Category: Yukon and North
Another Silent Partner has passed away.
Edith Fagan passed away on June 1, 2021 at age 99. The following is a story that Edith contributed to the book “Silent Partners, Wives of National Park Wardens by Ann Dixon. Edith Fagan
Read MoreThe Oral History Project Biographies
The Park Warden Service Alumni Society’s Oral History Project (OHP) started in 2009 with Don Mickle spearheading the initial start-up of the project. The intent is to interview as many retired Wardens (pre-1990s), spouses and...
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Al Stendie.
It is with a heavy heart that the Park Warden Service Alumni Society announces the loss of a...
Read MoreThe Kenow Fire- October 15, 2017.
Edwin Knox conducted this interesting oral history interview with Gaylen and Marilyn Armstrong. This is their personal account of the Kenow Fire and its effects on their property. Thank you Edwin for capturing this fascinating...
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Fifty Percent of Mountaineering Is Uphill by Susanna Pfisterer
Fifty Percent of Mountaineering Is Uphill by Susanna Pfisterer Winner of the 2017 Alberta...
Read MoreDr. T. Anderson, DVM and Rob Jennings
Veterinarian Dr. Anderson and Rob Jennings crossing the Howse River at the Howse River Warden Cabin, circa 1962.
Read MoreTed Anderson and Bill Vroom 1960s
Ted Anderson with Bill Vroom on South Molar Pass circa 1962.
Read MoreSpring 2021 Newsletter
Spring 2021 PWSAS News
Read MoreBanff is His Back Yard, by Bruce Patterson
Nature Canada 1981 Special Edition features park warden Dave Cardinal in an interesting article written by Bruce Patterson. Thank you to Larry Halvorson for submitting this article. Nature Canada – Special Issue...
Read MoreHorses on Patrol, by Kelsey Robson
Thank you to Larry Halvorson for submitting this article by Kelsey Robson, Kootenay Centennial Coordinator, Lake Louise, Yoho, Kootenay Field Unit. Horses on Patrol – Story (Word...
Read MoreSmokey Guttman’s flight to Indian Head 1959.
Warden Journals Recollections of an airplane flight with Jim Davies to Indian Head 1959. By Smokey Guttman – January 30, 2021. I knew Jim Davies well. In 1959 I had him fly myself to Indian Head. We landed...
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Keith Brady – Memoirs of his life and career
Thank you to the Brady family for their generosity in allowing the Park Warden Service Alumni...
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