ALBERTA LOOKOUTS
MAYBERNE
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 Mayberne, northwest of Edson.
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 Mayberne, northwest of Edson.
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)
1944: "New ladder built on the Mayberne Tower and the tower legs creosoted one foot below and above ground level. Radio poles and stubs at Mayberne replaced by new ones." (Annual Report of the Department of Lands and Mines, FY ended 3/31/ 1945)
1946: "Approximately one mile of new road was constructed to connect the Mayburn Lookout Tower road with existing roads." (Annual report of the Department of Lands and Mines, FY ended 3/31/1947)
1948: "Lumber and shingles for Mayberne tower cabin maintenance, cement and bolts for maintenance of Mayberne tower were freighted to the tower site." (Annual Report of the Department of Lands and Mines, FY ended 3/31/ 1949)
1949: "Mayberne tower cabin has been shingled outside; the inside finished and painted." (Annual Report of the Department of Lands and Forests, FY ended 3/31/ 1950)