The membership newsletter of the

Historical Society of Alberta

Box 4035 Station C No.2 Calgary, AB. T2T 5M9 April 2004 Telephone: 403-261 - 3662 ISSN 1205-0350 Fax: 403-269-6029 PMA #400 I003 1 e-mail: [email protected]

From Fort to the Future: In this issue Celebrating Edmonton's Centennial 1904-2004 HSA Conference & AGM 1 Come to Fort Edmonton Park to cele­ select one of four bus tours offered President's Report 3 brate Edmonton 's centennial. Picture which begin at the Park 12:30 pm and Tributes to Wes Johnston 4 yourself living in Edmonton 80 years return by 4:30 pm. The bus tours are the ago by spending three days at the Hotel "Historic Sports Tour" guided by Bruce Mary Finlay: A Mother for Strangers 5 Selk irk in Fort Edmonton Park and Ibsen ; "Historic Fine Arts" tour of Empress of Ireland 6 trave l back in time. Edmonton theatres; Historic Alberta Centennial History Society 7 In 2004 Edm onton celebrates its Francoph one visits Edm onton 's "French History Teacher Tips 7 100th birthday and the Historical Quarter." or Historic Beginnings. the history ofAlberta and its ca pital which Heritage Issues 8-12 Society of Alberta joins the celebrations with its Annual General Meeting from includes "high tea" at Rutherford House. Little Chicago 13 May 28 to 30. Host is the Edmont on the home of Alberta's first premier. (tour Books & Websites to Try Out 14-15 and District Historical Society partnering details are on page 18). Barons Centennial 2004 16 with Fort Edm onton Park , Saturday eve ning is the Awards The Hotel Selkirk is a circa 1922 Banqu et at the Alberta Aviation Elementary School Archaeolog ical Museu m. Come to visit the museum, Program at UofC 18 reconstruction located on the come r of 1905 and 1920 Street in Fort Edmo nton have cocktails at 5:30 pm and listen to Chapter Reports 16-19 Park . Representing a con tinuity from the big-band so und of the C-Jammers. HSA Calendar of Events & the 1905 settlement era to the 1920 Dinn er will follow at 6:30 pm. Th e Crossword 20 metropolitan era. the Hotel is fully guest speake r is Edm onton author functional (28 rooms. 2 suites, Myrna Kostash who will give a talk John son's Cafe and the Mahogany Bar) entitled "Reading the River." The author with locally-made furnishings to replicate of Baba s Children and The Doomed HSA Pin 1920s Mission furniture. The Hotel is Bridegroom will expl ore her research into Alberta' s history. particularly her The wheel-chair acce ssible and rooms are work on her upcoming book The Historical equipped for internet (but not televi­ sion) use. The cos t is $ 129 a night (plus Literary Compan ion to the Society of tax) for Conference delegates. Saskatchewan River. An article based on Alberta pin that work is featured in the The wee kend's acti vities begi n with is available. Novem berlDecemb er 2003 issue of registration at the Hotel Selk irk from You can pick it Canadian Geographic. 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm. and the official up from the office launch, with a wine and cheese recep­ Sunday morn ing begin s with break ­ or mail your cheque or money order in tion. is from 6:30 to 9 pm . Special fast (7-8:30 am) at the Hotel Selkirk. the amount of $5 plus $.50 postage and gue sts will attend and rag-time music is followed by "Edmonton Sports History handling to: pro vided by local piani st. Mitch Spratt. Through the Eyes of an Archivist." a The Historical Society of Alberta short present ation by Bruce Ibsen. City The Annual General Meeting of the Box 4035, Station C Archivist. Also. from 8:30 to 10:30 am HSA is set for Saturday 8:30- 10:30 am. Calgary, AB. TIT 5M9 there is a silent auction. On Saturd ay afternoo n delegates may Phone: 403-261-3662 Alternative accommoda tion is offered Fax: 403-269-6029 wander through Fort Edm onton Park or at Edmonton House Suite Hotel located E-mail: [email protected] take a guided tour at 2 pm. Or you may in downtown Edmonton. Welcome to new members The Hist ori cal Soci et y of Alberta is a registered charitable organization. Theresa Voigt & Famil y, Calgary Faye Nelson, Lethb ridge Phyllis Malanchuk, Thorhild Howeard Forsyth, Lethb ridge Donations are gratefully received to Darlene Paly, Thorhild Nanton Thelm a Fanning Library, Nanton help further the work of the Society Bev Taylor, Thorhild Joyce Middlestead, Red Deer which includes the publication of Mertie Beatty, Calgary Wendy Bush, Banff Doran Degenstein, Lethbridge Douglas 1. Misfeldt . Calgary Alb erta History and this newsletter, Debb y Gregorash, Coaldale Alan & Irene Hiles, Calgary History Now. Donations are tax lill Kotkas, Lethbridge Michael & Elizabe th Thain, Red Deer deductible and will be acknow ledged in James Haney, Lethbridge George Tremaine, Grande Prairie History Now, unless otherwise requested. l im Douglas, Montreal, Quebec Learning Technolog ies Branch, Alberta Douglas R. Law, Edmonton Learning, Barrhead History No w is publ ished qu arterl y. Bruce Paterson, Edm onton Susan deCaen, Calgary We welcome information about your Leduc Composite High School, Leduc Jean-Pierre Deco rby, Edmonton upcom ing or past eve nts, activities, Crow foot Branch Library -Periodicals, Robert D. Cormack, Calgary publ ications, etc. They should be in the Calgary Karen Simonso n, Edmonton Rocky Mountain House Publi c Library hand s of the edito r prior to deadline . Lucy l ean Michaud, Calgary Evelyn & Paul Luzi, Calgary Dr. Johan Dorrnaar, Leth bridge Submission deadlines: David & Sandy Powers, Airdrie Mara Green, Dewberry Mar 1 for Apr-Juri issue Linda Giesbrecht, Calgary Danece Workm an, Red Deer lun I for Jul -Sep issue Barbara McMoriand, Calgary Ecofor Consulting Inc., Fort SI. l ames, BC Sep I for Oct- Dec issue Mary Elaine Godfrey, Calgary Hans-luergen Hermens Helen Bickford , Red Deer Dec I for Jan-M ar issue Marion Brister, Calgary l ack & Christine LaMarsh, Calgary E.lane Ming , Red Deer Send copy to: Lawrence W. Barany, Taber Barbara Clarke, Lethbri dge Sherring Amsden, D. M. & Harold K. Coutler, Nanton Janay Nuge nt, Lethbridge Editor, History Now, Sylvia Gibson, Calgary Boise State Universi ty, Boise, ID Historical Society of Alberta Thom as Sheehan, Grande Prairie Pat Rodriguez, Calgary Box 4035, Station C Beth McMu rchie, Leth bridge Calgary, ABT2T 5M9 Phone: 403-261-3662 Fax: 403-269-6029 Members of Council 2003-2004 Thank You for Your Donation to the HSA and/or Chapter President Don Hepburn Catherine Sm ith Lois Barr 1st Vice President Jean Johnstone l ean l ohnstone - (2) Denni s E. Lewin 2nd Vice President Tony Rees Bev Leggett - (2) Reginald Beere 3rd Vice President Frank Norris Gordon Franson Muriel Collard Treasurer Bever!y Leggett Fred Holberton Louis & Lorene Frere Secretary David Smith Roberts Ryckm an, In Me mory of Diana Sim Barbara & Carlton Stewart Past President Ron Williams Stephany Proudfoot Robert & Norma Sparrow, In Memory of Directors David Jones, Liliane Don Hepburn - (3) Lorraine Kerkegi Coutu Maisonneuve, Dale & Pat Brar Sandra Thomson DougRae Roberta Stephen Wince Chau-Mah, In Memory of Lorrai ne Lonn ie Tate Kerkegi Committees: J. E. Mac htmes Antoinette Grenier Alberta History Editor Hugh Dempsey Betty K. Daly Alice Williamson History Now Editor Sherring Amsden Edward Bredin [an Hay Lionel Singleton Bruce & Peggy Ferguson, Q.c. For information contact: [an Getty Myrtle Seguin & Famil y Offic e Coo rdinator Peter Goruk Malcolm MacCrimm on Th e Historical Society of Alberta Hon. Marjorie Bowker Marg Welch, Donation In Kind #320 Barron Building M. Farhrner Legacy 2003 Ca m paign 6 10 8th Avenue SW Dr. & Mrs. R. G. Williams Arthur Jones Calgary, AB. T2 P IG5 Robert D. Cormack Legacy 2004 Ca mpaign Phone: 40 3-261-3662 Mr. & Mrs. William Smy th Fax: 403-269-6029 S. Robert Elliot Donations to the Legacy 2004 Campaign will be published in the Octobe r 2004 Issue e- mail: albertahistory@ telus.net George Malcolm of History NOW as well as the Autu mn 2004 website: www.albertah istory.org Evelyn A. Nielsen Issue of Alberta History President's Report by Don Hepburn

