Mrs. Wood was Stony Plain’s Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for twenty-three years. As a member of the Social Credit Party, she held strong beliefs about issues such as chlorination of water, community life, women’s rights, and education. Cornelia took being a public representative very seriously and was very particular about proper behaviour and attire. Her commitment to service groups such as Canadian Girls in Training and Women’s Institute, and enthusiastic support for arts and theatre also gave her prominence in the community.
The Stony Plain Multicultural Heritage Centre celebrates the region’s heritage, arts, and agricultural base through the delivery of creative programs and services. The museum represents one aspect of this multi-faceted organization and aims to bridge past, present, and future by providing a showcase for regional history and cultural heritage with an emphasis on Canadian culture and women’s experiences.
Museum Exhibits include quarterly changing temporary exhibits on overarching themes exploring specific topics, as well as permanent exhibits such as C.R.Wood’s unique hat collection comprising 100+ hats and the Pioneer Settler’s Cabin with operational wood stove; other permanent exhibits reflect and interpret the history of the 1925 “Old Brick School”, the 1910 Oppertshauser House, and the 1912 Demonstration Farm respectively.