May 2022 Volume 2 Issue 5

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Volume 2 Issue 5

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Let’s be TOURISTS in our OWN backyard.

Join Our Community & Let’s RUMBLE Alberta Together!

Get your Route Map and Challenges HERE! pg. 4

Table of Contents Fort McMurry: Part 3 Airdrie: Ale Trail, Iron Horse Park Farmers Market & Pro Rodeo Looking to Build Accessible, Affordable Internet in Alberta?

rumblealberta.com

Wood Shed AXE Throwing

Contributors:

Holloway Lodging

Renee Charbonneau Krista Malden

How to Rumble Alberta: Planning Your Road Trip Explore Alberta: Get your Route Map

Sheila Willis Sarah Clark Suzie Healey

Confectionary 881 in Manville

Graham Sucha

Tail Gunner Brewing Company Black Jacks Road House Six Pak Saloon Daisy McBeans Trivia Corner Broken Tine Orchards

WE STAND WITH UKRAINE

©2022 Copyright 2022 all rights reserved. May 2022 Images and Content belong to CMTA. Published by ZX Media Corporation.

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FORT MCMURRY Part 3 Written by Renee Charbonneau

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Fort McMurray is a place filled with incredible people and amazing scenery and sights.

The Harley Owners Group took me for a ride out to the Giants of Mining and then to one of their favourite watering holes in Anzac. We rode out to Anzac Pizza & Fast Food for a bite to eat and to share some camaraderie. It was a lovely 50 kilometer ride and about 20 bikes had come out.

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Russell Langan, Oilsands HOG Chapter member

I got to interview one of the riders for Ride Like a Local TV. Russell Langan, a 25 year veteran of motorcycling, shared with me why he enjoys the HOG chapter and what he loves about Fort McMurray.

I had asked Russell why he lived in Fort McMurray.

He explained he moved from Winnipeg, at the urging of his brother, for the jobs and the money.

But he stayed for a whole host of reasons.

• Good Jobs, companies that support their workers and communities • Family • Good people • Slower pace • Lots to do - lakes, dunes, lots of riding in many directions, cultural experiences • Recreation & Community facilities galore, like the Metis Conference & Community Centre that is currently being built • Great golfing • Events, lots and lots of events • Aurora Borealis, one of the best sighting places in Canada • Wildlife • Fishing, hunting, camping • IT IS BEAUTIFUL

I asked Russell why he thought people should consider visiting this city?

His answer? “All of the above PLUS: The Oil Sands.”

“People need to come see the reclamation sites.” According to Russell, there is nothing more rewarding after a site has been reclaimed than seeing the buffalo on the land, grazing and healthy.

The tar sands are a naturally occurring phenomenon; there is so much sand that is ladened with bitumen throughout the entire region that you can see the bitumen stratification in the banks of the rivers and that oily substance leeches into the waterways all the time, but especially on warm days pg. 8

Photo from: Historic sites, museums and archives - Government of Alberta The Geology of the Oil Sands - Oil Sands - Alberta's Energy Heritage

Tyler Cole of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo shown here holding a piece of bitumen that naturally forms:

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Oilsands Hog Chapter at the Giants of Mining Display

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When I came home, I did a little research and learned that as early as 1719, Cree people were using the naturally pooling tar combined with spruce gum to waterproof canoes and boats.

It was reported that in many places, if you dug a hole for any reason, you could come back and see the tar like oil that pools in it. It was also reported that you could put a stick or post into the ground and pull it out and the gasses that escape are distinctly ‘oil’ smelling.

I can’t thank the Oilsands HOG Chapter enough for taking me out for a great meal, teaching me about your beautiful community and just being the inviting folks that they all are. You can find them on Facebook!

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Of all of the people I had the opportunity to speak with while I was in Fort McMurray, a Metis man, the CEO of the McMurray Metis who goes by the name of Bill Loutitt captured my heart.

I could have listened to this man all day long. He is one of the most personable and engaging men I have ever met.

They offer all sorts of training on rough tradies like trapping and boat making for youth 15-30.