This is the time of year for our annual pleasure, at the February meeting of the report to the Alberta Historical Central Alberta Chapter, of awarding Resources Foundation. AHRF provides editor Hugh Dempsey the Society's a substantial grant to our Society each Volunteer Service Medallion for his year to assist us in carrying out our many years of devoted service. Hugh programs, and in return we provide an has edited the journal for most of its provincial. to further the cause of history accounting of how the money has been fifty years. and heritage preservation in our province. spent. Preparing the report provides an Society members have been active in Taken all together, it is a very excellent opportunity to review - and book publication as well. The Alberta impressive picture. It is something to be amazed by - the amount of work Records Publication Board' s latest celebrate. I hope you will take the done by our members. volume, The Moun taineerin g Diaries of opportunity to do just that by attending This year's report shows a total of Marga ret Flemin g, is now available (see the Annual Conference of the Society to 18,405 volunteer hours, the equivalent of page 14 for details). The Lethbridge be held in Edmonton, May 28 to 30. nearly ten full-time jobs, which is an Chapter published its Sweetgrass Hills "From Fort to the Future: Celebrating impressive figure. My guess is. though, in 2003 and it has already gone into its Edmonton's Centennial 1904-2004" that even this figure is considerably lower second printing. Another Lethbridge promises to be an exciting event and a than it should be. I think people are gen­ publication, Prairie Prisoners, has also tremendous opportunity to share with erally quite modest when they estimate gone to a second printing. The Central others your enthusiasm for Alberta the amount of time they have contributed, Alberta Chapter, in partnership with the history. I hope to see you there and the actual amount of volunteer time Central Alberta Regional Museums is probably higher by a half. That's a very Network, published two books: West of We'd like to hear from you significant contribution. the Blindman , a I am interested in volunteeri ng for the What does all that effort achieve? collection of newspaper columns written Historical Society of Alberta. I am interested in: Some of the Society's activities are high by Fred Schutz of Rimbey over a 40-year o Events profile events, such as the Historic period, and Aspenland ll: On Women s Fund Raising Lives and Work ill Central Alberta. o Weeks. soon to be an annual feature in o Membership four Alberta cities. Edmonton and Advocacy has occupied many hours o Publicity Calgary are old hands at it, of course, for many members. Rouleau House in Name: _ having held very successful Historic Calgary, the Michener Centre Edmonton and Historic Calgary weeks Administration Building in Red Deer. Address: for a number of years in midsummer, the Lieutenant Governor's official and May of this year will see the second residence in Edmonton, the National annual Historic Red Deer Week and the Historic Site at Rocky Mountain House City: _ first ever Historic Lethbridge Week. Our all come immediately to mind as PC: _ "how-to" manual, Celebrate Our heritage "hot spots" that have been, and E-mail: _ Heritage, is now complete and is being continue to be, the focus of advocacy piloted in four communities. It will be work by members and by chapters. The skills I have to otTe r are: readily accessible to communities, in Underlying all of this activity are the Alberta and beyond, in electronic format regular monthly public education on our website. programs offered by each of the Publishing continues to be an important chapters, the regular publication of four activity. Our quarterly journal, Alberta chapter and one provincial newsletter. Mail or E-mail to: History, has been in publication for half and the many unseen but valuable The Historical Society of Alberta a century now, and last fall's excellent contributions made by chapter members PO Box 4035, Station C. special issue celebrated fifty years of who sit on committees and boards of Calgary, Alberta T2T 5M9 Phone: 403-261-3662 publication. I had the privilege and the one kind or another, both local and E-mail: albertahistory ts'telu s.net In Appreciation of Wes Johnston September 30, 1928 . December 10, 2003 HSA Members by Geoff Wilson News Before he became ill Wes spent many hours, before his illness. It is pro ving more initi ally maint aining the difficult to sort out bugs now he is no HSA's somewhat ram­ longer with us. shackle computer systems and later expanding Wes brought to his work both flexibility them in stages and at in adopting suggestions and tenacity in minimal cos t until they working to overcome the inevitable were only slightly glitches in setting up computer sys tems Many organizations have people who, obsole scent. Those of us who were in a less than optimal environment. without it being well known to their involved with Wes in this effort remember Wes's integrity was apparent in his membership s, put in a great deal of time with appreciation his patience in resolving strict adherence to software licen ses, behind the scene. Wes Johnston, who conflictin g hard ware and software need s sometimes frustrating to his more passed away last Decemher, was one of and in undoing probl ems caused by flighty coworkers. We will also remem­ these unsung heroes for the Historical some of our acti ons. Wes continued to ber Wes's gentl emanly, qui et, dry Society of Alberta. help at the HSA offic e until shortly hum our in his interac tions with all those he met.

A tribute to Wes Johnston by the Archaeological Society of Alberta by Brian Vivian

Although Wes never had any formal At meetin gs, when debate became Wes Johnston was born on the fami ly training in archaeolo gy, he came by his heated Wes would break the deadl ock in farm at Helm sdale, AB. He was a 1950 interest and understanding of archaeology . a unassuming mann er. With twinkl e in graduate in Electri cal Engineering from hone stly. In earlier years his father his eye and a bit of a shrug he would the Uni versity of Alberta, and spent his Russell John ston had made one of the offer an honest and simple answer that entire thirty- eight-year professional better artifact collections in the he said was only his opinion - yet we career with Calgary Power, later Province . Russell found one particularly would agree he was correct. TransAlta Utiliti es, mainly in the com­ mun ications and telecontrol field . He unique spear head that came to be call ed Last fall when Wes became ill and was a life member of APEGGA and past an Alberta Point -this was adopt ed by had to resign his post, the entire section chairma n of IEEE. Upon retiring the Archaeological Soc iety ofAlberta as Executive felt his absence. its logo - a fact Wes was mode stly in 1988, he was able to pursue his other To recogni ze Wes and all he meant to proud of. interests, including archaeology and the Archaeological Society, the Calgary genealogy, the latter comhined with the Wes' s interest in history and love of Centre decid ed to rename the Annu al love of computers. Wes and Sheila (his Southern Alberta arch aeology was Student Award in his honour. The Wes wife of 52 years) spent time in their demonstrated hy his years of service for John ston Prize in Archaeology is an beloved Kananaskis, and combined travel the Arch aeological Society. He was a Award to the Top Undergradu ate with genealogy whenever possible, Wes member of the Calgary Centre for over Stud ent in The Department of lent his techni cal ex pertise to keep thirt y years, voted into the Executive as Archaeology at the University of co mputer, audi o and other equipment Lifetime Director and acted as Calgary. I apprec iate that Wes was still runn ing at the Historical Society of Pro vincial Represent ative for the with us when we announced this new Alherta,the Alherta Family Histories Calgary Centre. At other times he award and he was able to convey his Socie ty, and North minister United represented the Centre at publi c thought s to the first recipient. Church. He was a man of strong, displays, artifact ident ification and The members of the Society were staunch, and upright charac ter, who always part icipated and enjoyed field blessed to have been in his company. valued honesty, fairness and forth right­ trips and other outings. ness throughout his life. Mary Finlay: A Mother for Strangers by Alan Kausy

