Our Alberta Touring Magazine March 2023

Photo: Shaftesbury Ferry

BY GEORGE HAUFFE

One of the Relecs and Bones Tour Route Highlights

EDITORIAL MESSAGE - 2

We hope you enjoy the first edition of our monthly magazine.

BEST OF ALBERTA - 3

Manyhourses Saloon, Forrestberg, AB, Voted The Best Pub by our 2022 Poll. Check out some great reviews as you plan your travels.

SEE ALBERTA - 5

THROUGHT THE EYES OF A TOURIST

Introduction to Relics & Bones Tours and Rumble

EXPERIENCE A - 7

RUMBLE ROUTE

Manyhourses Saloon - Voted

BECOME A - 10

BUSINESS MEMBER OF RUMBLE ALBERTA

Ways to reach your customers that you've never thought of, before they walk in your door.

Alberta FUN FACT - 14

This month's fun fact is about the Canadian Tractor Museum.

FUN WITH - 15 GEOCACHE

Check out a geocache in the Mighty Peace Region - Mill Brown Mystery Geocache.

FUN ON A - 17 RELICS & BONES TOUR

A look at what a 7-day Relics and Bones tour has to offer for both people on the tour and the stops along the way.

COMMEMORATION - 32

PLATINUM JUBILEE -40

A look at what a 7-day Relics and Bones tour has to offer for both people on the tour and the stops along the way.

A tribute to remember the atorcities of the Canadian First World War Internment Camps, to honour out Second World War Ukrainian Killed in Action Soldiers, thanking our Frontline Workers and honouring the Residential School Victims of our region.

We'll choose the path less travelled and enjoy the journey itself.

Explore Where You Are

Welcome to the revamp of 'OUR ALBERTA' Touring Magazine.

Every month we'll bring you information about Alberta's driving and riding community, interlaced with information across Canada and internationally.

You'll find hints and tips to make your motorcycle and vehicle travel easier.

There will be in-depth articles about places to visit all across Alberta.

We are excited to bring you along for the ride and hope to see you in person at events across Alberta.

Please get in touch with us if you would like to contribute to the magazine with your articles or pictures.

The CMTA Editorial

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editor@motorcycletourism.ca

Last year CMTA, (Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association) opened nominations to find out which places our followers thought were the 'Best of Alberta'.

In this issue, we are including the Best Pub and are giving you some great reviews.

Best of Alberta

L’an dernier, l’Association canadienne du tourisme en motocyclisme a sollicité des nominations pour savoir à quels endroits nos abonnés croyaient être les meilleurs en Alberta.

Dans cette édition, nous incluons « le Best Pub » pour vous offrir d’excellentes critiques envers la planification de vos voyages.

The friendliness, creativity, engagement, & great programming from the staff and management were repeated over and over throughout the nominations for Manyhorses Saloon in Forestburg. Here are a few samples:

“Absolutely amazing, I love the way they have different things planned throughout the month, something for everyone !!! Owners are the bestest!!! Sure know how to make u feel welcome !!!” - Dave

L.

“The owners and staff are warm and welcoming. The pub has everything to offer e.g. pool table, air hockey, foosball, darts, and video games. and the drink deals are very reasonable. Also, there’s pretty much something going on every week, whether it's a band or group games. Just a brilliant spot. Oh, and I’m from England ??????? I know good pubs!” - Robert

B.

“Love love love this little bar! It has so much character, and the owner, Kara, is just a sweetheart. She cares so much for her customers and takes the best care of that space! She did everything to keep afloat over COVID and to keep people engaged. Also, the DIY patio that they have in the summer is a fantastic feature.” -

Thea K.

La convivialité, la créativité, l’engagement et une excellente programmation de la part du personnel et de la direction ont été répétées de nouveau grâce aux nominations pour le Manyhorses Saloon à Forestburg. En voici quelques exemples :

« Absolument incroyable, j’aime la façon dont ils planifient différentes choses tout au long du mois, car il y a de quoi pour plaire à tout le monde !!! Les propriétaires sont les meilleurs !!! Ils savent vraiment comment vous faire sentir les bienvenus !!! » -

Dave L.