They are also heavily invested in the education of history, culture and tradition by building the McMurray Metis Cultural Centre and programming that works.

If I had to choose only one word to describe this man and his passion for his culture and society it would be INSPIRING.

As Bill told me; “The land, environment, history, culture and the future all need to be invested in for the youth to be able to flourish and keep the Metis culture alive and strong.

Hope is everything.”

Bill and the entire board of the McMurray Metis believe that there are two major investments that need to take place, youth and culture.

They are investing in the youth by having Elders engage with them through learning tents that they have donated to the local school boards.

Creating hope is what the McMurray Metis is all about. They create that hope through the teaching of self sufficiency.

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Because of everything they wanted to build and the cost of lumber the McMurray Metis bought their own lumber mill. They use the lumber they plane for their structures and buildings, the skows, the tipis and other items that they build on site.

Board member Gary Boostrom is a passionate volunteer. Woodworking, using the lumber mill, working with his hands to notch wood, shape wood these things excite him. And something else excites him, teaching the youth the skills he has that will allow them to thrive and survive.

Bill shared with me about their shared harvest program. It is incredible and adds to the whole idea of self sufficiency. They grow their own medicines and much of the food that they eat.

The McMurray Metis have an amazing summer student program that is run by a man named Shaun Meyers: youtu.be/1EKKh5ZakM This is one of the most uplifting places to be in all of Fort McMurray and that in spite of their facility having burned down during the 2016 wildfire and them losing artifacts and objects as a result. They went from 290-300 members to over 800 that are largely active.

The fire made people remember that they need community, each other and they need skills and resources. The fire brought people together in a way that perhaps no other situation could have brought about and the Metis McMurray have risen like that proverbial phoenix in the most miraculous of ways.

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Bill Loutitt

Yes there is beautiful scenery with gorgeous landscape shifts.

Yes the animals, mother nature's magnificent offerings and big skies make one feel expansive Gary Boostrom

To learn more about the McMurray Metis and the amazing things that they are building and growing visit their website: mcmurraymetis.org/ I can’t thank Bill and Gary enough for their time. I left their facility feeling revitalized and grateful for so many things.

Like everything in life; relationships - people are what make a place interesting, engaging and uplifting. .

But it is truly the people who help you find connection.

I have a challenge that I want to throw out to you….If you live in Alberta and you have never ventured northeast to Fort McMurray, I challenge you to go and meet people, explore and take in the true beauty of this region.

It will change the way you think of this ‘out of the way’ place.

To learn more about what Fort McMurray has to offer visit their tourism website: explorewoodbuffalo.ca pg. 14

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Season opening of Iron Horse Park, miniature trains. Opening Weekend May 22 – Thanksgiving. Sundays 11am – 4pm.

The miniature trains, track and landscape at Iron Horse Park represent the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) from the prairies to the coast. Take the 1.6km interpretive journey aboard one of the 1/8th scale diesel or steam locomotives at the park and get a feeling of what the railway was like in Western Canada during the pioneer days. The journey will take you over hills, across trestles and through tunnels across the varied landscape. pg. 16

The Airdrie Farmers Market showcases a wide and exciting variety of Alberta grown ingredients, apiaries, farm-fresh producers, and artisans. Kicking off June 1st until Thanksgiving, Jensen Park is Airdrie’s central destination for our finest producers, growers and makers to gather and meet. Rotating through more than 150 vendors throughout the season, the Airdrie Farmer Market always has something new and unique for even the most seasoned market patron. This vibrant weekly attraction includes a Food Truck Dash and Dine, showcasing 6 to 7 of your favorite meals on wheels. Runs 3:30-6:30pm, Wednesdays.

Special events off-season includes the Airdrie Christmas Show and the December Market. For more details, view their website.

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Airdrie Pro Rodeo’s roots date back to July 1, 1967. Today the Rodeo includes a Pro and novice Rodeo, cabaret and children's activities. It attracts over 10,000 visitors, volunteers, and athletes each year. As the event has grown, the preserved spirit of community gathering, with that casual atmosphere so fun and up close, that you may just get a bit dirt in flying your way remains true. An annual top draw affordable event warmed with western culture for people of all ages and backgrounds.

