Institute members take pictorial tour of Alma

The January meeting of the Alma WI was open to members of the public who were invited to enjoy a historical pictorial walking tour of the village of Alma.

The presentation was made by Debbie Ox, a member of the Mapleton Historical Society.

During the tour 27 different businesses, which had been active dating back to the 1800s, were identified. Many of the buildings were destroyed by fire through the years.

Alma also had three churches, four hotels, a railway station, post office, library, doctor’s office and a Royal Bank. A two-room school was built in 1864 and a new school in 1960.

Many pictures were also on display for guests to view.

Helen Moffat opened the meeting and welcomed guests filling in for president Shirley Fletcher who was unable to attend because of illness.

Tweedsmuir curator Ruth Grose thanked Debbie for her presentation.

submitted by Pat Salter