Dentistry & Hygiene Rotations in McLennan, Alberta, Canada
McLennan Dentistry Rotation Journals
Below are my daily journal entries for our dentistry rotations in McLennan, Alberta. Two dental hygiene students (Seema & Brittany) and two dental students (Kevin & Sam) went together to explore this wild countryside. All of us come from different ethnic groups: East Indian, French, English, and Chinese. What a bizarre combination. Gonna be fun.
The Crews
Seema Daredia: I’ve been told I’m the first Muslim visiting this rural town!?
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
Brittany Elloway:: Gilmore Girls - simply the best. 
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia
Kevin Schade:: Yeaaah~~~ Flames, baby. 
Hometown: Calgary, AB
Sam Tsai: Where is my Northern Light? And…where is the beach?! 
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
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» 2007.01.23 First day clinic in McLennan, Alberta, Canada
» 2007.01.24 McLennan Residence
» 2007.01.25 Downtown McLennan, Baby!
» 2007.01.26 Party @ McLennan Hotel
» 2007.01.27 Town of McLenan
» 2007.01.28 Trip to Peace River, Alberta, Canada
» 2007.01.29 McLennan Sky
» 2007.01.30 McLennan Moonset & Sunset
» 2007.01.31 Labour Day ?
» 2007.02.01 Last Night in McLennan
» 2007.02.02 Last Day in McLennan
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Destination Map: McLennan, Alberta, Canada
On our way to McLennan on January 21, 2007, we left Edmonton at 4pm and stopped by Pita Pit in Oliver Square Center to get our dinner. Then we passed by St. Alberta → Westlock → Barrhead → Swan Hills → High Prairie → McLennan. It took us 4.5 hours to get to McLennan from Edmonton by car. It was a smooth ride initially when there was still a bit of sunlight. By the time we got to Barrhead, the sky was totally dark and driving condition became undesirable. The route is two-way road (one in each direction) without any barrier in the center of the road. As such, you get blind by the headlight from incoming traffic, and it is barely possible to see the lines demarcating the lanes. When we reached Swan Hills, the road condition became even worse. The lines were partially covered by snow!!!
And…there were mooses or deers on the roadside. I saw two animals. It was very dangerous. Kevin had to lean forward while driving, and I stayed in high alert. After we got to High Prairie, we encountered fog! Thanks goodness, we arrived safely at the end.
According to McLennan local people, the above route was very dangerous, especially driving at night. So, on our way back to Edmonton, we followed their advice to take Highway #43. Most of the time, the route is divided; ie, there is a barrier between opposite traffic. Plus, the road has two lanes in each direction, allowing you to pass over slow cars more easily. And so, we drove west from McLennan to Donnelly, and then turned south to Highway #43, passing Valleyview → Little Smoky → Fox Creek → Whitecourt → Onoway (what a strange town name) → Spruce Groove → Edmonton.
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chen2 said,
February 4, 2007
Sam. we wanna see more pictures about McLenna. I guess it must be a beautiful area eh.
Seema said,
February 4, 2007
Awsome website Sam….good journals and updates of McLennan. Congrats on your new alcahol limit haha