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Box 4035 Station C No. I ,AB.T2T 5M9 1anuary 200 1 Telephone: 403-261-3662 ISSN 1205-0350 Fax: 403-269-6029 PMA #1766090

In this issue HSA Proudly Introduces their new HSA's Honorary Patron 1-4 Governor General Awards 4-5 Honorary Patron Giving the Future a Past 5 The Historical Society of Albe rta wo uld like to express our pleasure and gratitude President's Report 6 to Her Honour, the Lieutenant Governor. The Honou rable Lois E. Hole , CM for Nominations HSA Awards 7 lending her name to The Historical Soc iety of Alberta. Our Society believes that the Members' News 8 Honourary Patronage of Her Honour, wilI bring great distinction to the promotion Member Profile Ken Penley 8 and preservation of our Province's history. The Historical Society of Alberta looks Designations of National Historic Significance Comm e morated in forward to this association during the term of her office. Her Honour, wilI Alberta-Part 4 9 provide a message to our members in the next issue of Alberta History. Websites of Inte rest 9 Mrs. Lois E. Hole, CM , Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Member. Order of Rossdale AEUB Hearing 10-11 Canada , ChancelIor of the Unive rsity of Alberta, ChancelIor Alberta Order of Current Heritage Issues 11 Excellence. Book Reviews 12-13 Heritage Canada 14 On Decem ber 9, 1999, Prime Minister l ean Chretien, appo inted successful CAHS Millennium Presentations 14 businesswoman, best selIing author, education advocate and community supporter, Alex Johnston Lecture Series 15 Lois Elsa Hole as Albe rta's 15th Lie utenant Governor. She is the second woman in John Dormaar 16-17 Alberta's history to serve as Lieutenant Governor. Chapte r Reports 16-1 9 Born and raised in Buchanan, , Mrs. Hole moved to Edmonton in HSA Ca lendar of Events & Crossword 20 her early teens and completed her secondary education at Strathcona Composite High Schoo l. Married to Ted Hole, they have two sons: BilI and lim and three gran dchildren. In 1952, she and her husband Ted bought a mixed farm in St. Albert HSA Pin which , by 1960, they had diversified into a vegetable and mixed garden business. In The 1979 the farm was incorporated as Hole's Gree nhouses & Gardens Ltd. and their Historical sons joined the business full-time. It has since grown into one of the largest retai l Society of greenhouse operations in western Canada. Alberta pin Mrs. Hole served as a school trustee for the St. Albert School District #6 from is available. 1981 to the falI of 1998. She previously served, for fourteen years, as a trustee and You can pick it chairperson for the Sturgeon School Division and, for eleven years, as a member of up from the office the Governing Council. Mrs. Hole has served as a director of or mail your cheque or money order in the Farm Credit Corporation and as Honourary Chair for the 27th Canadian the amount of $5 plus $.50 postage and Congress on Crimi nal Justice and for the Children's Millennium Fund. She also handling to: The Historical Society of Alberta served as a board member of the Canadia n Heritage Garden Foundation, the Child Box 4035, Station C & Adolescent Services Association and the Qua lity of Life Commission and Calgary, AB. T2T 5M9 ChancelIor of the University of Alberta. Phone: 403-261-3662 Mrs. Hole is the author of six gardening books (all Canadian bestselIers ) and a Fax: 403-269-6029 E-mail: [email protected] colIectio n of life stories, photographs and growing information entitled "I' Il Never

continued on page 3 Welcome to new members Th e Hi storical Soci et y of Alberta is The Ranche at Fish Creek Restoration Helen Whi te, Calgary a registered charitable organization . Society (Larry Wasyliw), Calgary Wanda Kerley, Calgary Donations are gratefully receive d to Jason Ness. Calgary Dianne L. Dixon, Calgary help further the work of the Society Janet Lamonte, Calgary Marjorie Weber, Vulcan Dianne Parkinson-McCabe, Ca lgary Judith & Chris Mathews, High River which includes the publi cation of Dr. Robert Klakowich, Edmo nton Brian Reeves, Calgary Alberta History and this newslette r, S. June Parker, Calgary Joan & Robin Gourlay, Calgary History Now. Donations are tax Allan Nielsen , Calgary Paul Charest, Girouxville deductible and will be acknow ledged in K. Grant Watso n, Calgary Dino Carnevale, Calgary H istory Now, unless otherwise requested. Fran Eby, Calgary Peter Melnycky, Edmonton Mary & Paul Ritchie, Red Deer Phyllis Schumacher. Edmonton History Now is publi shed quarterly. Elaine Dunn, Red Deer Helen M. Williams, Camrose We welcome information about your Michell e Purcell, Edmonton Stella & Walter Fedori, Calgary upcoming or past events, activities, Marie Lesoway, Edmonton Grant MacEwan Elementary School. publications, etc. They should be in the Patricia Gordon, Calgary Calgary Geo rge Duncan , Edmonton Wayne & Pauline Hall, Calgary hands of theeditor prio r t() deadline. Gilles & Dawna Allard. Red Deer Margaret Russell, Calgary Submission deadlines: Art Dixon. Calgary Pearl Jone s, Red Deer Mar I for Apr-JlJIrissue Alexis A. Soltice, Rimbey Tara Senft, Red Deer Jun I for J ul-Sepissue Mrs. M.E. Anderson, Calgary Alice William son, Red Deer Fort Macleod Provincial Histori c Area Christine Ancelet (Bar U Natio nal Historic Sep I for Oct-Decissue Society (Bill Mitchell) Site), Longview Dec I for Jan-Mar-issue Lori Arndt,Edmonton Gene Roach, Stony Plain Send copy to: Dan Bodie, Edmonton Liliane Maisonneuve, Edmonton Sherring Amsden,', Elizabeth Hale, Leth bridge Stuart L. Malcolm, Red Deer Editor, History Now, Dr. A.R.E Willi ams, Lethbridge Morris & Miriam Sanders, Calgary Historical Society of Albert a Kara Zutz, Edm onton Alias Sanders & Kelly Taylor, Calgary Box 4035, Station C Alex & Helen Malcolm, Sherwood Park Ralph & Rita Thurn, Calgary Cal gary, AB TIT 5M9 Brad Rennie, Calgary Dale Hopkins, Calgary Phone: 40 3-261-3662 Corliss Mackid, Calgary Peggy Evans. Red Deer Fax : 403-269-6029 Craig Elborne, Calgary Bill & Pauline Feniak, Warspite Geo rge Goulet, Calgary Lt. Gov. Lois Hole, Edmonton Members of .Council 2000-2001 Randy & Judy Mitchell, Calgary President Marianne Fedori Thank You for Your Donation to the HSA and/or Chapter 1st Vice President . Ron-Williams 2nd Vice President Sarith ClII1er ..•. Rev. Y.E. & Mary Eriksson Dr. Elizabeth Donald Gloria A. Dingwall Jean Pardo 3rd·Vice President .Jean'Johnsrone Carlton Stewart Robin Mini on & William C. Mackay Treasurer .GeoffW!lson Ron William s George & Audrey Braithwaite >§ scretfl!Y • Val Jo bson ...... ::. _.>.::,' .: .."::,::::,:: :::,.:.:.':. Roberta Stephen Daniel T. Gallagher pds ; P~e s i

