24 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Fort Macleod Gazette
Location
Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada
Date
Feb 24, 1899
Page
1
Local voices argue an electric railway and electric lighting are essential for the town’s growth. A proposed plan would see the town back 50 000 of stock and guarantee 6 percent interest for 20 years, offset by projected operating income and lighting revenue.
figures from the Western Stock Growers Association show 18,060 cattle shipped in 1898 from the district between Maple Creek and the Rockies. southern Alberta supplied 16,920 head and western Assiniboia 7,140, with principal buyers listed in both regions. with cattle averaged at $33, the revenue nears $600,000 despite a not entirely strong season for cattle.
Ex mayor Grady, after discussion with J H Ross, reports that two bridges over the Kootenai River south of town will be completed with most materials already on site. Willow Creek bridge work will start once frost ends, with tenders possible and material secured. The area’s past drownings at this ford cast a shadow over all three crossings.
Monday council meeting chaired by Mayor Cowdry discusses closing the square with mixed views from ratepayers and councillors. The Finance committee is ordered to obtain 1898 books and auditors report, with adjournment to Thursday to finalize accounts and form. An adjourned meeting follows with auditor Kanousz reporting imbalance and by law plans for 1899 taxes and municipal staffing.
The St Marys river irrigation plan near Cardston would carry water to a town site near the boundary and possibly to Lethbridge. It aims to alter regional weather by reducing high winds and shifting ranchers toward farming, with some urging relocation to Musleod district to avoid climate effects. Also noted: Joseph B Hinton 33 died of typhoid fever at Pincher Creek on February 90.
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