Alberta Champions Society

Alberta Champions Society Honouring lifetime achievements of Albertans via Fields of Fame. Engaging youth in our history and community. Sharing the stories of "everyday heroes".

Alberta Champions: Who, What and Why? It has been said that the benchmark of a great Place to live is the quality of its people. Alberta is an outstanding province, made even greater by the contributions of thousands of volunteers who participate in projects all over the province every year. In fact, these Albertans are following in the footsteps of past citizens who laid the foundations of this great city. Some current leaders of Alberta saw a challenge in our community around a huge lack of recognition of past community leaders and philanthropists. They have decided it is time we put a face on leaders of the past and honour them appropriately as well. Alberta Champions Society in Recognition of Community Enrichment was formed to commemorate, recognize and honour those Calgarians that have made a significant contribution to the communities in the province of Alberta . This will be achieved by creating “Fields of Fame” around the Province (starting around Calgary, and expanding from there) as tributes to men and women of the past who contributed to the Alberta of today. Alberta Champions is dedicated to inspiring current Albertans (and in particular our youth) to also get engaged in the community. As a result we have created an annual student contest, now in its 14TH YEAR!

Looking for a fun way to bring Alberta’s history into the classroom? 🍎📚Our Teacher Resources page is filled with activit...
10/09/2026

Looking for a fun way to bring Alberta’s history into the classroom? 🍎📚

Our Teacher Resources page is filled with activities to help students explore the people, places and stories that shaped Alberta.

Find word searches, colouring pages, scavenger hunts and more, all in one place.

👉 Explore the resources at albertachampions.org/teachers-resources

Before Alberta had the Legislature Building we know today, the province had to find somewhere to get started.When Albert...
10/07/2026

Before Alberta had the Legislature Building we know today, the province had to find somewhere to get started.

When Alberta officially became a province in 1905, its first legislative meeting was held in a hockey rink. 🏒

The first two sessions that followed took place on the third floor of McKay Avenue School in Edmonton.

Not exactly the grand government chambers we picture today, but it was the beginning of Alberta’s provincial government.

History has a funny way of reminding us that big things often start in unexpected places.

Discover more stories from Alberta’s past at albertachampions.org.

Thank you teachers!
10/05/2026

Thank you teachers!

Meet Frederick C. Mannix.Known as a master builder, Fred C. Mannix played a major role in shaping Alberta’s infrastructu...
10/01/2026

Meet Frederick C. Mannix.

Known as a master builder, Fred C. Mannix played a major role in shaping Alberta’s infrastructure and economy throughout the 20th century.

He began working alongside his father in the family construction business before taking the reins in the 1940s. Under his leadership, the company contributed to major infrastructure projects across Canada, including highways, pipelines, mines, dams, railways and airports.

But his impact extended far beyond construction. Mannix went on to establish and invest in companies across coal, oil and gas, pipeline development and railway maintenance, helping build businesses that would become important parts of Western Canada’s economy.

He also believed in giving back. Mannix was a founding member of the Calgary Foundation and the Canada West Foundation, and he and his family established the Carthy Foundation in 1965.

Quiet about his accomplishments, his legacy speaks for itself: a man whose vision and work helped build modern Alberta and communities across North America.

Discover Frederick C. Mannix and the other Champions honoured at Field of Fame #3 at albertachampions.org.

09/29/2026

There’s something humbling about standing in a place that has witnessed thousands of years of history. 🏔️

Long before Alberta was a province, these landscapes were home to Indigenous peoples who lived, travelled, gathered and built deep connections to the land.

Generations have come and gone, but the mountains remain.

Sometimes, all it takes is looking a little closer to realize just how much history surrounds us. 💙

Discover more stories of the people and places that shaped Alberta at albertachampions.org.

09/25/2026

There’s a reason Alberta leaves such a lasting impression. 🏔️

From wide-open prairie to mountain peaks, winding rivers and the communities in between, this province is full of places worth stopping to appreciate.

But behind every beautiful view is a story.

Stories of the people who lived here, built here, cared for their communities and helped shape the Alberta we know today.

The beauty of Alberta isn’t just in the places we see. It’s in the history and people behind them.

There’s always more to discover.

09/23/2026

Just looking for someone who understands that exploring Alberta means more than checking places off a list.

It’s taking the scenic route, stopping in the small towns, wandering through historic places and wondering about the people who stood here long before us.

Because every corner of Alberta has a story.

Who’s your adventure partner? 👀

Long before Alberta’s cities and communities took shape, the buffalo were central to life across the plains. 🦬As Europea...
09/21/2026

Long before Alberta’s cities and communities took shape, the buffalo were central to life across the plains. 🦬

As European exploration and the fur trade expanded across western North America in the 1750s, trading networks began to grow, including those of the Hudson’s Bay Company and the North West Company.

In 1788, explorer Peter Pond established the first fort in what is now Alberta at Fort Chipewyan. Fort Edmonton followed in 1795.

Nearly 80 years later, the arrival of the North West Mounted Police marked another major chapter. Fort Macleod was founded in 1874, with Colonel James F. Macleod leading the force. In 1875, Macleod travelled north and established Fort Calgary.

After 1870, settlers increasingly moved into the region, with ranching and farming becoming important parts of Alberta’s developing economy.

From buffalo and Indigenous communities to fur traders, explorers and settlers, Alberta’s history was shaped by many people and many chapters. And there’s still so much to discover.

Explore more stories from Alberta’s past at albertachampions.org.

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