Giving the Future a Past: Teaching, Learning and Communicating the History of Canada­ Challenges and Solutions A national conference on the teaching and learnin g of the history of Canada in the 21st century is to be held in Winnipeg. Manitoba, October 19-21, 200 I. Building upon the successful 1999 McGill Institute for the Study of Canada history conference entitled Giving the Past A Future, the Association for Canadian Studies and its partners will be hosting a second such national event. Entitled G iving the Fut ure a Past: Teach ing, Learning and Commu nicating the History of Canada-s-Challenges and Solutions, the conference will look at the ways in which history is most effectively taught, as well as the presence and relevance of history to our daily lives. The conference, to be held October 19-21,2001 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, will explore the teaching and learning of Canadian history from conventional approaches to innovative methods. Teachers, students, professionals and others involved with the field of Canadian History are invited to participate. Recently there has been considerable focus on the relative absence of knowledge about Canada amongst our youth. This conference will look at what a basic knowledge of Canada might include and how it is best disseminated and retained in later years. The conference will bring together organizations and individuals from many background s involved in teaching history from inside and outside the classroom. The conference will include an exhibition by various organizations featuring displays from museums, television, film, multimedia, governments and education. The exposition will showcase the new and innovative method s, resources and techniques being used to ensure that our future has a past. The organizing committee welcomes and encourages submissions of papers as well as proposals for plenary sessions, work­ shops and multi-media demon strations. Please contact: The Association for Canadian Studies, 209 Ste-Catherine Street East, Suite V-5140 a/s Universite du Quebec it Montreal, Post Office Box 8888, Downtown Station Montreal, Quebec H3C 3P8. Tel: 514-987-7784. Fax: 514-987-348 1. E-mail: [email protected]. President's Report Secretary of the CAHS, was one of the by Marianne Fedori 14 finalists to be recognized at Rideau There is no longer a doubt that we are Enid Fitzsimond s of EDHS and I Hall by Her Honour Adrienne Clarkson. into the next century. Best wishes to all participated in a public consultation Congratulations to David and to the in 2001! process concerning the redevelopment other Alberta finalist, Calgary teacher It is with great pleasure and of the HBC store on Jasper Avenue in and author Anne Gatha. gratitude that I announce to our Edmonton. A compromise was struck NeWest Press launched Dr. members and all Albertans that we with the developer to ensure that the MacEwan's last book in Calgary at the have a new patron. The Historical building 's historical integrity was elementary school that holds his name. Society of Alberta is pleased that Her maintained. Both case examples have Thanks to David Jones and Hugh Honour, Lois Hole, The Lieutenant been useful in collecting information to Dempsey for representing the Society. Governor of Alberta will lend her help work on resolutions put forward at Look for more information on the book name as patron of the Society for her our AGM. in the review section of this newsletter. term of office. We look forward to As an appointed representativ e of the This will indeed be a busy year for our relationship with Her Honour Provincial Archives Advisory Board, I the HSA and its Chapters. The following Lois Hole and appreciate her support have been privileged to bring the is a sampling of the projects we plan to of our organization. Watch for a first Society's views to the development of undertake in 200 I and we welcome message in the next issue of Alberta the new Provincial Archives building in your assistance: History. the year 2000. This appointment will I. The relocation of our office. In November, the Society temporarily continue in 200 I. Don Hepburn and I 2. In May, the Annual General attended the first meeting of the newly mewed 1to Room 50 I of the Lancaster Meeting in Lethbridge, election of new Block. We thank Oxford Developments formed Heritage School Fairs Council officers and committee appointments. Jor helping us with the move. We also last November. The Council is hoping to 3. A special fall issue of Alberta made a joint tenancy application with help facilitate the Heritage School Fairs History dedicated to the memory and Cl:;HS to the Calgary Public Library for on a provincial level. Sheila Johnston 's work of Dr. Grant MacEwan. space in Memorial Park Library, term as the Chair of the Alberta 4. An integrated 2005 Centennial Alberta 's first Carnegie Library. Heritage Council has ended. However, Plan featuring the expan sion of Historic Unfortunately, c:::PL did not accept our the HSA will continue to be involved Weeks, publishing programmes, _~ l i c a t i 9n although we presented 'a with the group which is currently conferences and chapters activities. strong argument for having a heritage preparing the final report on the 5. Membership drive. September consultation, "The Health of tenant in..the building. Please note that nominations for our Heritage." Our relocation team is looking for a Annual Awards and a new slate of permanent home and other locations The EDHS invited me to bring HSA officers are fast approaching. Details such as Edmonton are being considered. greetings to their members at their are included on page 7. annual Christmas party. It was a great This is the biggest challenge facing the The year 200 I is forecasted to be one night. Guest speaker, Mrs. Pauline HSA in the coming months and we need of continued economic growth in our Feniak, gave a compelling talk on the the help o,four members. Many thank s Province. In times like these, we need history of the Victoria Settlement. The are due to Margaret and Geoff who to pay particular care to our history. VictoriaTrail is currently being considered coordinated the move and to the many Along with this growth, the HSA is for national designation. Topping off the volunteers who helped them. witnessing many new demands that evening was a wonderful quartet , and of Ron Williams and I registered as require strong voices and new volunteers. course, the tradition of Christmas carols. interveners on behalf of the HSA and its Please lend a hand when and where you The other Chapters hosted successful chapters at.the AEUB hearing to rule on can. Thanks to all of you that continued seasonal events , a tradition that is firmly the Rossdale power expansion. History to make us so vibrant in 2000, the rooted in our organization. has become the key element of the councils, all volunteers, and staff. hearing . We have had an opportunity to As a Director of Canada 's National History Society I had the great fortune cross-examine EPCOR's witnesses and We wish a speedy recovery to to be present at the Governor General's will present our brief when the hearing Sheila Johnston who has had hip Award for "Excellence in Teaching reconvene~ in January 2001. Our surgery, and to Ken Penley in Canadian History," in Ottawa last Society will present a joint panel with Calgary. Heritage Canada . November. Our own David Smith , HSA Annual General Meeting Announcements HSA Awards Awards and Nominations: It's that time To mak e a nomination, plea se requ est a nomination form from our office . again. The Nomination form s must be submitted to the office and directed to Sheila Johnston, HSA is seek­ Chair of Awards and Nominations, prior to Ap ril 1,2001. ing nomina­ tions for Council Nominations awards to be The Society invites interested persons to submit nominations to serve on the HSA handed out at Council. Please contact Sheil a John ston at 403-261-36 62 or hsa@cad vision.com the Annual General Meeting being held in before March 15, 2001. Lethbridge, for the following: AGM Annual award Presented to an individual who must qualify Join us for "2001 Heritage O dyssey," the AGM of the HSA hosted by the in one or more of the following categories: Lethbridge Historical Society May 25, 26, 27, 200 I at the Sir Alexander Galt A. Meritorious service to HSA over Museum and the Lethbridge Lodge. The three day event includes : book launches of several years: Paradise f or the Poor and Prairie Prisoners, a ghostly visit lead by Heritage Coach B. Meritorious service to the Odyssey Tours in Lethbridge and Cardston distric t, the ann ual banquet, wa lking preservation. promotion. or tours, silent book auction and presentation of the "Celebration of the Century­ development of Albert a's history 2005 ." Watch for more details in the next History Now or contact Carl y Stewart in over several years: Lethbridge at 403-328-4669. C. Performance of a single action, deed, or service which is of such significance, uniqueness, or magnitude that it ranks far above routine or regular actions, deeds, or services. Award of merit Presented to eligible business, corporation, In Memory of soci ety, government. church. or other Mike Maccagno corporate body. The recipient must qualify in one or both of the following categories: Former Alberta Liberal leader Mike Maccagno died at the age of 86 in A. Meritorious service to the Calgary on November 25, 2000. Mr. Maccagno was first elected to the Alberta preservation, promotion, or develop­ legislature in 1955 and held a pro vincial seat for three consec utive elections. ment of Alberta's history over He was Alberta's opposition leader until 's conservatives formed several years: the opposition. Upon leaving the prov incial political scene in 1967 he attempted B. Performance of a single action, deed, or service to the benefit of federal politics and served as mayor of Lac La Biche in the 1970 's. Mr. Alberta history which goes beyond the Maccagno was appointed to a ten year term on the national paro le board. routine servicesexpected of therecipient Born in Ita ly, he arrived in Canada at the age of five years with his parents who pioneered in the Lac La Biche district. Mr. Maccagno spent man y Please forward your nominations in writing, years collecting the history of the Lac La Biche and publ ished the Lac La setting out the nominee's accomplishments with short biography and the name of at Biche Chronicles in 199 1 with Portage College. His son Tom Maccagno , a least one other member supporting the Lac La Biche lawyer, shares his father 's passion for history and he has been nomination to: advocating for the continued recognition of the area for seve ral years. We send our condole nces to his fami ly, friends and colleagues. Sheila J ohnston Chair, Nomina tions & Awards Committee c/o The Historica l Society of Alberta Box 4035, Station C CALGA RY, AB T2T 5M9 Member Profile gap, which I did. This was followed by Heritage Park (Calgary) asked me to Ken Penley a search to name the first pharmacist in demonstrate some aspects of pharmacy Alberta (getting close). Later, the dispensing to their docents. Afterw ards, I don' t know when I began to have an Alberta Pharmaceutical Association I stayed on as a volunteer to answer interest in history. It certainly wasn't in formed their Archives Committee and questions and do some pill rolling in the school where my eyes glazed over in asked for a represe ntative from Calgary. dispensary of the pharmacy there. history class. But now, as I look over My hand shot up! In this connection and my bookshelves, I see many books I helped at for a short for my own interest as a hobby, I began which pertain to the history of Canad a, period as I had been thinkin g of doing to interview senior pharmacists for their Alberta and Calgary. Some volumes volunteer work in the history field on a own stories, or research the careers of which I obtained many years ago, are regular basis. A conversation with deceased pharmacists, and I have now those by: MacGregor, MacEwan, Diana Sim opened the door to a volun­ completed and filed about one hundred Dempsey, Liddell, Peach, Nordegg, teer position with the Historical Society of these at the A.Ph.A. and Glenbow Turner-Bone, Leishman McNeil, of Alberta and the Chinook Country Archives as voice tapes and/or written Newman, Mowat, Berton, Gray, Historical Society. record s. Broadfoot, Ward, and others. So, I I have volunteered at the HSA under suppose the interest in history was I served as chairman of the A.Ph.A. four different office coordinators doing Archives for five years. During my term always there if it was the right kind of various types of work and enjoy my I con vinced the A.Ph.A. that a book on history. present duties very much. Throu gh the the "History of Pharmacy in Alberta" Once when challenged to name the HSA I have made many new friends should be compiled and with the help of first pharm acist in Calgary, I found that and I am grateful for the association. a co-author and a committee, that was there were no records available where I done and it has been very well received . searched, so I was determined to fill that

