Poetry in the Park Brings Words and Community Together
On August 22, writers, poets and community members gathered around the Poet Tree in Fish Creek Provincial Park for Poetry in the Park, the first event hosted by Josephine LoRe in her role as Poet Laureate for the Bow Valley Ranche Historical Society. The afternoon began with introductions and a welcome from BVRHS President Larry Wasyliw, who shared some background on the Society and introduced former BVRHS Poet Laureate Mary Vlooswyk for a reading. Josephine spoke about her n
BVRHS Receives Significant Artwork Honouring Chief Nelson Small Legs
The Bow Valley Ranche Historical Society is honoured to receive A Cry for Justice – Sound of the Drum, a powerful and thought-provoking work by Alberta artist J.E. McClelland. Generously donated to the Society, the painting is now on display at The Ranche Restaurant, where visitors can experience both its artistic beauty and its profound historical significance. More than a painting, A Cry for Justice is a reflection on leadership, resilience, friendship, and the ongoing purs
Fish Creek Park 50th Year Celebrations
June 7, Bow Valley Ranche Visitors enjoyed browsing the 20 + Community Organizations tents set up in the parking lot and along walkways....
Feature Artist Jeanette McClelland Talks About Her Artwork
Harley Crowchild “The Dancing Claw” Pastel Framed 28” x 34. Elder Harley Crowchild was an integral part of a team to introduce a new...
Local Aspiring Historian Features Midnapore as Topic of His Homeschool Film Project
We are excited to share an overview and some photos from a student we assisted this summer. He is working on a documentary as part of his...
Winner non-speed category of 1st Annual Alberta Day Poetry Contest
The History Wrangler was at the Attic Lounge presenting to the winner of the non-speed category of our 1st Annual Alberta Day Poetry...
Children of Yesterday in recognition of traditional lands of the Blackfoot and Métis
In 2021, the Federal Government established September 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day was enacted to remember...
iiststii’ik (Listen) Garden - The Beginning
How did JVR Landscape get involved with Bow Valley Ranche? JVR Landscape has been involved with all the phases of landscaping since the...
Special event helps commemorate Alberta’s 112th birthday
http://globalnews.ca/video/3699139/special-event-helps-commemorate-albertas-112th-birthday Larry Wasyliw, president of The Ranche at Fish...
Fortney: Visionary Calgarian's legacy lives on at Fish Creek
It is a sculpture made of brass and stainless steel, its materials, says Larry Wasyliw, making it at once “light and invincible.” Read...
