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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 extension toward Fort Macleod. High River got a siding in 1893 as the route matured, and the line through what became Cayley was in service
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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 Calgary and Edmonton Railway was built in 1892, making Cayley a central hub for numerous large ranches in southern Alberta. The town’s stockyards were once among
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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 spotted in the store of L.R. Caspell, one of the key businesses along the main street. Within minutes, the blaze spread rapidly, consuming not only
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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 famous outlaws, once portrayed by Robert Redford on the silver screen, has ties to a historic Cayley and Alberta ranches. If you’ve ever visited the
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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 residence on Railway Street and also housed a drug store. Old-timers recall it being in operation in 1916. Dr. Brown later retired to White Rock,
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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 rose is shaped like an Avro Anson aircraft, arranged around an open grass circle—hence the name Circle of Sorrow. Location: Rural prairie near Cayley, Alberta, along old Highway