Farewell (for now) to the CF Snowbirds The Department of National Defence said Tuesday, May 19, the Snowbirds aerial demonstration team from 431 Squadron based in Moose Jaw, will be grounded after the 2026 flying season. The Snowbirds currently fly the aging T-114 Tutor jets, which have been part of the Royal Canadian Air Force […]
Monday May 18 was a mostly rainy, windy day in Kitimat. Late in the evening, just after ten, I stepped out on my deck and saw through a break in the clouds, the crescent new moon and a bright star. A quick check on the Sky Map app (link to web version) on my phone […]
The clear weather continues. Woke up again just before 6 am. The moon, 88.9 per cent waning gibbous was right over Douglas Channel. Rather than go outside, I just grabbed my Alpha 55 with the Tamron 70-300 which I keep by my deck for bird photography and shot through my bedroom window.
I was hoping to capture the full moon this week, (either rising or setting) but a couple of factors combined to interfere with my plans. The moon was rising later and later in the evening and there were high clouds or haze over the past few days. Monday, May 4, was different, clear skies and […]
The LNG Canada flare for April 29. A different approach for a vintage look rather instead of the regular digital images. I am using an old 1960s 205mm manual Vivitar lens with a conversion for a modern digital camera. Wide shot from a Minolta 28mm manual lens.
The people of Kitimat came together on Saturday, April 25, to celebrate the life of former mayor Joanne Monaghan who passed away on March 26, 2026, after decades of service to the community.
