November 23, 2011 – 3:31 pm
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Pat Gillick hitchhiked to Vulcan at 18 years of age to pitch for the semi-pro Vulcan Elks in 1956. He would later go on to play in the Major Leagues and is known as the ‘mastermind’ behind the 1992-93 champion Toronoto Blue Jays team. Click the link below to read more about the former Vulcan [...]
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Area pioneers had left their family, friends and everything familiar behind. The loneliness they suffered in their new home was heightened by the lack of knowing what was happening where they had come from. A day looked forward to with anticipation was Mail Day at their nearest post office. Most often the post office was [...]
This installment features a story as told by Ray Shaw, of a ‘famous’ chair in the family dating back to the 1920s. Written and narrated by Ray Shaw, produced by Bev Knutson Shaw. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments [...]
The fifth installment of the Vulcan County History Digital Story series features Shaylyn Strauss of Vulcan with her story about Slim Moorhouse and his “great haul” which has become renowned in Vulcan and area as well as for its appearance at the Calgary Stampede. Produced by Shaylyn, Bev Knutson Shaw, and Vulcan County History. Enjoy! [...]
Story Source: http://vulcancountyhistory.com/2010/11/yale-school-no-1749/ Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post
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Also posted in Arrowwood Area, Brant Area, Carmangay Area, Champion Area, Corner Store, County Rural, Family Histories, Lomond Area, Milo Area, Mossleigh Area, RCAF Vulcan, Rural Schools, Schools, Video
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These videos have been published to youtube on PeteBosely’s channel. The channel is run by David Bircham of www.silentalbum.com If you recognize any of the people or details, please comment below. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this [...]
February 26, 2011 – 10:31 am
The Vulcan and District history book “Wheat Country,” published in 1973, gives this good description of a truly western innovation. The telephone played an important part in the development of the hamlet of Brant and the surrounding district. The Barb Wire telephone was the first form of communication. A part of a story from the [...]
November 8, 2010 – 11:07 am
Vulcan County had within its limits, 123 school districts. Of those districts, six never had a schoolhouse. For most, it was because they were included in Consolidated School Districts. For one, Pasture Land, it was formed only after the County began, for taxation purposes. The histories for the others, from A to Y, have now [...]