"Edmonton has had no better citize n electricity and the installation of a city related studies . Furtherm ore, when Mrs. than Mrs. Mary Finlay." Perhaps this telephone line. Finlay retired in 1964, the Board of the was a genero us statement, but in May of In 19 19, Mary married Mr. John S. Beulah House gave her a modern home 1964 when the Edmonton Journal stated Finlay of Didsbu ry, Alberta. Sadly, the to live in for "as long as she needs if'. It this, the indiv idua l who refuted the marri age was short-lived as Mr. Finlay was in a good area - right across the remark was likely unaware of Mrs. passed away in 1921. She did, however, street from the mission. Finlay's outstanding charac ter and give birth to a daugh ter, Joyce. It was only rece ntly. in August 2000, unm atched acco mplishments. With any Although it must have been a difficult that the city further honoured the late mention of the Beulah Home of time for Mary, she persevered and Mrs. Finlay by namin g a park after her. Edmonton, Mary' s name was unques­ became superintendent of the home in Located in the well-established district tionably raised and probabl y referred to 1922. of Forest Heights at 8008 102 Avenue, it as ' the lady of the house.' The Beulah House was a pillar within is certainly a wonderful place for In an era when horses and buggies the community. Every fall there was an mothers, married or not, to take their lined the streets, coal oil lamp s were open house where tea was served and children for an afternoo n of activity. cas ting dim glows within wooden tours of the house were give n to the There is a well-equipped playground , walled homes and running water was as visitors. The back yard was one that lush grass and plenty of shade provi ded scarce as a rut free road, Mary Finlay certainly did not lack space . A full by birch, elm and spruce trees. They can ca me to Edmonton. The year was 1909 vege table garden was seeded every relax on one of the many benches and and Mary, then known by her maiden spri ng and the women at the mission enjoy a day outside. And in the winter name of Miss Whi te, was 25 and in were responsible for its maintenance. time, there is an outdoo r skating rink search of a job. The same year she During warm weather barbe ques were adjacent to the grounds complete with a bega n work with the Beulah Mission. held in the backyard. Mus ical entertain­ well insulated community hall where they The Mission was a place whe re a single ment was commonplace and a good­ can thaw out on a chilly winter day. woman was ensured a safe place to stay. sized library was in the home for all to In 1962, when Mayor Elmer Roper Later, the home was renowned for taking peruse. All in all, it was a good, safe presented Mary with the Juni or unwed mothers into a warm, caring and and decent abode which was well Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the comfo rtable environment. Also, the respected. Year Award, he summed up her achieve­ Beulah harboured young ladies and Mary was superintendent for 42 ments perfectly, "Mrs. Finlay's life and fostered a co mpassionate atmos phere years. Durin g this time, ove r 5300 work have been an inspiration to all that did not allow their unmarried ladie s stayed at the home and 4660 who have been privileged to associate patrons to be looked down upon as the babies were born into its care ­ with her through the years of devoted pioneering society tended to do at the approximately one baby born every two service to Beulah Home. Dedic ated in time. Perhaps it was the Beulah home weeks for 42 years . It indeed required a her youth to the ideal of Chri stian that helped to change that particular specia l type of person to fulfill the service to others, her zea l and devotion, perspecti ve of unmarried mothers. related duties involved but Mrs. Finl ay her deep love and sympathy for those in Mary became a common sight at did j ust that. need has never dimi nished." Edmon ton's Railway station where she The City of Edmonton and the Beulah The compassionate lady that was would welcome the women in need of Home appreciated the immense instantly recognizable in her regal blue assistance and transported them to "the co ntributions made by Mary and the suit jacket, frilly white blouse and hat, place out in the bog." That was in the Mission to the now mature society. In passed away on November 27, 1970, at early days when the Beulah home was 1963, a scholarship was established. Set the age of 86. Though co nsiderable time on the outskirts of Edmonton. up by the trustees of the Rohert Tegler has gone by, her spirit shall remai n in Gradually, as the city grew, the mission Trust, it recognized an individual the hearts of all Edmontonians as a role was surro unded by new homes and annu ally for their adva nced study model which continues to instill inspira­ businesses. Shortly thereafter, the home contribu tions to socia l welfare and other tion and loyalty into all our actions and was blessed with running water, endeavours. Empress of Ireland by Marion Kelch

This is: The year of the 90th anniversary [email protected] Deput y Prime Have You Visited Our Web site of the sinking of the Empress of Ireland. Minister, Hon.. Anne McLellan Lately? The year of the IOOth anniversary of the McLellan.A @parl.gc.ca Honorable www.empressartifacts.org Here you ordering of the construction of the Mauril Belanger (Party Whip ) can now view Briana Bach Hertzog's Empress of Ireland at the Fairfield Belanger.M @parl.gc.ca Mr. Gary beautiful painting of the Empress on its Shipbuilding and Engineering in Govan, Schellenberger, Heritage Criti c (PC) last voyage. The painting will be repro­ Scotland. The first anniversary of the Schellenberger.G @parl.gc.ca Ms. duced via photo canvas in various sizes Empress of Ireland Artifact Committee Wendy Lill, Heritage Critic (ND) and will soo n be avai lable for sale. We whose mission is to keep in Canada LiII.W @parl. gc.ca Mailin g address is: are always grateful to Brian Palmer for Philippe Beaudry's incomparable collection House of Comm ons Parliament donating and maintainin g this web site. of arti facts. The question is: Will Buildings Ottawa, ON K IA OA6 On May 29 Will You attend the 90th Canadians and the Go vernm ent of Meeting With Deputy Prime Minister Anniversary Memorial Ceremony in Canada have sufficient foresight, Hon. Anne McLellan. Rimouski? integrity, and resourcefulness to retain On December 19, I attended Hon. If we can get a group of 20 or more, this collection for future generations to Anne Mcl.ellan's Open House in we will organize a tour which will greatly study and appreciate? Edm onton. I had the opportunity to chat reduce the price for all. Here is a tentative schedule: Friday, May 28 Participants fly It is esse ntial that the new Heritage briefl y with Hon..McLellan and handed in to Quebec City. Evening reception and Minister, the Hon . Helene Scherrer, MP her a prepared statement co ncerning our introduction of Empressphiles. Hotel from Lou is-Hebert, Quebec. is made Mission and our requests. pre-booked at a special rate. Saturday, aware of our campaig n. We ask every­ Empress of Ireland Article in the May 29. Depart early for 3 hour chartered one to please e-mail/write Hon.. Helene Calgary Herald by David Bly On December 29, the Calgary Herald bus ride to Rimouski. Attend ceremonies Scherrer. Here are addresses: e-mail to and eve nts planned by the Musee de la Scherrer.H @parl.gc.ca Or mail to:Hon.. featured a superb article by Heritage mer. Tour of museum and Empress Helene Scherrer Minister of Heritage writer David Bly entitled " 19 14 ship sinking still making waves". Mr. Bly related sites. Board ship to go out to site House of Com mons Parliament above the wreck. Divers send up photos Buildi ngs Ottawa, ON KIA OA6 intrica tely portrayed how the disaster impacted the lives of Calgarians in par­ to be shown on screen during dinner. In the subject, write Empress of ticular. He then very graciously men­ Overnight in Rimouski. Pre-booked hotel Ireland Artifacts. Identify yourself as: tioned the Empress of Ireland Artifact at a special rate. Sunday, May 30 Afte r a descendant of someo ne who perished Committee and listed the website some more sightsee ing, chartered bus on the liner, or who sailed on the liner www.empressa rtifacts.org We are gra te­ returns to Quebec City. Tour of harbour on other voyages. Congratul ate Hon.. ful for Dav id Bly's interest in the and other Empress related sites in Scherrer on her appointment to Minister Empress of Ireland. Mr. Bly can be con­ Quebec City. Farewell Dinner. of Heritage. State your concerns regard­ tacted at: Dbly @theherald.canwest.com Overnight in Quebec City. Pre-booked ing the Empress of Ireland artifacts and Because of Mr. Bly' s article, another hotel at a special rate. Mond ay May 31 that you consider them to be historically Empressphile, Mr. Duke Joy of Brook s, Bus to airport. significant. Insist that Heritage Canada Alberta contacted me through our web­ Comin g soo n some exci ting informa­ act quickl y to work out an agreement site. Duke 's great gra ndfather, Nils tion on a proposed genealogical project with Mr. Philippe Beaudry, the Canad a Sundberg, who was returning to Sweden resulting from research on the Empress Science and Techn ology Museum , and to bring back his fami ly, perished on the of Ireland passenger lists. Derek Grout, the Empress of Ireland Artifac t liner. It was the first time Mr. Joy had author of Empress ofIreland: The story Com mittee so that the artifacts can be heard of our Committee and he indicat­ ofGI l Edwardian Liller, will be making procured in commemoration of the 90th ed positive concern abou t keeping the presentations in the next few months. I anniversary. Also, that Heritage Canada artifac ts in Canada. We are happy to am scheduled to presen t in Salmon Arm, initiate legislation to have May 29 hear from Mr. Joy and look forward to BC on February 19. Thanks to everyone declared Empress of Ireland Memorial providing him with more informatio n for all your reports. Please feel free to Day in time for the 90th anni versary. about the Empress and the artifacts. We send any comme nt or ideas . Marion Simil ar letters could be sent to: The also look forward to learn ing more Kelch czardust @telusplanet. net Right Honorable Paul Mart in, Prime about Mr. Sundberg for our archives . Mini ster of Canada. Alberta 2005 Centennial History Society - News March 2004

The Society has received grants from Dr. Jerry Petry shyn of Grand e Prairie and is one of the first books in Canada Alberta Community Development and Region al College has repl aced Dr. Carl to analyze the development of a rural from the Centenni al Legacies Program Betke of the University of Alberta as weekly newspaper. A number of book to continue the preparation of volumes President of the Soc iety. Dr. Betke was launches are plann ed. Please watc h for marking the 100th anni versary of President for several years and continues announcements. Alberta. The Directors of the Society have as a director of the Society. Other Other volumes in the Alberta commissioned a series of approximately directors includ e Doug Cass, David Reflecti ons series include a two-volume 30 essays focussing on significa nt years Jon es, Sarah Carter, Rod Macleod, Literary History ofAlberta by George in the Province' s history from 10,000 Kathryn Ivany, and Marianne Fedori. Meln yk [1998 -1999] , Town Life: main BC to the present. It is expected that the The fifth volume in the Alberta street and the evolution ofsmall town essays will fill three volum es when Reflections series, by University of Alberta, 1880-194 7 [1995] and Alberta 's publi shed in the fall of 2005 . Authors Alberta historian Paul Voisey was published North: a history, 1890-1950 [2000] by were selected in the fall of 2003 and in early 2004 by University of Alberta Donald Wetherell and Irerne Krnet, all will submit their first drafts in June, Press, High River and the Times: an published in collaboration with the 2004. General editor of the project is Alberta Community and its weekly news­ University of Alberta Press. Dr. Michael Payne, assisted by Dr. paper; 1905-1966. The volume traces the The next Annu al General Meeting of Donald Wetherell and Dr. Cathy history of the Times under the manage­ the Society will take place in Calgary in Ca vanaugh as volume editors. ment of the Clark family of High River June 2004. Details will be announced.

