Vol. 39 • No. 3 Website: www.pioneersalberta.org Email: southernalbertapioneers@shaw.ca May 2007

President’s Message

Round-Up 2007

Your committees have all beenkept busy this winter and now

everyone is looking forward to springand summer.

We had a full slate of events thiswinter; all were successful with theWine and Cheese night being a sellout. We have commenced negotia-tions with the City regarding therenewal of the property lease. Thenegotiations are moving ahead quitefavourably and should be completedbefore the end of this year.

The next big event will be the Cal-gary Stampede with our entry in theparade, the Barbeque, Rotary HouseTea and the pancake breakfast.

We also have the picture exhibit atthe Roundup Centre that has to be

manned for the full 10 days. Thisexhibit gives the Southern AlbertaPioneer Association a great deal ofexposure to all Albertans as well asthe world. So please volunteer someof your time to this and other Stam-pede activities.

I would also like to say a very spe-cial thank you to Moyra Fergusonand her committee for the wonderfulafternoon at the Gold Card Tea onMay 6th. Each year we invite ourspecial members who have reachedtheir 80th birthday to tea and anafternoon of visiting.

Thank you for your continuedsupport.

– Bob Brewster, President

Saturday, November 3rd is thedate to remember.Due to increased labour costs at

the Palliser a slight ticket increase isnecessary to $60.00 per person.Unfortunate but a product of ourtimes.

Once again there will be an earlybird draw for accommodation thatevening at the Palliser. Call GwenHanna now at 279 5621 to reserveyour priority seating. Also don’tforget there will be a draw for anight at the Banff Springs including

brunch the next morning. Thisalone is worth huge bucks.

This year Staff Sgt ‘Robbie Robin-son”, Retired Royal CanadianMounted Police, as selected andhighly recommended by PresidentBob, will be our featured entertain-ment with dancing to follow.

If this traditional event, heldsince 1929, is to continue it needsthe support of our membership!

Convenors: Danny and FranCopithorne

THESTAMPEDEBARBECUESaturday, July 7/07

Memorial BuildingCocktails 6:00 p.m.Dinner 6:30 p.m.

$22.00/person(age 13 and over)

Children 12 and under FREEConvenor: Laurie Jacques

Tickets must be purchased inadvance. To order call:

Gwen Hanna279-5621

Pat Rodriguez279-6435

Catering by Downtown Rotary Club

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MembershipReport

The Newsletter can be read and printed from

www.pioneersalberta.org/newsletter. If you prefer not to receive a paper

copy in the mail and read thenewsletter online, please email

sap.membership@shaw.ca and letme know your wishes.

In Memoriam:Philip Bice, Nathan O’Hare, Betty

Hadway, Stuart Kennedy, DonaldEdge & Carmen Cook.

Welcome to New Gold CardMembers:

William Toole, Betty Wyndham,Agnes Rouse & Evelyn Atkinson.

Welcome Back to Reinstated Members:

Gail Lauder, Robert A. Baptie &Brenda O’Brien

Welcome to New Members:Russell Adderson, Descendant of

Neil McCall, Calgary, 1888.Timothy Sprung, Descendant of

Philip Sprung, Calgary, July 1886.A. Louise Hutchings, Descendant

of Robert J. Hutchings, Calgary,1885.

Welcome to New AssociateMember:

John LindsayThanks again for keeping me

informed of Address/Phone Changes.Call me at 271-5483 or e-mail me atsap.membership@shaw.ca.

– Maureen PeckhamMembership Secretary

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Abeautiful new book was donatedto the library by Mrs. Fran

McTaggart, depicting the history ofExshaw. Thank you very much Fran!

A book featuring the history of theHoly Cross Hospital was donated byMr. Robert Rintoul. Thank you Mr.Rintoul!

We also recently purchased a bookdepicting the history of Bowness andare in the process of trying to pur-chase the history of Carstairs. Ourlibrary is growing, particularly in thegenre of area histories.

The book Pioneer Families of South-ern Alberta is missing from ourlibrary. If you have this book, pleasereturn it to the Memorial Building. Anumber of our library books weremysteriously missing this pastwinter. Thankfully, these books mys-teriously reappeared.

