Episode 2 of 2
Arrival of Irrigation
- When
- 1899-11-14
- Where
- Stirling
Irrigation arrived in Stirling on November 14, 1899, facilitating the village's development adjacent to the railway station.
The arrival of irrigation was a key component of the agreement between the LDS Church and the Alberta Railway & Irrigation Company. This infrastructure allowed the village to quickly develop, supporting the agricultural and residential blocks laid out according to the Plat of Zion.
Sources
- Stirling, Alberta Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
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