Another installment of the Vulcan County History Digital Story Series features Kolten Nelson narrating the history of baseball in Champion and its lasting influence on the community. Enjoy and Happy 100 Champion!
The next installment of the Vulcan County History Digital Story Series features Ann Rupp narrating the story of David’s immigration to Canada. Produced by Bev Knutson Shaw and Ann Rupp.
This Canada Day weekend will also be the 100th Anniversary of Champion celebration. Below is a schedule of events, and follow the link to www.champion100years.com for more information and how to take part in this historic event.
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!
The fourth installment of the Vulcan County History Digital Story series features Jean Jordan of Champion with her story about learning to drive in a field in 1946. Produced by Jean, Bev Knutson Shaw, and Vulcan County History.
The third installment of the Vulcan County History Digital Story Series features Dorothy Degenstein of Champion, and her story of electricity arriving in Champion. Produced by Dorothy, Bev Knutson Shaw, and Vulcan County History. Enjoy!
Back when Champion was a booming metropolis, the town’s residents got their news from The Champion Chronicle. The first issue of The Champion Chronicle rolled off the presses in 1919, and every week for almost 30 years it kept Championites up to date on local happenings and international events.
One of the first issues of The Champion Chronicle, from 1920.
The Chronicle featured stories of local people, events, and news.
February 5, 1931
It saw the town through the Great Depression and the Second World War, and reminds us how much these major events of the twentieth-century touched Champion’s residents.
March 19, 1932
July 18, 1935
January 21, 1943
1943
It kept everyone updated on the international news too.
March 14, 1929
And of course, sprinkled throughout were advertisements for local businesses.
Reading through The Champion Chronicle gives us glimpses into what life was like for Champion residents of the past.
August 11, 1939
January 8, 1931
May 7, 1931
And of course, it reminds us that the the more things change, the more they stay the same…!!
Calgary Herald, May 2011
April 20, 1933
Full issues of The Champion Chronicle can be viewed here
The second installment of the Vulcan County History digital story series features Racille Ellis and her story about the early telephones on the prairies. Produced by Racille and Bev Knutson Shaw. Enjoy and stay tuned!
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.
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