« Les propriétaires et le personnel sont chaleureux et accueillants. Le pub a tout à offrir, par exemple : une table de billard, le hockey aérien, le foosball, les fléchettes, et les jeux de vidéo. De plus, le coût des boissons est très raisonnable. De plus, il y a presque toujours quelque chose qui se passe chaque semaine, que ce soit un groupe ou des jeux de groupe. Juste un endroit génial. Oh, et je viens d’Angleterre, alors je connais de bons pubs! » - Robert B.

« J’adore, j’adore, j’adore ce petit bar! Il a tellement de caractère, et la propriétaire, Kara, est une vraie chérie. Elle tient vraiment à cœur ses clients et prend le meilleur soin de son pub! Elle a tout fait pour rester à flot pendant la COVID et de garder les gens engagés. Et en été, le patio de bricolage est également une merveille »Thea K.

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Experience a Rumble Route

A Couple of Stops Along Rumble Alberta Southern Route Map Bragg Creek to Medicine Hat

Article and Photos by Carla Lehman

Heading into Bragg Creek, you’ll immediately see boutiques, ice cream parlours and galleries. We stopped in at The Painted Moose.

The gallery is an artist’s collective full of unique wares, such as vintage bespoke jean jackets, jewellery, paintings and pottery, it’s a lovely spot, well priced, and a perfect spot to browse and shop.

We were directed to the Bragg Creek Trading post. This store is a true legacy, it opened in the early 1900s, and it’s still in the same family.

The smell of hand-tanned hides takes one back in time and to view the incredible native crafts, handmade moccasins and mukluks, dream catchers and sweaters.

Be sure to stop by and visit, ask for the history of the trading post, and to see the pictures of the flood and subsequent restoration.

The original doors were found floating down the river, restored and hung back where they belonged. It’s an incredible location and an incredible story. The Trading Post is located at 117 White Ave, Bragg Creek.

A big part of the Rumble road tour is the challenges, and we enjoyed touring villages and hamlets, taking selfies and taking scenic shots in Priddis and Millarville.

There are plenty of hidden gems, walking trails, parks, pubs and restaurants.

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Turner Valley, the home of Heartland. It’s a beautiful, quiet, cozy spot with fun stops like the patio at the Eau Claire Distillery.

Our next stop was Black Diamond where we visited the Black Diamond Gallery. It’s home to art imported from Bali, Turkey, Morocco & the Middle East.

We made a stop at Longview, a real treat to explore. If you grow weary, stop at the Longview Tales & Trails Campground overnight.

Then, head out to the Garside Wilson Gallery by Debra Garside and Donna Wilson. As well as Debra’s photographic art, there are several artists on display with bronze work, watercolours and framed prints. Visit them at 134 Morrison Road, just off the Cowboy Trail.

High River is a town that feels like home. Whether it’s a visit to the Museum of the Highwood for a tour of area history, Heartland memorabilia and a selfie or a walk down to Maggie’s Diner for a quick pic, there is plenty to do here.

We completed a couple of challenges here, visiting the Royal Canadian Legion and checking out the local fishing pond as part of the kid’s fishing challenge.

The route along the highway took us to Vulcan, Star Trek central. The Enterprise monument is a must-see, selfie nirvana!

Across the street, visit the Tourism Center for a tour and photos, and grab an ice cream from the restaurant.

Make sure to stop in Champion to visit the Legion as part of the tour Challenge. The History Check App will give you all the details you need.

Another meandering route will take you to Vauxhall, which is everything that stories of smalltown Alberta depict; small, quiet, little children playing free and with abandon.

The next leg of the drive is a long one, following a meandering route through pasture and prairie, hills, bridges and valleys. It’s a land of cattle, irrigation, antelope, and a pretty tour.

As you come up to Redcliff, drive through the picturesque town and locate the Legion.

A short jaunt will bring you to Medicine Hat, famous for being one of the sunniest cities in Canada.

