From the Good ol' Days

Red Rock's First Police Station

The Strand Theatre

The Food Basket

Mackey's Store

St. Peters Church   

Rankin Street

Community Spirit

Just as important as the buildings that sprang up was the community spirit that developed right along with them. The citizens of the town took it upon themselves to create a fulfilling lifestyle for themselves and their families. A spirit of volunteerism and cooperation came to the forefront as everybody got involved. In 1944 the Red Rock Recreation Club was formed and what a club it was!!!! The mandate of the Club was the development of both recreation facilities and programs for the people of Red Rock. This they did in fine style. Within a couple of years a tennis court had been completed and in 1947, volunteers had built a rink with two sheets of curling ice. An outdoor skating rink provided many hours of skating pleasure for the children of the community. As the town grew, it became apparent that a Recreation Centre would be beneficial to the community and in 1948 such a centre was built. The centre housed bowling alleys, a snack bar and hockey dressing rooms.

Original Rec Centre, 1948

Original Bowling Alley, 1948

 Clubs and Organizations 

Several other clubs and organizations were initiated to enhance life in the community. One of the most active of these clubs was the Fish and Game Club. This club not only promoted hunting and fishing in the area, but also sponsored several other sports including a bowling league. After a clubhouse near the mouth of Trout Creek was completed in 1948, many social events were hosted by the club. Through the efforts of some of the ladies of the community, and the donation of used books a small library was set up in the Red Rock Inn. Activities for the children was also a priority, so adults in the town began organizing hockey leagues, baseball leagues and late in the 40's both Cubs and Scouts and Brownie and Girl Guide troops were formed. Red Rock Legion Branch was formed in 1949, and an enthusiastic group of veterans began to work together for a branch in Red Rock. A volunteer fire brigade took on the task of providing fire protection to the community in 1948.

First Volunteer Fire Brigade, 1948

Fish & Game Club Executive, 1947