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Tombstone Tales 2023 - Episode 6 – Samantha “Madam” Glasgow

The Ghosts of South-western Alberta's History return each year with Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village's Graveyard Tours.  Held August 26, 2023 at KBPV itself, this year we recalled selected local pioneers and contributors whose remains rest far away from our area.

Today we learn of the pioneer woman associated with Glasgow Hill, Samantha Glasgow – as recounted by KBPV volunteer Sue Frank.

Tombstone Tales 2023 - Episode 5 – Beatrice Ankill

The Ghosts of South-western Alberta's History return each year with Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village's Graveyard Tours.  Held August 26, 2023 at KBPV itself, this year we recalled selected local pioneers and contributors whose remains rest far away from our area.

Today we hear about pioneer school teacher Beatrice Ankill, schoolmarm at Summerview, Fishburn and Pincher Creek Public Schools, courtesy of KBPV intern Mallory Salmon.

Tombstone Tales 2023 - Episode 4 – Margaret Fish

The Ghosts of South-western Alberta's History return each year with Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village's Graveyard Tours.  Held August 26, 2023 at KBPV itself, this year we recalled selected local pioneers and contributors whose remains rest far away from our area.

Today we recall Margaret Fish, who with her husband was the namesake of the Fishburn School and District, courtesy of cooperative KBPV volunteer Kari Zieffle.

Tombstone Tales 2023 - Episode 3 – Fred Kanouse

The Ghosts of South-western Alberta's History return each year with Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village's Graveyard Tours.  Held August 26, 2023 at KBPV itself, this year we recalled selected local pioneers and contributors whose remains rest far away from our area.

Today we learn of the devious exploits of frontiersman Fred Kanouse, courtesy of KBPV Education Coordinator Ranger Gord Tolton.

Episode 2 - Tombstone Tales 2023-02 Michel Phillips

The Ghosts of South-western Alberta's History return each year with Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village's Graveyard Tours.  Held August 26, 2023 at KBPV itself, this year we recalled selected local pioneers and contributors whose remains rest far away from our area.

Our second episode  features Canadian explorer Michael "Michel" Phillips, whose Crowsnests Pass exploits  comes back to life courtesy of our event organizer, KBPV museum curator Farley Wuth.

Tombstone Tales 2023 - Episode 1 - Thomas Blakiston

The Ghosts of South-western Alberta's History return each year with Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village's Graveyard Tours.  Held August 26, 2023 at KBPV itself, this year we recalled selected local pioneers and contributors whose remains rest far away from our area.

We begin with British explorer Thomas Blakiston, who comes back to life courtesy of our event organizer, KBPV museum curator Farley Wuth.

Talking Tombstones 19 Oscar Green

No. 19 in a series of Tombstone Tours from Pincher Creek's Pioneer Cemetery. Recorded Aug 13 2023

Talking Tombstones 18 Isabella Burns

No. 18 in a series of Tombstone Tours from Pincher Creek's Pioneer Cemetery. Recorded Aug 13 2023

Talking Tombstones 17 Peter Herron

No. 17 in a series of Tombstone Tours from Pincher Creek's Pioneer Cemetery. Recorded Aug 13 2023

Talking Tombstones 16 Robert & Lizzie Hammond

No. 16 in a series of Tombstone Tours from Pincher Creek's Pioneer Cemetery. Recorded Aug 13 2023