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Bearspaw: With its Rolling Hills & Wooded Acreages located North West of the City & East of Cochrane on Highway 1A in Rocky View County. The Bearspaw area is immediately East of the Glendale community, North of the Bow River & in the Municipal District of Rural Rocky View County. The journey to Downtown Calgary is shorter than you think, with access to the New Stoney Trail Ring Road & the Tuscany LRT only minutes away.
History:
Stoney Nakoda Origins: Known as Bearspaw the area was originally inhabited by the Stoney Nakoda people, who refer to themselves as "Nakoda," meaning "friend" or "ally."
Chief Masgwaahsid (Bear's Paw): The community's name honours Chief Masgwaahsid, also known as Bear's Paw, a prominent leader of the Stoney Nakoda Nation. He was a key figure during the signing of Treaty 7 in 1877, which established agreements between several First Nations & the British Crown.
Early Settlement:
Canadian Pacific Railway Station (1909): The establishment of a railway station in 1909 was the official naming of Bearspaw, & this gave more access & growth to the area.
Agricultural Roots: Early settlers, primarily dairy farmers, were attracted to Bearspaw's fertile lands. The community expanded to include Ranches, Farms, & Subdivisions.
Educational Milestones:
Bearspaw School (1920): In 1920, the first schoolhouse was constructed, featuring a single classroom. This school served the community until its closure in 1965.
Preservation Efforts: To preserve this historical landmark, the Bearspaw Historical Society was formed in 1973. The society successfully repurposed the schoolhouse, which now serves as a venue for various community events.
Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre: This centre offers a range of activities & facilities, including a banquet hall, gymnasium, dance studio, & meeting rooms for residents of all ages.
Historical Society Initiatives: The Bearspaw Historical Society continues to document & celebrate the area's rich history, ensuring that the legacy of its early inhabitants & developments is preserved for future generations.
Today, Bearspaw seamlessly blends its historical roots with modern living, offering residents a unique combination of rural charm & contemporary amenities.
Bearspaw School opened in 2002 in a peaceful rural setting for children from the Bearspaw area from ECS to Grade 8. Children who live in the surrounding areas are bussed to the school. High school age children are able to travel by bus to Cochrane.
RR6 Lcd 9, Calgary, Alberta T2M 4L5
403-239-0201
Bill Newis was the architect for Bearspaw Golf Course which was opened to the public in 1985. The course features 6810 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 72.0 and a par of 71. Bearspaw Golf Course has an estimated number of 32,000 rounds played annually and it is an 18-hole (Private) course.
Phone Numbers:
Bearspaw Christian School : 403-275-8170
Bearspaw Preschool : 403-239-4441
Bearspaw School : 403-239-9607
Bow Valley High School : 403-932-9005
Cochrane High School : 403-932-2542
Cochrane Learning Centre : 403- 932-6131
Elizabeth Barrett Elementary School : 403-932-3151
Glenbow Elementary School : 403-932-4922
Holy Spirit School : 403-932-2433
Manachaban Middle School : 403-932-2215
Mitford Middle School : 403-932-4457
St. Timothy’s Jr. & Sr. High School : 403-932-7235
BEARSPAW CHURCHES
61 Hamilton Drive
Calgary Alberta T3R 1A2
Bearspaw Country Club is an 18-hole facility
E: information@golfbearspaw.com
Bearspaw School: Grade K-Grade 8
253210 Bearspaw Road,
Calgary, Alberta, T3L 2S5
Phone: 403-239-9607
Local Companies:
Mountain View Building Materials
Bearspaw Restaurants:
Flores & Pine
254028 Bearspaw Rd NW
Calgary, AB.
(403) 241-7611
MD Rocky View County Sub-Division Guide
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