Princess Margaret Visits Banff and Calgary in Alberta
The visit of Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret to Alberta included a Banff weekend with a guard of honor from National Cadet Camps, a private lodge stay, a Sunday service, a 28 mile scenic drive, a Government dinner at Banff Springs Hotel, and a ceremonial drive in Calgary before departure to fit the national schedule. Officials arranging details were Hon. A Russell Patrick and others including Lt. Gov. Dr. J J Bowen and Premier E C Manning.
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Princess Margaret
Banff
Calgary
A. Russell Patrick
British Columbia
J. J. Bowen
Alberta
E. C. Manning
G. H. L. Dempster
Government of Alberta
Banff Springs
Royal
Times
Delin
Alta
Modern marvels and the danger of becoming blase
A wry, clipped observation on how four decades of science have produced marvels yet warns against taking them for granted. The author notes the danger of becoming blasé as new innovations integrate into daily life and urges maintaining wonder.
Indian Days at Banff A Rocky Mountain Pageant
The Stungy Indians festival in Banff National Park Alberta began by accident in 1894 when a washed out railway line left guests hungry for entertainment. Chiefs braves squaws and papooses joined in an improvised show with horse racing roping bow and arrow contests and Indian village life. The event grew yearly with new dances songs and band competitions while preserving the original spectacle for visitors who witness a window into pre iron monster times.
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Banff National Park
Alberta
Canadian Pacific Railway
Rocky Mountains
Banff Springs
Banff
Tom Wilson
Morley
Buffalo
Tepee
Banff Nation Park
Redman's
Canadian Rockies
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