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History

Kids Survive the Darnedest Things

They knew just where to look, for Jim Murphy had dreamed a dream that night. In the dream he saw the child and recognized the terrain.

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History

Why History Is Important – by Lori Knutson

Here’s a post written by me, Lori, about the importance of history and how I feel about the history that’s missing from the Alberta school curriculum. Post link: https://wp.me/p9b3je-Cu This bit from my article describes how folks often feel about history: Before the cemetery tour I led the other day, someone commented, “What’s your tour […]

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Historical Society Projects

Memories and Milestones 1905-2005

In 2006, after many hours of volunteer time, the Amisk-Hughenden Historical Society launched its two-volume history book called Memories and Milestones 1905-2005 during Hughenden’s 100th Anniversary celebration. As Chairperson of the Amisk-Hughenden Historical Society, incorporated in 2003, I am delighted that this history book, Memories and Milestones 1905-2005, has been printed. A wonderful thing happens […]