are truly a people disconnected from the elements – earth, water, wind, fire – and our past. By Peter Worden Martin [...]