Letter to Diana Sim, it into text. Copie s are then supplied to Clancy Patton receives Directo r -Membership the Provincial Archives, the Hinton Western Living at It's Prime Library and the Hinton Historical Award Dear Diana, Foundation. So far we have gathered Thank you for your letter reminding Recently Clarence "Clancy" Patton 1,700 pages of text and 50 hours of me of my overdue membership and sub­ was recipient of the "Western Living at tapes. It has been an excit ing project scription which I received today, It's Prime" award. and will be continued for some time. November 22, 2000. This annual award is presented by I tell people that these years leading Actually, I had not forgot about it. I Telus Corporation and dmg World up to 2005 are going to be some of the had decided earlier in the year to not Media to a man and woman residing in most exciting times to be involved in renew my subscription for awhile. Calgary and Southern Alberta. The Alberta's historical projects, so again, recipients are seniors who are However, I do miss Alberta History your comment about looking forward to recognized for their contributions to the and your letter reminding me that we the lOOth anniversary certainly hit community at large. are leading up to the year 2005 home. Thank you. prompted me to renew my subscription Clanc y is active in the HSA, Calgary Yours truly, Dan Rooks, and membership again. Does this Horticultural Society, Midnapore lOl Hardisty Drive, Hinton, AB Church of England Societ y, the Ranche include a membership in the Edmonton -by permission of Dan Rooks Chapter which I had before? at Fish Creek Restoration Society, the recently chartered I am very involved in the Hinton & Welike to hear about members' activities Historical Foundation, the Ellis Bird District Historical Foundation. Over the and interests. Have you won a prize for an Farm near Lacombe, Alberta and still past I 1/2 years I have worked on an entry at a Heritage Fair, or taken part in has time to be politicall y active. oral history project where I interview any heritage related activity? Writeyour peopl e regarding their part in the history story and send it to the HSA office so, in Well done Clancy. of the area and my wife and I transcribe this way, we can learn fromeach other. Designations of National Historic Significance responsible, the Hon. Sheila Copps, Commemorated in Alberta - Part 4 by Bill Yeo expressing its concern over the continuing delay in appointing a On Thursday. 12 October I attended a of message reinforcement could work member. I sat beside the Minister at the ceremo ny at the Calgary Aerospace in other communities. I described in a Bar U Ranch ceremony in July, as did Museum, where a plaque was unveiled previous article how the creation of the Trudy Cowan, our former Board commemorating the RCAF Women' s province of Alberta was commemorated member, but the occasion did not lend Division of World War II. This event in 1955. Alberta's centenary will soon itself to lobb ying. Maybe we missed an was well attended, particularly by be upon us, and the grounds of the opportunity, but HSA members should former WDs who had come from far Legislature Building will be a busy not be shy. Write today! and wide. It was obvious from their place in 2005. Surely the monument numbers and their enthusiastic response that stands in the grounds, with its that this formal act of commemoration plaque proclaiming the national meant a great deal to them. Members of historic significance of what happened Web Sites the platform party also spoke of their in 1905, should be the focus of a wish that the message of the significant public event. Celebrate national Heritage Day, February 19, 2001, visit www.heritage­ commemoration be communicated to all I share with some other members canada.org, Canadians. particularly the rising the notion that the Historical Society of generation. Alberta has a role to play in providing Visit Alberta Heritage online The plaque which was unveiled that Albertans and their visitors with www.albertaheritage.net. day will be placed outside the Museum. information on the location and purpose The Loyal Edmonton Regimental as a permanent remind er of the national of the many formal commemorations Museum has a two part website to high­ historic significance of the contribution scattered throughout the province. This light Canadian military history discuss made in wartime by some 17, 000 activity ought to include provincial and the freedoms Canadians enjoy­ Canadian women. But what happens local plaques and monuments as well. www.lermuseum.org. then? If we agree that this message In the comer of a wheat field, near the Canada: A Peoples History, go should be communicated as widely as junction of the Highwood and Bow behind the scenes of CBC' s popular possible, can we expect the plaque to do Rivers, a simple concrete plinth bears show- www.cbc.cal history. the job all on its own? In previous an inscription reciting a brief history of Every Canadian has a story. What's articles I have mentioned the numbers the Dunbow Industrial School, whose yours? Tell it on www.storyengine.ca. of commemorations in Alberta. In cemetery stands nearby. Apart from its The Canadian Film Centre's Great Calgary alone there are II plaques, role as an historical marker reminding Canadian Sto ry Engine is an interactive including the new one, but how many us of this long-extinct institution, and website for Canadians of all ages and Calgarians, never mind visitors, know of the still strong memories it has for backgrounds to share their personal where they are and what they represent? many Native people, it is a relic of Alberta's program of commemoration, stories. Your story matters. Take a At the end of July the Chinook moment and include it in this ever­ now apparently extinct as well. The Country Historical Society and Fort growing unique portrait of Canada. Calgary Historic Park launched Historic Society and its chapters can do much Calgary Week with an unusual event. to bring sites like this out of obscurity. Our Future/Our Past look it up at http://collections.ic.gc.calAlberta.This The year 2000 is the 125th anniversary At the Historic Sites and Monuments is a joint undertaking by the University of the establishment of Fort Calgary, Board ceremony in October, the of Calgary Library, University of and, just as Calgarians had done at the proceedings were chaired as usual by a Alberta Library, the Provincial Archives 50th anniversary, over 100 people member of the Board. On that occasio n of Alberta, the and gathered around the 1925 stone cairn the duties were performed by Mr. the Nickle Art Museum. that bears a commemorative plaque, The Brian Saunders, the member for plaque is a 1980s replacement, and even Saskatchewan. He did a fine job, but The Fort McMurray Historical the cairn has been moved, but they were his being there underlined a very long­ Society has a great website which has a rededicated with due ceremony. More standing issue. There is at present no timeline of the town's history. Visit than a few people now recognize the member of the Board for Alberta. The www.fortmcmurrayhistory.com importance of the old monument that Society has written to the Minister stands beside Ninth Avenue. This kind HSA Granted Intervener Status at AEUB Hearing by Marianne Fedori & Ron Williams

