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A Mountie’s March West
Published: 06/15/2009 by Kate Schutz in Learning Resources
“I had a blanket taken from every officer and man last night, so that each horse was covered and protected from the cold rain and wind, which set in about 9 p.m. I begin to feel very much alarmed for the safety of the Force. If a few hours’ cold rain
Feathered Friends
Published: 04/15/2010 by Anita Yasuda in Learning Resources
Were they short-distance migrants or year-round residents? You promise yourself that tomorrow you’ll be ready for them with a pair of binoculars and a birding book.
Jerry Potts (c.1840-1896)
Published: 01/15/2010 by Kate Schutz in Learning Resources
Warrior. Sharp Shooter. Interpreter. Scout. Guide. Whiskey Drinker. Murderer. Hero. Father. Diplomat. Peacemaker. Legend.
Banff National Park
Published: 08/15/2010 by Andrea Tombrowski in Learning Resources
Banff National Park has a rich history. Earliest evidence of human occupation is recorded between 11,000-11,500 BC on the shores of the Vermilion Lakes and the man-made lake, Lake Minnewanka.
John A. Macdonald (c. 1815-1891)
Published: 02/15/2011 by Sarah Kitteringham in Learning Resources
Canada’s first Prime Minister was a man who truly rose to the challenge of forging and governing a vast nation.
Bison: A Way of Life
Published: 01/15/2009 by Kate Schutz in Learning Resources
Imagine all the people that live in Calgary today. Imagine if all of those people turned into bison! That gives you an idea of how many bison lived in Calgary’s past!