“Community Builders” is the theme of Historic Calgary Week 2024, which is put on by the Chinook Country Historical Society (CCHS). Although based in Calgary, the society seeks to preserve and share the history of Alberta from Olds to Nanton. The 34th annual Historic Calgary Week runs from Friday, July 26 to Monday, August 4… Continue reading Historic Calgary Week 2024
Category: Archaeology
Upcoming Presentation
Join me at Haskayne Legacy Park Pavilion for an in-person presentation, as part of the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation Lecture Series! I’ll be telling stories about the girls and women from Glenbow’s history. Archaeological discoveries, historical sources, genealogical research and oral histories reveal surprising stories of remarkable females from Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park’s past. Former inhabitants… Continue reading Upcoming Presentation
Remembering Alberta Parks
Listen to the interview I recently did with Michael Bartz for his podcast In Over My Head. My episode is in the most recent series on “Remembering Alberta Parks.” You can listen to the series trailer where “Michael explores the unique and sometimes surprising history of Alberta Parks. He learns about Aspen Beach, Miquelon, Glenbow… Continue reading Remembering Alberta Parks
First Nations
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park not only protects precious natural ecosystems, but also preserves important cultural resources. Some historic structures are easy to see, however the many cultural features that predate the arrival of settlers are not as visible. In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, it is time to highlight the Indigenous… Continue reading First Nations
Event Postponed!
Sorry everyone, but in the interests of keeping you all as safe and healthy as possible, the Big Book Launch at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park has been postponed. Due to exposure to Covid-19, Shari has had to rescheduled this event. It will now be held on 18 June, 2022.
Event Postponed!
Sorry everyone, but in the interests of keeping you all as safe and healthy as possible, the book launch at Sundre has been postponed. Due to exposure to Covid-19, Shari has had to rescheduled the Sundre Municipal Library event. It will now be held on 6 July, 2022.