Elliott Galt, the “Father of Lethbridge”, was sent into the North West Territories in 1873 as an assistant Indian Commissioner.
Read MoreIn 1919, Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Louise McKinney, Irene Parlby and Nellie McClung fought for the recognition of women as persons under the British North America Act. Known as the Famous Five, all of these women were from Alberta. Two of them, Henrietta Muir Edwards and Louise McKinney, were from southern Alberta.
Read MoreHouk spent time in the navy in the American Civil War, served as both a sheriff and deputy sheriff in Montana, rode for the Pony Express, drove stage for Wells Fargo Express and reportedly met Mark Twain on a steamer, spending hours in conversation with him.
Read MoreJerry Potts, also known as Bear Child, was one of the most renowned guides and interpreters who ever served with the Northwest Mounted Police.
Read MoreThomas Blakiston traveled the world pursuing adventure and his scientific interests. In 1858 he travelled west with the Palliser Expedition as the expedition explored and mapped the western plains.
Read MoreDespite head taxes and discrimination, some early Chinese immigrants managed to build businesses. Way Leong was a Chinese entrepreneur who, along with his wife Florence Leong, started the Bow On Tong in 1928.
Read MoreWere you an Ann Campbell singer? Ann Campbell is one of the best known, and best loved, choir conductors to ever work in southern Alberta.
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