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Hairy Hill | Alberta
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Harry Hill Rodeo
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July Hairy Hill Rodeo is jam-packed with two days of excitement, including horse racing, pony riding, competitions, great food and an evening dance. This rodeo occurs annually over two days in July. Information on events and upcoming dates can be found on the Hairy Hill Rodeo Facebook page. Photos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/58856874517/
- Hairy Hill Rodeo Grounds Township Rd 552, Alberta T0B 1S0
- (780)768-3880
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/58856874517/media
Hairy Hill Bison Statue
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Hairy Hill was named by its settlers due to the large amount of bison hair that covered the hill when it was first established in the early twentieth century. Hairy Hill was a popular spot for bison due to the mild weather and abundant land and resources. In the spring, bison would migrate to the […]
- Two Hills Country No 21, Alberta T0B 1S0
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- https://goeastofedmonton.com/attractions/roadside-attraction/must-see-roadside-attractions/
Soda Lake
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After constructing the Canadian Pacific Railway line near Hairy Hill, settlers migrated from Soda Lake to Hairy Hill for better opportunities. Soda Lake is named due to the high soda content of its shallow waters. Soda Lake is now a designated Albertan historical site, and a sign is nearby to provide more information on the […]
Saint Mary Romanian Orthodox Church
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In the early 1900s, Romanian families would attend church at St Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church in the nearby community of Boian. Due to the abundance of Russians in Boian, the parish was led by Russian priests who preached in their language. For years, the Romanians fought with the Russians for a Romanian priest, and following […]
- Two Hills County No. 21 AB T0B 1S0
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- http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Hairy_Hill_AB_%E2%80%A0Saint_Mary_Romanian_Orthodox_Church_and_Cemetery_1911
Hairy Hill Post Office
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Hairy Hill post office was established in 1907. The post office was built near Soda Lake, so to prevent confusion, the post office was renamed Soda Lake, and the old Soda Lake post office got a new name. The post office is back to its original name of Hairy Hill. Photo: https://live.staticflickr.com/5610/15411068047_da8dc5d3f4_b.jpg
Hairy Hill School
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Before the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway near Hairy Hill, Soda Lake was home to many settlers. A school was established there in 1904, serving as an educational facility and a venue for community gatherings and events. After the train line was built and settlers migrated from Soda Lake to Hairy Hill, the school […]
Romanian Pioneer Museum of Boian
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This museum is a short ten-minute drive from Hairy Hill and was established by the Canadian Romanian Society of Alberta. The museum displays architectural and historical exhibits from the oldest Romanian settlement in Canada, Boian. Some of the displays include a restored Romanian house, family photos and farm machinery. The museum also provides Romanian language […]