Make a point of touring Medicine Hat and checking out the sites, stores, restaurants, and the World’s Largest Teepee, constructed for the 1988 Winter Olympics. Don’t forget to find the Legion, the last on this leg of the tour.

The Rumble Alberta Tour is so much more than a road trip & app. It’s a carefully curated roadmap in support of our province; it’s been created not only to support small businesses and points of interest in rural Alberta but to give you the opportunity to create memories to treasure for years to come.

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"Regan and I spent five full days together, exploring, adventuring, supporting local businesses and artists. We also did something even more priceless, unmeasurable. My 18 year-old daughter and I created a chapter in the legacy of our life together as a family, we made positive memories that will live in our memories for years to come."

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Fun with GeoCache

Head out to the Village of Nampa and go hunting for the Mill Brown Mystery Geocache for a chance to win prizes!

Stop by Farmers Restaurant for a bite to eat after you are done hunting.

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Explore the natural beauty of the Mighty Peace Region.

Mill Brown Park is located in the Village of Nampa.

This quaint little town is home to almost 400 of the friendliest Albertans.

The park is within walking distance of Farmers Restaurant. This restaurant offers a unique dining experience with delicious Canadian-inspired food.

While you’re here, drop in at the Nampa & District Museum right beside Farmers Restaurant.

At the Museum, you can explore the history of the legendary Mighty Peace.

Stay awhile and camp at Mill Brown Park, which has 6 paved stalls, power hookups, a water supply, a playground, a tennis court, ball diamonds, hiking trails to the Heart River and an RV Dump.

Bring a writing utensil to write in this geocache’s log.

Fun on a Relics & Bones Tour

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The first stop on this pilot tour that was meant to prove concept was the Bragg Creek Trading Post.

This historic Trading Post, a vintage Log Cabin structure, was nicely maintained.

They specialize in Native Crafts, Moccasins, Mucklucks, real Cowichan knitwear, and other crafts.

Bragg Creek Trading Post: 117 White Ave, Bragg Creek, AB T0L 0K0

The STOCKMEN'S Memorial Foundation at the Cochrane RancheHouse was a brilliant stop. It was plush with history, with one wing devoted to Cowboy memorabilia, the Bert Sheppard Stockmen's Library and Archives.

We learnt how branding took place and how stock brands were made, utilized and recorded.

We even got to design, approve and document our brand. We could then use our brand on some old pieces of barn wood.

Activity, some flames and smoke, all occurring safely under the watch of our guides.

It was a blast!

Sitting at the bottom of Big Hill in the valley of Bow River, it is in a spectacular location, and the view is beyond contestation.

It was a joy to visit, learn and participate.

I loved this stop!

STOCKMEN'S Memorial Foundation

101 Ranchehouse Rd, Cochrane, AB T4C 2K8

We stopped for lunch at a great dual eatery, The Forge & Smoke and the Black Smith Pub. Located at the Trading Post in Sunset Ridge in Cochrane.

Our tour then took us through some lovely landscapes, across the Brazeau Dam, past Lodgepole and Cynthia before dropping our kickstand down in Edson for the night.

The next morning we headed straight to the Galloway Station Museum, Travel Centre and Archives.

Did you know that Edson has a beloved mascot, Eddie the Squirrel?

The original cement Eddie greeted travellers for over 40 years until he retired. The new Eddie, designed by Sookum Creative Works in 2011, has a cast bronze cone and a superb airbrushed paint job.

The museum has something for everyone, so consider stopping in! You won't regret it!

So far on our tour, the food stops have not disappointed me.

On this leg of the tour, we stopped at the Coal Branch Hotel in Robb, AB and then at the Ridge Restaurant and Lounge in Grande Cache, AB.

Our final destination for the day was Grand Prairie, AB.

We started our next day off in Grand Prairie with some wonderful discoveries.

Our first stop in Grand Prairie was the Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre. As a partial acreage filled with gardens, info stands and an interpretive building filled with war memorabilia, there is a lot packed into this stop.

