Blogs from Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada, North America

Why do we fall? It is an interesting question I would like to pose to you as it can relate to many different aspects of life. It could relate to how the Progressive Conservatives Party who have ruled and dictated government in the province of Albertan for 44 years have had a huge swing and fallen to the New Democratic Party. It could be related to sport where the Flames and Capitals who showed so much promise in round one of the play offs may both be eliminated in the second round of play offs with one win between them. It can also apply to my first time mountain biking the Canadian terrain at Bragg Creek only two nights ago where within 400 metres of home I had a nasty fall, one that I may have ... read more

I made it! Booyah. We're here just outside of Calgary, just finishing our training week. How freaking awesome is it to see the mountains again. Day after tomorrow, we leave towards Calgary, where we'll stay for the weekend. After that, who knows. I applied for a Katimavik Project Leader position on the East Coast for after the tour. The interview went really well, I feel like I have the job. Since Im also male, Ive heard that I have a really good chance of getting hired, even if I wasnt that qualified. However, Im exceptionally qualified... However, Im not sure if sitting on the east coast for 11 months with a group of Katimavik participants is what Im interested in.. the money is really good, but there's so much else to explore!! Until next time, Tyler ... read more

This is my last week in Bragg Creek, the 2nd office of my organization. 2 more days to go, i can't wait to finish....It seems like this week is not going to end, i think it's also because i have insomnia, in the last week i was like a zombie, just pretending to sleep, it is the secondary effect of quiting... This week is a pain in the ass for me but in the same time some good things had happened, or will happen. For the beginning, Larry will take me to lunch tomorrow, i don't know where, but Larry is the closest person to a friend that i have here, i will put down a new entry in the blog about Larry. Yesterday i find out that i was selected as a facilitator for SpringCO ... read more

Every town in Alberta has their own little 'fair' at sometime throughout the warmer months. Today we went to the main day of "Bragg Creek Days", the celebration the small town of Bragg Creek hosts. There was a breakfast of pancakes, sausages, hash browns and juice, lots of little farmers market stalls selling bits and pieces, amusement and games for the kiddies, live entertainment by various singing groups and such, and a parade! Ok, so it was no Stampede Parade, but it was quite entertaining! The people on the floats throw lollies out to the crowd, and although it didnt go for very long, there were lots of little groups in it, which is excellent considering the size of the town! After some brekky, the parade and a look around, we went back home to escape ... read more

Bragg Creek, July 21-23, 2005 We arrived in Bragg Creek mid-afternoon on Thursday, July 21. Things are incredibly green here after all the rain Alberta has had this year, and the mosquito population has undergone quite an explosion. I believe they are even denser here than they were in northern BC, which is really saying something. Katherine was still knitting furiously on the sweater which was to form part of her birthday present to Rebecca (yes, she finished the knitting on time, though it was only basted together until Friday, when she got time to finish sewing the pieces together properly), as members of the extended family and friends began to arrive in preparation for the surprise party. Surprisingly, it did end up being a big surprise for Becca. All the cars had been cleverly hidden ... read more