People
William MacKenzie
The man who named Airdrie
Who were the first people to live in the town of Airdrie?
railway workers
What was one of the early businesses?
post office, blacksmith shop, etc.
Where did the first church meet?
in homes
Muriel Clayton
The first teacher in the area north of Calgary
Who named Nose Creek?
the Blackfoot tribe
Scotland
About how old is the oldest church?
just over 100
W.H. Croxford
an early settler who let the church meet in his house
What kinds of places in Airdrie are named after early settlers?
streets and schools
Why did the trains stop in Airdrie?
To fill up on clean water
Which church did AKCS (ACA) meet in when the school first started?
Living Springs Church
George McDougall
an early missionary who started a residential school
Who owned the ice cream and soda shop?
Dr. Edwards
How did settlers come to Airdrie? What transportation did they have?
trains, horses & wagons
How did students get to school in the early days?
They walked or rode a horse.
W.F. Edwards
the first doctor
Who looked after people who were sick with Spanish Influenza?
Dr. Edwards
What does the word 'Airdrie' mean?
The king's height
How did they keep schools and homes warm in the early days?
pot-bellied stoves