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History

Bruderheim has a rich, eventful history that makes us proud to be who we are today. Come, take a walk through time with us and explore what makes us special...

Walker School


The Walker School District #1705 was established on October 15, 1907.



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Victoria Hotel


The Victoria Hotel, built by the Krause family in 1906, has had a colourful past and has changed hands numerous times.



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First Place of Worship


The Andreas Lilge home, built 1894-1895 approximately one mile east of the present
Town, was the first place of worship in Bruderheim.



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Early Agriculture


Life for early homesteaders in the Bruderheim area was hard work - laborious and time consuming - and agriculture played a major role.



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Cheese Factory


Erected in 1923, the cheese factory was the mainstay of the district farmers.



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Mallon Windmill


The Mallon Windmill, built in 1920 by Mr. William Mallon, was a wind-driven mill used to grind rye and wheat into flour and animal feed, and to saw fire wood.



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Citizen's Band


As early as 1910, Bruderheim was able to boast its own group of musicians who formed a band with a common purpose in mind – they loved music.



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CN Railway


In 1905, one hundred twenty-six miles of the Canadian Northern Railway line between Edmonton and Vermillion was completed.



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Early Sports


A variety of sports were an important part of early life in Bruderheim – from
soccer and baseball to basketball and hockey.



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Krause Flour Mill


The Krause Mill was built in 1907 by the three Krause brothers, Adam, William and Theodor.



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Telephone Exchange


Telephone services became available to Bruderheim residents around 1910.



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The Royal Visit


On August 2nd, 1978, Bruderheim was honored with a ten-minute scheduled visit from the Queen of England.



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The Town of Bruderheim
5017 Queen Street
Bruderheim, AB
T0B 0S0

780-796-3731

780-796-3731

info@bruderheim.ca

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  • Recycle My Cell Program
  • Spring Creek Wetland
  • LED Lighting
  • Earth School
  • Friendly Alternatives
  • Smart Wastewater Treatment
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