This annual event is organized by the Airdrie Rodeo Ranch Association, a not-for-profit, 100% volunteer driven group of passionate community members who are committed to preserving our rural roots and promoting our great community.

July 1 & July 2, 2022

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Looking to Build Accessible, Affordable Internet in Alberta?

Take Inspiration from our community innovation from the past.

By Graham Sucha - Public Affairs Specialist pg. 22

The Government of Alberta has announced its Broadband Strategy, which commits to connect almost every Albertan to high-speed internet by 2026.

It’s no coincidence that this comes after two years of a pandemic that has forced many Canadians to work and learn from home. The economic and social case for connectivity has never been more evident. The focus for the provincial and federal government is now on how best to provide high-speed, affordable internet to everyone, no matter how rural or remote their living conditions.

For the community and technology leaders tackling this issue on the ground, this battle has been waging for over a quarter century. For decades, we’ve seen announcement after announcement — from governments and large telecom providers — promising improvements, but failing to completely deliver. Meanwhile, children had to bring their laptops to the local Tim Hortons’ parking lot to download their homework, businesses pulled out of smaller communities because they lacked adequate digital infrastructure, and many towns saw a flight of residents to larger cities.

With these commitments by both the provincial and federal government to improve broadband connectivity, I want them to take inspiration from the past, to see how Albertans responded to similar problems that were hindering our economic and social development.

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Today, we face the issue of large telecom companies not providing high-speed internet to rural areas, because there’s no economic incentive. A hundred years ago, we faced similar challenges getting phone services installed across Alberta. At the time, the largest player in the market, Bell, would not invest in smaller communities because it was unprofitable for them to do so. To overcome this, the provincial government created the Alberta Government Telephone (AGT) in 1907. Through the AGT, all communities received reliable phone service, regardless of their size and location.

This principle would later inspire the creation of the Alberta SuperNet in the early 2000s. Forseeing the importance of the internet to Alberta’s economy, the government began the largest provincial fibre build in the country in 2001, and by 2005, had successfully connected all public buildings (schools, libraries, town halls, etc) in the province. Unfortunately, the full potential of this service has not been leveraged, as many individual homes and businesses (aka the last mile) remain unconnected.

Another major hurdle we face today is the lack of enabling policies by the federal government and CRTC. Currently, Canada’s regulations benefit large telecom providers and disincentivize smaller providers — the ones who are more likely to operate in rural and remote areas — to compete.

Alberta has faced challenging federal policies before: in the 1930’s, the provincial government disagreed with national regulations on how banks should loan money to farmers, and provide

capital to rural communities. The Social Credit Party government, under William Aberhart, took action by launching the Alberta Treasury Branch (ATB) to make it easier for rural communities to access funding. This organization alone supported thousands of Albertans through the Great Depression. It is now an independent crown corporation, earning the province a net income of $274.6 million in 2018 alone. It has also provided billions in financial support to small-to-medium sized corporations in Alberta to scale up their operations. These same supports could potentially be used for organizations looking to access low interest capital for high speed internet builds.

Policies aside, it’s also difficult today to find a company that is willing or able to lay broadband fibre, without charging very high fees. We had a similar problem in the mid20th Century when Alberta looked to provide electricity and natural gas to remote communities. This issue led to the development of Rural Electrification Associations and gas co-ops in the province.

From the 1930s to 1960s, farmers and rural residents worked cooperatively to organize the building of this vital infrastructure. By using a co-operative model, residents were able to reduce costs, reinvest income into upgrades, and return the savings to the members.

This model is similar to that followed by the town of Olds, Alberta, when residents established their own internet service provider in the early 2010s. They worked together to lay fibre to almost every home and business in the community and helping them further the town’s economic development. Currently, communities like

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Foothills County are working to emulate this using the electricity and gas co-op model, which can future-proof these projects by removing the political component.

