Resurrection of an Icon (The Mountains)

Lord of the Peaks ...

The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep was designated as the provincial mammal through legislation passed in 1989, yet its special status remains relatively unknown among most Albertans. The animal has been dogged by controversy for the past decade, primarily over hunting and habitat issues. Read interesting facts about the Bighorn, view rare and spectacular photos of this versatile mountain survivor, and learn how Alberta students participated in the decision for its designation as the provincial mammal. Visit the Alberta Fish and Wildlife Lab and read how DNA research serves to protect Bighorn Sheep and other animals from poaching and other illegal activities.

Paradise Beyond the Divide (Central Alberta)

Red Deer County's eastern edge struggles to keep up with a changing world ...

Driving through Red Deer along the Queen Elizabeth II Highway, travelers may notice a high ridge to the east, but with few signs of the places beyond the hills. The communities of Delburne, Lousana and Elnora are not unlike many others in central Alberta, yet the reader will be amazed what unique people and places are found in what might be considered as just small towns without anything of great interest. From rare dinosaur finds to internationally recognized businesses and tidbits of history, even locals are learning much about their place in the world.

The Fishermen's Shores (The North)

Seasons in the life of a Lesser Slave Lake Fisherman ...

Landlocked Alberta, with a shortage of good sportfishing opportunities, might never be thought of as a fish-exporting province. Experience a day in the life of a commercial fisherman from Faust or Joussard, and learn how Lake Whitefish eggs, or roe, is processed into caviar and exported to Baltic Cruise ships where it is considered a delicacy. Watch the steps in setting nets, harvesting fish in both winter and summer, and learn how fish is dressed in processing plants along the southern shores of Lesser Slave Lake.

Maps this issue

Issue Two again features double-page watercolour maps by artist Keri Bright. This issue contains four maps, the first accompanying the Crowsnest Pass story (two page spread, seen to the left), all about Coleman National Historic Site and the Crowsnest. The issue also includes a single page map illustrating publicly-accessible viewing locations for the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, a two page map about the eastern division of Red Deer County entitled East County, and Windward Shores, two pages on the Lesser Slave Lake area.