Fall 2022 Programming

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October 14 | 2:00-3:30 pm

Virtual Event

Once upon a time, there were two Residents at the Calgary Public Library... They met to reflect about creating public library-based programs in this aftermath of a pandemic. They shared how, by chance, they came together and discovered their incredible historical ties. And they tell how their proud Scottish grandmothers created a link between them.

October 18 | 7:00-8:30 pm

Central Library, Performance Hall

Please note: Due to unforseeen circumstances, the presentation scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

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 3 | 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.