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Activist, Poet, Actor, Icon: Chief Dan George
Through his life, Chief Dan George would be a chief of his people, a poet, an activist and musicians. It was as an actor he found the most success th…
4 years, 11 months ago
Canada's Worst Mining Disaster: The Hillcrest Mine Disaster
On June 19, 1914, 237 men went down into the Hillcrest Mine at 7 a.m. At 9:30 a.m., the entire area was shaken by a huge explosion from the mine. By …
4 years, 11 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History of Brandon
Founded with the CPR railroad in 1882, many of the early buildings from Brandon's history still stand, despite a fire bug burning down a dozen in 191…
4 years, 11 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Nanton
Home to the Bomber Command Museum of Canada, Nanton has a great history dating back a century. Known as the Town of the Tap thanks to its spring wate…
4 years, 11 months ago
The Power of Duct Tape: The Red Green Show
Today, I am looking at the Red Green Show, which ran for 15 years and produced 300 episodes. A Canadian cultural icon, Red Green was nearly gone fore…
4 years, 11 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History of Fort Qu'Appelle
The area of Fort Qu'Appelle has a deep history that is fascinating. From its three forts, to the signing of Treaty 4, to its importance in the North …
5 years ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of High Level
The northern Alberta town of High Level has a history that dates back thousands of years thanks to the Dene people, but the community itself dates to…
5 years ago
Leading His People: Gabriel Dumont
Today, I am looking at the life of Gabriel Dumont. A Metis leader, he would spend his life trying to preserve the culture and land of his people, whi…
5 years ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Neepawa
Neepawa, Manitoba was formed when 30 Ontario settlers decided they like the area and settled down. The community would slowly grow and many of its or…
5 years ago
St. John's Darkest Day: The Great St. John's Fire
A dropped pipe on a hay stack would lead to the worst disaster in St. John's history. With high winds, a month of no rain and poor decisions by the c…
5 years ago