The Historical Society of Alberta has The Historical Society ofAlberta was We recommend that the applicant be been granted intervener status at the incorporated by an act of the Alberta asked to prepare an integrated historical AEU B public hearing to determine Legislature in 1907. The original objects study of the site using all the studies EPCO R's application of an expanded of the Society are the same today as that are in progress or have been power plant on the Rossdale site. they were expresse d in an act legislated completed. History has become the heart of this in 1907: Given that human occupation of hearing which commenced on October "To encourage the study of the history Rossdale site dates to back to at least 17, 2000 and has had to reconvene on of Alberta and Canada, to rescue from 8,000 years, it is extremely important January 9, 200 1 as the proceedings oblivion the memories of the original that the archaeological investigation could not be completed in the originally inhabitants, the early missionaries, fur continue, that the findin gs be made scheduled time frame. The HSA will traders, explorers, and settlers of the available to the publi c, and that the make the following statement at the north and west of Canada, to obtain and applicant is expected to continue its reconvened hearing and has, in the preserve narratives in print, manuscript archaeological care taking role of the month ofOctober 2000, had an or otherwise of their travels, adventures, site through time as prescribed by opportun ity to cross examine the labours and observations, to secure and provincial legislation . We recomm end applicant as to the potential impact on preserve minerals, archaeo logical that a decision carefull y consider that Alberta's heritage resources curiosities and obje cts generally recent finds have indicated that there is The Society believes that the Rossdale illustrative of the civil, religious, literary potenti ally much more to discover. case is ofprovincial importance. The and natural history of the country" . We As to the matter of the history of Society hopes that by participating in believe that it is our mandate to make aboriginal occupation, fur trade and the hearing it can gather information to sure all aspects of the site's history have early settlement history, since May help work towards the resolution put been thoroughly studied, interpreted and much documentary evidence has been forward last spring by our members to maintained. accumulated by descendants and scholars. open public discussions on the workings The Historical Society ofAlberta Much of this is new material with of heritage legislation. feels that in the case of this application respect to study of the history of the the history of the site should be province. It is truly incredible to witness October 4, 2000 considered as a whole. The valley of the how Albertans are embracing the value Mr. Michael J. Bruni , o.c., North Saskatchewan River and the site of their history as a result of the General Counsel of the potential expansion is one with a proposed expansion . We believe that the Alberta Energy & Utilities Board long and comple x history. The groups gathering this evidenc e, the First Re: Notice of Hearing, Application Historic al Society ofAlberta believes Nations, and the descendants of early No. 990289, EPCOR and EPCOR the story ofAlberta is symbolized by settlers should be given an opportunity Generation Inc., Con struct and the sweepin g use of the Rossdale site to continue building their collective operate Rossdale Power Plant Unit II from the original and extended history. For example, we believe that The Historical Society ofAlberta occupation ofAlberta' s first peoples, to more documentary evidence needs to be believes that the preservation of the fur traders and early settlers, and in collected to verify the existence ofburials historical elements, and recognition of more recent history the urban and on the site. We recommend that history surrounding this site is industrial use of the Twentieth century. advanced technology be applied to aid pertinent to all Albertans. Wefeel that We are concerned that this story and the this process if possible, and that a separate the hearing outcome must demonstrate documentary evidence which supports study be implemented to provide the that Albertans have had an appropriate human use and human history is still best possible and most accurate account voice to ensure that the Rossdale site unfolding, and that not enough time has of this aspect of the region's history. preserve andpromote Alberta's past. been given to allow all parties to reach The HSA supports the 1977 impact an acceptable standard of investigation. continued on page 11 continued from page 10 Current Heritage Issues assessment of the Rossdale Generation and HIP Architects), we believe that at Station presented by ARESCO Ltd. this point. the applicant is presenting a A compromise was made by when it was clearly articulated that "any compromise that underm ines the value the City of Edmonton and 0 fur trade period site discovered in of this incredible industrial plant to and Y Real Estate Services Edmonton, would be considered a very Albertans and Canadians. We feel it is regard ing changes to the HBCo significant find: potentially of national necessary to have the appl icant continue Building. The developer has interest. Every effort should be made to working with the appropriate municipal agreed to submit a redevelop­ preserve such a site." The current and provin cial authorities who manage ment plan that will retain more assessment by Lifeways Canada endorses historic resources to work towards a of the historic exterior of the this position. All findings to date are of more desirable solution to maintain a building. major significance to Edmontonians, greater portion of the plant and thus, not Albertans and Canadians. However compromise the historical integrity of The Calgary Heritage more work needs to be carried out, such this breathtaking industrial building. Advisory Board and the Calgary MunicipalJ-leIitage as an appropriate evaluation and ruling The Historical Society ofAlberta also by Alberta Community Development .Propertid' Allth()rit)' have believes that the proposed plant design m ~rged t ~f()~theCalgary with respect to the provincial Historic is not sympathetic to the existing Heritage.Authority.Neil Resource Nomination that asks for resource . It was with great care and Watson andLarryGilchrist co­ designation of what is known as the decision that in the past the City of chair.Sheila Johnston and Kate "G athering Place, Big House, The Fort Edmonton expanded the original 1938 Reeves are representatives on of the Prairies, Fort Augustus and plant, through a period ofover ten the new body. Edmonton House." years, to create a structure that was The Historical Society of Alberta harmonious. Each historical addition Hano ver Corporation has belie ves that the Rossdale site structures was sympathetic or in the same style as applied for anew development are among the top industrial historical its forerunner. We believe that to main­ permit which will require that resources in the province. We feel that tain the overall integrity ofthe site it the Lougheed Grand Building the future of the Rossdale Low Power would be valuable for future expansions in Calgary be demolished. The Plant was compromised when it was to reflect the original character of the permit is being appealed. asked to be removed from the City of plant. Edmonton's municipal register. Clearly, In summary, the Historical Society of at one point in time this site had been Alberta appreciates the commitment to evaluated to be very significant. heritage that has been demonstrated by We are pleased that EPCOR has the applicant and in this process. However, shown an interest in maintaining we feel that there is a great deal more structural historical reso urces on the site work that needs to befulfilled to guarantee and has recently changed its position to that proper identification, preservation retain a portion ofthe Low Pressure and interpretation of the site is carried Power Plant (1938 to 1952). However, out to secure the interest of the Alberta given the documented significance of history for future generations. We Thanks to Allan Ronaghan this plant by both the City of Edmonton request that the historical needs as we for keeping us abreast ofthe for its municipal register, the Historic have outlined be accomplished as a Frog Lake Site. The Society is Resource Impact Assessment (HRIA) condition of the approval. continuing to bring attention to this site to the appropriate required by Alberta Community Respectfully, authorities. Development and the information out­ Marianne Fedori , President lined in EPCOR 's "The Rossdale LP Ron Williams, First Vice- President , Plant- A Plan for Conservation" President Elect (September 2000, Whiting Architecture Don 't miss this first rat e, riveting Published by Bell Enterprises, 5731 sto ry of the prairies. To be released Malibu Terrace, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5Y8. by HSA-ARPB,April 2001. Phone 250-751-28099.E-mail: Books [email protected]. ISBN0-968784-0-5.Price ,i -,~ A Paradise for the ~ $14.95. Available in bookstores. Poor-Hussar, Standard & Caroline, Alberta Letters of Ole Nissen, 1923-1937 Sharing the Good ~ Edited by Joan Walter, the daughter of Times Ole Nissen A History of Prairie Women's Joys ~ and Pleasures Buffalo People Emigrating from Denmark to western Portraits of a Vanishing by Faye Reineberg Holt Canada, Ole Nissen arrived at Hussar, Nation Alberta , in 1923. by Mildred Valley Thornton In this her latest book, Faye After work ing as a farm hand, riding Reineberg Holt traces the leisure Th roughout her life Mildred Valley the rails to , cutting and activities of prairie women. Although Thorto n had an abiding passion and that hauling rail ties west of Edmonton, he leisure and pleasure were not a top was to preserve Canada's native culture. returned to Hussar to farm . priority, the pursuit of joy has always For over fifty years she painted, wrote been important. Assa iled by the Great Depression , his and lectured on the images and legends fortunes waned, and he and his wife How did women during the early of what she recognized as a fast-vanishing Emm ie were among thousands driven settlement years relieve their life filled way of life. from the drought-stricken plains. In with the constant drudgery of household With her brush and pen she recorded bush country at Caro line, Alberta, more chores and cari ng for their family? A not only portraits of prom inent and trouble awaited. sense of humour was common. It had to historical Native Canadians but she also be if they were to discover ways to Ole's intimate diaries and letters from assem bled a catalogue of anecdo tes, enjoy themselves no matter where or Hussar, Standard, Chancellor, Dorothy, folklore and legends, mostly related in when they lived. and Caro line, are writings of hope, now long-forgotten native tongues, elation, disappo intment and despair, Canadian women in the era betwee n which today provide a unique chronicle before he and his loved ones found their the late 1800s and the 1960s not only of a vanished age. The book is full of measure of fulfillment. had time for hobbies, parties, fun and her paintings, in colour and black and games, but were also avid participants white. ~ in activities not normally associated Bow River Days ~ Her first book featuring Indians of the Growing Up in with women. They skated , ice-fished, Pacific Coast entit led Indian Lives and Calgary, by W.H. Bell played in bands, danced, rode as good 1927-1951 Legends (Mitchell Press Limited, 1966) as any cowboy on the prairie, pursued was an immediate succe ss. The events described in Bow River women's rights, drove tractors and cars, Mildred Valley Thornton, FRSA, CPA Days are the recollections of one boy­ hiked, climbed mountains, skied and (1890-1967) was an accomplished the author-as a youth growing up in participated in athletics. portrait and landscape artist who has left Calgary and its enviro ns during the Throughout the book persona l an unique legacy of Canada's native Grea t Depression and World War Two. acco unts and photographs illustrate the history. Her paintings are found in the various ways Canadian women found to He tells of scholastic affairs and Natio nal Gallery, the Glenbow enjoy life in their unique prairie land­ escapades, of extra-curric ular adven­ Foundation and many other galleries scape. It is an approach that offsets the tures along River, of games and private collections. and music and movies in an era without more often told stories of tragedies and Published by Hancock House Publishers television, of the utilization of horses in difficulties that prairie wome n faced. Ltd. ISBN0-88839-479-9. $24.95. the city, and of aviation's Golden Age. Published by Detselig Enterprises Ltd., e-mail: [email protected]. Calgary, AB. ISBN 1-55059-208-4. $34.95. It is a book of community history, full Available in bookstores. of nostalgia for a time now past. Building a Province .~ Trucking North :On He was an agriculturalist, educator, 60 Alberta Lives ~ Canada's Mackenzie mayor of Calgary, Lieutenant-Governor Highway by Brian Brennan of Alberta , historian, lecturer, and the by Roberta L. Hursey prolific author of over forty books. The Selecting sixty lives from the many This is a popular social history about recip ient of numerous accolades and who have helped to build the province transportation and the history of trucking award s, Dr. MacEwan received the of Alberta is a daunting task, but in this in Northern Alberta and the NWT. Golden Pen Lifetime Achievemenl book Brian Brennan has made a start. Temeron Books, 2000 Award at the Alberta Book Awards just ISBN 1-55059-204-1. $34.95. The selection covers men and a few month s prior to his death. women who were pioneers, cowboys, Built On Coal: A _~ Watershed: Reflections on Water entrepreneurs, artists, politicians, History of Beverly, ~ contains a series of essays on water by athlete s, or unsung heros. In their Edmonton's MacEwan, as he draws from his broad Working Class Town variou s ways they worked hard to make knowledge as an agriculturalist and his By Lawrence Herzog their vision of Alberta a reality. vast life experience to tell us "what Beverly Community Development Arranged by date of birth, familiar every Canadian should know about Society: Edmonton, 2000 . Launched at names such as Sir Jame s Lougheed and water." Intended to encourage Historic Edmonton Week this book is Bob Edwards, Betty Mitchell and Mary Canadians to value a natural resource richly illustrated with more than 150 Dover are intermingled with the less taken for granted, "Watershed" high­ photographs and written by society familiar such as Victoria Calihoo, 1861­ lights the importance of water to our member Lawrence Herzog who has 1966, a metis buffalo hunter and folk daily lives and questions the stability of recentl y relocated to Victoria. It is the historian and Bert Sheppard. 1901-1999, the earths water supply-a pressing story of the remarkable people, coal cowboy. issue in the world today. "Watershed" is mines, organizations and merchants that The essence of each "life" is captured a book every "water-rich" Canadi an created and shaped Edmonton's working by Brennan in three to four pages that should read. class town. set out their accomplishment s. This Available from Audrey's Books, In APartner in Caring f or the makes for quick, easy reading and Edmonton, or EDHS . Vineyard, Dr. MacEwan write s that "I there fore ideal for to take on the daily believe I am an integral part of the compute to the office. Each story is a The Last Illusion: environment and, as a good subject, I Letters from Dutch starting point that opens a door to other Immigrants in the must establish an enduring relationship reading and to discover more about each "Land of Opportunity." with my surroundings. My dependence life and their place in history. Edited and Translated bv Herman on the land is fundamental." This Ganzevoort . The book is indexed by name , city or sentiment is echoed throughout town , or by category. In the latter it is Professor Ganzevoort has discovered "Watershed," from a young MacEwan's interesting to note that the Arts and and translated several rare letters and pioneer days in Saskatchewan to water Culture section is the largest with articles written by Dutch immigrants conferences in Calgary, Alberta. fifteen names followed by business and that outline the experience of pioneer "Watershed " is Dr. MacEwan's final politic s with eight names each. settlement. offering to his outstanding collection of Press published works. Brian Brennan is a freelance writer ISBN 1-55238-013-0, $24.95 known for his column s and feature ISBN 1-896300-35-9 stories in the Calgary Herald. Watershed: * 208 pages black and white photos. Reflections on Water $ 19.95 CDN* $ 15.95 US. Published by Fifth House Ltd NeWest Press ISBN 1-894004-53-1. $14.95, by Grant MacEwan 20 I, 8540- 109 Street It is available in bookstores. Edmonton, AB T: (780 ) 432-9427 Grant MacEwan (1902-2000) was one F: (780) 433-317 9 of the most respected Western E: [email protected] Canadians of the twentieth century. News from Heritage Canada As was reported in our last newsletter several members of the HSA and the CCHS attended "Towards a National Trust", Heritage Canada's National Conference this past September in Calgary. This was a cons ultative conference designed to gain information and views about the need and role for a national trust in Canada. Senator Dan Hays delivered a speech prepared for the Minister of Canadian Heritage who was unable to attend the conference as she was attending the Olympics in Australia. Mr. Hays said "A 1L> .... ., .. national trust in Canada could be a great gathering of people in support of heritage­ ...... gove rnment, non-government and corporate. It could take a leadership role in ~ : ...... championing heritage, public education, fund raising and granting, brokering , properties, and membership." Heritage Canada's next conference will be held in A. I .... Toronto on October 13, 14 and 15, of 200 I and will focus on the economics of ... L. heritage conservation. i ...• ••••••• Don 't forget to celebrate our national Heritage Day, the third Monday in .:.. . . : each February, and thi s year February 19, 2001. Heritage Edukits in 200 I will be I ~ A based on the theme of transportation heritage. The "Trave l Through Time" Poster M' and Guide will be available in the new year. Contact Heritage Canada at heritage­ .. canada@heri tagecanada.org to receive your copy. A ~ ) Congratulations once again to Trudy Cowan, who was elected as Chair of Heritage Canada. ?er .. .: ...... :: .. . " Jon ......

