“Old Man River Dam” An Educational Program

Scope and Content: “Old Man River Dam” History of the Old Man River Dam. They created it to help preservation and management of water. There had to be studies done on affects and concerns about the dam both (social and environmental). The video goes through the building process of the dam. Speech made by Ron Middleto…

History Biographical: This VHS is among a variety of films used by the Galt Museum & Archives for public and for educational purposes. Some were produced by the National Film Board, local 2&7, CFCN and Global Television stations.

Scope and Content: “Old Man River Dam” History of the Old Man River Dam. They created it to help preservation and management of water. There had to be studies done on affects and concerns about the dam both (social and environmental). The video goes through the building process of the dam. Speech made by Ron Middleton, program manager, Historical Resources and interview with Michael Vergin. Video goes through the components of the dam. And in June 1991 when the water was able to flow through it for the first time. They also go through the ecological preservation efforts created along the Old Man River and the dam. Interview with Fred Bradley M.L.A. Pincher Creel- Crowsnest. Video by Alberta Public Works Supply and Services