Tag Archives: Alberta

Ice Sculptures in Banff National Park – Ice Magic Festival 2013

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Desiree Bilon

Photos by Desiree Bilon Although the Ice Magic Festival is over for this year, the ice carvings are still on display – until they melt. A few weekends ago, I piled into a car with my Mom, my brother Brett, … Continue reading →

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A Trip to the Chiropractor’s Office – Recovering from a Sports Related Injury

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Desiree Bilon

“Stand with your legs shoulder width apart”, Dr. Marc Lucius, the chiropractor, instructed. “Can you see that one side of your hips is pushing forward more than the other?” I glanced downwards and gasped, “I can’t believe that I didn’t … Continue reading →

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What Can You Do in Canmore, Alberta – when you are injured?

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Desiree Bilon

Seven weeks have passed since I originally injured my leg while surfing. I am not allowed to do any strenuous physical activity – that clearly means no surfing but it also means no hiking. At least I am allowed to … Continue reading →

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Backyard wonder

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Desiree Bilon

“You wouldn’t believe it but in a few days, this one will have white blossoms that smell like oranges,” Conrad announced, while pointing to one of the larger plants in his front yard. On the way back from our walk, … Continue reading →

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