CAHS Millennium Award Presentations-Donalda

Audrey and George Braithwaite donated 27 acres of land 500 oil lamps that Donald and Beth Lawson donated to the 12 miles upstream from the City of Red Deer in 1993. It was Village of Donalda, on condition that suitable housing was donated to the found. Canad a's Lamp Capital now has over 850 lamps, plus Alberta Fish and many other artifacts. On July 1, 2000 , a forty-foot high gas Game Assoc iation lamp was lit at the end of main street; a beacon of light over­ Wild Life Trust looking the breathtakingly beautiful Meeting Creek Coulee Fund and is to below. remain in its natural state in perpetuity. A Addresses : cairn, built from Donalda and District stones that George L to R: Dr, Don Hepburn presents CAHS Millennium Award to Palmer Hagen, first Museum, Box 40, collected, displays chairman of the Board of Directors Donalda, ABTOB IHO. a bronze plaque Phone: 403-883-2100 honoring George's step-father, John James Dawson, 1857-1937, a member of the North West Mounted George and Audrey Police, who pioneered the land after servi ng fifteen 20th Anniversary of the Donalda & District Museum and Braithwaite, RR I, years in the force. some of the Board of Directors. Bowden, ABTOMOKO L to R Back: Esther Adair, Gordon Knudtson (Vice The Donalda and District Museum Society was Chairman) & Letha Knudtson. Phone: 403- 224-3963 Front: Palmer Hagen, Berit Hagen, Anna Collin, Harry Collin formed in 1980, to build a suitable home for over Alex Johnston Lecture Series 2000-2001

