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_morley_tm.jpg) In
1873 George McDougall appointed his son John to establish a mission on the
Bow River at Morley to work among the Blackfoot and Stoney-Nakoda people in southern Alberta. The
mission rapidly grew and temporary buildings soon gave way to permanent
structures. An orphanage/school was constructed by 1883 and remained in
operation until 1908 when it was replaced by a nearby residential school. The mission
 continued to
actively serve the surrounding community and, to more effectively
function, in 1921 moved
entirely to the nearby Morleyville settlement. In 1951 the original, abandoned church was
restored and has since been used for special services-both
the United Church of Canada and the Province of Alberta have recognized it
as a historic site.
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Heritage Community Foundation Presents