History Teacher Tips - Presented by the Education Committee of the HSA by David M. Smith In the pendulum swing of educational First, however, a caveat. Of course Virny Ridge & Learning from Your theor y, cross -curricular education has very few History teachers will have the Mistakes - Sort Of come up again and aga in as a sound requi site knowledge of physics to teach Econom ics - The Wartime Economy; approach to communicating concepts the detailed principles of atomic reactions. Fiscal Policy and Government and ideas. In short, the idea is to teach But schools are wonderful places in part Interventi on the interconnectedness of disciplines because they bring an amaz ing amount Mathematics - The Statistics of War; such as mathematics, chemistry, biology of talent and knowledge together under Casualties and . .. history. In fact, a very good one roof. Use your colleagues!' Bring in case can be made that a central the physics or chemistry teacher when Science and War - Gas; The Science component in this scheme of teaching you are teachin g the A-Bomb. Ask the of Ballistics is history. Everything has a history ­ English teacher to talk to your class Literature -The War Poets chemistry, mathemati cs, biology ­ about Tennyson and the "Charge of the Visua l Arts - War Arti sts & Their everything. But perhaps more impor­ Light Brigade" when you teach the Work tantl y, all these "things" are in history. It Cri mean War. Music - The Legacy of the War ­ would be hard to teach 19th Century Is it then possible to use one major America Brings Jazz to Europe history without at least touchin g on historic eve nt to teach a wide variety of Political Stud ies - The Peace; The Darwin and Wallace's ideas of natural discip lines, the sum of which would be Treat y Process; Political Geography ­ selection and evolution . World War II the teaching of the event itself? Let's The New Map would not be complete, both literally look at World War 1. Here is a very brief and figuratively, without a knowledge of out line that uses World War I to teach If you can use everything to teach the atom bomb and the scientific many things. history, and everythin g has a history, proce ss and principles that led to its does that mean that all teachers are History - Historiograph y: The causes developm ent. This leads us to the really History teachers? Well, maybe of the war - various interpretat ions co nclusion that you can use history to not, but it's a scary thought, isn' t it? teach darn near anythin g. Strategic Plannin g - Battle Plans: Heritage Updates Heritage Heritage Canada Calls For the heritage value that generation after Issues Preservation of the Lieutenant­ generation would otherwise bestow Governor's Official Residence in upon them." Ed monton, Alberta The Heritage Canada Foundation Ottawa, ON, Febru ary 25, 2004 - In and tourism. Rouleau House has a supports the conservation of works of his February 19th letter to the Honourable significant history. Modern Movement architecture, a Ty Lund, Alberta Minister of Judge Charles Borromee Rouleau cultural imperative of the 20th century. Infrastructure, Brian Anthony, executive played a role in the North West Letters of protest concerning the director of the Heritage Canada Rebellion of 1885, the greatest social proposed demoliti on were written by Foundation, expressed shock and dismay upheaveI to take place in Western Bradley McDonald, Vice President, upon hearing of the provincial govern­ Can ada. He was the personal emissary EDHS ; Don Hepburn, President, HSA , ment's plan to demolish the Lieutenant­ sent by Prime Minister John A. and Brian Anthony, Unfortunately, these Governor's official residence in MacDonald to assess the situation. His efforts were in vain. The residence has Edmonton and to sell, for development impression of the starvation and results been demolished. That is why we must purposes, a significant portion of the land from a change of way of life was keep a diligent vigil to preserve our few on which it stands. unheeded. Today we still witness the remainin g treasurers. Constructed in 1950, the long, low­ regretful effects of this period of our slung cedar bungalow at 58 St. George' s history where French canadiens & Metis Re: Maison Rouleau House, Calgary, Cresce nt, with its fieldstone fireplaces Liliane Coutu Maisonneuve, Heritage demanded land and language rights. and low-pitched roof, was designed by and History Coordinator· February Dr. Edouard Hector Rouleau worked 11,2004 promin ent Edmonton architect John as a surgeo n for the local North-West Rule, whose other designs include The mandate of the Heritage and Mounted Police detachment. He served Glenora school, the Rutherford Library, History sec tor of our Association is to as the Belgian Consul, was the first as well as the Mayfair Golf and Count ry preserve, educate and promote the history President of Calgary's St-Jean-B aptiste Club and the University of Alberta's of francophones in Alberta. Society and was one of the founders of Faculty Club. Vacant since 2000, the Francoph ones have a long history in the Holy Cross Hospital in Calgary. One house, which was originally built as a Alberta starting with the French of his sons was killed in action during private home, was purchased by the Canadian voyageurs in the 1700's. WWI in France in 1917. province in 1966 to serve as the vice­ Lingu istic evide nce demonstrates that The se are important figures in our rega l residence. Despite its architectural the Black foot Nation referred to French history and the most important aspect of and historic al significance, however, the Canadians as the "old man or original preser ving and restoring Rouleau House house has not been designated ­ people" and used another term for other is the recognition and respect of the history although it is on a list of modern heritage non aboriginal people. French was the of the early French Canadian pioneers buildings that are being considered for first European Langu age to be spoken in and Obl ate Father Albert Lacombe and such status - with the end result that Alberta and was where the first white Father Ledu c. As Professor Robert the gove rnment deem s the structure and woman Marie-Anne Gaboury Stebb ins wrote in his book the Franco­ site as havin g no heritage valu e. Lagim od iere settled with her family Calgarians. In support of the Alberta heritage (Louis Riel's gra ndparents) at Fort "In autumn 1889, in a move to community, Anthony stressed that it was Edmonton. Fort Briseboi s was the early achieve official recogniti on of their often the most recent forms of modern name of Calgary and later the history of community, the homesteaders incorpo­ heritage that are most enda ngered and the Rouleauville district and Rouleau rated them selves as the Village of argued that "the dem olition of such House became important to the history Roulc auville, named in honour of the build ings in their midd le age means that of Calgary and of Alberta. contributions of the two brothers". they will never be permitted to grow old The preservation of Rouleau House gracefully and acquire the addit ional concerns 3 main areas: history, education, continued on page 8 continued from page 8 Dear Ms. Scherrer: I am writing to you concerning the This neighbourhood was named after proposed changes to the Rocky Heritage them and deserves to be preserved and Mount ain House National Historic Site, Issues interpreted in Rouleau House. and specifically to express our disap­ Anot her important aspect of the pointment at the proposed clos ure of the preservation of Rouleau House is in the visitor centre at the site. The publ ic as Fort SI. James may be exce llent, but area of education. In 2005 a new Soc ial notices from Parks Ca nada refer to the they are few in number and not readily Studie s program will be impleme nted in changes as "proposed", and indicate that accessible to travellers. The Rocky Alberta and will bring an Aborigi nal, comments will be acce pted until March Mountain House site, in contrast, is on a Metis and Francop hone perspecti ve to 15, 2004. Therefore I am ass uming that major highway and is relati vely close to the diverse cultural history ofAlberta. the decision to close the centre is not the mountain parks and their millions of Th is is a perfect opportunity to preser ve firm, and there is still the possibility of visitors. It is readily accessible to and interpret the history of Rouleau a different resolut ion to the problems tourists from Alberta Highway 2 as well House which will complement the new being faced at the site. as from the Icefields Parkway, and is Social Studies prog ram and enable I am advised by members of the located in an area well supplied with teac hers and students from across Board of Directors of our Central touri st acco mmodations. There is a great Alberta to participate in the historical Alherta Chapter that there was really no opportunity to make the site a major aspects of Rouleau House. discussion in the community concerning interp retive centre for the fur trade era, The last aspect deals with the new alternative solutions before the proposed as well as a suitable memorial for the phenomenon of heritage tourism. clos ure was announced . The publi c man who, althoug h neglected in his old Tourists are no longer content to view meetings that were held focused on how age and forgotte n for a century, is now historical sites. They want to experience the proposed changes could be ack now ledged as this country' s greate st different cultures and participate in implemented, not on whether they were cartographer and perhaps the world's thought provoking ideas and attitudes . necessary or acceptable. These Board foremost land geographer. This incites them to discover more members have raised serious concerns It is therefore difficult to understand about historical events and personalities about the effect of closing the visitor centre why the site is to be downgraded at this which have shaped our history. and would much prefer a different solution. time. The reasons given by Parks Therefore, our association recommends All of this is happening at a time Canada for the proposed changes are that Rouleau House be preserved, when one would expect the site to be prim arily financial. The potable water restored and interpreted as a historical site ass uming greater importance rather than sys tem at the site, it is said, does not to enable future generations to celebrate less. The David Thomp son Bicentennial meet national standards and needs the history of Alberta. will begin in 2007, and the Rocky upgrading. The visitor centre is in need Mount ain House site should be playing of extensive repairs. The septic sys tem Jim Bowman, chairman of the Frie nds a key role in those celebrations. Instead, needs to be excava ted and reconstructed. of Rouleau House, Heritage Planner it see ms, Thomp son is to be ignored No doubt money needs to be spe nt to Darryl Cariou and Neil Richardson, here in his ow n country while the reso lve these difficulties, but if the site president of Heritage Property Corp. , Americans celebrate his achievements is viewed in its proper perspective, no are looking into ways to relocate and and claim him as their own a few hundred doub t ways can be found to meet the preserve the Rouleau House. Cost to miles to the south. cos ts. Amounts much larger than those relocate the building is estimated at requi red in this case have been spent on $ 108,000 .- From the Calgary Herald, The fur trade played such a major role other heritage sites acro ss the co untry. November 15, 2003 -Sean Myers in the exploration and developmen t of What is required first of all is a Canada, and especially wes tern and Rocky Mountain House National revaluing of the site, and a determination Historic Site. March 2, 2004 north ern Canada, that one would expect to make this an important interpretive site Hon. Helene Chalifour Scherrer Heritage Canada to be looking for Minister of Canadian Heritage opportunities to tell that story to as that people will see as a worthwhile desti­ House of Commons nation. If costs remain an insurmountable many Canad ians as possible. Sites such Ottawa, Ontario KIAOA6 impediment for Parks Canada as the sole ~ continue from p 9 Ga rneau District Report From : Douglas Gorm an operator of the site, then surely there are Have a look at updated information partnerships with local or provincial orga­ posted on our home page. Visit nizations that could be explored. www.preservegarneau.org/index.html I look forw ard to hearing your Thanks to Colm MacCarth y and thoughts in this regard, and hope to hear Kevin Perrot for all their hard work that the proposed closure of the visitor with the website. It is an important tool by City Architect, Robert Duke and is centre is being reconsidered. for getting out information about this one of a distinct arc hitectural collec tion Yours truly uniqu e neighbourh ood and the challenge of substations in the City. Two paddling Donald Hepburn, Ph. D. President that faces us in working to preserve it. gro ups have show n an interest in using Website "hits" tripled in the months the building as an office-training centre, Heritage Canada Foundation before and after the UofA Open House. and the rear fenced yard as a place to As the new Alberta Govern or for the Read some of the feedback sent to the store boats.Both made a presentation to Heritage Canada Foundation, I'm UofA about their new residence and City Council on March I. The paddling pleased to let you know of our current about the UofA's plans for the next gro ups arc to work with Co mmunity Strategic Planning process. Th e Board phase of developm ent in North Garneau. Services in developing a plan to use the met in February to disc uss the Mission, building, and the matter is to come Interestin g to see information from Vision and Strategic Directions for the before Council aga in on Jul y 20,2004. the Calgary Herald on collabo ration organization. Priorities and a 5-year between the UofC, the City of Calgary, The project to conserve the Robert Action Plan will be agreed to at our next downtown communities, and others in Duke building is being termed the meeting in mid-June. One emerging priority Calgary on developm ent of a downtown 'Paddle Plant' project and we are hoping is to become more involved at the local campus. Why can' t the UofA engage in to reuse the building for non motor ized level, to ex pand membership and similar collaboratio n with the community paddling groups . The large open ware ­ strengthen our co llective voice . If you here in Edm onton? house style of the building is seen as an have any suggestions, please get in asset by potential users. We