Please remember, this is not alending library, but rather an archivalone, and the books are not to betaken from the building.

– Sharon Thielen

SAP Library News

Please Note:Our events will be

outside, rain or shine.This includes the BBQ,Pancake Breakfast, etc.

Large tents will be set upat the Building for the

Stampede activities this year.

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As usual your Building Commit-tee has been busy working to

keep the Memorial Building andgrounds in tip-top shape. Thismonth should see the installation ofnew counter tops and sinks in boththe upstairs and downstairs kitchens.In any event this work will be com-pleted for the summer events.

We have hired Jacques WhitfordEngineers to prepare a CapitalRenewal Plan for the building whichwill detail all necessary improve-ments deemed necessary in theupcoming years, This reportis essential to receive reimburse-ment, in part, from the City of Cal-gary for our major outlays. Thisreport will also be ready by the endof May.

The committee has started a“Wish List” for future capital out-lays. High on our priorities are suchimprovements as: energy efficientfurnaces, handicap friendly wash-rooms for upstairs, new stackingchairs for downstairs, new floor tilesfor kitchen areas and washrooms.The ultimate would be an electric

Building Committeegate for the front entrance to theparking lot. These are but a few thathave so far come to mind and if youhave some improvement that youwould like to see take place pleaselet us know.

The annual work party was heldon Saturday, April 28th with 30

enthusiastic individuals turning upto accomplish all that was set out tobe done. A pancake and sausagebreakfast was served and all thetasks were accomplished by two inthe afternoon. A BIG THANK YOUto those who came out and helped.

– Danny Copithorne

Cookbook Makesa Great Gift

Looking for an inexpensive, goodquality gift for a bridal shower,

birthday or anniversary? Our cook-book, Our Heritage From Many Lands,is ideal. The use of herbs and spices isbecoming more popular so the sec-tion on their history and uses is agreat addition to the book. Call Fernat 278-2793.

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Ahuge ‘Thank You’ is extended to a great group ofvolunteers who chalked up over 260 volunteer

hours (two-thirds of the shifts were 8 hours long) work-ing at our casino on March 16 & 17, 2007.

The super group of volunteers included:

Danny Copithorne, Joan Davis and Ken Thompsonwere our back-up crew, and Agnes Rouse, the PioneerLady for 2007, kept us supplied with ‘munchies’. Wehad new faces in the group this year, which is nice tosee and hopefully they’ll be back again for our nextcasino in the 4th quarter of 2008. The funds are usedprimarily for the ongoing upkeep and improvements tothe Memorial Building and grounds.

– Pat Rodriguez, Casino Coordinator

Casino Committee Report

Parade Costuming

Have you ever wished to partici-pate in our Stampede Parade

entry with an authentic outfit? Didyou feel that it was a daunting task?If so, then this session will make it easier for you!! Afree information session will be offered including thebasics of period clothing.

This is aimed at people who wish to construct their ownpieces as well as those looking for ready-made garments.

Although more emphasis will beplaced on women’s clothing, men’sand children’s clothing will also becovered. Please call Linda at 225-0698to reserve your spot.

Date: May 29, 2007Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pmLocation: Pioneer Memorial Bldg.

Peggy BarrLeanne BatemanWayne BatemanBob BrewsterMargaret

BuckleyKaren ClarkLance CookeMargaret CookeGeorge CranstonFern DorschJoe FergusonMoyra Ferguson

Don FipkeKerri FipkeGwen HannaVirginia HolmesBarbara KwasnyJudi LaLondeFran McTaggartDennis MooneyBill MurphyMaureen

PeckhamSandy PedlarAudrey Rice

Ernie RicePat RodriguezAlice SchwiegerBuster SchwiegerBeryl SibbaldShirley SiddonJim SmithMarion SmithMarie StangHerm ThielenDave WakeGreg WhiteHelen White

Two Books from theSouthern Alberta Pioneers

and Their DescendantsSociety

“Pioneer Families of Southern Alberta”First published in 1993, now reprinted, has 1,500

short biographies telling the trials and tribulations, thejoys and sorrows of those who were in Southern Albertain 1890.

The second is the “Addendum” to our first book,which has an additional 800 stories.

