June 14, 2016

Grande Prairie fire, 1916
Grande Prairie fire, 1916

I guess this item got my attention because of the recent fires which caused such devastation in Fort McMurray.  While much smaller in scope, the clipping shows that people always rallied to help, not just local families, but also those farther away.  The members of St. Joseph’s Parish sent many boxes, and the Cooperative Employees’ Association held a dance to raise money for the Fire Relief Fund.

Researched & written by Kathryn Auger

The Herald-Tribune ~ June 18, 1949
The Herald-Tribune ~ June 18, 1949

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