Being a veteran myself with a high level of apathy, this was emotionally draining, so many lives lost from this region alone, my heart pounded with pride in what has been built here. The effort and love poured into this attraction speaks volumes of those that facilitated its belongings.

For our next stop, in the words of Nir, one of the riders on the tour, Grand Prairie is "full of skeletons, and one dinosaur museum called the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum.

A small entourage of greeters and a Fire Department Firetruck with flashing lights and sirens blazing greeted us.

We took a tour of the museum's cornucopia of skeletal remains, fossils, etc.

They also served homemade donut holes that were to die for.

Continuing, we came across a second-hand store in the middle of nowhere. The Valhalla Coop. A hodgepodge of collected stuff, well, everything from the 50's to date. I'm not a collector nor a hoarder, but if you love product memories from your youth, chances are you'll find something that strikes a cord. As for me, myself, and my shadow, the Cokes in the fridge were very cold and welcomed going down.

Across the road was a Norwegian Settlement Museum with artifacts dating back beyond my days. Trolls and a big matted cat control the grounds. Everyone enjoyed the history and the trolls, as a lot of photobombing took place.

Another unexpected gem was found in the middle of nowhere.

We had also stopped at the Beaver Lodge Cultural and Art Centre, where we took turns photographing the world's largest beaver.

Then we enjoyed the hospitality of the town councillors and the great sandwiches that were prepared in our honour.

A great chat ensued and lunch was enjoyed by all.

We continued onwards, following long straight roads that seemed to last forever until we reached a stop sign and a downhill gravel road ending with a Ferry Crossing.

I think it was an antique ferry with gravel up/down ramps on both sides of the river.

It was one of the oldest ferries in the world I'd ever seen or been on, but it got us to the other side of the river without an event.

On the other side of the river, we were gifted with some amazing newly paved roads that were fast and winding, up and down, and worth all the "straight" ruler-like roads from the hours prior.

We ended up in Grimshaw, ending the evening with dinner at Norms Pizzazz.

We closed the place, being the only remaining diners since walking in 15 minutes before they closed. The economic punch to the cash register was obviously a blessing, we were treated with care and gratitude in spite of being here at the end of the day.

First stop the following day was fuel. Then off to Peace River Museum, Archives and Mackenzie Centre.

Question: Is the Peace River peaceful?

From the geological creation of the area, its rich aboriginal heritage, the fur trade and the evolution of the settlement into the Town of Peace River, you owe it to yourself to check it out.

Such skilled artisans as we call them today, to the taxidermy, display setups etc., if you are going to align with something somewhere, chances are it will be here. school.

Amazing!

Lac Cardinal Regional Pioneer Museum represents life in the 1920s to 1940s.

Everything is furnished, the houses, hall, bakery, municipal office, church, the blacksmith's forge.

This was an awesome stop. It was wheelchair friendly, there were clean public washrooms, guided tours were given, there was a gift shop, and you could camp there.

The grounds reminded me of the Waltons TV show when the first modern vehicles were used in the series. I could imagine John Boy willing up to the fuel pump in that old pickup truck and asking Ike Godsey for a dollar of gas.

Our next stop was in Manning, the Battle River Pioneer Museum.

Outside, you see old buildings in front of a steel warehouse facility. But looks can be deceiving.

Besides, the main building there is a log cabin, post office, Anglican Church, machine sheds, a blacksmith shop and a windmill.

Inside are various taxidermy mounts, from an albino moose, timber wolf, cougar, deer, bear and even a two-headed calf. You name it; they had it. I thoroughly enjoyed poking around the various collections.

This is also easily accessible to all, and it was a pleasure to view such interesting collections.

Definitely worth a stop for just about everyone.

While in Manning, we had lunch at Sings Restaurant. I'll definitely be back for more...

We then headed to High Level, AB. Our first stop there was the Mackenzie Crossroads Museum & Visitor Centre.

This log building was unique, and it opened in 1991.

It features a visitor centre, a regional human history museum, a souvenir sales counter, and WiFi access to a public computer.

It also has an outdoor picnic area and a very large parking lot. So you don't need to worry about parking anywhere.