are currently touch with me. Paddle Plant Project: Preserving do ing the research to nom inate the This year's Heritage Day educational green space and modern heritage at building to the Register of Historic the same tim e guide Defending Canada Our Military Resources in Edm onton. Heritage Sites and Build ings was dis­ The Edm onton Federation of Contacts are Eric Gormley and Raquel tributed to schoo ls across the country. Community Leagues, local communities Feroe at 780 -42 1-0975 in Edmo nton. Stewardship is the theme of the annual and recreat ional River Valley users (Ma ny mem bers may remember that conference to be held in St. John, New have been working on the preservation Eric Gormley was formerly a Glenbow Brunswick from September 8- 11, 2004. of a uniqu e lot and tree site, on 87 archivis t.) Me mbership in the Heritage Canada Street north of Rowland Road since Founda tion is only $25, for which you March of 2003. Riverdale residents receive the quarterly magazine Heritage, received notice that the City ow ned and support ongo ing efforts to preserve river valley lots totaling about I acre or Happy Anniversary Rutherford our heritage nationally. more would be rezoned from parkland , House - May 16, 2004 For further information, please contact sub-divided and sold for residential On Sunday, May 16, come and help me at 780-424-2229 deve lopment. Th is land currently serves Rutherford House ce lebrate 30 years as [email protected]; visit the web­ as the entrance to Dawson Park. A a museum. Explore our past and delight site at www.heritagecanada.org or write to gro up has been formed to try and keep in our future. Enjoy the music and the Foundation at 5 Blackburn Avenue, the site parkland. festivities and share a cup of tea and Ottawa, ON, KIN 8A2. Catherine C. Cole, The river fronting lot also co ntains a your stories of Rutherford House with Catherine C. Cole & Associates, heritage decommissioned power sub station built others. consultants, Edmonton. between 1958 and 1962. It was designed A new Dawning by Pat MacDonald Recentl y Parks Canada submitted a National Historic Site, a group who At a time when the Americans are Proposal to remove the Visitors Centre have laboured so long and hard promoting David Thompson in a huge at the Rocky Mountain House National supplementing the meagre budge t that way in anticipation of the David Historic Site that has evo ked a tremen­ Parks Canada has allotted over many Thompson Bi-Centenn ial 2007-20 12, dous amount of impassio ned response recent years . includ ing a hugely funded musical from the public and Historical Societies Parks Canad a now invites the Friend s entitled "Downriver !" another across Canada. and the publ ic to attend meetings to enthu siastic group of American Although national historians such as determ ine ...'how you would Thompsonites are attempting to access Dr. Barbara Belyea, (Co lumbia recommend the proposed changes be hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Journ als) D'Arcy Jenish, (Epic implemented at the site." The operative approac hing David Thomp son Wanderer) and Jack Granastein, (Who word is how not whether. It is not Bicentennial as it recognizes the great Killed Canadian History) have been deciding whether the condemned man rnapmaker's contributions in the Pacific supportive, additi onal support has also should be executed but rather asking Northwe st. It is ironic isn't it that we come from well-known Red Deer him to decide how he would like his live in an area called the David Archivist Michael Dawe and Dr. Robert execution implemented. Thompson Health Region, the David Thompson High way, the Land of David Lampard, President of the Central The tragedy of all this is that this Thompson, an area aptly named the Alberta Historical Society. Our hard current strategy of Parks Canada co mes Explorers Trail, where David Thomp son working political representati ves. Ty after seve ral years of cut budge ts and mounted his first treks to the south, and Lund . Bob Mills and Joe Clark continue neglect of this Historic Site and other eve ntually through the mountains at to mount press ure on the Liberal National Sites. York Factory, that proud Howse Pass and the Athabasca. It was at Government as best they can. Bob Mills old Historic Site on the Hayes River the fur trade post here that David is taking this situation to the highest where David Thompson also served and Thompson's first child was born to levels and the Rocky Mountain House close by the Hudson Bay, is now in Charlotte Small. Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary danger of falling into the river ! Club is in strong opposition to the So we respond to the question; "what Even though the great explorer and sudden proposals of Parks Canada. are you doing?" Why proposing closing cartographer, David Thompson. played down our visitors centre. dismantlin g But the real issue is what do the a prom inent part at Rocky Mountain and removing our artifacts, journals, residents of this historic area want to do House, you would be hard pressed to library, documents, museum, gift shop about it? In many ways it is also a find much evidence of that at the and probably the puppet show! Tha t's national concern one that every Histor ic Site. There is no significant what. Canadian should be made aware. One memorial or statue of Thompson here in thing becomes readily apparent - that Rocky Mountain House but there are in Parks Canada is a political entity and once the building that includes the many other places including the Pacific as such bound to budgetary restraints. museum, meeting room, library, artifacts Northwest of the United States. Rocky Alth ough these restraints did not stop and gift shop goes, it is not comin g Mountain House is where the great the last Heritage Mini ster proposing that back. missionaries such as Fr. Lacombe, a $90 million political museum be built In the notice of meeting by Parks Robert Rundle, or John McDougall, in Ottawa. This extravag ance was Canada dated January 27, 2004 it worked their touch yet there is no protested and co ndemned to political became readily apparent that the major recognition of that here. Thi s is where leaders which was seen by many as decision to close and remove the Visitor the great Blackfoot warrior chief extravagance at the expense of the Centre at the RMH National Historical Kootenae Appee, mentor and protector small Historic Sites across Canada in site had been made arbitrarily and more of David Thompson, came to trade and desperate need of money and support to importantly, unilaterally. No input was where Maskcpatoon, the legendary Cree maintain their co nnection to the past for accessed from stakeholders and there Chief visited Robert Rundle. Very little future generations. are many, including the Friends of the about that around here. continued on page 12 continued from Page 11 Basically Rocky Mountain House has Thompson Bicentennial beginning in been seriously neglected over the years 2007 . Next year Alberta celebrates it's Fort Henry in Ontario will receive in respect to maintenance and badly 100th birthday. Communities all across over $2,000,000 this year to repair part needed repairs. Advertising budgets Alberta are gearing up for this. Yet, one of Fort Henry "to rehabilitate the roof of have been practically nil and staff at the of Alberta's very few National Historic the advanced battery casements". Fort Site has relied on the generosity of the Sites will instead be downsizing. Henry is in Kingston, the Liberal media who have donated thousands of stronghold of Peter Milliken, the Since the town house meetings a few dollars of free publicity. Speaker of the House of Commons. weeks ago, letters of support have Even this money did not arrive without How does Parks Canada expect to arrived from not only the Professional strong public petitions. Sadly, historic increase attendance without the proper Cartographers Assoc ., but also from a preservation should never be political. promotion of this Historic place, which numher of Welsh Societies. What Parks No matter whom we vote for, each of us has always included woefully inade­ Canada has done is strike a raw nerve wants our history and its treasures pre­ quate signage. Many travellers pass with many individuals and associations. served for future generations. through Rocky Mountain House each One particular concern is with the year either not knowing of our great his­ "Make Do" approach of the Federal Unfortunately the decisions being tory or being unable to find the Nation al Government when it apportions monies. made now are fragmented and reactive. Historic Site. David Thompson, Peter For instance, Parks Canada is pouring It is also very difficult to buy into the Fidler, Alexander Henry, and a host of millions into repairing structures Government's Heritage visions usually fur traders had a much easier time of throughout Canada including the roof of accompanied by an undying love of our finding the Historic Site than our one of their buildings in Banff. As for historical legacies when one could tourists do. our National Historic Site, Parks Canada suspect that these statements are made refers to the water supply not meeting Over the years, and especially in the with very little knowledge of that standards, and not wanting to " invest in last 6-8 years, there have heen drastic history and at a time when those failing infrastructure" and the" avail­ budget cuts resulting in the infra struc­ undying embers are precariously close able operating budget docs not allow ture of the Site not being maintained as to going out. Parks Canada to sustain current opera­ best it could. The Friends of the Site tions". This building was only con­ have done much to assist financially, structed in 1979 for heaven's sake! including assisting with the campsite shelter, digging a success ful well, pur­ Park s Canada goes on to write, " chasing the sound system, developing Fire at Lougheed money saved by not completing major Building an Edu- Cart for area schools, purchas­ renovations will be reinvested in new ing the huge outdoor tent, employing outdoor self- guiding media". The cost On Wednesday, March 10, 2004, the students for over 20 years, assisting in to finding good water and repairing the City of Calgary approved a $3.4 mil­ developing the present Playfort Garden, existing structure would be in the neigh­ lion in tax relief and annual grants for and of course the wonderful Puppet bourhood of 600 thousand dollars. the next 15 years. Earlier that day the Show after the Friends won a National Certainly a pittance by the large-scale Lougheed suffered extensive fire dam­ Award 'Kids At The Park' grant of budgets of recent heritage ministers. age but is still considered salvageable $30,000.00.1n addition the Friends paid Very little promotion is done and very by fire officials . for the labour and material s to erect a little to support and advertise any re­ Owned by Neil Richardson of storage facility and some outhouses and routing at Saskatchewan Crossing to Heritage Property Corp ., he is pleased the purchase of the 42 ft. York Boat and travel the spectacular scenery of the that the first step to fund the 93-year-old trailer that was on display. David Thompson Highway through the building has been taken. Mr. Richardson historic Kootenay Plains, Abraham Now we are asked as " stakeholders" intends to go ahead with the restoration Lake, the Historic Town of Nordegg, how best to implement the changes. of the building. Rocky Mountain House and then on to Historic Sites in the Pacifi c Northwest Red Deer which offers many option s to and in British Columbia are already the tourist. preparing in anticipation of the David heavy demand. As the workers moved Little Chicago by Helen Golde nberg to Leduc, Littl e Chicago/Royalties The town of "Little fire, which burn ed all our refuse. The dwindled, until today there is no sign Chicago/Royalties" originated as a flares lighted the area and paths for the of our historic town . result of the 1936 crude oil discovery in children on their way to and from To quote David Bly of the Calgary the South West flank of the Turner skating, hockey and sleigh ridin g. Herald - "The money will soo n be Valley Oilfields, approximately 22 kilo­ As the community grew, churches, preserved in solid masonry throu gh the meters south of Turner Valley along public school, hockey rink , theater, efforts of those who lived there." A Highw ay 22. Th is happenin g was an groc ery, furniture and dry stores, a post wonderful committee consisting of historic eve nt. The well was named office, dentist office , cafes, and other former residents is busy planning the Turn er Valley Royalties #1 Well, the such busine ss including a lumberyard erection of a cairn on the site of our deepest well drill ed in Alberta at that were establ ished. Service supply compa­ former town . Encouragement is coming time. This strike was the best news for nies were also an integral part of the from all over Canada supporting the the province since the onset of the business section. In 1939 the South project. depression. Turner Valle y High School was opened. The site for the Cairn has been Oil workers, roughne cks and their A few permanent buildings were donated by Talisman Energy. The families quickl y moved to the area. constructed amo ng the many tarpaper lessee of the area has also given per­ Settlements grew into towns. Little shacks that most called hom e. By now mission for us to use the site. The pro­ Chicago soo n grew to a population of Little Chicago was named Royalties ject has been approved by the approx imately 2000 inhabitants. after the well that started it all. Department of Transportation. Because there was a minimum market The town de veloped into a very close One day very soon we will be able to for gas, the surplus dry gas from the community, activities included knitting show our children, grandchildren and wells flowed unregulated directly socks and scarves for the war effort, great grandchildre n the marker honor­ through pipes to burn off as roaring attendin g weekly school and community ing the historic town of Little flares. Gas tapped from the pipes, was dances, baseball games with neighb our­ Chicago/Royalties - the wonderful free and provided homes and out houses ing settlements, school and community town we called home . with heat and fuel for coo king. Most picnics along the Highwood River. back yards co ntained an old oil drum For more information contact: Helen With the discovery of oil in Ledu c in with both ends removed, and a gas jet Gold enberg, 403-281-2225. 1947, the oil workers in the area were in on the bottom of the drum provided a