When Alex Johnston passed away in When the Alex Johnston Lectures E.A. fund co uld not support bringing in early 1989, the Lethbridge Historical Fund and the Lecture Series were a speaker from NFLD or elsewhere for Society looked for a project that would established, it was stipulated that the a second or third trip! commemorate Alex's memory, keep his Fund's annual interest each year be The Alex Johnston Lecture Series is name alive, and in the eyes of divided into 1/5th and 4/5th. The 1/5th now ten years old. Ten different lectures Albertans. We considered scholarship's to be added to the capital and 4/5ths to have been delivered in Lethbridge. The at the University of Lethbridge. These go into an expendable account (E.A.) to 1997 lecture was cancelled due to an would have a long life, however a finance each year's lecture and other accident to the lecturer shortly before scholarship becomes buried and hidden relative expenses. the presentation date. In 2000 the guest within hundred s, if not thousands of We also made provisions within the lecturer was Dr. John Dormaar. John others, that are given out each year. We Series guidelines for an "Outreach delivered an incredible lecture in searched for something that was more Program " whereb y the lecturer could be Lethbrid ge, one that was most fitting to public orientated. ALecture Series Fund invited to deliver the identical lecture honour his long time friend Alex was suggested. It could be established (within a one year period) to historical Johnston and the Alberta which Alex and dedicated to cover different subjects societies in Calgary and/or in loved. John, a close friend and that had held Alex's interests. LHS Edmonton, pending an invitation to the colleague of Alex since 1963, chose as considered managing the Lecture Series Lecturer. A "limited portion" of the his subject the Southeastern edge of our Fund, but further thoughts led us to costs for the lecturer to deliver his/her Province. The lecture was titled: Milk establish the Fund with the University to visit those centres would be covere d River Mystique-Alex Johnston's of Lethbridge, a facility that would have from the E.A. Looking back today, we Passion. a longer life expectancy than our local can see the problems that have taken The subject matter of each year's Historical Society. UofL personnel place with this arrangement. As I recall, lecture may have held little interest for made suggestions as to how to handle it the Lecture Series Selection Committee Calgary or Edmonton or, other factors and how many dollars ($25,000 invest­ has established a guideline allowing have resulted in the lecturer not being ment fund) it would take to finance and $250 each to Calgary and/or Edmonton called upon to lecture in those cities. mainta in it. The task looked formidable, if they hosted the lecture within the time This year however, the Lethbridge then we realized that Alex had many allotted after the lecture was delivered Historical Society and the UofL Lecture friends and colleagues. in Lethbridge. The UofL E.A. fund also Selection Committee are very pleased As initial seed money, the LHS put gave the lecturer an additional $ 100 that Calgary and Edmonton have both $10,000 toward the Fund. Relatives, honourarium for each lecture when chosen to host Dr. John Dormaar's personal friends, Alex' colleagues, given in Calgary and/or Edmonton. This lecture in earl y 2001. Don't miss it clubs, friends and associates from his $250 is a limited grant to the Societies when it arrives. The dates for each lec­ historical and other interests were invited in Calgary or Edmonton. Calgary or ture may be found in the Events to make tax deductible donations. The Edmonton are responsible for any and Calendar on the rear page of History Fund quickly reached $25,000. An all expenses for the lecturer 's travel, Now. Alberta Government matching grant meals, accommodation, facility rental Calgary and Edmonton Chapters brought the Alex Johnston Lecture Fund etc. over the grant amount. made donations to the Alex Johnston to $40,000. If Calgary or Edmonton were able to Lecture Fund when it was initially set A Lecture Series Selection Committee "tie in" with the lecturer's initial travel up, so they are, or will be, the only made up of three persons from UofL plans to arrive in Lethbridge via their Societies included in the outreach Arts/Science and two representatives city/ies they could save that expense. program. However, we encourage other from LHS was set up. They select the Better still, if the lecturer resided in interested societies to contact each guest lecturers and subjects that would either centre they would be yet further year 's lecturer directly and make their have been high on Alex's list of interests. ahead. One can certainly see why the own arrangements and financing. Write to News & Views Lethbridge Historical Society PO Box974 Lethbridge, AB.Til 4A2 from HSA by early Stewart Chapters The 2000 Alex Johnston Lecture the University of Lethbridge." Bob was Series produced jointly by the an early employee of the UofL. "The CPR High Level Bridge," by Lethbridge Historical Society and the On February 27, we look forward to a Carly Stewart. University of Lethbridge went very well visit from Louis Reil and Gabriel Please contact the presenter if you at 7:30 pm, November 7, in the Dumont during our Banquet. Guest would like to consider their Lethbridge Public Library Theatre speaker beside the two mentioned will presentations for your venue-you may Gallery. Guest lecturer was Dr. John be Dr. Bill Baergen who will speak on wish to have two presentat ions by one Dormaar who was a close friend and the "Ku Klux Klan in Central Alberta." speaker in one evening to make the trip colleague of Alex Johnston since 1963. The 6:30 pm banquet is slated for the worthwhile.). The third presenter we John 's lecture on: "Milk River Mystique Sir Alexander Galt Museum , Alex omitted as she is just too busy working -Alex Johnston 's Passion" was well Johnston Gallery. It will be limited to on another book for us and we don't attended by approximatel y 175 visitors the first 60 registered persons. As well, want to delay her progress. at the Library-extra chairs had to be if all things go right, we may be launching The theme of the first Annual General set out. This intriguing and phenomenal our next publication in February. Meeting of the Historical Society of slide presentation kept us all enthralled, The March 27 and April 24, 2001, Alberta in the new millennium is: "200 1 the subject holding many people's inter­ programs have not been confirmed at - A Heritage Odyssey." Lethbridge is est. Be sure to take the lecture in when time of reporting. host; Jean Johnstone, Bob Shore and it is presented in your community. As reported in the previous History Carly Stewart, with help from Wilma The Annual General Meeting of the Now, an application to the Lethbridge Wood, are the initial organizers presently Lethbridge Historical Society was held Community Foundation to help finance making plans for you in Lethbridge on November 28, in the Lethbridge Public a new book and to gift six different May 25,.26,. 27,2001. Please make Library; however there were only 12 books to each of 150 school libraries your early commitment to make an members present, (15 are needed for a (900 books in all) in the Lethbridge area odyssey to South ern Alberta. Watch for quorum ) so the presentation of reports, has failed. The Lethbridge Community further information in this and next the election of officers and the voting on Foundation has chosen to not participate issues of History Now. ARegistration a motion to spend some Society funds in our plans, forcing us to find a way to Form will be mailed to each Historical was postponed. Frustrations, do it on our own. Society of Alberta member in plenty of frustrations, frustration . C. Stewart had time for your early registration. to quickly arrange a new venue and an Thre e Society members are presently Extraordinary Meeting announcement involved in a Community Outreach (set for Dec 12) to deal with matters at Program where they will present slide John Dormaar presentations to other groups in the City hand. It is expected that there will be Dr. Alex Johnston Lecture Series little change in the executive position s, or area. These programs are: John Dormaar was born in Indonesia with the exception that a new councillor "Lethbridge Scenes Past and Present," and raised in Switzerland and The will have to be named for a two-year by Bob Shore 403-320-9287 Netherlands. He attended university at term to cover a position that has been "Yukon & Alaska History," by Bob Shore the State College ofTropical vacated by a resignation of Wilma "University of Lethbri dge Early Agriculture in The Netherlands, the Wood whose work load has recent ly Development," by Bob Shore and the increased. University of Albert a where he received "Charles S. Noble and the Noble LHS January 23, 2001 monthly his PhD in Soil Organic Chemistry in Blade Cultivator," by Carly Stewart meeting will feature our own Bob Shore 1961. 403-328-4669 who will provide a slide presentat ion on Dr. Dormaar has served the Canadian the "Beginnings and Development of "The Whoop-Up Trail," by Carly public, and in particular the ranching Stewart co ntinued on page 17 by Chinook Country Historical Society Mike Kampel