The main exhibit is the "Northern Trading Post" with items and artifacts from the 1800s and early 1900s.

This is the place to be if you seek the opportunity to learn, interact, or participate, even in a photo challenge.

Then we headed to our hotel for the night in High Level, AB.

Travelling an unknown road is either fun or it's not; it depends on you. It also depends on your route.

Ours brought us to the Bicentennial sign gifted to Fort Vermillion by the High Level Chamber of Commerce. 200 years of history (1788-1888). The base of the sign has a time capsule in it. I wonder what is in there?

We rested, then backtracked a little and came across the Bay house, but it was closed.

We continued to the Heritage Centre and were greeted by a very astute young man with a tremendous amount of information to pass off to us.

He later brought us over to the BAY House for a private tour.

A spectacular building, it's an Airbnb.

Built over 2 years, 1906-1908, it is the only Hudson's Bay Company factor's house on its original site in Alberta.

Easy access with a rear side parking lot, bikes, cars, trucks, busses, etc., it is a must-see, must-stay BNB.

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Our next stop was the Le Crete Mennonite Heritage and AG Centre. The old buildings were worth the look-see on their own. There was a small rear corner where some handmade crafts and historical data were placed for viewing.

It was getting late, and there still was a long way to get to Slave Lake. In Slave Lake we got to take a tour with the local tourism folks.

My favourite place was the Boreal Centre For Bird Conservation in Slave Lake , however I truly enjoyed the view at the Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park as well.

But of all of the beauty, the amazing Slave Lake itself, now that was something to see.

We then headed to Swan Hills and Fort Assiniboine, located on the banks of the Athabasca River, designated as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1935 and built by the Hudon's Bay Company in 1823.

People flock here in droves to learn how life was. Whether you want to see the Worlds Largest Wagon Wheel and Pick or to see the architecture, artifacts, and clothing outline the progression and development of the second-oldest fort in Alberta.

Looking

Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreation Area is a 0.2km hike that leads to an impressive cliff edge overlooking the confluence of the Smoky and Sulphur Rivers.

*Please watch your step along the trail as it may become slippery when wet and snow-covered.

Commemoration

(L) Michelle Knibb Kapawe'no First Nation

(R) President Carol Ridsdale Metis Nation Region 6

(C) Grand Chief Arthur Noskey Treaty 8

One Ceremony, Four Permanent Displays

Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre in Grande Prairie, Alberta, has built memorials and displays throughout the pandemic. Because of the restrictions and, in many cases, the fears that people were experiencing, we held off on commemorating any of these displays.

But 2022 was to be different, so we planned a weekend filled with activities to celebrate the lifting of many restrictions and the resurgence of events and to honour and remember through commemoration.

Commemoration

To ensure that we honoured everyone’s feeling of safety, the commemoration event, the 1940s Canteen party that followed, and the community block party that took place Saturday and Sunday were all held out of doors and thankfully, other than for excessive smoke on Sunday afternoon, the weather cooperated.

The afternoon of September 9th, 2022, was warm and sunny, making it the perfect day for a commemoration ceremony.

The passing of Her Majesty Elizabeth II the day before the ceremony left everyone’s hearts feeling a wee bit heavy and subdued. The mood was somewhat pensive.

Canadian First World War Internment Camps Display

On this very special day, we remembered the atrocities of the Canadian First World War Internment Camps, honoured our Second World War Ukrainian Killed in Action Soldiers, thanked our Frontline Workers and honoured the Residential School Victims of our region.

Honouring Frontline Workers

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The Canadian First World War Internment Camps left a legacy of beauty borne of pain. The internees of the First World War Internment Camps built our Canadian National Parks system.

Courted by the Canadian government to come to Canada and help create a food chain, these Ukrainian immigrants came with the promise of land and, in return, worked hard to produce the food Canadians needed. Then the First World War started, and these people, whose only crime was being born in Ukraine, were stripped of their land and possessions and worked at hard labour for 25 cents per day, building the national parks system.

