January 28 – High On Ice

January 28 – High On Ice

Fort St. John comes alive every winter with the High on Ice festival. For residents and visitors alike, this annual event transforms the city into a winter wonderland of ice and snow. High on Ice is not just a festival; it’s a celebration of community spirit and...
January 27 – Exploring an Old farmstead

January 27 – Exploring an Old farmstead

Nestled in the vast landscapes of Southern Alberta lie remnants of a bygone era – abandoned farmsteads that whisper tales of the past. These silent witnesses to history stand as poignant reminders of the pioneers who once tamed the wild prairies with dreams of...
January 27 – Wrentham Elevators

January 27 – Wrentham Elevators

Located on the rail line between Stirling and Foremost, Wrentham was once a thriving farming community boasting four large elevators (three Alberta Wheat Pool, and one Ogilvies, a school, a famous general store, and a gas...
January 26 – Pine Grosbeak

January 26 – Pine Grosbeak

The Pine grosbeak is a large (measuring 8-10 inches in length) member of the finch family and is found mostly in coniferous woods across Canada and Russia.. Camera was the Nikon D300 with the 300 2.8 lens on a tripod at 1/80 of a second at F5.6 and ISO 280  ...
January 28 2009 – Birds – Common Red Poll

January 28 2009 – Birds – Common Red Poll

The Common Redpoll travels in flocks and while they breed in the Arctic can be found as far south as the US border in the winter. Although some winters you can find them as far south as the central US.During the winter you may find them tunnelling into the snow to...
January 26 – He Shoots He Scores

January 26 – He Shoots He Scores

Today’s photo are from one of three minor hockey game in Fort St John on January 26, 2008. This game was the Shoppers Drug Mart team from Fort St John, vs. a Grande Prairie Minor Hockey team.   Camera was the Nikon D300 with 80-200 lens ISO 3200 1/400 sec at...