We are back! .. Well, kinda…
by admin on Aug.13, 2010, under Uncategorized
Aug 12th, 2010
Welcome back to Paranormal Saskatchewan! Colin here! Its been a great few Years!
Its been nearly six years since Travis and I had this idea to create a group dedicated to investigating and gathering information on the paranormal in Saskatchewan. Many have asked to hear our story, so here it is.
We started back in the summer of 2004 or 2005. Travis and I had met when we both started working in the hotel industry as night security. After working at one particular hotel in general, it was apparent that we both had some experiences that we could not explain. Seeing apparitions, moving shadows, lights etc… We both decided to investigate further and came to the conclusion that this one hotel was definitely haunted!
That was the beginning.
The years following, we found other friends who were interested in the paranormal, and decided to investigate cemeteries, houses and other buildings that all had reputations of being haunted. We had gathered many pictures of Orbs and other anomalies, including EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomenon) that gathered our attention.
It was late 2007 that I decided to develop a website dedicated to Paranormal Saskatchewan. Surprisingly, I never thought it would gain the attention that it did! The online forum had over 300 members at one point and discussions were consistent. The Forum helped us communicate and create new friendships in which we were able to create a Paranormal Saskatchewan Team.
The big problem and growing pains.
Around the time that our site went up, we gained much media attention. We were stunned at the response.
We were interviewed by local Newspapers, Radio Stations, TV stations and received a place in Saskatchewan Ghost Stories 3, written by Joanne Christiansen. This was also around the time that Paranormal TV shows had gained significant popularity, such as Ghost Hunters, Paranormal State, etc.
We acknowledge that we are not the only other Paranormal Group in Saskatchewan, as there are many others. We definitely tried to separate ourselves from those groups, just to make sure that we stay unique and true to our selves.
It’s fair to say that as a group, we definitely matured over the years. From hardcore believers, we started to become harder sceptics. All investigations we did were FREE! And will forever continue to do so. We have day jobs and careers; we don’t need your money. We can’t find justification, morally and rationally to ask for money to help someone out, especially something that is not recognised legitimately by the Scientific Community. I know I might get blasted here, but there is NO SUCH THING as an EXPERT IN GHOST HUNTING and PARANORMAL RESEARCH! There are too many different theories and opinions on the subject, that there is no known proper answer. You can have a “Degree” in Parapsychology or have a certificate in “Ghost Hunting”, but that means nothing to us. We are a group of street wise Ghost Hunters and Investigators, that aren’t intimidated by someone’s fancy credentials that mean nothing more than a piece of paper on the wall. The Proof is in the pudding. You don’t have to pay money for a membership in our group. There is no “ultra secret” information. We are a group of people that believe in helping out people, logically and rationally who may have a paranormal problem. We will ensure ever natural explanation, and I mean EVERY thing possible to rule out paranormal activity. Like in the Prosecutor in our Court Systems, we have to prove Beyond a reasonable doubt, the evidence must weigh more that the defence, that something is truly haunted. Have we found this in the past? Yes. How many times? Not many.
Now don’t get me wrong, I am not blasting the paranormal community, or people that have paranormal encounters. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, however you must clear the weeds from the water to find your fish so to speak!
After my Rant – The Torch is Passed.
After a few years, we developed a group of dedicated investigators and members! However, it’s time that Travis and I pass the Torch on to a new person to lead Paranormal Saskatchewan. We have chosen Matt Siwak, as a result of his dedication and enthusiasm. Travis and I are proud to have founded such a great organization, and will continue to be a part of things in the back ground but will resign from our active leader roles. We know Paranormal Saskatchewan remains in good hands.
From Travis and Myself, I wish to thank you all for your dedicated support! Happy hunting and haunting!
-Colin
Founder of Paranormal Saskatchewan.