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One of the latest books in the series is by Deborah Developing Alberta's Lee Shedden, publi sher Elli s entitled, Keeley: The Girl form Oil Sands Brindle and Glass Publi shin g, Ltd. by Paul Chastko, Turtle Mountain (Penguin, 2004 ISBN University of Calgary 0143014846). Press, 2004 ISBN Celebrating Anniversaries: In 1552381442, $44.95 CBC looking for greatest Canadians. 2004 Coming ojAge: A Starting April 5 and ending May 16, The City of Edmonton Celebrates its Century ojEducating 2004, you can submit your choice(s) Alberta Girls and 100th year of civic incorporation . with a brief explanation, online at Womell. The Town s of Brooks and Alberta will www.cbc.ca/greatest or toll free phone Detselig, Calgary 2004 turn 100. I-SOO-303-VOTE. To qualify, a nominee ISBN 1550592629, $27.95 The Edmonton Oilers celebrate their must have been born in Can ada or lived Wild Theatre: The here and made a significant contribution History ojOne Yellow ...... 25 year as a NHL team . to the country. Rabbit by Morrow, ~ Edmonton based Stantec Engineering; Martin one of Canada's top design firms Banff Centre Press celebrates its 50th year. ISBN 0920159974, $22.95 Wri te to Chinook Country Historical Society su. 223 12 Avenue SW Calgary, AB. TIR OG9 by Diana Ringstrom It has been a wild and woolly three University of Calgary professor and News & Views months, and quit e a learning experience author David Jones who will be speaking from HSA for me com ing from obscurity to board on the 1912 economic boom in Alberta. memb er, to acting president in the past So many decisions were made during the Chapters year. I' ve enjoyed every sometimes period from 1906 to 1912 that molded frustrating minut e of it as I tried to our city that it will be interesting to hear climb over the learning curve. Due to an Professor Jones presentation on that era. It was gratifying to hear that the accident that left me on crutches and Thi s year, Henry Murzyn who has Lougheed Building is receiving historic unable to attend meetings and other taken on the respon sibility of organizing designation. The Calgary Herald reported functions that I wished to attend as acting the AGM is introducing a silent auction that the dem olition of the St. Mary's president, I had to depend on the CCHS to this years ' AGM . So far, Henry has High School even after the Hercu lean board who were diligent in keeping me received twenty-live donati ons to be put efforts of Jim Bowman and cou ntless updated on events and happenings of on auction. These items will be on display others to save this historic structure was interest to the CCHS. for people to examine and write down a wake-up ca ll to Calgarians that our The annual report of the CCHS was their bid. heritage is quickly disappearin g. submitted in February. When adding up With the appointment of a new According to the Herald, Heritage the volunteer hours served by the board executi ve, an entertaining spea ker, and a Planner Darryl Cari ou,there are four and the group of volunteers who dedicate silent auction, it promises to be a lively hundred forty potential heritage sites, their time to breathing life into the history eve ning. Plans for the 2004 Historic hut only sixty of these sites are legally of Calgary and Alberta, is nothing short Calgary Week are underway, and Joan protected. With this apparent new of impressive. Davis and David Peyto are wor king awareness of our city's past and the Since January, the board has been very hard at putting this years program importan ce of preserving it, we can on ly concentrating on the upcoming AGM on together. AS HCW depends on volunteer hope that we ca n continue to remin d March 23, 2004. this year the AGM will support , they would be very happy to ourselves that we won't know where be held at the Carriage House Inn. Our hear from people who can volunteer we're going if we don 't know where program committee headed by Jack their time to this important annual we've been . Dunn has been fortunate to engage CCHS event.