The first program in our winter lecture and explained the changing Canadian Lethbridge Historical Society for making series was an interestin g present ation by parti cipation . this outstanding pro gram possible. Linda Man ygun s. We were given an Over 160 mem bers and guests bra ved February 27, 2001 will be an evening insight into the rituals and ceremo nies the freezing weather to attend the CCHS of nostalgia with Ron "Buckshot" Barge. surro unding the tran sfer of a tipi from Annual Christmas Dinner at the He will share memories of the Buckshot one ow ner to another. Wainwri ght Hotel in Heritage Park. We Show and his sma ll sidekick Benn y the In October Nancy Mill ar returned to spent a plea sant evening soc ializing Bear. talk about her latest book Once Upon a with old and new friends then sat down Something new for our Annual Wedding. The large crowd enjoye d an to a delicious turkey dinner. Following General Meetin g in Ma rch at Mewat a entertaining slide presentation of "v eiled the dinner. we were amused and amazed Officers Me ss. There will be a supper at history." by Stephen Forrester, author, magician 6:00 pm, prior to the Annual Meeting. The Mu seum of the Regiment s and magic history enthusiast. The cost of the meal is $ 16.00. Call the opened the galleries to our members and January 23, 2001 will be our CCHS office at 403-261-4667 for more gues ts prior to our November pro gram. opportunity to hear Dr. John Dormaar information and reservations. The dead­ Dr. Pat Brennan gave a most interesting speak about "Milk River-Alex line for reservations is March 1, 2001. lecture on the Battle of Vimy Ridge. John ston 's Passion: ' at Fort Calgary The AGM begins at 7:00 pm followed outlining the organization and execution Historic Park . Thanks to the Alex by " Historic Calgary Neighbourhoods, " of the battl e plan. He placed the battle John ston Lecture Committee at the presented by four historians from the in the context of the First World War University of Lethbridge and the Chinook Country Historical Society.

John Dormaar Strathcona's Horse Dr. Alex Johnston Lecture Series A Western Heritage continued from page 16 A rare co llection of Regim ental works community, for 35 years at the by a remarkably diverse grassl and of art dep ictin g 100 years of the history Agriculture and Agri- Food Canada, topography with an average precipitation of a famo us Canadian cav alry regi­ ment-the Lord Strathcona's Horse Research Centre, Lethbridge. During his of only 310 mm per year. (Royal Canadians) from its beginning as career he has been granted three Some of the topics to be covered in a fighting force of the British Empire in sabbaticals as a Research Scientist in the pre sentation include: How did the the South African War, through two France, Germany. and Australia. Canyon get there and how do World Wars, Korea and now as a key Though now retired from the Public geophysical, climatic and biotic forces unit for peac ekeeping in toda y's Service, John has continued to serve the account for its form ? What kind of . community as a popular Adjunct land scape served both the Professor and acclaimed field guide to pre -settl em ent First Nations and the Works by: generations of geography students at post-settlement Boundary Commission, Sheldon Williams, The University of Lethbridge. As an North West Mounted Pol ice and the Sir Alfred Emeritus Research Scientist, he Munnings, Dr. M US EUM ranchers? How have animals and plant s O f T H E Jeffrey J. Jameson continues to be a valuable resource adapted and thri ved in the rigours of REGIMENTS and many other person for the ranching community of this environment? The canyon is unique artists. 4520 Crowchild Tr. SW Southern Alberta. in Alberta. Its qualitatively distinctive The Milk River Canyon is located in nature and age-old sacramental the southeastern comer of Alberta. character contribute to the Milk River Open until March 31. 200 I It is about 150 m deep and up to Mystique. 2.5 km wide. The Can yon is surrounded Write to The new "Millennium Year" brings Edmonton & District Historical Society PO Box 1013 many challenges which will require a Edmonton. AB. larger, more resourceful and dedicated by Frank Norris, Vice President T51 2Ml executive along with many enthusiastic The Edmonton Chapter's annual Edmonton Community Foundation, volunteers to work on special projects. Christmas event was held on however, we have had no formal reply Together we can make it happen. Wednesday evening at the UofA Faculty to our grant application. We have Club. Sixty-five members attended a received notification that the Edmonton buffet dinner and were entertained with Real Estate Board will renew its funding Hugh Dempsey Honoured an interesting presentation given by support of $500.00 for which we are for Lifetime Achievement Mrs. Pauline Feniak on the subject of very grateful. Our concern is how do we by Michael Gourlie "Victoria Home Guard Society." It was compete with the World Games. A To kick off Archives Week 2000, the an interesting topic that held peoples' recent opportunity, presently being Archives Society of Alberta paid tribute interest. Mrs. Feniak was presented with explored, may allow us to partner with to one of the pioneers of Alberta 's an Honorary full Membership to the local businesses to promote local tours archival community. At a reception held Historical Society of Alberta. of Historic Sites and Venues within day on October 2, 2000 at Calgary's historic A presentation followed by the Ergo trip distances, during the whole World McDougall Centre, the ASA conferred Cantamus Quartet, who are members of Games event. An exciting possibility! honourary membership on Hugh the Edmonton Swiss Mens' Choir. It The EPCOR saga goes on. Marianne Dempsey for his lasting contributions to was very enjoya ble and included a Fedori has taken on the onerous duty of the preservation of Alberta's priceless general sing-along. representing both the HSA and the documentary heritage. The chapter has nearly completed EDHS at the Energy and Utilities Board plans for our "S peaker Series" for the hearings, which I believe will carry on Following an introduction by new year. The first presentation will be in January. This Chapter is very grateful Glenbow archivist Doug Cass, Hugh at the Edmonton City Hall "Heritage for her concerned intervention with the recounted his experiences working at Room," featuring the Alex Johnston EVB as we lacked resources to do it. the Glenbo w Archives. While known Lecture Series. Dr. John Dormaar will For our Annual General Meeting in primaril y for his work as a writer and give an illustrated presentation on "Milk late April, there is an urgent need for historian, he was also one of the first River Mystique, Alex Johnston's additional volunteers in the Executive of archivists to work at the Glenbow and Passion". This event will be held on the EDHS. Many opportunities are lost played a critical role in the growth and February 7, 2001, at 7:00 pm. and issues not supported because of a development of its archival program. He lack of human resources. We must work On March 21, 2001, 7:00 pm in the also remini sced about the acquisition of vigorously to attract enthusiastic members Edmonton City Hall "Heritage Room," some of the unique archival materials who will promote our ongoing work, as Mr. Doug Barnett will present "Early which continues to draw researchers Surveys and Settlements in the it relates to providing knowledgeable from across the country to the Glenbow. Edmonton Region." Purpose: to relate support and general information to the early developments to the land survey community at large and in support of Following Hugh's speech, local actors system in Edmonton and district. local issues and concerns. presented a workshop reading of the April 4, 2001, at 7:00 pm. at Mackay Another important area that presently play -r u Laugh Till I Am Dead: The Avenue School located at 10425 99 Ave. gets little attention is our relationship Trial of Robert Raymond Cook" by A panel presentation by Authors: Cora with like organizations in our surrounding Aaron Coates. Funded by a grant from Taylor, Merle Harris, Barbara Demers district. There are two main reasons for Young Canada Works and written using and Colleen Heffernan;. Moderated by this and they are: a lack of inventory of archival documents from the Legal Marianne Fedori. Subject: "Digging up where and who they are; and a lack of Archives Society of Alberta, the play the human resource to build an interactive more than Dinosaurs!" (bringing history dramatically recreated the repercussions communication system and maintain it. to children through fiction and story­ from a passionate act of murder in Our present method of communication telling). Stettler, Alberta in 1959, an act which with the "District" in our name is via The Executive is brain storming ideas ultimately culminated in Alberta's last newsletter. While important, it lacks the for "2001 Historic Edmonton Week." "interactive" element, so essential in execution by hanging." We may not receive a grant from The supporting our common goal. Central Alberta Historical Society Write to the green onion water tower : educa tion, new c/o Box 80 0, generations and visitors learn historical by Janet Walter R ed Deer A B T4N 5H2 informat ion more readily if it is tied to historic locations and buildings: efficiency, municipal TIle fifth annu al meeting of the CAHS rapidly while others are dimin ishin g. costs of new infras tructure services of roads was held Se ptember 2 1 in the Stewart Room Fea tures of historical significance require sidewalks, sewer and water are avoided of Red Deer and District Mu seum. The deliberate restoration and preservation and when curre nt buildings are restored on site incumbent Board and Executive were an assured place within new developments, or and reconstruction cos ts become money returned to office with the addition of the continuity and diverse features of past circulated in the local eco nomy : civic pride, Marion Hives. The AG M was followed by a structures will be lost. CAHS is working a sense of commo n belonging generated by bus trip to Trochu for a tour and dinner at St. with the Historical Preservation Committee long time features like the distinctive Old Ann Ranch Historic Site. of the Normandeau Foundation to sponso r a Co urt House, the train station and the CPR three part eve ning lecture series at the Red The origi n of this restored ea rly Albe rta bridge. co mmunity is unique. The fo under, Armand Deer and District Mu seum. The purpo se of Th e second presentation in the series Trochu , persuaded aristocra tic Cavalrymen this collaboration is to increase both knowl­ discu ssed Red Deer's particip ation in the fro m Brittany to join him in establishing a edge and participation of Red Deer resident s Albe rta Main Stree t Programm e, an Albe rta new French ranching community in Western in the preservation of valuable links with the Lo ttery Historical Resources Foundation Canada Bed and breakfast. historical artifacts past. initia tive designed to give ass istance in and archival materials in a she ltered prairie The first present ation was given on revitalizing downtown areas. Within the coulee, make St. Ann Ranch a good historical October 20 by Nancy Hacket, a planner with membership area of CA HS, Drumheller, tourist destination . Parkland Community Planning Services. She Didsbu ry, Laco mbe , Ponoka, Camrose and is part of an impleme ntation team for Red President , Bill Baergen continues to give Wetaskawin have already participated in Deer's Downt own Ac tion Plan and a readings fro m his book, Ku Klux Klan in Albe rta Main Stree t Program s. Mirind a Redevelopment plan for an area along the Central Alberta.The most recent was in his Co nley, Programme Chief for the Alberta Red Deer River that lies north west of the old home town of Stettler on Novem ber 23. He Main Street Programme and Local coordinator downtown section of the city. She outlined was a gues t presenter for the Lethbridge Tara Senft explaine d ava ilable assistance and six categories of preservation bene fits: Chapter featuring an, in character, Tara requested local participation in the form eco nomic , tourist destination selection based monologue of Louis Riel's defence speech of historical inform ation and items of civ ic on local unique fea tures: aesthetics, and fea­ prior to his execution in Regin a in 1885 . pride. ture s such as Red Deer 's fifty year old Future projects for CAHS being discu ssed On February 6, 200 I the third evening in je wel-City Hall Park , all of which attract and in progress: centres of community such this preservation series will fea ture arc hitect , customers, employees or prospective retai l as local rural schoo ls that no longer exist and David Whiting who is a spec ialist in the and professional enterprises : landmark for the most part are not mark ed. Some com­ preservat ion , adaptation and present ation of assets, such as the 55th St. willow tree and mercial centres are growing and changing heritage buildings.

