Many important historical figures have come from the area in and around Cardston. One of the most important, and well-known, was Senator James Gladstone. Gladstone has the distinction of being the first Indigenous person to serve as a Senator in the...
One of the most influential individuals in the early history of Alberta and the prairies was a man by the name of Albert Lacombe. From his arrival in the area after becoming dissatisfied with Eastern Canada, to the day he died, he would work with...
It had taken some time but by 1890, the Calgary and Edmonton Railway Company was incorporated and ready to begin laying down track between the two communities. At the time, it was taking five days by stage coach to travel between the cities but with...
It is well known that JM Robinson is the founder of Peachland. As with many locations around North America, the beginning of Peachland’s existence is thanks to gold. The hope for gold was what brought J.M. Robinson and his associates from Brandon...
Music is an important part of early prairie life. For many, dances were the main social gathering in the area, and they presented the opportunity to have some fun and to connect with those in the area. Every dance needed music and for the community...
We take it for granted these days that a police force is present in nearly every community in Canada. For many years in the west, law and order came from constables who would pass through the area on their patrols every few weeks. Eventually, more...
Back in 1906, the community of Chaplin was little more than a stopping point for the CPR. At that time, it was just the water and coal point for the main line. The entire community was made up of a coal chute, water tank and a box car where the CPR...
There have been many important visitors to the rural communities around Glenboro, including athletes, politicians and media stars. One of the most important individuals to ever come to the area was the representative of the Royal Family, the...
From 1913 to 1941, many teachers came through the doors of the one-room school called Abelein. Teaching at a small school was a unique experience, and something that many of the teachers enjoyed. This week, we are going to look at the experience of...
An early store in Milfford In July of 1879, two men came out to the area that would one day be Millford, ready to survey the area and possibly find a new site for a sawmill and town. E.C. Caddy and D.L.S Huston journeyed to the west, with the task...