Alberta Provincial Police Barracks - Crowsnest Pass

06/09/2023

If you need a place to dodge the rain drops, we have you covered!

Trying to stay out of the rain this weekend? Keep dry in the Crowsnest Museum Alberta Provincial Police Barracks - Crowsnest Pass Bellevue Underground Mine Tours.

08/18/2020

**NOTICE**
There will be road construction taking place in Coleman from August 21st to 31st.

Please be careful when your in Coleman in the next few days. Starting on Friday access to the Museum may be restricted and parking will be limited.

We are anticipating major disruptions on Aug. 21, 24, and 27.

We will update everyone as best we can, along with any updates from the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

08/14/2020

Listen to how a pocket watch helped capture a criminal. Then come visit the APP Barracks and see Sam Jones' watch in person.

Story excerpts from newspaper headlines reporting 100 years ago on The Crowsnest (Sentinel) Train Robbery and The Deadly Shootout at the Bellevue Cafe. One o...

08/10/2020

During the Commemoration of the Bellevue Shootout we had members of the local RCMP detachment join us at the Barracks. They wanted to see the Watch that Caught a Train Robber.

Thank you for your service, Gentlemen.

Crowsnest Pass Doors Open & Heritage Festival

08/07/2020

Here are some images from today's memorial ceremony for the fallen officers of the Bellevue Shootout and ensuing manhunt 100 years ago.

08/02/2020

If you want to see a good overview of the Sentinel Train Robbery, Bellevue Shootout and the manhunt that surrounded the events, then check out this piece from the CBC.

Not many people know the details of one of Alberta's most dramatic crime stories — the great train robbery of the Crowsnest Pass, which happened 100 years ago, this weekend.

08/01/2020

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Sentinel Train Robbery and the Bellevue Shootout we have a new display at the APP Barracks. The infamous Conductor's Pocket Watch that helped capture a train robber is on display.

07/23/2020

The Crowsnest Pass Doors Open and Heritage Fest still has some offerings for 2020. Participate in person and online!

07/14/2020

Our friends at the Crowsnest Heritage Initiative have a lost sign.

This particular sign goes by the name of "Darling" and is very friendly. She was last seen in the Frank area, and we are very worried that it she is lost and scared. She really is just the best sign ever and we are worried sick.

If you seen are little darling please contact the Museum with any details.

07/01/2020

Happy Canada Day!

06/22/2020

Due to COVID-19 procedures and staffing needs the APP Barracks is open by appointment this summer. Please visit or contact the Crowsnest Museum to gain entry.

We have Re-Opened!

The Crowsnest Museum is now open to the public. We are have protocols in place to keep staff and guests safe.

At this time most of our galleries are open to explore, the APP Barracks is available by appointment, we prefer that guests use electronic payment methods (no cash if possible), and please try to maintain social distancing as much as possible.

We look forward to seeing everyone over the summer, and we are very thankful for the support we received during the closure.