If you see a name that you recognize as a familyancestor and would like more information than isprinted in our books, please ask, as we have more infor-mation in our archives for most of the names.

Prices: Pioneers of Southern Alberta ................$20.00Addendum to the above .......................$10.00Mailing....................................$7.00 to $10.00In the City of Calgary...........delivered to your

door free of chargeClarence Davis, Historical Committee – 251-4915.

2007 Gentlemen’sPancake BrunchToonie Breakfast

Saturday, July 14th9 am - Noon

Memorial Serviceand Tea

Sunday, July 10th – 2 pmat the Pioneer Building

Convenor: Gwen Hanna 279-5621

This Historical log building wasdedicated to the pioneers who

arrived in Southern Alberta prior toDecember 31, 1890. The building is atrue memorial used to collect andpreserve information connected withthe early settlement and subsequenthistory of the Province.

10:15 - 10:45 am – Bud Vine andDavid Wake will “Show and Tell”of early residences and occupantsin early Calgary. These gentlemenare members of Southern AlbertaPioneers.

10:45 - 11:45 am – Linda ManyGuns will tell some of the Native Rit-uals. Linda is a member and a descen-dant of Wolf Collar – Siskiska, 1853

11:45 am - 12:15 pm – A tour of theMemorial Building and Archives

12:15 - 12:45 pm – Lunch – Pleasebring your lunch, juice will be pro-vided. Tables on the patio to sit andenjoy the beautiful view.

1:00 - 1:45 pm – Pat Cox will tell usabout the Chautauquas in Alberta.

1:45 - 2:15 pm – Karen Gummo willtell the story of her Great Grandpar-ents who settled at Markerville in1889.

2:15 - 2:30 pm – Clarence Davistell about Col. Walker and theCochrane Ranch.

2:30 - 3:00 pm – Short walks ifthere is interest.

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MEMBER NAME TAGSCost: $9.00 (including GST)

The name tags will be 1” x 3”, gold color with black lettering.

Your Name: _________________________________________________________

Your Pioneer Family Name: ___________________________________________(Last name only)

Address:_____________________________________________________________

Postal ______________________________ Phone #:________________________

Southern Alberta PioneersYOUR NAME HERE

Pioneer Family – NAME HERE

Please send the required information, alongwith your cheque for $9.00 payable to

Southern Alberta Pioneers to:Southern Alberta Pioneers

c/o Pat Rodriguez30, 7166 - 18 Street SE, Calgary, AB

T2C 1Y9

Calgary Chinook Historical Society Walk Week

Wednesday, August 1stSouthern Alberta Pioneers & Their Descendants Memorial Building,

3625 - 4th Street SW (Parkhill)

MemorialBuilding FundSince October 1/06 donations to

the fund have totalled $11,200.00,which, combined with the earningsfrom the funds on deposit, brings thebalance at Mar. 31/07 to $203,451.67.Our thanks to the following donors:

Diana and David BallardThe Estate of the late Ev MayhoodNorman F SchmaultzReverend and Mrs. Bill SayersMembers are reminded that con-

tributions to the Memorial BuildingFund receive a charitable donationreceipt for income tax purposes.

13th AnnualWine Tasting

The 13th Annual SAP Wine Tast-ing night was held Saturday,

February 17, 2007 at the MemorialBuilding. The selections of wine thisyear were from France, Australia andChile. Complementing the wineswere a variety of hot and cold horsd’oeuvres prepared by many willingpeople. Thank you and appreciationto all those volunteers who helpedwith food preparation, setting upand decorating. Thank you to PatRodriquez for printing, recording,selling tickets and also to GwenHanna for helping with tickets thatevening. Thank you to ClarenceDavis, our Pioneer Gent for welcom-ing people at the door. It turned outto be a very enjoyable evening.Thanks to all.

