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The Railroad
The Railroad in Cayley, Alberta: a Documented History Capturing Stories and Pictures in Cayley. Origins (1891–1893). In 1891 the Calgary & Edmonton Railway (leased to CPR) began pushing a southern […]
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The Cattle
Cayley, Alberta, has a rich history deeply intertwined with the cattle industry, particularly due to its strategic location for livestock shipping. The area became a major cattle shipping point after the […]
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The Great Fire
The Fire of 1913 in Cayley, Alberta The morning of Saturday, January 4, 1913, began with tragedy for the small prairie town of Cayley. At about 4:00 a.m., flames were […]
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The Outlaws
One of the world’s most famous outlaws, once portrayed by Robert Redford on the silver screen, has ties to a historic Cayley and Alberta ranches. One of the world’s most […]
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The Doctor
Few residents today remember that Cayley once had its own hospital. August 2, 2025 Started in 1908 by Dr. A.O. Brown, Cayley’s longest resident doctor, it was situated adjacent to his […]
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Circle of Sorrow
What Is the Circle of Sorrow? Also known as “Gravitas,” this poignant land memorial near Cayley, Alberta, takes the form of a 75‑metre‑wide compass rose. Each of the 12 points of the […]