Author Archives: Vic Bergman

Crowsnest Pass, Alberta photographer

Early Newspapers in Crowsnest Pass

September 25, 2016 by Vic Bergman | 0 Comments
Blairmore Enterprise - 1911

Blairmore Enterprise – 1911
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One of the best ways to learn about events that occurred in the past is by looking through old newspapers. Sometimes, you can rediscover things that have been forgotten over time by reading the original stories and articles, as published in the periodicals of the day.

Today, it’s possible to go online and view many historical newspapers from around the world, including some of the ones published right here in Crowsnest Pass. Continue reading »

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Harvest of Memories Gala

September 17, 2016 by Vic Bergman | 0 Comments

With autumn just around the corner, it can only mean one thing … it’s time for the annual Harvest of Memories Gala in Crowsnest Pass. This fundraising event is organized by the Crowsnest Historical Society, and all proceeds go toward supporting the continued operation of the Crowsnest Museum & Archives. We have an amazing museum in our community and there’s lots of interesting things to see here. If you have never been to the museum, you should pay them a visit sometime. It’s well worth the effort!  Continue reading »

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Fishing for Bulls and Cutts

September 9, 2016 by Vic Bergman | 0 Comments

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Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been chasing bull and cutthroat trout on several of our local streams. My first outing was with a friend, Terry Maurer, on a small stream known to hold big bull trout at this time of year. My second trip was on the upper Oldman River, where I spent the day fishing for cutthroat trout with another friend, Bob Costa. Both days were productive and interesting, in their own way. Continue reading »

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Picking Hucks

August 26, 2016 by Vic Bergman | 0 Comments
Huckleberry Country - Straight Ahead

Huckleberry Country – Straight Ahead

It’s late August, which means it’s huckleberry season in the mountains of southwest Alberta. Picking huckleberries is something I try to do at least once or twice each summer. Not only do you get good exercise while picking hucks, when you’re finished you get to savour the fruits of your labour. And if you pick enough of these tasty berries, you can enjoy them for months to come. Continue reading »

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Photographing Friends

August 6, 2016 by Vic Bergman | 0 Comments

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Several weeks ago I had the opportunity to take photographs of my good friends, Rolf and Shirley Ann Schwabe. They recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and had asked me to take a few pictures to mark the occasion. I’ve known Rolf and Shirley Ann for more than twenty years and was happy to oblige. Continue reading »

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Fishing This Year – So Far

July 30, 2016 by Vic Bergman | 2 Comments
Crowsnest River

Crowsnest River – July 29, 2016

The fishing season in southwest Alberta is in full swing and things have been going really well, so far. Actually, the fishing has been excellent, if I do say so myself. Most of the rivers and streams were in great shape right from the get-go, and the fishing was productive when the season officially opened in mid-June. That doesn’t happen every year. Continue reading »

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Art Exhibit – As We Live and Breathe

July 25, 2016 by Vic Bergman | 0 Comments

As We Live And Breathe PosterIf you’re planning to visit Crowsnest Pass, or will be passing through this area sometime during the next few weeks, be sure to stop in at the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery and check out their annual summer exhibit. The gallery is located right along Highway 3, in the town of Frank. This year’s exhibit is entitled, As We Live and Breathe, and showcases works by various Crowsnest Pass and area artists. The show opened on Saturday, July 16 and runs until August 28. The gallery is open daily and admission is Free. You can’t beat that!

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Welcome to My Website and Blog

July 18, 2016 by Vic Bergman | 0 Comments

Welcome to my photography website! The idea of creating this website and blog is something I’ve been thinking about and planning for quite some time. It’s funny how some things always take longer to complete than you expect, or hope. That was the case here, but at long last I’m glad to finally be able to launch my website. Continue reading »

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