an article from Big Hill Country At the turn of the century mange in cattle was a serious problem in the eastern and southern parts of the Province where several large ranches were established. Some ranchers would dip their cattle while others would not, consequently mange was always present. So a program of compulsory dipping

by Grace and Allen LeBel The Historical Resource Committee of the M.D. of Bighorn has put together a fascinating series of videos that captures the oral history of the Bow Valley west of Cochrane. In this video Grace and Allen LeBel relate stories of the Seebe dams and the prisoner of war camp at Ozada.

page 59 More Big Hill Country The Post War years brought many changes to Calgary and the surrounding area, which inspired many War veterans to start new businesses. These were the times that brought Cliff Gillespie and Norm Newsome together. They started a small business in the Bearspaw area. In approximately 1946 they purchased a

by Wayne Haas; M.D. Bighorn Oral History Project Another video by the Heritage Resource Committee. See the entire Playlist Wayne Haas talks about growing up in Exshaw, community events and more. Remember to like and subscribe to the MD Bighorns YouTube channel. Click Here

from Big Hill Country T.B.H. Cochrane, son of Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane of England, and his wife, Lady Adela Cochrane, daughter of the Earl of Stadbroke, were the founders of Mitford. The Cochranes were a remittance family that had come to Canada in 1883. They went to the High River area and acquired a large

It’s been two years since the Big Hill Springs Creek flooded and caused significant damage to the Cochrane Historical Museum. Here is the story told in pictures.   Flood at twilight Flood Night West Under Lights Flood at night Frank Hennessey on Steps Flood Night Rear Basement Damage Recovery Begins Cochrane Fire Service assisting Town