CARROT CREEK
Edson Division
September 12, 1938: "Estimated to cost $15,000, four radio equipped lookout of fire detection stations have been placed in operation by the forestry branch of the Alberta department of lands and mines.
One station is located at the head of Carrot creek.
The stations not only will locate fires, but it is possible for them to convey reports of fires to inspectors and rangers immediately.
The system is believed to be the first established in Canada. Each lookout unit is composed of a cabin which provides living quarters for the lookout man and houses the radio transmitter. Messages are received by fire inspectors and rangers, who are equipped with rangers, who are equipped wilt portable receiving sets." (Calgary Herald)
One station is located at the head of Carrot creek.
The stations not only will locate fires, but it is possible for them to convey reports of fires to inspectors and rangers immediately.
The system is believed to be the first established in Canada. Each lookout unit is composed of a cabin which provides living quarters for the lookout man and houses the radio transmitter. Messages are received by fire inspectors and rangers, who are equipped with rangers, who are equipped wilt portable receiving sets." (Calgary Herald)
1946: "Culverts were built on the Carrot Creek Tower road at all points necessary, but the road was not completed." (Annual Report of the Department of Lands and Mines, FY ended 3/31/1947)
1948: "A good wagon road was constructed into the Carrot Creek tower passable in dry weather by cars. Two thousand pieces of corduroy were laid across a floating muskeg and a bridge constructed over Lobstick Creek in connection with this road." (Annual Report of the Department of Lands and Mines, FY ended 3/31/1949)