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Pioneer Lodge, Sundre
Pioneer Lodge
began with the dream of Joe Curry, Cathie Nicoll,and Marj Long, strong Christian leaders committed to introducing young people to Christ and helping them to grow spiritually, mentally and physically. Then, in 1959, the dream began to take shape when Joe and Clancy Thiessen bought land in the Sundre area as a wintering ranch for their growing horse herd. They hoped that someday they could use the land for a year-round camping facility.
Not long after, volunteers were hard at work to build
corrals and a house. Soon, the basement of the house
was being used to accomodate campers.
In 1967, Pioneer Lodge was built as an 'all
under one roof' year-round facility. Today, the Lodge's
facilities and programs accommodate up to 110 campers
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Pioneer Ranch, Rocky Mountain
House
Pioneer Ranch began in Alberta in 1951 when Joe 'Cap' Curry and a number of interested friends began to build a ranch house and cabins in Crimson Lake Provincial Park. This would provide a residential setting to introduce young people to Christ while living in community, and experiencing God in creation. Construction progressed and a few horses were borrowed to prepare for the arrival of the first campers in July of that year.
Since then, volunteers have worked hard to add many facilities and programs. Both human and horse accommodations are some of the accomplishments of the huge number of youth and adults who have donated time and materials. Just one example is the new ranch house that was built and dedicated in 1982.
Today, Pioneer Ranch accommodates up to 110 people. Although summertime is the busiest, schools. |