The examples don’t end there. Many of the initiatives mentioned above evolved and shifted with the times, and continue to exist today. ATB now operates arms-length from the government, with a stronger corporate structure and mandate to finance Albertabased entrepreneurs, and has played a key role in many of the province's tech innovation success stories. Some of the gas and electric co-ops were privately sold to companies like Fortis, with the goal of better overall management, while others continue to successfully operate as community-owned entities. The AGT was sold to what is now Telus, helping it become one of the largest telecommunications companies in Canada.

I don’t believe there is a silver bullet to solve this connectivity issue, and am glad to see the Alberta Broadband Strategy acknowledge the need for a multi-prong approach. But I can’t help but be inspired by these past initiatives, which helped build this prosperous province. Many of these approaches will be covered in the upcoming Rural Connectivity Forum happening May 17 & 18 in Sylvan Lake.

If we hope to be as successful in this century — and beyond — we’re going to need some of that Alberta ingenuity and collaborative community spirit. So, as our communities roll up their sleeves to solve this problem, let’s remember how our province has always pulled together to get the job done, and bring that spirit to the table.

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If you are in search of something fun and truly Canadian at heart, consider stopping by The Wood Shed in Sylvan Lake to let off some steam with axe throwing. That’s right, axe throwing is a Canadian tradition and axe throwers the world over hate it when they have to face the dreaded Canadian Flip! We even have our own trademark axe throw, how Canadian is that!

Chris Levac is an expert axe thrower and is more than happy to spend time with newbies, teaching them the ropes of this fun and energetic sport.

The Wood Shed welcomes everyone from the age of 10 up.

Don’t worry if you have never thrown an axe before. Chris will show you the ropes, make sure you are familiar with the rules of engagement, rules, and techniques before taking that first throw.

The Wood Shed and axe throwing have become so popular they run a number of leagues throughout the week, including the popular Youth League, Women’s League, and Mixed Adult Leagues to name just a few. There truly is something for everyone at The Wood Shed. online. The Wood Shed and Chris can be reached at (403) 858-8AXE (293) or via their website at https://www.woodshedaxe.ca/.

If a global pandemic isn’t the time to let off some steam by throwing some axes at blocks of wood, when is it a good time? Everything at The Wood Shed is local, right down to the blocks of wood you throw the axes at. You can’t beat releasing some steam while having fun trying your hand at a truly Canadian sport. Plan to visit The Wood Shed and Chris during your travels and don’t forget to tell them we say Hi! Due to COVID restrictions, you need to call ahead or book

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CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE TOURISM ASSOCIATION & HOLLOWAY LODGINGS OFFER AMAZING PRIZE! The Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association (CMTA) and Holloway Lodgings have teamed up to offer a truly amazing prize for those who purchase their digital season pass to Rumble Alberta for only $25

Anyone who buys their digital Rumble Alberta pass will automatically be entered into a draw to win an amazing three nights at the Quality Inn in Yellowknife and two nights at the Quality Inn in Whitecourt, courtesy of the fine folks at Holloway Lodgings. Travel to the North West Territories and have some fun while winning amazing prizes with Rumble Alberta.’

“When you buy your Rumble Alberta season pass, it’s valid for three months from the time of purchase. The Fall Rumble runs from September to November, the Winter Rumble runs from December to February, the Spring Rumble runs from March to May, and the Summer Rumble runs from June to August.” informs CMTA Executive Director, Renee Charbonneau. To purchase your pass, just visit the website at: https://rumblealberta.com/index.php?option=c om_simsu&view=plans&plan_csl=6,7 The great thing about Rumble Alberta is that anyone can participate. It’s a fun event that allows you to explore the beautiful province of Alberta while learning all about the unique local heritage and history of this special part of Canada. It’s full of fun competitions and excellent trivia that makes it different from just going for a ride. It’s a true event that any motorbike enthusiast must experience. The Rumble offers over fifty selfdrive ride route maps where you can visit historic landmarks and points of interest. For more information, visit the Rumble Alberta website at: https://rumblealberta.com/

#### The CMTA works to have motorcyclists recognized for their significant contributions to Canada as tourists, volunteers, and community leaders. The CMTA believes Canada’s unique heritage, history, and tourism are natural partners in growing better communities.

