Field of Fame #6: Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows

Field of Fame #6

Spruce Meadows

The sixth Field of Fame is located at Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW. The monuments was manufactured and installed at Spruce Meadows in May 2019.

Our Champions

A brief introduction explaining how this individual made a lasting impact on Alberta and why they are featured in our Fields of Fame.

Business Public Service

David (Dave) E. Black (1880 -1972)

A successful businessman and community leader, David E. Black helped shape Calgary through enterprise, service, and generosity.

Public Service Women

Martha Cohen (1920-2015)

“Martha Cohen, a warm Chinook wind who blazed bright crimson smiles across the clear Alberta Sky.”

Business

Haider Dhanani (1939-1990)

A pioneer in community building, Haider Dhanani worked to support immigrants and bridge cultures across Alberta.

Public Service Women

Ruth Gorman (1914-2002)

Ruth Gorman was a pioneering lawyer and advocate who helped advance women’s rights and secure voting rights for Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Business Public Service

John Robert (Bud) McCaig (1929-2005)

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, entrepreneur and philanthropist, J.R. (Bud) McCaig, died peacefully while at his vacation home in Barbados on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at the age of 75 years.

Business

Ronald D. Southern (1930 – 2016)

Founder of ATCO, Ronald Southern grew a small family business into a global powerhouse while shaping Alberta’s business and community landscape.

Image Gallery

Here are some photos from the Field of Fame unveiling at Spruce Meadows and the celebration of student contest winners.
Event Photo Credit: David Buhler