Onefour, Alberta facts for kids
Onefour was a special research station in Alberta, Canada. It was run by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Scientists there studied plants for animal feed, called forage. They also gathered important information about cattle.
This small place, or locality, is in the very southeast part of southern Alberta. It's inside Cypress County. Onefour is about 16 kilometers (10 miles) west of Highway 41. It's also about 104 kilometers (65 miles) southeast of Medicine Hat.
The Story of Onefour
The name "Onefour" comes from its original location. It was first a ranch in an area known as Township 1, Range 4. As the research station grew, its main buildings moved. They went to a new spot in Township 2, Range 4. But the name Onefour stayed the same.
Life at Onefour
Onefour was once a busy little community. It had a store where people could buy things. There was also a school for the children of the staff. An assembly hall was used for meetings and events. Many homes were built for the people who worked there.
Onefour Today
Today, Onefour is much quieter. Most of the old buildings are gone. Only a few staff homes are left. You can still see two duplexes, which are homes divided into two living spaces. There is also a cookhouse and some offices. These buildings are a reminder of the important research done there.
Images for kids
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Welcome sign at Onefour
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Agriculture Canada research offices in Onefour
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Outbuildings at the Agriculture Canada research farm
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Stockyards and corral at the Agriculture Canada research farm