The three main speakers for the commemoration of the Canadian First World War Internment Camps display were Reverend Matthew Drury, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy Of Edmonton, Grande Prairie Parish, and representatives of our sponsors for this permanent display;

Ilya Khineyko of the Ukrainian Pioneers Association of Alberta ukrainianpioneers.wordpress.com

Joseph F. Patrouch, Professor; Department of History, Classics, and Religion

The University of Alberta and the Canadian First World War Recognition Fund www.internmentcanada.ca

Each and every one of them spoke of the resiliency of the Ukrainian people, they did not dwell on the pain.

Above - the Canadian First World War Internment Camp Display and left, the Ukrainian Killed in Action World War Two Soldiers Display

When we unveiled the Second World War Killed in Action soldier’s display which is sponsored by the Shevchenko Foundation, Father Drury and Ilya Khineyko spoke of resilience, determination, and the future being fought for at the time.

When we unveiled the frontline responder's plaque that honoured all those who worked tirelessly in our communities to keep this province and country moving during the pandemic, the discussion centred around the resiliency and often the creativity of everyone.

Locally, the pandemic saw seniors serenaded by musicians from the street. The seniors either stayed in their rooms with windows open or were brought outside and physically distanced in their wheelchairs and walkers. Joy was found amongst the fear, pain and sorrow.

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Last but not least was the Residential School Display and its unveiling and commemoration.

To a person, Grand Chief Noskey, Michelle Knibb from Kapawe’no First Nation, and President Ridsdale from the Metis Nation, all voices lifted the word 'resilient 'up.

Resilience, determination, resolve. These words exemplify the First Peoples and the Metis people.

We know that 106 children never made it home from Indian Residential Schools in our region. We also know that in Grouard, the Kapawe’no First Nation has done the ground penetrating work and identified another 169 potential graves. We know that Indian Residential Schools played a big part in Indigenous and Metis people becoming soldiers and risking disenfranchisement.

Despite, or perhaps because of, the pain and shame that comes with discrimination, the First Nations and Metis Nations have come to a place where they are taking their culture, traditions, language and, more importantly, their futures back. This display is supported by the “I Remember them Fund” nctr.ca/na-mi-quai-ni-mak-i-remember-them shows each residential school in our region and offers a list of those who never made it home.

We are committed to keeping this display panel up to date and reprinting it to reflect updated information once every three years or as needed.

If ever one ceremony that honoured 4 different displays could be unified in voice, ideology and mission, it was this day.

It is with gratitude that on behalf of the board of the Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association, which owns and operates Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre, I thank all of the dignitaries, so many who came from far away to help us commemorate these displays so that for years to come, the ability to educate one another on our mutual histories as Canadians is available to all who enter.

Grand Chief Noskey Treaty 8

Special thanks to:

Grand Chief Arthur Noskey, Treaty 8

Michelle Knibb, Kapawe’no First Nation

Bill Chalifoux, Survivor, Residential School

President of Metis Nation Region 6, Carol Ridsdale

Aiden Goodswimmer, Drummer

Fiddler Del McCorriston

Fiddler Alex Kusturok

Elder Joey Farnsworth

Chris Warkentin, Tracy Allard - Queen’s death

Regrets: Commemoration Event Sponsors

Veterans Affairs - Commemorations Dept. Sandman Inn & Suites

Ole Smokes Coffee

Reverend Matthew Drury, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy Of Edmonton, Grande Prairie Parish

Ilya Khineyko of the Ukrainian Pioneers Association of Alberta -

Joseph F. Patrouch, Professor, Department of History, Classics, and the Religion University of Alberta and the Canadian First World War Recognition Fund

Gladys Blackmore, City of Grande Prairie

Tyler Olsen, MD of Greenview

Kevin O’Toole, City of Grande Prairie, CMTA Board

Sandy Neville, Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association

County of Grande Prairie No 1, Councillors Brian Peterson and Steve Zimmerman

Lt Phillips, DND

Lee Brachman, RCMP

If you are reading this magazine, chances are you love to explore Alberta. In your explorations, you may have questioned the origins of an old building, admired an old church, or engaged in a story of local history. There are so many ways we engage in Alberta’s past made possible by the many people behind the scenes who research, present exhibits and tell those stories.