Trudy Cowan CCHS Millennium Award Silent Auction HSA Annual General Meeting, Lethbridge May 25-27, 2001

It is planned to hold a " Sile nt Auction" at th e next annual gene ra l

meeting and for this e ve nt HSA IS looking for donations of books, art w o rk , etc.

If y ou have an ite m yo u wish to donate or if yo u ha ve any suggestio ns ple ase contact the HSA office in Calgary

Phone: 40.3-261-3662 UI' E-mail: hsa@cadvl sl on.com.

L to R: Marianne Fedori, HSA President, Trudy Cowan and Mike Kampel , CHHS President HSA Calendar of Events - 2001 Jan 23 CCHS "Milk River Mystique." The Alex Johnson lecture by Dr. John Dormaar 7:30 pm Ft Calgary, 750 9 Avenue SE. Jan 23 LHS Regular Meeting & Program 7;15 pm, Lethbridge Public Library, speaker: Bob Shore will give a slide presentation on: "The Early Development of the University of Lethbridge." Feb 7 EDHS "Milk River Mystique." The Alex Johnson lecture by Dr. John Dormaar. 7:00 pm, Heritage Room, Edmonton City Hall, I Sir Winston Churchill Square. Seating limited call: 7 8~3 9-2797 Feb 27 CCHS The Life and Times of Buckshot with Ron "Buckshot" Barge. 7:30 pm Ft Calgary, 750 9 Ave SE. Feb 27 LHS Annual Banquet in the Sir Alexander Galt Museum 6:30 pm. Bill Baergen will speak on the "Ku Klux Klan in Central Alberta." Mar 20 CCHS AGMMewata Armouries Officers Mess 80 I 11 St. SW Calgary. 6:00 pm Supper. AGM 7:00 pm. Speaker 7:30 pm."Historic Calgary Neighbourhoods - Cliff Bungalow, Inglewood, Rosedale and Scarboro." Mar2! EDHS "Early Surveys and Settlements in the Edmonton Region," by Doug Barnett. 7:00 pm Heritage Room, Edmonton City Hall. Mar 27 LHS TBA. Check with Carl y Stewart 403-328-4669. Apr 4 EDHS "Digging up more than Dinosaurs!" panel: Cora Taylor, Merle Harris, Barbara Demers. Moderator: Marianne Fedori 7:00 pm Mackay Avenue School 10425 99 Avenue. Apr 24 CCHS "Business History of Alberta" by Dr. Henry C. Klassen. 7:30 pm Ft Calgary, 750 9 Avenue SE. Apr 24 LHS TBA. Check with Carl y Stewart 403-328-4669. May 22 CCHS "The Ku Klux Klan in Central Alberta" by Bill Baergen. 7:30 pm Ft Calgary, 750 9 Avenue SE. May 25-27 LHS HSA "2001- A Heritage Odyssey." Historical Society of Alberta Annual General Meeting and programs in Lethbridge.

Answer to last newsletter crossword: Across: 4. ore. 8. Ottawa. 9. loiter, 10. nudge. 13. Dr. Grant MacEwan. 16. ETA. 17. tea, 18. China. 19. Emily. 23. Acme. 24. Brett. 25. Kane, 26. Kid, 28. to. 31. hopped, 34. you, 35. UAL, 36. Edmonton Eskimo, 39. Frank. 40. Fedori, 4 1. Eagles. 42. TCA. Down: 1. starch, 2. Lawrences, 3. Hanna. 4. Oldman. 5. elect, 6. wigwam, 7. kernel, 11. UT, 12. GA, 14. ata, 16. EEE, 18. Clark, 20. yield, 21. ure, 22 Uta, 25. Kipling, 27. indeed, 28. ton, 29. outfit. 30. Kanata. 31. husked, 32. Oak. 33. eloped, 34. Yoho, 37. or, 38. en. Across HSA Crossword I . The Governor and Company of Adventurers Trading into. .. 8. Household disinfe cting liquid 9. West African State 10. Circus gymnast's swinging prop II. Praise highly 12. Christmas turkey white meat 14. Methodist mission ary remembered by mission s at Gull and Pigeon lakes and a mount ain at Banff townsite 17. Asian country 19. Butter was made from milk with this 2 1. Bow or Columbia for example 22. Aircraft "driver" 23. Town, River, Lake, Landing or University in N. Alberta Down 2. Overshadow in performance 3. Successfully comp lete this puzzle 4. Lump of gold 5. River, Dam or Lake near Lodgepole 6. Leavening or fermenting agent 7. Mr. Davis of Peace River 8. City on the Oldman River 13.' Flu of 1918 15. Town with museum of 850 lamp s plus the "world's largest lamp " 16. Beetle reve red by ancient Egyptians 18. Sometimes perf ormance at Calgary's or Edmonton's Jubil ee Auditoriums 22. Dads You have plenty of time to complete this crossword puzzle which was devised by a member of HSA.The answer will be published in the next issue of History Noll'.