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Old Minutes reveal more interesting facts 1914 Discussions were held with Tho’s Quigley regarding the poor condition of the ice. Tenders for ice were received from Tho’s Quigley and Bert Johnson. Mr. Quigley offered ice for $125.00 for 25 members. 1915 The Club explored the possibility of putting a new roof on the rink. A committee of 5 members was established to investigate the cost of lots and a new rink. A Board of Trustees was elected and authorized to purchase property tobe registered in the name of the Cochrane Curling Club. 1916 Rev. Burns moved that Charles Peyto be appointed skip to represent Cochrane at the Banff bonspiel and that Bert Johnson, Jas Loughery and J.A.Morrison be accepted as members for the team. There were 36 active members registered at $10.00/member. The cost for electricity was $4.00. Honorary members who were serving in the war were remembered with a Christmas card. Geo. Raby’s offer of $10.00 to remove about one foot of earth from the rink was accepted. Thos. Quigley was instructed to arrange for better lighting – 5x 100’s and 2 x 60’s. The following expense were incurred during the 1916/17 season: Christmas cards for overseas $2.25 Lumber for Shack $59.81 Load of posts for curling shed $6.00 Electric light $5.00 1917 The club decided to go with one sheet of ice and appointed Mr. Simpsonand Mr. Babtie, as members of the Finance Committee, to investigate the cost ofa building to cover the ice and feasibility of improving the present building. Due to an increase in memberships, the Club decided against erecting anew building in 1917 and go instead to two sheets of ice. 1918 President Andison explained that there is a desire to have new quarters for curling. At a special meeting it was agreed to purchase a building for $600.00 with payments of $100/ year until paid in full. This was likely for the site near the present Seniors Centre on First Avenue. To raise money for the first payment, a dance was proposed and a committee was established to organize a dance on May 3rd. W.H. Robinson purchased the old curling ground for $80.00. A special meeting was held in the Council Chambers for the purpose of disposing old lumber belonging to the Club. It was determined that the following equipment was required: One scraper, a sheepskin, a tank for hot water and a sprayer for pebbling the ice. A petition was received form interested Ladies curlers. A decision was deferred until ice contractors were interviewed. 1919 The report from Executive, regarding curling for ladies, was considered and approved. It was also moved that ladies be responsible for any damage to rocks as well as damage done by them during a game. Communication was read form H. Raby requesting permission to use No. 6rocks during Banff bonspiel. The old property, owned by the Club, was to be raffled off at a special dance. Tickets sold for $.50. Financial Statement for the 1918/19 Season: Receipts: $10.00/member, proceeds from dance $273.85 Expenses: Supplies for dance $2.95 Meat for dance $9.00 Music for dance (Chapman) $12.00 Taxes for 1918 $17.85 Phone $1.50 2Funeral wreaths $20.00 New Ice Men – Mortimer and Beynon 1920 Owing to financial condition of the Club it was agreed that economy wherever possible be practiced. It was thought advisable to dispense with further services of Ice Caretaker. At the Annual General Meeting the President presented the financial statement for the current year, showing a deficit of $347.97. Memberships count increased to 47 at $10.00/member. 1921 The financial statement for the 1920/21 season showed a substantial cash balance on hand. A. Baptie moved that the officers of the Club try to obtain part of lot owned by G. Hope for a third sheet of ice. Competition for the Simpson Cup took place in Banff. 1934 The Prime Minister R.W. Bennett donated 4 easy chairs as first prize 1948 Moved to have mixed curling. Dues were set at $8.00 for all adults. 1951 Moved that the water line be brought to the rink when available Mrs. J Hogarth, on behalf of proposed Ladies Curling Club, summarized plans to form a separate Ladies Club. Request granted. 1953 Bearspaw curlers announced they would stay in Cochrane and assist all they could with the new rink. Construction started on the 3rd rink with 3 sheets of ice. Total cost was less than $15,000. This rink was located just east of the St. Andrews Church. 1954 Investigated the cost of artificial ice. ($15,000 - $23,000) however, the club Executive decided to defer a decision for another year. Proceeds from 2 donated calves were put toward entertainment committee. 1955 Moved that the ladies and men curl together on mixed rinks if members wish to. Skips to pick their own rinks. 1957 Curling rink was used on the summer for horseshoes and Bingos to raise money for artificial ice. 1959 Artificial ice was installed and financed through the sale of debentures. Jail wardens asked for permission to enter two tears from the jail. 1961 Ed Davidson, manager of the Cochrane Hotel, offered to donate atrophy. It became the men’s league trophy. 1967 Motion made to cost out heaters for the ice area. 1976 Some curler gathered in Gordon Maththews’ basement for the purpose offorming a seniors league. Over a period of 5 years the Horseshoe club made a profit of $200 form selling coffee at $.10cup. The Club donated half of this amount $1000.00 to the senior curler for seed money. A year or two later another meeting took place in Gordon Matthews’ basement to resurrect the Simpson Cup competition. This competition was discontinued for many years because of hard times. The Cup was rediscovered in somebody’s attic in Banff and suddenly there was renewed interest. The cup was named after Jimmy Simpson, a well know outfitter n the Lake Louise area. This annual competition is still ongoing to this day between Banff, Canmore, Springbank and Cochrane. 1978 Jack Steel passed away and left a very generous bequest of $40,000 to the Curling Club. 1985 The rink on 1st Street East, near St. Andrews Church, was in use until 1985 when the Club moved to a new rink on 5tyh Avenue with 4 sheets of ice. This rink is still in use today but will have to make room for a larger facility some day. |