Casting call out for local theatre
The Youth Theatre Company is sending out audition and volunteer calls for its upcoming show Alice in Winterland. Chelsea Hall, president of the organization, describes the show as, “a mix… Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ Hussar Sundowners Club
The Hussar Sundowners Club had its beginning in April 1983, when 21 seniors met with representatives of WFCSS, in the community hall to plan the development of a senior centre.… Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ Gleichen and Cluny Jubilee Club
The Gleichen and Cluny Jubilee Club originated in 1977, and initially met in the Legion hall on Sunday evenings. Mr .Shaw of Shaw Moving Ltd. advised the club that there… Read More »
Remembering our roots Standard Seniors Young at Heart Club
On Dec. 7, 1979 at a dinner hosted by the Standard Lionettes Club for community seniors, Chas V. Madsen asked if anyone was interested in forming a senior citizen group. … Read More »
Remembering our roots Carseland Jet Setters Club
A small group of seniors met at the home of Mickey Malmberg on Nov. 17, 1977 to discuss forming a senior’s club. It was suggested and approved that the club… Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ Rockyford Friendship Centre
In February 1972, a group of women got together to discuss the organization of a club for senior citizens in Rockyford. This group eventually became the backbone of the club,… Read More »
Remembering our Roots ~ Cliff and Linda Christensen
Clifford Christensen’s family history originates in Denmark. His maternal grandparents, Jacob Herbert Snider and Lily Florence, were descendants of the United Empire Loyalists, born in Pennsylvania in the late 1800s,… Read More »
Remembering Our Roots: Origins of seniors’ clubs in Wheatland County The Happy Gang, Strathmore
On Feb. 6, 1970, a group of senior citizens met in the Strathmore United Church hall, located on Third Avenue (where the courthouse now stands), to discuss the forming of… Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ Rozella Pietz
Rozella’s family originated from the U.S.; her father Dale Ferguson was raised in Kansas and Colorado, while her mother Mamie was raised in Nebraska. They were married on April 4,… Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ Wade & Lorilee Dundas
Wade’s father’s family originated in North Dakota in the late 1800s. His grandfather James Dundas came to Alberta in the early 1900s and worked for the CPR as a land… Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ Jerry and Nancy Kamphuis
The Kamphuis family name originates from the Netherlands. Jerry’s father Johannes and his wife Berinda along with their three children immigrated to Edmonton in 1953 to join his cousin who… Read More »