The Pioneer Spirit of Hamlet & Rural Life.
The Ardrossan Recreation & Agricultural Society (ARAS) was registered as an agricultural society in 1973. Since Ardrossan began in 1909, residents worked together to meet the growing needs of the rural community. The community built the “Orange Hall” in 1913 that lasted until the 1940s. The Memorial Hall was built in 1947 and is still used today.
Ardrossan Farm, circa 1930. Photo courtesy of the Heritage Community Foundation. Source: University of Alberta Libraries
Photo Courtesy Strathcona County Museum and Archives
ARAS continues the Ardrossan pioneer spirit - to enhance the quality of rural life!
Operating the Ardrossan Memorial Hall – used for meetings and functions
Organizing the Ardrossan Old Fashioned Parade & Picnic – which began in the 1940s
Sponsoring Sunday Free Skate at ARC and various community groups & activities
Hosting summer & winter Farmers’ Markets
“Ardrossan was always very community minded and its first community hall was Orange Hall, built in 1913. By the 1940s, it was worse for wear and in 1947 the Memorial Hall was built.”