Barons Area 2004: A Centennial Celebration of Homesteading & Heritage July 30 - August 1 2004

Descendants of Wheat Heart originated in many places social and recreational acti vities will be pioneers of the of the including Crimea, Estonia, exhibited and relived . Baron s area and their wtst Norw ay, Finland, England, The centenn ial celebration is intended friends are invited Scotland, and the USA . to attract to Barons families and friends celebrate their prairie The one room prairie of early homesteaders and business­ pioneer heritage. The schools were the first people, as well as those who have lived celebration will be in english immersion schoo ls in the community through the past 100 the village of Barons, with multilingual students! years . In additio n, visitors interested in Alberta, Can ada. Mission sta tement: historical events in Alberta may attend. Displays and The centennial eve nt will For full inform ation and registration programming will include the heritage celebrate the history of the early home­ for this event please visit their web site of pioneers from a variety of ethn ic steaders in the Barons, Alberta area. at: www.barons2004 .net backgrounds. Settl ers in the Barons area Their cultures, tradecrafts, inventions, Write to Lethbridge Historical Society PO Box 974 by Barry Snowden Lethbridge, AB. Til 4A2

Despite January 27 being one of the museum tour arranged specifically for projects to complete the inventory and coldest nights of the year, an enthusiastic histo ry buffs, plus a preview (on paper) information gathering phase. gatherin g of members and guests of the Galt Museum 's planned expansion. Subsequent phases will involve the enjoyed the presentation by local author Historic Lethbridge Week iden tification of historically important and photographer Sophi Hicken following Plans for the first Historic Lethbridge buildings (or places), research to establish the business meeting. Ms. Hicken has Week are taking shape. Activities will their significance, and actions to facilitate crea ted and collec ted images of co mmence with "Southern Alberta designation and preservation. hundreds of prairie grain elevators for Heritage Fair" on Saturday May 8, an Historic Building Markers her two volumes: Still Standin g: The eve nt that has been orga nized for some The Lethbridge Historical Soc iety is Grain Elevators of South ern Alberta years now by the Galt Museum to working with the Downtown Lethbridge ( 1999) and Still Standin g II : The Grain encourage students' interest and Business Revitalization Zone and other Elevators of Northern Alberta (2003) . involvement in history. The week sponsors to identi fy and mark buildings The post-presentation discussion included follow ing will include a wide varie ty of and sites of historic interest and impor­ a surprising numb er of personal reports eve nts orga nized by spo nsors and tance with interpretive plaques. The first and recollections regarding the specific gro ups to engage the publ ic in their phase of the project will include up to elevators depicted, most now gone , but particular aspects of history and her­ ten buildings, most of which are likely still standing tall in the memories of itage , includ ing a con ference on down­ to be in the downt own area of the city. those who had visited and used them. town revitalization and redevelopm ent. At least three plaques are to be unveiled Pat Mc Donald was guest speaker at The "week" will close with a very du ring Historic Lethb ridge Week in the LHSAnnual Banquet held February special eve nt: Doors Open Lethbridge May 2004. Subsequent phases will 24. Following a spectacular sunset, in on May 14 and 15. include ten more buildin gs and/o r sites panorami c view from the Chief New Book in 2005, the Provinces Ce ntennial, and Crowfoot Room at the Top of the Th e Lethbridge Historical Society is ten more in 2006, the City's 100 Grandstand in Exhibition Park and a publi shing a new book: Sterndale Anniversary. delicious meal, Pat offered "New Bennett - A Man for All Theatre by Gait Museum Expansion Perspectives on David Thompson." His local author George Mann. The book Good news recently that the City of presentation included a "power point" focuses on promin ent theatrical person­ Lethbridge will provide interim financing slide show highlightin g the life and alities from Lethbridge, southern to ensure that construction on the Galt's travels of this rem arkable explorer and Alberta and Canada. We hope to launch 14,000 square foot expansion will mapmaker. This was followed by a lively the new publication during Historic commence in September. When discussion which included supportive Lethbridge Week. completed in the spri ng of 2006, the comments, opinions and feedback to the Heritage Places Initiatives project will provide additional exhibit McDonald "team" (Pat and his wife The City of Lethbridge and County of space, co llections and archives storage , Joan) regard ing the recent Parks Canada Lethbridge projects to create invent ories an archives resource room, an education announcements about the Rocky of potential historic places, buildings centre, and expanded gift shop, view ing Mount ain House site and facilities. and sites have co ntinued over the winter gallery and event space. Funding is Spring Programs month s with the Lethbridge Historical committed from the Federal March 23 - Following the Society's Society recru iting and providing volun­ Governm ent ($ 1.9 milli on), the regular business meeting, Bryan Smith teers, particul arly for the City project. Province ($ 1.3 million), the City ($2.0) will speak about the Riders of the Plains Th e City project involves an invent ory milli on, and other so urces ($400,000), Troupe Commemorative Association and all buildings for areas of the city where leaving $2.4 mill ion to be raised its activities, including the reconstruction historic buildings and sites are most through a capital fund campaig n. of the 1884 North West Mounted Police nume rous (e.g. the downtown and other Barracks in Fort MacLeod. older and specia l areas). The Coun ty's April 27 - An " Inside r's Evening" at inventory will include town , village and the Galt Museum. Following the regular rural buildings and sites developed prior business meeting we will be treated to a to 1964. Work is continuing on both Write to Edmonton & District Historical Society PO Box 1013 Edmonton. AB. T51 2Ml

The Ann ual Conference of the 2. Historic Fine Arts: If live several buildings related to francoph one Histori cal Society of Alb erta theatre, music, and the arts are more in history, including a stop at the historic Saturday May 29 Bus Tours line with your historical appetite, then Saint -Joach im Roman Catholic Chu rch. You may choose on e from the four take a tour of Edm onton's lively arts 4. Historic Beginnings: Indul ge in bus tours offe red. The tours beg in fro m co mmunity. Highli ghts of the tou r the history of Alberta and its ca pital. Fort Edm onton Park at 12:30 pm, include visits to the Princ ess Theatre, The tour will begin with a visit to the returning at 4:30 pm. Seating is limited home to altern ative film; Walterdale site where Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier as the tours are open to the ge nera l Theatre, renowned for its melodram as; inaugurated Alberta as a province, public. Register early to guarantee yo ur the Art s Barns, and the rehearsal space followed by a tour of Government seat and choice of tour. The cost is $2 5. for Edmonton Opera, the beauti ful House (the hom e of the first lieuten ant 1. Historic Sports: Would yo u like to Gazebo Park. governo r). We'll dr op by the home of find ou t what the dressing roo m at 3. Historic Francophone: Explore one ofAlberta's first wome n legislators Rexall Place looks like? Guided by Alb erta's rich franco phone heritage with and tour McK ay Avenue Sch ool, the Bruce Ibsen, the "Historic Sports Tour" a visit to Edmonton 's "Fre nch Quarter." temporary home of the Al berta will be a comprehensive look at On rue Marie-Anne-Gaboury Stree t governme nt while the legislatu re Edmo nton's sports history. You will be (named aft er Lou is Riel' s gra ndmothe r) Building was unde r co nstruc tio n. After whisked down mem ory lane, dri ving by read a series of historical plaques profiling "high tea" at Ruth erford House (the some early spor ting eve nt locations and franco pho ne history. Then visit the home of Alberta's first pre mier) we tour stopping for tours at some of the most "sa lle historique" of the Fac ulte Sa int ­ the Legislature. Don 't be surprised to notable venues, includ ing Telus Field Jean and the La C ite Franco phone. In meet a few "ghosts" of Alberta's part and Commonwealth Stadium. downtown Edmont on we will identify along the way!