The following three people were recognized for their work by being awarded the late Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal. Different organizations nominated each, and each has a unique way of sharing Alberta’s past.

Platinum Jubilee

Si vous lisezce magazine, il y a de fortes chances quevous aimezexplorer l’Alberta. Dansvos explorations, vous avez peut-être remis en question les origines d’un vieux bâtiment, ou vous avez admiré une ancienne église ou vous vous êtes engagés dans une histoire locale. Il existe tellement de façons dont nous nousengageons dans lepassé del’Alberta, que ce soit par lesnombreuses personnes dansles coulissesqui font constamment de la recherche, ou qui présentent des expositions ou qui racontent ces histoires.

Les trois personnessuivantes ont étéreconnues pour leurtravail en sefaisant décerner laMédaille du jubilé de platinede ladéfunte reine Elizabeth II. Différentesorganisations ont chacune sélectionné ces personnes, et chacune d’elles a une façonunique de partager le passé de l’Alberta.

Glen is a photographer and researcher. He was nominated by the Historic Society of Alberta, and in their words - “HIs photos showcase all of Alberta, bringing the early West to life. Every photo has a story that deserves telling. HIs compelling photos are of historic churches, ghost towns, schools and homesteads, with archival family photos and stories. You “visit” his sites to learn their hidden history. Congratulations Glen for this outstanding work in preserving the images and the history of these places of Alberta’s past!”.

Glen Bowe proudly receives his QEII Medal. Credit: Glen Bowe)

Si vous avez déjà admiré une vieillegrange, ou avez été impressionnépar laconstruction et l’expositionartistique d’une ancienneéglise, ou vousvous êtes interrogé sur les vestiges d’une vieille propriété, alors Glen Bowe est la personne avec laquelle vous voudrez sûrement communiquer avec.

Glen est photographeet chercheur.Il aété sélectionné par la Société historique de l’Alberta et selon leursmots, « Ses photos mettent envaleur toute l’Alberta,donnant vie audébut del’Ouest. Chaque photoa unehistoire méritant d’êtreracontée. Ses photosconvaincantes illustrent des égliseshistoriques, des villes fantômes,des écoleset des fermes, y compris des photosde familleset des histoires d’archives.Vous n’avez qu’à “visiter” sessites pour en apprendre leur histoirecachée. Félicitations à Glenpour cetravail exceptionnel de préservationdes imageset del’histoire de ceslieux dupassé del’Alberta!

Glen Bowe reçoit fièrement sa médaille QEII Crédit : Glen Bowe)

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(Image - Glen Bowe

Rob Lennard, or the History Wrangler, takes a different approach. He has spent over 18 years researching and sharing Alberta’s history in various ways, including; authoring historical time travel stories, writing and recording songs, and doing presentations in schools, museums and elsewhere. He also created the History Wrangler television show that is seen across Canada. As his nominator, Ret. Major Kent Griffiths said, “You have demonstrated exceptional qualities and outstanding service to historical preservation." Congratulations.

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“The History Wrangler” with his son Max-Ellis (13) is joining Rob on a tour of England, Scotland, Holland, Luxembourg, Belgium and France with his Rocky Mountain Gang Band sharing Canadian history. Credit Rob Lenard

Rob Lennard, ou le Wrangler de l’histoire, adopte une approche différente. Il a passé plus de 18 ans à faire des recherches et à partager l’histoire de l’Alberta de diverses manières, notamment : écrire des histoires historiques de voyage dans le temps, écrire et enregistrer des chansons, et faire des présentations dans les écoles, les musées et ailleurs. Il a également créé l’émission de télévision History

Wrangler qui est vue à travers le Canada. Comme l’a dit son auteur de la mise en candidature, le major retraité Kent Griffiths : “Vous avez fait preuve de qualités exceptionnelles et d’un service exceptionnel à la préservation historique.” Félicitations.

