Message from the Chair

100 Years of Yesterday

One hundred years ago, our town was just a village,

 just a speck on the prairie landscape.

 I wondered what our town was like, back then.

 Back in 1912, when the railroad came to town?
So I took a little trip, all the way down to the  Old Firehall. 

 And here, I found  the Kneehill Model Railroad Association--re-creating a bit of Three Hills’ history.  Every Thursday nite, this dedicated group  meets at the Old Firehall to work on the construction of a model of our town as it was in 1912,  the year the railroad came to town.

When finished, their model railroad will depict a portion of our town as it was in 1912.

They plan to have up to eight different trains run on the track,

showcasing how trains have changed over time,

as well as photos and information on how the train has benefited our community.  

The railway was a huge benefit to our community in the early years.  

I remember when the passenger train stopped in Three Hills,

and how, twice a year,

 that train would bring my Baba ( Ukrainian grandmother) from northern Alberta to visit us.

I am sure many of you have memories of the old passenger train.

Memories of family and friend that rode it.


This is an awesome Centennial project.  And the location is perfect. 

 When their project is complete,

 all they will have to do, is open up the big doors on the firehall, and you can step back in time.

This group is not lacking in enthusiasm, although they are a  short on funds.

  If you would like to help this group please send your donation to:

Kneehill Model Railroad Association, Box 803, Three Hills, AB, T0M 2A0

  If your group is planning a Centennial project, please let me know.