In addition, the CMTA runs a variety of fun, scavenger-hunt-like events across parts of Northern Alberta where participants learn first-hand about the history and culture of the area while supporting small businesses along the way. Learn more about the CMTA and its programs like the Veterans Memorial Garden & Interpretive Centre at their website at: https://motorcycletourism.ca. pg. 28

Holloway Lodging Corporation is a Canadian owned hotel company specializing in operating select and limited-service hotels in secondary, tertiary and suburban markets across Canada

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-Carl Sagan (1934-1996)

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How To Rumble Alberta Planning Your Road Trip!

Find over 50 highway or adventure routes at RumbleAlberta.com. They feature our challenge points and other points of interest, plus sponsoring businesses. Anyone can view and download the maps to plan their next Alberta adventure. pg. 31

Use the History Check App to Explore More!

The History Check Heritage & Tourism contains more sites to see and other local businesses. Points of Interest on the Rumble Alberta route maps include a History Check number to search 1. Click the Menu tab at the top of the screen to find the search option.

2. Type in the number provided.

3. Choose to open the site from the list or map.

4. The map shows the Point of Interest and where you are.

Helpful History Check Hint: To see points of interest and local businesses around you: 1. Click the Near Me tab.

2. Adjust the map size to see the nearest community menu.

3. Open it to select a specific category from the menu or to see all.

When you use History Check to find a Rumble Alberta site, click the Rumble Alberta Logo. It will show you various challenges you can take at that site.

Download it at https:HistoryCheck.ca) pg. 32

Event Passes Can be Purchased by Season!

Challenges All Year!

We converted our annual event into 4 Seasons. This allows you to participate for one or all seasons of challenges. It allows the Rumble Alberta team to create season specific challenges PLUS have annual challenges for participants.

We are streamlining the challenges to be seasonal or year round. Each challenge on the Rumble Alberta website will contain the dates the challenge will be active. You can use this to plan road trips or get ready for pop up challenges.

The Challenges & Prizes

Purchase an Event Pass!

We invite people to take selfies, scenic images or answer trivia questions as challenges. When you take a themed or route challenge you will earn points towards seasonal and annual prizes. Winners of our pop up challenges will be drawn from the names of participants. Some variations to prize draws may apply.

Event pass holders are eligible to receive discounts from sponsoring businesses and to earn points towards theme and route challenges and to be eligible for prizes. Passes are $25 per season or get all 4.

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EXPLORE: ALBERTA

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Sweet Treats at Confectionary 881 in Manville Owners Jocelyne Lanozav and partner Alfred are the proud proprietors of 881 Confectionary in Manville. It’s a traditional candy store packed full of the candy you remember from your childhood and lots of new items too. Confectionary 888 simply radiates the image of a traditional, small downtown Mom and Pop confectionery. The current building was purchased about five years ago and was originally and ice cream shop. Previously everything in the area closed by 6:00 PM every night of the week.

Jocelyene wasn’t happy with this and went on to purchase the building and started Confectionary 881.

From the moment you walk into Confectionary 888, you will fall in love with lots and the slew of locals that are always coming in and the hordes of tourists looking for their holiday sugar fix. Not born and bred in Manville, Jocelyne worried about local support but once Confectionery 888 was up and running, they were welcomed with open arms.

If you happen to find yourself in Manville, you absolutely must stop by Confectionary 881 but be warned, there is way too much to do. You can still phone Confectionary 888 to place your orders as the original phone exchange in this rural area of Alberta still worlds. This amazing space is also a museum for the community set up as the original store keeper had kept the space.

There is a small hotel, bakery, gift store, and campsite to name a few amenities nearby. . Jocelyne stumbled upon Manville down for a quiet rural life Jocelyne has never been happier than when being a fully respected member of the Sweet Treats family. It’s nostalgic and welcoming. It is truly your one-stop shop for all things sweets, good conversation, and feeling like a piece of the community of Manville.

