Category Archives: Rambles

Bits and pieces provoked by moving through space, history, and the calendar.

National Treasure #16: Calgary Stampede

Posted on 03 August 2016 by Isabel Gibson

My grandmother lived on Crescent Road in Calgary, overlooking the Bow River. The view west – at least on a clear day – was of the Rocky Mountains on the horizon. The view south was the downtown. The view east … Continue reading →

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National Treasure #15: Thrombolites

Posted on 01 August 2016 by Isabel Gibson

Clotted accretionary stuctures – who could ask for anything more? Continue reading →

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National Treasure #14: Rick Mercer

Posted on 29 July 2016 by Isabel Gibson

Rick Mercer – oddball comic genius. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #13: Parliament Hill Sound and Light Show

Posted on 27 July 2016 by Isabel Gibson

Turning Parliament Hill into a sound and light show extravaganza. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #12: Mackenzie Delta

Posted on 25 July 2016 by Isabel Gibson

The Mackenzie Delta, part of Canada’s longest river (second only to the Mississippi in North America). Continue reading →

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National Treasure #11: Sir Sandford Fleming

Posted on 22 July 2016 by Isabel Gibson

Key, critical, and instrumental contributor to the adoption of standard time. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #10: Inuksuk-Inunnguaq

Posted on 20 July 2016 by Isabel Gibson

Inukshuk or inunnguaq – a widely recognized symbol of the North. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #9: Banting and Best

Posted on 18 July 2016 by Isabel Gibson

National treasure #9 – Banting and Best. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #8: PEI Red Soil

Posted on 15 July 2016 by Isabel Gibson

PEI’s red soil and sandstone. Continue reading →

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