Our Canada

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IN OUR WORDS

VETERAN PROFILE • An ongoing tribute to honour Canada’s war veterans

MY ALBERTA • Alicia Strelkov of Olds, Alta., shares her love for this scenic Prairie province

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CANADA’S CLAIMS TO FAME • Our great country is home to lots of interesting people and places, some famous, others well-kept secrets.

Floating on a Cloud • This stretch of the Red Deer River is home to family memories for past and future generations

That’s the Spirit…of ‘Bayanihan’ • Working together towards a common goal is what the Philippine Bayanihan Community Centre is all about

PADDLING AMONG GIANTS • Whitewater kayaking is even more exhilarating when you share the adventure with your dad

A Born Bird-Lover • Laying out the welcome mat for feathered friends—from blue jays to owls and everything in between

DREAM WEAVER • Seeing yourself as an artist is one thing; becoming one takes hard work, patience and lots of support

ABOUT THE ARTIST KALUM TEKE DAN

Good Old School Days • A love of learning early on led to a lifetime of teaching others

Veggies GALORE! • Perfect summer sides for barbecues, picnics or any occasion!

MAKING IT IN KIDS’ LIT • The dream of being a children’s book author is now a reality, one that happily continues to evolve

On the Fence • This masked visitor made his way around the neighbourhood looking for a comfy spot to relax

Hunting ARTIFACTS • Finding ‘buffalo calling stones’ was a rare treat, but it’s the arrowheads that are most treasured of all

Fleeing Chicago • Afraid of being ‘whacked’ by the Chicago mob in the early 1900s, this suspected undercover agent went on the lam in Canada

Home Sweet Home! • Arriving on a vistor’s visa in 1967 was the beginning of a new life

NATURAL HABITAT • Canada’s incredible array of wildlife can sometimes provide unexpected—and spectacular—photo ops

LONG-DISTANCE LOVE • This transatlantic romance was as unexpected as it was wonderful

Hands Tell A Story

The Gem of Northumberland • Ferris Provincial Park has it all: nature, activities, peacefulness

Bait and Switch • Fly-fishing looks so much easier in the movies!

Taking Shape • Turning scrap metal into stunning sculptures

Planting the Flag on the ‘Roof of Africa’ • Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is not for the faint of heart, but, oh, what an adventure!

Our Kids

REST IN PESTO • After our zucchini plant finally stopped producing, I penned this “zubituary” for our neighbours to inform them that they would no longer have to contend with our weekly offerings of produce.

VINTAGE MEMORIES • A shared love of cars lives forever

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Our Canada • Our Canada and More of Our Canada are unique publications in that they are written by and for Canadians just like you! Send us your stories and photos and you may see them published in a future issue.

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Mama Knows Best • Benny learns the hard way why bears aren’t supposed to take bubble baths!

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