ALBERTA LOOKOUTS
LOVETT
Brazeau Forest
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.
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.
A fifth station is to be built at Lovett Lookout." (Calgary Herald)
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.
A fifth station is to be built at Lovett Lookout." (Calgary Herald)
1945: "Lovett Lookout cabin construction commenced to replace the original log building. This new cabin will be of lumber construction throughout, with office, bedroom and living room finished inside with Tentest. All material is on hand to complete this project next year." (Annual Report of the Department of Lands and Mines, FY ended 3/31/1946)
1946: "The Lovett lookout cabin, which was authorized the previous year, has been completed. This cabin is a departure from the usual cabin for this purpose; as Lovett tower is situated close to a mining town and cars can approach within half a mile, it was considered very suitable for a married man, consequently the new cabin was planned for a married man's quarters with a kitchen, sitting room, bed-room and office. Construction is of lumber throughout, with a brick chimney and Tentest for interior insulation." (Annual Report of the Department of Lands and Mines, FY ended 3/31/1947)
1948: "With the use of the tractor and bulldozer recently transferred to this reserve, the Lovett lookout wagon road was graded, and by making a more extended sweep at the steepest part of the road it is now possible to drive a car to the tower with ease. This work was done chiefly in order to permit the hauling by truck of the steel work for the new tower."
"The reserve field staff constructed a 35-ft. steel tower at Lovett lookout." (Annual Report of the Department of Lands and Mines, FY ended 3/31/1949)
1949: "The Lovett lookout engine shed was also necessary upon the completion of the new cabin and steel tower at this lookout since the original shed was too far from the new site for the efficient distribution of electrical power." (Annual Report of the Department of Lands and Forests, FY ended 3/31/1950)