ParaGhoul Paranormal: Discoveries from the Dark

Canadian Legends & Monsters: What Lives in Crescent Lake, Newfoundland?

In this episode, I’m talking about Cressie, a lake monster that people say lives in Crescent Lake near Robert’s Arm in Newfoundland. From what I could find, the stories go back at least to early newspaper reports, loggers on the water, and even much older Indigenous stories about water spirits in the area.
I walk through some of the reported sightings from the 1930s, 1960s, early 1990s, and 2000s, along with a few theories about what people might actually be seeing. Giant eel, drifting logs, misidentified animals, or maybe something we just don’t fully understand yet.
We also talk a bit about why lake monsters show up so often in Canadian lore, and how tricky it really is to prove or disprove anything in a deep, murky lake.
If creatures and quieter horror are your thing, you might like my novel Coma, which you can find at kdkulpa.com/writing.
If you want to hang out between episodes, the KDK Ghoul Guild is at patreon.com/kdkghoulguild, and you can also grab my free YQR Haunts guide at kdkulpa.com/events-and-guides/free-yqr-haunts-pdf/.

Guest Appearance: Inside Haunted Canada with Joel A. Sutherland

Ever wonder who writes the Haunted Canada books that share true ghost stories from across the country? In this episode, I’m joined by Canadian horror author and librarian Joel A. Sutherland, whose work has introduced generations of readers to haunted places, forgotten history, and real paranormal encounters.
We talk about why horror works so well for young readers, how Haunted Canada became one of Canada’s most well-known paranormal series, and the research process behind collecting real ghost stories. Joel also shares one of the most disturbing haunted house cases he has ever encountered, a story that continues to influence his fiction years later.
If you enjoy ghost stories grounded in real places, Canadian history, and thoughtful research, this episode is for you.
Learn more about Joel and his books here:https://joelasutherland.com
If you’re curious about my own work, my novel COMA is a slow-burning, atmospheric horror for readers who enjoy unsettling stories without the gore:https://kdkulpa.com/writing/
Explore more episodes of ParaGhoul Paranormal:https://kdkulpa.com/paraghoul-paranormal/

Local Saskatchewan Haunts: Ghostly Whispers from the Weyburn Mental Hospital

The Weyburn Mental Hospital was once the largest building in the British Commonwealth… and one of the most unsettling.Overcrowding, experimental treatments, underground tunnels, and a fourth‑floor woman who walked the halls long after they were sealed shut ... this place has no shortage of shadows.
In this episode, I’m taking you back to the now‑demolished Souris Valley Mental Hospital to uncover its tangled history, chilling ghost stories, and the newspaper clippings that reveal what life (and death) inside the institution was really like. From eerie high‑heel footsteps to dark figures in abandoned corridors, Weyburn’s most haunted site holds secrets that refuse to fade.
Links from This Episode
Read COMA, my atmospheric supernatural horror novel:👉 https://kdkulpa.com/writing/ 
Download the Free YQR Haunts Guide to explore Regina’s most haunted places:👉 https://kdkulpa.com/events-and-guides/free-yqr-haunts-pdf/ 
 
 

Guest Appearance: Inside Alberta’s Most Haunted Places with Ghost Hunt Alberta

In this episode, I’m joined by Bonnie Milner, founder of Ghost Hunt Alberta, to talk about what more than 30 years in the paranormal has taught her. Bonnie has investigated haunted locations across Alberta, BC, and parts of the United States, and she brings a grounded, scientific approach to every case she works.
We dig into how her grandmother’s spirit sightings pulled her into the paranormal, why she relies so heavily on the scientific method, and how returning to the same locations for years builds real relationships with the spirits who linger there. Bonnie also shares some of her most memorable investigations, the realities of running a paranormal tourism business, how COVID changed activity in certain buildings, and why small-town hauntings are often the most meaningful.
If you want to dive deeper into Bonnie’s work, visit her website or explore her investigation videos:Website: https://ghosthuntalberta.ca/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GhostHuntAlberta

Canadian Legends & Monsters: Jos the Canadian Lumberjack Legend

Before Paul Bunyan swung his axe, Canada had its own towering lumberjack legend: Joseph Montferrand, better known as Big Joe Mufferaw.
Tonight, we’re heading deep into the Ottawa Valley to uncover the truth behind the man who supposedly fought off 150 men using one of them as a weapon. From the real Shiners’ Wars and bridge brawls to tall tales that grew into folklore, we’ll separate fact from fable and explore how this French-Canadian hero became one of the country’s most unforgettable legends.
If you love eerie history and homegrown myths, this one’s for you.
Listen now, and don’t forget to grab your free copy of my YQR Haunts: Guide to Regina Ghosts for a look at the real haunted places right here in Saskatchewan.

Haunted SK Listener Collection: Hotel Saskatchewan’s Lingering Guests

Before the Hotel Saskatchewan became a luxury landmark hosting royalty and rock stars, it was built from the bones of a failed dream - the steel skeleton of a ghost hotel that never lived. In this episode, we uncover the haunted legacy of one of Regina’s most iconic buildings, from the ballroom dancer who never left the floor to the grieving woman who still waits for her soldier. These are the guests who never checked out.
Have you experienced something strange or eerie in Saskatchewan (or even across Western Canada)? Share your story at kdkulpa.com and it may be featured in a future episode.

Guest Appearance: Elliot from Phantoms of Yore

In this episode of ParaGhoul Paranormal, I’m joined by Elliot from Phantoms of Yore - paranormal historian and ghost tour guide whose passion for haunted heritage runs deep.
We talk about how he first got drawn into the paranormal, the inspiration behind starting Phantoms of Yore, and some of his most unexplained (and downright chilling) experiences on investigations. 
He even brought along a couple of fascinating clips from past investigations that you’ll definitely want to check out - check them out!📹 Watch the clips: https://youtu.be/WhbQ5GjOywA?si=1q_wHKMUmbT3pbGv
https://youtube.com/shorts/9OPV8IRjTYg?si=XGFCko4XF2eoDJXp 

Haunted Saskatchewan Listener Collection: Spirits of the Regina Jails

There’s something about old jails that holds onto more than just history. The walls seem to remember.
In this Listener Collection, I explore Regina’s eerie correctional past, from the first hangings in Wascana Park to ghostly lights and echoes in the old Regina Jail. You’ll hear stories shared by a local paranormal seeker, along with the chilling claims that linger long after the buildings are gone.
We’ll uncover hidden graveyard rumors, the restless energy of death row, and even tales of haunted bricks that refused to stay silent.
Have you experienced something strange near one of Regina’s old jails? Share your story at kdkulpa.com and it may be featured in a future episode.