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Find Your Next Favourite Drink with

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There’s a new leader in town when it comes to brewing a great lager or pint of beer. Tailgunner Brewery, founded by Carl Tucker and Mike MacLeod, is quickly becoming one of the betterknown craft brewers with a conscious.

Tailgunner, which was founded to honour MacLeod’s Grandfather, a tail gunner in a Lancaster bomber during World War II, has quickly become a social enterprise that fosters a sense of community.

Brew master Blake has perfected the lager with their Bikes & Booze, a hard beer to brew but one that tastes so good.

You can hide behind your IPA’s and stouts but lager is hard to brew and even harder to brew well. Try Tail Gunner’s products today to quench your thirst and have a truly excellent, Canadian craft beer. When you purchase a Tailgunner brew, you are supporting your community and getting a great drink in the process

Tailgunner created the special Bikes & Booze lager that is helping to solidify their name as one of the top craft brewers around. Tucker and MacLeod began construction on Tail Gunner’s beer hall (yes, I said beer hall!) back in 2019 but have of course been delayed

by COVID. They are looking forward to opening the beer hall and providing a place of community meeting and fun, in a relaxed atmosphere. Don’t expect to be surrounded by big screen TVs at this beer hall. Conversation, laughter and interaction are all on the menu when it comes to Tailgunner Brewery.

If you are looking for a sense of community, belonging, and tradition than the Tailgunner’s beer hall is exactly what you need. A home for craft beer drinkers who deserve and expect consistent, quality beer in their glass, in their can, or in their growler. Add Tailgunner Brewery to your list of must haves today and we promise you won’t be disappointed! pg. 37

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Blackjacks Roadhouse has clearly established itself as one of the best Biker Family Friendly facilities in Western Canada. For years now, Blackjacks has proudly hosted major charity bike runs such as the Edmonton Ride for Dad, Ride for Mom, One Broken Biker, Guardians of the Children, and numerous local club rides and events. Blackjacks isn’t just the place to go for charity bike runs. It is the place to be in Western Canada if you are a charity looking to host an amazing event without breaking the bank and eating into your precious revenue.

If you are looking to raise funds for your charity, consider Blackjacks Roadhouse your one stop shop for pretty much everything you will need for a successful event. That’s right, Blackjacks either has it all or takes care of it all for you. From expensive tent rentals to picnic tables and even enough parking for a rodeo, Blackjacks is really all you need to host a successful, and stress-free event. When we say stress free, we mean stress free.

They even take care of pesky lottery licenses so you can run a successful 5050 draw without hassle

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In addition to hosting killer charity events and offering great food in an environment that always captivates newcomers, Blackjacks is also the home and meeting place for numerous clubs such as the Indian Motorcycle Riders Group, U.B.A.K.A., and the Black Gold Beamers (BMW). They offer their 100 seat second floor meeting area FREE of charge to all bike clubs.

Not only does Blackjacks take care of everything you need for run a successful fundraising event, but they also offer a night of unforgettable fun for events for all ages. That is what is so great about Blackjacks. From the two-year-old kid running around in diapers to the 75-year-old sitting at the table chatting, there is always something for everyone. Just be warned, Blackjacks is habit forming. Once you go, you won’t be able to stop.

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Find Your Home Away from Home at the Six Pak Saloon

If the open road is calling your name, you need to find your own home away from home. We highly recommend the Six Pak Saloon in Sturgeon County. Six Pak Saloon is great because the people who run and frequent it are so amazing!

Within minutes of arriving at the Six Pak, you will most likely meet the Head of Household, Debbie, who will treat you better than your own mother would.

One thing that stands out about Six Pak Saloon is that it is for everyone.

You don’t have to be a biker to be welcomed like family, sit down at a random table, and join in the conversation. The moment you walk through the door, you are part of the Six Pak family and you feel it.

