McKenzie Lake, Calgary, Alberta: Population 13,290. A place best known for its 43 acre lake with sandy beaches, 80 person capacity Beach Club, and practically no restaurants (according to Google Maps). Jess Schmidt, host and creator of Rooked: The Cheaters Gambit, joins the show to discuss fake lakes, Alberta's most iconic ranching lifestyle influencers, Calgary's Southeast suburbs' spookiest hot spots, and more!

Listen to Jess's podcast, Rooked: The Cheaters Gambit, on your favourite podcast platform now!

Learn more about Jess here: jessdoespodcasting.com

Links:

• McKenzie Lake (Reddit)
• McKenzie Lake Residents Association
• Fish Creek Provincial Park
• Fish Creek Provincial Park History
• Fish Creek (Twitter)
• Fish Creek Facts
• Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant
• Treaty 7

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