Trout Fishing Holidays

March 5, 2020 by Vic Bergman | 10 Comments

It’s that time of the year when anglers are beginning to plan their fishing trips for the coming season. For some people, these excursions will occur close to home, while others may be looking at traveling further afield. The Internet is full of information on fishing destinations around the world. Researching these locations online and communicating with other anglers via email and through social media can make trip planning a lot easier, especially when visiting an area for the first time.

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Work Bus

February 4, 2020 by Vic Bergman | 12 Comments

Parked at the back of a nearly empty RV storage lot along Highway 3 in Crowsnest Pass is an old converted school bus. You can tell it hasn’t moved from this spot for a while. The front tires are flat and there are some engine parts sitting on a wooden bench next to the bus. I’m not sure what condition the motor is in, or if it even runs. I keep looking at this bus with interest, each time I pass by. It’s unique and has a lot of character.

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Art Exhibit – Crowsnest Pass Gallery

January 17, 2020 by Vic Bergman | 0 Comments

The Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery will be holding its annual No Particular Topic exhibition later this month. The exhibit runs January 25 – February 23, 2020. The opening reception will be held Saturday, January 25 (1-3). This exhibit is always a great opportunity to view a wide variety of work by local artists.

One of my photographs, Bob Creek Limber Pine, will be on display. More information on this photograph can be seen on the Exhibits page of my website. If you will be traveling through Crowsnest Pass over the next few weeks, please take some time to stop in at the gallery. It’s always worth a visit. The gallery is located along Highway 3 in the town of Frank. Admission is free.

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Christmas in Crowsnest Pass

December 19, 2019 by Vic Bergman | 2 Comments

If you have been traveling around Crowsnest Pass lately, you have probably noticed some of the Christmas decorations on display in our communities. Some people have gone to great lengths to decorate their properties for the holidays, while others have taken a slightly different approach.

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Camera Buff

November 25, 2019 by Vic Bergman | 0 Comments

I like old cameras. I like the way they look and the mechanics that make them work. I have collected a few antique cameras in recent years and enjoy having them on display.

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Garage Sale Surprise

October 28, 2019 by Vic Bergman | 8 Comments

Several weeks ago, I stopped in at a garage sale at a local church near my home. The sale is held twice a year – once in spring and again in autumn. All of the items are donated. Nothing is priced, and if you find something you like, you simply make an offer. If it’s a reasonable amount, it’s yours.

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Crowsnest Fishing Holes – Part III

September 19, 2019 by Vic Bergman | 14 Comments

This is the conclusion of my post on Crowsnest River fishing holes. I’ll continue from Highway 507, upstream to Crowsnest Lake. At the bottom of the page, there is a link where you can download this article in its entirety.

Hwy. 507 Bridge – 2003
Angler: Kelly Thomas
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Crowsnest Fishing Holes – Part II

September 12, 2019 by Vic Bergman | 0 Comments
Home Run (Bedside Manor) – 1993
Angler: John Scott Black

In my last post, I talked of how some trout streams, including Alberta’s Crowsnest River, have had certain sections of their waters named by anglers. Sometimes, the names of these places become well known and are passed down from one generation to the next, while other names are forgotten over time. Below, is the continuation of Crowsnest Fishing Holes.

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Crowsnest Fishing Holes – Part I

September 5, 2019 by Vic Bergman | 8 Comments

It’s not unusual for popular trout streams to have stretches of their waters named by anglers. Alberta’s Bow River is a good example, with places like Must Be Nice, Policeman’s Flats, Far & Fine, and the Trico Hole.

The Crowsnest River also has stretches of water that have been named. Providing the anglers you are speaking with are familiar with these places, it’s a good way of letting them know where you were fishing, and which pool or run might have been productive – or not!

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Crowsnest Pass Art Exhibit

August 8, 2019 by Vic Bergman | 0 Comments

The Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery’s summer show, Into the Woods, opens on Saturday. The exhibition will feature a variety of works by local artists. Two of my photographs, Trees in Autumn and Walking Through the Woods, have been selected for display in the exhibit. More information about the show and these photographs can be seen in the Exhibits page of this website.

The art gallery is located right along Highway 3 in the town of Frank. The show runs from August 10 – September 8. Admission is free.

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