Elementary School Archaeological Educational Programming From the University of Calgary's Department of Archaeology

Fish Creek Provincial Park, one of the Cent re at Fish Creek Pro vincial Park and wo nder in the human history of largest urban parks in Canada, has a opened in April 2002. Th is educatio nal Alberta and a deeper understand ing of long and rich history of human use. faci lity is managed by the University of their publ ic role in stewarding historical Over 80 identi fied pre-contact and his­ Calgary, and addresses First Nations and resources. The eleme ntary schoo l toric archaeological sites span 8,000 earl y Eu ropean use and settleme nt of prog ram addresses Alberta's grades 4 years of hu man presence in the park. the Fish Creek area. and 5 Social Studies curricula, and the Und er the direction of Dr. Dale Walde. With the mission to co nduct archaeo­ grade 6 Science curriculum. Th rough an the University of Calgary's logical research and participatory publ ic Introducti on To Archaeo logy, a Archaeological Field School has been educatio n program s that build new Simulated Dig, and a Fie ld Studies co m­ co nducting research and public understandings of how hum an beings ponent, stude nts learn the " who, wha t, educa tio n programs at Fish Creek lived in the past, the University of where, when, why, and how" of archae­ Pro vincial Park since 1998. Ca lgary's Archaeo logy Interpretive ological research and excavation. With support from Alberta Centre offers interac tive, hands-on For details on these programs, please Community Developm ent, Albert a publi c arc haeology ou treach program s. co ntac t Susan de Caen by: Historical Resources Founda tio n, the Susan de Caen , the Coordin ator of phone: 403-271-6333 Archaeology Society of Alb erta, the Publi c Archaeo logy Programming, emai l: [email protected] Community Init iatives Program, and the developed and instru cts the schoo l out­ website: University of Calgary, the Uni versity of reach program with the objec tive of http://www.fp.ucalgary.ca/arkyeducation Calgary Archaeo logy Interpretive instilling in children a sense of pride Central Alberta Historical Society Write to c/o Red Deer and District Museum by Janet Walter 45-47A Avenue, Red Deer, ABT4N 6Z6

Central Albertans who value and forts built. Central Albertans who care honoured was Hazel Braithwaite of the work for preservation of significant about history, join with local residents Shadynook district. A proposal was put historical buildings and arc hives have and particularly, the gro up, Friend s of forward to work with the Red Deer been requi red to be active in many the Site, who are shocke d by this Downtown Business Association to areas. The Cen tral Alberta Historical disregard for historic significance. This make a bronzed likene ss of farm woman Society Board find an increasing number later group has volunteered many hours Hazel Braithwaite as one of their of issues and eve nts where our effort to educate students and to organize historic Ghosts projeet. She was to and input are welcomed and needed. eve nts to spread the heritage prese rved represent both the contributions of The issue of restoration of the fire here. An important co nsideration is the farm ing and pioneer women to Red damaged Michen er Administration added significa nce give n this site in Deer 's early days. The audience at the build ing continues to be neglected by Septemb er 2002, when First Nations event supported the proposal with their the Alberta gove rnment. In 1916 the people co nducted a rebu rial here of approva l and initial financing. In the Pro vince became the ow ners of this those dislodged by a gas plant installation. intervening years CAH S has given impressive building as well as the twenty On that occasion Peter O'Chiese an co nsistent back-up for the project and acre site aro und it. The land was honoured 107 year old elder said, "This along with the Historic Preservation origi nally donated to the Presbyterian is a crossroads country where people Comm ittee, welcome the unveiling of Church by Harvey Jamieson Sr. in 1908. meet, so all should be welcome." This the Braith waite bronze dur ing Red Citizen benefac tors are a common inclusive attitude should extend to Deer 's May Historic wee k. feature of Red Deer history. Alo ng with those who want to see history where it The January and February CAHS thousands of other petitioners including happened. public presentations: "Doctor on a great gra nddaughter of Marion and H The June CAHS bus tour is goi ng Horseback," the story of Dr, Mary Percy Jamieson, Wendy Aiken of Calgary northwest this year. The destination of Jackson give n hy Janice Dickin of UofC CAHS continues to request that historic this ninth tour is, Land of the Mighty and, "A Half Centu ry of Alberta designation be give n and restoration of Peace. Dates are June 10-13. Tour guide History" by Dr. Hugh Dem psey, were this Edwardian brick structure begi n. will be author and historian David recei ved by apprec iative capacity A new critica l historic issue that Leonard. As with all of our tours, audie nces in the Stewart Room of the involves gove rnment, this instance the memb ers of other chapters and anyo ne Museum . CAH S plans for a 2005 federal gove rnment. It became public in interested are invited to apply for centennial event are underway, by a Janu ary when Parks Canada announced registration application through the Red committee chaired by Program director, that they planned to remove the visitor Deer and District Museum. 403- 309­ Shirley Dye. centre at the Rocky Moun tain House 8405 . Final registration da te is May 3 National Historic Site. Thi s site is an and only forty ean be acco mmodated. integral part of our national history. It Durin g National Women 's History marks the history of the upper reaches month, October 1997, a co llabora tion of of the North Saskatchewan river durin g the Museum, Alberta Women' s the fur trade era . The rapid s on river Outreach Society and CAHS hosted a below determ ined where the trade forts Saturday afternoo n event in the were located. Here ended the fur Mu seum , A Salute to Red Deer Pioneer brigade trade route from Fort William Farm Women. Local districts aro und for the Northwest Company and the Red Deer were invited to select .write long route from the Hudson Bay for and present a biography of a pioneer those who worked for the Bay. Th is was farm woman from their area that they the end hoth geog raphically and wished to commemorate. One of those historically as this is the site of the last HSA Calendar of Events - 2004 Apr 27 CCHS:"Stories Behind the Headlines" by Brian Brenn an, Ft. Calgary, 750 9 Avenue SE, 7:30 pm.

May 25 CCHS:"Characters of the High wood" by Vivian Sampson, Ft. Calgary, 750 9 Avenue SE, 7:30 pm.

May 28 to May 30 EDHS: Annual Confere nce of the Historical Society of Alberta "From Fort to the Future: Ce lebrat ing Edmon ton's Centennial 1904-2004 at Hotel Selkirk, Ft. Edmonton Park . Information: 780-439-2797, email: ehristi [email protected] m

JuI 25 to Aug 4 CCHS:Historic Calgary Week. Watch for information on the CCH S web site www.albertahistory.orglchin ook.

JuI 27 to Aug2 EDHS: H istor ical Edmonton Week please call our informati on lin e 780-439- 2797 or email Linda C ollier at lm collier@sh aw. ca

HSA Crossword Across 1.This Albert town has World 's First UFO landing pad Answer to last newsletter crossword: 4. Our president Across: I. Tomm y Banks, 6. view, 9. Stewart, 10. wedge, 11 . extra, 8. People of the Netherlands 12. immigrant, 13. woo, 14. ons, 15. neaps, 16. Nellies, 19. DOS, 9. Town names for inventor of the Rod Wheeler Weeder and 20. bid, 21. Medalta, 22. music, 24. loins, 25. Union Jack, 27. sash, plough to reduc e grow th of Canada Thistle 28. Sas katoons. 10. Fifth sign of the Zodiac Down: 1. taste, 2.Maestro, 3. yea, 4. Art,S. Kinsmen, 7. Indians, 11. Chancy 8. Wheatland, 10. wigwams, 12. ifs, 13. wind mills, 14. orioles, 12. Ancestors of the guitar 17. laddies, 18. spatula, 19. derrick, 20. Bassano, 23. cakes, 26. net. 13. Alberta 's official mamm al is a type of this animal 15. Most recent issue of History Now anno unced this 2003 winner ofthe HSAAnnual Award You have plenty of time to complete this crosswo rd puzzle which was devised 18. Lake in Jasper Park by a member of HSA. The answer will be published in the next issue of 19. Need les of this tree tum gold then drop History Now . 22. Bird man of Red Deer-Lacom be area 24. Thi s pioneer doc tor of Banff became a Lieutenant- Governor of Alberta 26. Th at woman 27. Community group of towns on Highway 3 29. Scandin avian giant or mischievous dwarf 30. How coureur de bois went upstream 31. Trees: populus tremul oides

Down 1. Pommel, cantle and stirrup are part of these seats 2. Th is industry made Alberta the fastest growin g province, economically, in the mid-20th century 3. Aisle guide 4. Pursuit for pleasure leisure 5. Word with mag. bald or apple 6. Boat of prey durin g War 7. One who bares all 9.Holder for Dobbin 's oats 12. Legitimate community on Highw ay 65 1 14. Where we go on election day 16. Calgarian Laurie Skreslet was the first Canadian to climb to the top of this mountain 20. Newspape rs of Lethbridge and Calgary 2 1. Bag toter at railway stations 23. Alberta half of a border town ? 24. Staff of life 25. Alberta Ballet cos tumes 28. Song My Gal ...