– Beryl Sibbald

OFFICERSPresident

Bob Brewster.....................225-2376Vice-President

Beryl Sibbald ....................932-5584Past President

Peggy Barr.........................246-2843Secretary

Sandy Pedlar.....................278-1334Treasurer

Joe Ferguson.....................249-9989Membership

Maureen Peckham ...........271-5483Directors: Two-Year Term

Linda Chudey...................225-0698Judi La Londe ...................272-5675Hugh Hamilton................948-5115Ken Thompson ................289-4636

One-Year TermLaurie Jacques ..................271-0138John Douglass ..................641-2562Pamela Hilton ..................934-2637Fran Copithorne ..............271-1972

COMMITTEESBridge

Fern Dorsch......................278-2793Building

Danny Copithorne...........271-1972Casino

Pat Rodriguez ...................279-6435Cookbooks

Fern Dorsch......................278-2793

HistoricalJim Mackie .......................228-4046Joan Davis ........................251-4915

LibrarySharon Thielen.................282-1302

NewsletterKerri Fipke ........................271-9581

Newsletter AdvertisingBeryl Sibbald ....................932-5584

Records ManagementAnne Fitzpatrick...............271-3179Peggy Barr.........................246-2843

Sick & Visiting Alice Schwieger ................287-0995

Social Moyra Ferguson ...............249-9989

Stampede DisplayDavid Wake......................288-5545Bud Vine...........................279-4744

Stampede ParadeRobin Arthurs...................201-9019Linda Chudey...................225-0698

Telephone Bud Vine...........................279-4744

PadreRev. Bill Sayers .................282-8526

Pioneer LadyAgnes Rouse .....................279-3170

Pioneer GentClarence Davis .................251-4915

Memorial Bldg. Caretaker – Sherry TofinSAP Office........................243-3580SAP Fax ............................287-2485Hall ..................................287-2489

Friday, July 6 – Pre-Parade Breakfast forparticipants @ Rotary House, 6:30am. Con-vener: Kerri Fipke, 271-9851.

Saturday, July 7 – Stampede BBQ, 6:00pm.Conveners: Laurie & L. Jacques, 271-0138.

Sunday, July 8 – Memorial Service/Tea,2:00pm. Convener: Gwen Hanna.

Monday, July 9 – Sandwich Making forRotary House. Convener: Moyra Ferguson.

Tuesday, July 10 – Pioneer Tea @ RotaryHouse, 2:30-4:00pm. Convener Needed.

Saturday, July 14 – Pancake Breakfast,9:00-noon. Convener: DannyCopithorne, 271-1972

Sunday, Sept 9 – Family Day / PotLuck @ Champion Park, 2:00pm.Conveners: Danny & Fran Copithorne,271-1972.

Saturday, Oct. 13 – Annual GeneralMeeting & Luncheon, 12:00-3:00pm.Convener: Kerri Fipke, 271-9581.

Saturday, Nov. 3 – Round-Up Dinner@ Palliser Hotel, 6:00pm. Conveners:Danny & Fran Copithorne, 271-1972.

Saturday, Dec. 1 – Christmas Dinner,6:00pm. Convener Needed.

Note: Games / potluck events; potluck dinnerstarts at @ 5:00pm.

Contact Bob Brewster or Moyra Ferguson ifyou can fill any of the “Convener Needed”functions.

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2007 Board of Directors and Committee Chairpersons

Historical CommitteePlease submit Family Histories to

be entered in our archives. Wewould like to feature a family histo-ry for each newsletter publication.Contact Pat Cox, 252-4220.

DeadlineDeadline for newsletter copy and

photos to be submitted in writing atmonthly Board Meetings or left atSAP office. Newsletter printed Janu-ary, May and September.

Historical CommitteeResumes regular weekly meetings

on Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Contact Jim Mackie, 228-4046.

Sick and VisitingPlease notify Alice Schwieger

(287-0995) of any illness or death inyour family or if anyone has need ofa hospital visit.

Board Meetings1st Tuesday of the month at

7:00 p.m. (except July). Memberswelcome.

Card Night3rd Thursday of the month at

7:00 p.m. (except July, August andDecember). Everyone is invited,members and friends. $2.00 perperson. Contact Fern Dorsch at278-2793.

AdvertisingTo place an ad in this publica-

tion, please call Beryl Sibbald,932-5584. Deadline to place a clas-sified ad – SAP Board meeting priorto publication.

Members are encouraged to sup-port the businesses advertised in ournewsletter.

Memorial BuildingBookings phone 243-3580 (office)

287-2489 (hall), fax 287-2485.

Website: http://www.pioneersalberta.org

Email:southernalbertapioneers@shaw.ca