Alberta by C. A. Burman

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 4, 1909

Alberta

By C. A. Burman

THE Alberta Conference was organized in July, 1906, with a constituency of about three hundred. All seemed to have a marked interest in the building up of the cause in this new field. Prior to this time, Brother F. L. Hommel and his associates had created quite an interest in the medical work, and fitted up a home in Edmonton, where the sick were being treated.

The following winter a canvassing school was held, which resulted in placing twelve agents in the field. At the time of the next conference it was decided to establish an intermediate school, and a committee was appointed to purchase a farm, and erect necessary buildings. Gifts, in cash and pledges, have been received to the amount of six thousand dollars.

During this time the medical work had been steadily growing, and demanded permanent quarters. It was thought advisable by the delegates assembled at the last conference to take over the medical work then carried on by private parties, and establish medical and educational institutions at the same place. Accordingly, a piece of land, containing one hundred ninety-eight acres, two miles northwest of Lacombe, was purchased, and steps have been taken to establish our work there. Among other gifts received by the conference for the establishment of these institutions are seven quarter sections of land. This land is all located in prosperous districts, and with the exception of one quarter, is easy of access from a railway. Each quarter has some improvements. This land will be sold as soon as possible, in order to get means with which to execute the work. The price on these farms varies from $10 to $17.50 an acre. Besides the above, the conference holds for sale one hundred sixty acres of land two miles west of Leduc and a farm three miles south of McLeod. The one at Leduc is one of the best in the province, having buildings, and one hundred acres of trimothy sod. The latter farms are held at $30 an acre. Here is a grand opportunity for some one living in the city to get a home in a rural district, and at the same time help to build up the work in this province. For further particulars write to F. J. Hippach, Lacombe, or the writer at Leduc.

The Lord has set his hand to the work here in Alberta. Success is attending all lines of the work. Forty bright young people are attending our school. Soon we shall be able to send out laborers who will do faithful service. New ones are constantly accepting the truth, for which we thank God. C. A. BURMAN.