The historic 142-year-old McDougall Church located approximately 30 kilometres west of Cochrane caught fire during the early hours May 22. Fire services from the MD of Bighorn responded to the blaze. No one was available for comment on Monday.
The historic 142-year-old McDougall Church located approximately 30 kilometres west of Cochrane caught fire during the early hours May 22.
Fire services from the MD of Bighorn responded to the blaze. No one was available for comment on Monday.
Known as the second oldest building on the original location in Alberta, the McDougall Church was
was built in 1875 by Reverend George McDougall to serve as a mission to Morley while also creating an opportunity to
establish a more permanent relationship with the Blackfoot Nation.
Over the years the church has hosted countless services, weddings and events, including a music album launch last summer with the theme, Reconciliation.
It is currently unknown what caused the fire.
More details to come.
