Frank Slide

Join us for a day of exploring one of Alberta's most dramatic historical sites! On April 29, 1903, over 82 million tonnes of limestone thundered down Turtle Mountain in just 100 seconds, burying part of the town of Frank — one of the deadliest rockslides in Canadian history. Families will walk through the interpretive centre, learn survival stories from the disaster, and explore the remnants of an early 1900s coal mining operation next door at Leitch Collieries.

This is a wonderful opportunity for hands-on, real-world learning about Alberta history, geology, and the resilience of the people who lived through this event.

Itinerary

10:00 – 11:30 AM Frank Slide Survival Kit guided trail walk

11:30 – 12:00 PM Theatre presentation: "On the Edge of Destruction"

12:00 – 12:30 PM Lunch (please pack a lunch and water bottle!)

12:30 – 1:30 PM Scavenger hunt through the exhibits

1:30 – 1:45 PM Travel to Leitch Collieries

1:45 – 3:15 PM "Miner's Wanted" educational programming*

*Details on this program to be confirmed — stay tuned for updates!

What to Bring

• Packed lunch and water bottle

• Weather-appropriate clothing and footwear for walking trails

• A sense of curiosity and adventure!

We can't wait to explore this powerful piece of Alberta's story together. See you there!

Details

• Open to Roots to start then open to public one week before closing if tickets remain available.

• Recommended Ages: This program is aimed at k- grade 12, but younger and older children are welcome to come.

• Are younger (non-participating) siblings welcome? Yes 

• Any specific dress/attire required?  We will be walking and hiking at multiple locations so bring clothing for the weather and good shoes and a water bottle.

• Should guests bring lunch? Yes

• Arrival Time: 9:55 am

• Registration deadline date: September 29, 2026 @ 11:59pm

• Refund Policy: No refunds past September 29, 2026

PARENTS' HOUSEKEEPING

1. We need your assistance in ensuring that your family arrives on time to this event.

2. Parents are responsible for transporting and supervising their children at all times during this event. Should you not be able to stay, a letter with the parent signature, stating who is responsible for your child in your absence (an adult staying on site), must be given to the event organizer.

3. There are no refunds past the registration deadline unless the event must be cancelled due to lack of student enrolment.

4. Each person is encouraged to bring a labelled water bottle, as water fountains are not always available.

Students: Roots reserves the right to make final decisions regarding the acceptance of any student into the program. Students who do not demonstrate an attitude of cooperation and willingness to respect the rights and property of others will be dismissed after two warnings are issued. There will be no refund.

WAIVER

On behalf of my child, I/we hereby waive and release the Roots Christian Home Education Fellowship, The Father’s House Christian School and any Roots volunteer/facilitator/administrative staff of the Roots Christian Home Education Fellowship from any liability to my(our) children. I/We are fully aware of the risks and potential for harm involved in such events, and on behalf of our child, release from liability Roots Christian Home Education Fellowship (Roots), The Father’s House Christian School and waive any claims such minor may have as a result of an accident, mishap or negligence of the Released Party and/or and other party under or affiliated with the Released Party.

I acknowledge that I, the parent/guardian of the registered attendee/s agree to stay on site at the venue of the program, and if space allows in the classroom to oversee my child/ren for the duration of the program.  Should I not be able to stay at the venue with my child/ren, a handwritten note with my signature will be sent with my child and given to the program organizer, stating the adult who is staying on site and has agreed to be responsible for my child/ren for the duration of the program.

Contact

Christina Friesen

403-390-0533

karl.christina.friesen@gmail.com