The Man Cave Elevated

Photos by Stephanie Jager For years, Neil and Elma Hazel admired their neighbour’s weatherworn 1930s-era barn. Finally, Neil stopped in and asked if it was for sale. “There’s about 15 people ahead of you,” said his neighbour. “But I guess it can go to whoever loads it up first.” You can read the whole article in the December 2015/January …

Rolling Hills Home

The wide veranda and sprawling wooden walkway stairs with their horseshoe-hung pole railings welcome visitors to Dale and Lacey Pfahl’s home in Rolling Hills, Alta. It’s obvious that these ranchers are lovers of horses and Western art. Their home is not only a museum of original art and antiques, it is also reflected in the …

Rolling Hills Castle

Susan and Brent Gutfriend had started their cattle ranch in 1986 after purchasing land from Susan’s parents and grandfather. Back then and still today, all the cattle work is done on horseback. Their home is a monument to hard work and creativity. All the insulation, siding and roofing, flooring (hardwood, slate and porcelain tile), quarter-sawn oak …

Helmer Creek Cabin

Photography by Jager & Kokemor Photography. The cabin used to have more interior walls, but back in Bryn’s bachelor days he tore some of them out and burnt them for firewood. After the wedding, it wasn’t long before the cabin had complete walls again. “I’m not sure how long it took to build,” says Bonny, …