Tag Archives: Alberta

What If This Song was Called “Life is a Carney-val”?

Posted on July 6, 2026 by cdsmiller17

“Life Is A Carnival” by The Band (1971) It’s been running through my head, lately. Then I realized that it could be referencing PM Mark Carney’s recent political maneuvers. Now read the lyrics: You can walk on the waterDrown in … Continue reading →

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Neither Snow, Nor Sleet, Nor Hail Could Keep Us Away

Posted on June 28, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Alberta (June 25, 2026) We attended a family wedding ceremony at this venue in Alberta. To make the trip significant, we first visited my sister and her partner for three days in White Rock, B.C., then Susan’s … Continue reading →

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When a British Show Tried to Branch Out to Canada

Posted on September 30, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Heartbeat: Changing Places (1998) When Nick Berry decided to leave Heartbeat after 6 seasons, the producers gave him a storyline that allowed him (with his TV family) to move to Canada for Constable Rowan to start over as a Mountie. … Continue reading →

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Con-Federation: Canada and Its Provinces

Posted on April 23, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Our True North, Strong and Free (to fight with the rest) National character is a very potent force when it comes to motivating individuals to join together. Regional character does the opposite. However, when it comes finding a common enemy, … Continue reading →

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