Fall 2022 Programming

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September 20 | 7:00-8:30 pm

Central Library, Performance Hall

Photographer Eric A. Hegg’s keen eye for detail captured the transformation of the transportation network that brought thousands, including many from future Alberta, to the Klondike. They moved from carrying supplies on their backs to shipping them on railways and river steamers, using everything in between, from horses to reindeer and even moose. 

Led by Dr. Scott Dumonceaux, Historian and Sessional Instructor at Mount Royal University.

No registration required.
 

October 18 | 7:00-8:30 pm

Central Library, Performance Hall

Many of Alberta’s Indigenous languages are in danger of extinction, a phenomenon that is echoed around the world. Explore the history of some of our local languages, learn about the social and historical forces that have made them so vulnerable, and join us for a discussion of what can be done to revitalize them before it is too late.​

Led by Dr. Julie Sedivy, UCalgary, in Partnership the Chinook Country Historical Society.

No registration required.

November 15 | 7:00-8:30 pm

Central Library, Performance Hall

Rob Lennard, known as "The History Wrangler", the historian from the Historic Bow Valley Ranche and the 2019 City of Calgary Heritage Award recipient, invites you to his 2 part military themed presentation.

Part 1: Cowboys and Ranchers who left the ranch to fight in the Great War and the battalions. These include Lieutenant Colonel Boyle who led the Calgary based 10th Battalion, whose name and battalion is featured on a plaque at the west entrance of the old Calgary city hall, Metis brothers from the Jughandle Ranch, the sons of a prominent Alberta Metis woman, Henry "Ducky" Norwest, one of the Great War's finest sharp shooters and many more.

Part 2: Military Themed Fact Filled Musical Show- Part 2 of the presentation will feature Rob's musical show that features original songs including, "A Tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Boyle", "Brave Cowboys from the Bar U Ranch", "Two Flying Aces Named William" and "A Tribute to WW1 Ace Captain Freddie McCall".

No registration required.

December 2 | Doors Open at 11:00 am

Danish Canadian Club, Tivoli Room, 727 11 Ave SW, Calgary

2022 has been a special year at ATCO, as the Alberta company celebrates 75 years of storied history. From humble beginnings at the kitchen table in a small family bungalow in Calgary, R.D. Southern and his father, S.D. Southern set a bold course to service Alberta's booming oil industry with Alberta Trailer Hire. Through organic growth and acquisitions, and the relentless enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit of the ATCO team, today ATCO is a diversified $23 billion enterprise with thousands of employees worldwide providing innovative and integrated essential solutions in Structures & Logistics, Utilities, Energy Infrastructure, Retail Energy and Transportation. 

To help capture the spirit and stories of the ATCO people, Calgary area writer George Johnson was commissioned to document the ATCO legacy in a three-volume set of books. Join George to hear some of his stories about gathering information, conducting memorable interviews as well as some of the historical highlights of this Alberta institution. 

All attendees will receive a copy of the books courtesy of ATCO.

Please reserve tickets in advance, contact Sarah Harvey, sarpatharv@gmail.com or call 403-404-8717. Buffet cost is $40 for members and $45 for non-members.

No registration required