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Remembrance in the Fort Young Mary Mager
16 October 2004
Fort Saskatchewan, Aberta

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Historic Memories

Only a few months after providing an on camera interview, Mrs. Mary Mager passed away. (Ch M - The Curfew Bell)

Mrs. Mager was born in Calgary Alberta in 1913, and moved to Fort Saskatchewan with her parents in 1922.

In 1967 the Fort Saskatchewan Historical Society asked Mary to accept a volunteer position of Curator. She agreed and served as the Museum's Curator for over twenty years.

She was responsible for preservation, documentation and display of artifacts and archival material in the Museum's collection. As Curator, Mary played a very significant role in the preservation and promotion of our local history and heritage.

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Remembrance in the Fort Recent Photo of Mary Mager
16 October 2004
Fort Saskatchewan, Aberta

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Unwilling to let her go, when Mary retired in 1988, the Historical Society created for her an Honourary Curator position. Mary regularly attended Historical Society meetings and always cheerfully assisted in whatever way she was able.

Known for her excellent memory, the members of the Society relied on her and cherished the information she provided from her past experiences.

Few people have quietly and willingly contributed such a major portion of their lives to the well being and improvement of their community. Mary Mager did.

In addition to her efforts to preserve and promote the history and heritage of Fort Saskatchewan and district she is a beautiful example of the impact that one dedicated volunteer can have on an entire community. Mary's cheerful and caring nature earned her the friendship, admiration and respect of all who was fortunate enough to know her. She is and will continue to be deeply missed.

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Remembrance in the Fort Reverend Dr. Peter Ream
3 September 2001
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

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The Reverend Doctor Peter Ream.

Shortly after recording a passage from his own book (Ch M - Many problems plagued Fort Saskatchewan...), the founder of the Fort Saskatchewan Historical Society and a long-time champion of the community, Reverend Peter Tennant Ream died Sunday, Oct. 31 2004.

Rev. Ream and four others founded the Fort Saskatchewan Historical Society in 1958, and he was elected President at that time - a post he held until he declined the nomination in 1992. In 1970, Rev. Ream was the driving force behind the formation of the Fort Saskatchewan Museum, including the old town courthouse building and three acres of land.

The site has since grown to nine buildings that have been restored and are open to the public year round.

Reverend Ream fought for and obtained Alberta government protection for the courthouse, the 1905 Canadian Northern Railway station, and the original North West Mounted Police fort of 1875.