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We aren’t joking when we call Six Pak your home away from home. While not just for bikers, it has been known to rekindle the love of the bike and is well worth the drive on the open highway to get there. Regulars have been known to drive an hour or more to get to Six Pak to enjoy the amazing atmosphere, food, drink, and people.

As we mentioned, it won’t take long to meet some amazing people at Six Pak Saloon, like Debbie. Everyone knows Debbie, with her generous heart and warm spirit, she has been known to spearhead all kinds of fundraising initiatives that get people out to the Six Pak Saloon for some fun while supporting worthwhile causes and helping people in need.

Six Pak Saloon is the place everyone knows about because it is a place like no other. If a bike run isn’t your thing, you can’t still find your place at Six Pak Saloon and it could just be the place to host your next charity event. Give Debbie a call or shoot her an email and become part of the Six Pak Saloon family!

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Surround Yourself in Comfort and Charm at What happens when you start out selling ice cream and candy? If you are Daisy McBean’s in Pigeon Lake, you expand into a little bit of everything. Daisy McBean’s offers an eclectic mix of items for everyone. You can start with a cup of coffee and a slice of delicious cheesecake and take home a box of heavenly made from scratch pastries for dessert.

Don’t forget to say hi to Manager Shelley Elgert, who has been running the show for about 13 years. There is a full breakfast and lunch menu with sandwiches and soups. Don’t forget the ice cream and old-fashioned candy. There is a beautiful ld-fashioned display case filled to bursting with mouthwatering fresh pastries,

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The only thing that isn’t homemade at Daisy McBeans is the bread. Everything is fresh and made with love. If you are planning a day at the beach in Pigeon Lake, plan on stopping by Daisy McBeans and stocking up so you can relax with some beautiful food on a beautiful beach.

If you are looking to dine it, don’t worry. The staff at Daisy McBeans are known for being super attentive and the best at their jobs.

Quick, friendly service is the norm and everyone is welcome at this laid back family friendly restaurant that you will want to return to time and time again.ome The next time you find yourself in Pigeon Lake, stop by Daisy McNeans, located in The Village at Pigeon Lake, Westerose and grab yourself some fresh food where you will feel welcome and at home.

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TRIVIA CORNER Answer to WIN CLICK HERE TO START PLAYING

Rumble Alberta Trivia Corner is brought to you by the History Check App Trivia Round 1: The Duke of Connaught and Strathearn was appointed to what Canadian postion in 1911?

According to a former tourist guide of Airdrie, Scotland, who named this community?

Amber Valley is known as one of the earliest & largest African-Canadian settlements. As a settlement, what was its first name?

Who was the first postmaster at Glendon?

The Village of Andrew was named for which of the first settlers in the area?

Whose initials from the North West Lumber Company were used in creating the Abee community name?

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Discover the Haskap Berry and Fall in Love With Broken Tine Orchards For those who aren’t in the know, the haskap berry is taking the fruit world by storm. Not heard of the haskap berry?

Don’t worry, we are here to give you the skinny on this amazing new berry and its truly unlimited uses. Broken Tine Orchards in Grande Prairie is a familyowned business currently run by fourthgeneration farmer Kreg Alde, with the fifth generation learning the business and planning for the future. pg. 52

Broken Tine Orchards is so much more than just a fruit farm. They are working to take the haskap berry mainstream. This great berry is packed full of Vitamin C and has a tart taste so pairs so well with the dairy products that Broken Tine Orchards has helped create, including an award-winning ice cream, recently crowned dairy product of the year! For anyone who loves the best dessert ever or some cheesecake, you will be excited to know that haskap berries were made for cheesecake. They are extremely hardy berries and Broken Tine Orchards is a 35-acre farm growing the best haskap berries around. They were one of the first to begin producing haskap berries and have expanded from ice cream to a variety of local beers, liqueurs, and gin.

According to Kreg, the haskap berry tastes like a cross between a blueberry and a raspberry but is way better for baking thanks to the amazing taste and colour you get from these funny-looking berries. If you want to learn more about haskap berries, check out Broken Tine Orchard’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/brokentineorchard

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