(Image - Rob Lenard)

Le “History Wrangler” avec son fils Max-Ellis (13 ans) se joint à Rob pour une tournée en Angleterre, en Écosse, en Hollande, au Luxembourg, en Belgique et en France avec son Rocky Mountain Gang Band partageant l’histoire canadienne. Crédit Rob Lenard

Sheila Willis has taken a completely different approach to sharing and documenting Alberta history. In addition to writing books on her local history, she has created a mobile app that combines heritage and travel opportunities. The History Check mobile app is being rebranded to Travel-ING ON; Alberta Edition. This searchable, map-based app includes 650 Alberta communities with various points of interest in each community. If you participate in the Rumble Alberta Touring Challenges, you will recognize the use of this app to provide you with real-time maps to assist you in exploring Alberta.

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Sheila Willis displays her medal and certificate. Credit Sheila Willis

While the above three individuals offer various ways to explore and learn about Alberta’s history, museums offer travellers and locals a place to do so. Museums focus on their local region. In some cases, like the World Famous Gopher Hole Museum in Torrington, or the Alberta Aviation Museum in Edmonton, they have isolated their displays to a specific sector of Alberta’s History.

Sheila Willis a adopté une approche complètement différente pour partager et documenter l’histoire de l’Alberta. En plus d’écrire des livres sur son histoire locale, elle a créé une application mobile combinant le patrimoine et les possibilités de voyage. L’application mobile “History Check” est en cours de changement de nom pour Travel-ING ON; édition albertaine. Cette application consultable est basée sur des cartes géographiques incluant 650 communautés de l’Alberta avec divers points d’intérêt dans chacune. Si vous participez aux “Rumble Alberta Touring Challenges”, vous apprécierez l’utilisation de cette application pour vous fournir des cartes en temps réel afin de vous aider à explorer l’Alberta.

(Image : Sheila Willis)

Sheila Willis présente samédaille et soncertificat. Crédit SheilaWillis

Ten leaders from the Alberta museum community were also presented the Queen’s medal by the Alberta Museums Association. Each recipient is a leader in their community. They mentor new museum professionals, advocate for museums and are passionate about the role of museums in creating social change. They are:

• Wendy Aitkens, Lethbridge

• Alexandra Hatcher, Calgary

• Tom Hunter, Mundare

• Lorna Johnson, Red Deer

• Irene Kerr, High River

• Rosalie Lammle, Three Hills

• Tracey Leavitt, Millet

• Robert Moffat, Drumheller

• Sharon Morin, Edmonton

• Edward van Vliet, Edmonton

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QEII medal recipients via the Alberta Museum Association. Credit: Alberta Museum Association.

These are the recipients from the heritage sector that we are aware of. The Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association (CMTA), and their partners would like to congratulate each Albertan who received this prestigious award for making a difference in their community!

Dix leaders de la communauté des musées de l’Alberta ont également reçu la médaille de la Reine par l’Association des musées d’Alberta. Chaque bénéficiaire est un leader dans sa communauté. Ils encadrent de nouveaux professionnels des musées, défendent les intérêts des musées et sont passionnés par le rôle des musées dans la création de changements sociaux. Il s’agit de :

• Wendy Aitkens, Lethbridge

• Alexandra Hatcher, Calgary

• Tom Hunter, Mundare

• Lorna Johnson, Red Deer

• Irene Kerr, High River

• Rosalie Lammle, Three Hills

• Tracey Leavitt, Millet

• Robert Moffat, Drumheller

• Sharon Morin, Edmonton

• Edward van Vliet, Edmonton

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Récipiendaires de la médaille QEII par l’intermédiaire de l’Association des musées d’Alberta . Source : Association des musées de l’Alberta, ceux-ci sont les bénéficiaires du secteur du patrimoine que nous connaissons.

L’Association canadienne du tourisme de motocyclisme (ACTM) et ses partenaires aimeraient féliciter chaque Albertain ayant reçu ce prix prestigieux en remerciement d’avoir fait une différence dans sa communauté!