Storman Norman Presents

This comprehensive guide serves as a practical manual for enthusiasts looking to explore  retro gaming through the Raspberry Pi ecosystem . The text is structured into  technical hardware reviews, legal compliance overviews, and step-by-step creative tutorials  that range from software coding in Python to physical arcade cabinet assembly. By highlighting specific tools like the  8BitDo controllers...

Looking for the best wildlife spots, public art, and hidden staircases in Calgary? We are reviewing the essential manual for any local explorer: Calgary’s Best Hikes and Walks by Lori Beattie. We cover 35 distinct routes that blend fitness with local history. From the Bow River paths to the heights of Bridgeland, discover why walking is the best way to see the city—and where to get the best snacks...

Lyndon Penner’s guide to gardening in the Canadian prairies serves as a comprehensive manual for cultivating a  resilient and meaningful landscape  in a region defined by short growing seasons and harsh winters. The text moves from a philosophical appreciation of  living soil and nutrient cycles  to the practical realities of plant selection, emphasizing that success depends on working with, rathe...

In Episode 5 (1860–1867), we examine how political deadlock, economic upheaval, and strategic uncertainty pushed British North America toward Confederation. The Crisis: We explore the internal deadlock in the Province of Canada and the external pressures from the American Civil War and British military withdrawal. The Conferences: From Charlottetown to Quebec and London, we track how a federal uni...

In Episode 4 (1815–1860), we explore the violent "Fur Trade Wars" and the political rebellions that forced the colonies toward democracy. War in the West: We recount the deadly rivalry between the Hudson’s Bay Company and the North West Company, culminating in the Pemmican War and the Battle of Seven Oaks. The Métis Nation: The rise of a distinct "New Nation" in the Red River,...

In Episode 3 (1763–1815), we explore how revolutions and wars reshaped the political map. Revolutions: We discuss the Royal Proclamation (1763) and the Quebec Act (1774), and investigate why Quebec and Nova Scotia did not join the American Revolution. The Loyalists: Who were the United Empire Loyalists? We trace how their arrival created Upper and Lower Canada via the Constitutional Act of 1791. W...

In Episode 2 (c. 1490s–1763), we trace how early European encounters evolved into permanent colonies and reshaped the continent. First Contacts: We look beyond Columbus to the Norse at L'Anse aux Meadows and the seasonal Basque whalers. New France & Acadia: The founding of Quebec, the role of the Catholic Church, and the unique history of the Acadians and their Mi'kmaq neighbours. The...

In Episode 1, we explore the deep histories of the northern half of North America long before the name "Canada" existed. Origin Stories: We contrast scholarly theories of migration (like the Bering Land Bridge) with Indigenous origin narratives rooted in the land. Diverse Worlds: We survey complex regional societies, from the salmon-based potlatch systems of the Pacific Northwest and the...

Welcome to Storman Norman Presents—where curiosity meets cutting-edge tech. We explore personal interests, timely topics, and fascinating deep dives. 🌟 DEBUT SERIES: From Time Immemorial to Confederation (Jan 12) A 5-part special uncovering the gritty, 14,000-year reality of how Canada was forged—from Indigenous worlds and fur trade wars to the political deadlock of 1867. 🗺️ VISUAL COMPANION: His...