Spiritual Conversion

Heber S. Allen: Faithful President of the Alberta Stake and Pioneer of the Canadian Saints

Published August 25, 2026 at 6:34 AM

1900s · 1902
Alberta, Canada
Todd Morgan

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Todd Morgan

Beaumont, CA, 92223

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Heber S. Allen served as President of the Alberta Stake in Canada, shepherding the early Latter-day Saint settlements in southern Alberta. Speaking in the October 1902 General Conference, Elder Allen expressed his gratitude for the privilege of being with the Saints and described the growth of the Alberta colony—beginning with only about a hundred people who had gathered there. President Heber J. Grant later 'expressed appreciation to those present on this memorable occasion and paid tribute to the faithful leadership of President Heber S. Allen.' His ministry represents the faith and sacrifice of the Latter-day Saint colonization of western Canada.

Sources & References

'Elder Heber S. Allen (President of Alberta Stake),' Historical General Conference, October 1902 (https://historicalgeneralconferences.weebly.com/1902-october.html); President Heber J. Grant tribute to President Heber S. Allen (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Canada).

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