Getting it right – Alberta’s American Fact must not be forgotten
“Settlers and farmers founded this province and their values run deep. Albertans are proud, resilient, generous and independent-minded. We believe in family and freedom, and are passionately devoted to the land on which we live.” – Premier Alison Redford, speech to AAMDC Fall Convention, 24 November 2011 I started this blog two years ago to [...]
Handy historical and genealogical resources for Albertans
As Albertans we are truly fortunate to have a wealth of free digital resources with which to explore our community or family histories. A couple of exciting new initiatives have recently debuted which, had they existed in their current form five years ago, would have saved me a few trips up the QEII.
Another one bites the dust
Oyen mourns the loss of its Pioneer elevator. Click here to view the carnage. More pictures of Oyen’s elevators, still standing, here and here.
Bow City shoots for the Stars
Going into the fall of 1913, the Board of Trade continued their efforts to make Bow City an incorporated municipality. In preparation for becoming a village, the Board initiated the publication of the Bow City Star, which was published “intermittently over several months” before it was discontinued sometime during 1914. Meanwhile on October 1, the Board of [...]
Introduction
I intended to write this months ago, but finding the time has been a huge challenge. This is a backgrounder and introduction for Forgotten Alberta. … The warnings came early. In 1863, Captain John Palliser, who for three years had explored the far reaches of British North America at the behest of the Royal Geographical [...]
Welcome to Forgotten Alberta
When one thinks of Alberta, chances are the first thing that comes to mind isn’t Etzikom. This site is a celebration of southeastern Alberta, the forgotten corner of the province, and its past, present and future. Welcome to Forgotten Alberta.
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Drawing on over 100 years of family history in the southeast, this is my attempt to shine the spotlight on southeastern Alberta's forgotten history.
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