byMichael Dawe Another Christmas will soon be upon us. Since people often like to recall “old-fashioned” traditional Christmases, it is interesting to look back to the...
The beautiful two story brick home has graced the downtown corner of 49 Street and 48 Avenue for 115 years. It’s become well known as The...
It all started over a conversation about giving back. Before long Charlie MacDonald and Michelle Tetreault decided to combine passions for Canada’s military and Canadian Football...
What a week to be in Red Deer and Central Alberta. The Canadian Finals Rodeo arrives Wednesday, which coincides with Halloween. And off on the horizon,...
When Charlie Ellis sold his farm to Union Carbide 40 years ago he took a leap of faith. Some would say he jumped right out of...
By Michael Dawe Another Thanksgiving holiday will soon be upon us. It is one of the most popular annual family holidays- in some cases, second only...
Here’s some history from the Sylvan Lake and District Archives about one of Sylvan Lake’s oldest buildings, what is now the Hazzard County Bar and Grill....
The picture is of the Elliott family and their guests gathered on the porch of their Sylvan Lake cottage (circa 1930). From left to right: Mrs....
Hey local history buffs, the above video is a great snapshot of a place and time, in this case, 1930’s Sylvan Lake, AB. Lake Cottages...
The association representing Central Alberta’s Home Builders has been working on a brand change for the last few months. Formerly known as the Canadian...
