Here is another interesting chapter in the history of Medicine Hat
“The Many Shades of Gray”: The Story of Two Medicine Hat Airmen from WWII Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice for Love of Country.
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The Keys to Successful Aging
As a historian and amateur genealogist, I have written extensively on various topics including articles relating to the history of the “Medicine Hat” and some of its more interesting characters and historical events. In addition to my passion for local history, I also enjoy the researching and writing from time to time about other topics which I find of interest. One such topic is “aging” and more specifically “retirement”. For those who are contemplating or who are in the early stages of this important aspect of life, here is a brief article, which is a slight departure from my usual “historical” offerings, which some may find of interest.
“A Place Where Their Hearts Lie” The St. Margaret’s “Living” Memorial Project
This is the Fifth and Final article in relation to the St. Margaret’s “Living” Memorial Project. A Project designed to highlight the historical importance of this “tiny” Church nested in the shadow of the Cypress Hills near Eagle Butte. READ ON
“Where Should We Send Our Son?” The Life and Times of “Stormonth” Key Matterson (1877-1949) and the Family Connection to Eagle Butte and St. Margaret’s Church
This is the fourth in the series of articles in relation to the “St. Margaret’s “Living” Memorial Project’
“Forgive Me”- I Just Had A Senior Moment
Here is a insightful analysis on aging and retirement for which “some” subscribers might be able to relate. It is a “slight” departure from my typical offering. READ ON
Memories Are Forever- The Life and Times of Americus “Mack” Alexander Higdon and his daughter, Ethel
The Life and Times of Percy Pleydell Neale Nott and his Family’s Unique Connection to St. Margaret’s Church at Eagle Butte
This is the Third in a series of articles on the St. Margaret’s Church “Living” Memorial Project
“Over the Moon”-The Case of Edmund Joseph “Moon” Marcino vs. The Estate of Victoria Kolewaski
Having practiced law in Medicine Hat for over 35 years and as you can quite imagine, I was involved in many interesting cases. Here is a story I wrote several years ago which I have just updated. It is about a case which was the highlight of my legal career.
It is entitled, “Over the Moon”- The Case of Edmund Joseph “Moon” Marcino vs The Estate of Victoria Kolewaski. READ ON
A “Lasting” Memory: The Real Life Story of Ethel Last
This is the second of a series of articles in relation to the St Margaret’s Church “Living” Memorial Project. READ ON
“A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words”-So They Say!
Historians and genealogists are often intrigued by the simplest of “things”. Often, an off-handed comment or a simple photograph will cause them to “go down” a genealogical or historical “rabbit hole”, with some interesting results. READ ON
