NSP Article - Elizabeth's Beauty Beckons - How many Kitimatians returning from work along the Smeltersite road have thought of capturing this view of Mount Elizabeth? The mountain, still holding snow in the cirque, stands clear of clouds these days, beckoning to those ambitious climbers who intend to tackle her slopes on Labour Day weekend. A trail has been blazed part of the way to the mountain's base but a hike to Mount Elizabeth still requires expert woods knowledge.
NSP Article - Elizabeth's Beauty Beckons - How many Kitimatians returning from work along the Smeltersite road have thought of capturing this view of Mount Elizabeth? The mountain, still holding snow in the cirque, stands clear of clouds these days, beckoning to those ambitious climbers who intend to tackle her slopes on Labour Day weekend. A trail has been blazed part of the way to the mountain's base but a hike to Mount Elizabeth still requires expert woods knowledge.
Photo showing 'Mess Hall' at Anderson Creek during Alcan Project. The Mess Hall was at the Hudson's Bay Trading Company, which sat 1,000 workers at one time. It contained the Mess Hall, Blue Room (Staff), Post Office, Grocery Store. It was a hub of activity.
Photo showing 'Mess Hall' at Anderson Creek during Alcan Project. The Mess Hall was at the Hudson's Bay Trading Company, which sat 1,000 workers at one time. It contained the Mess Hall, Blue Room (Staff), Post Office, Grocery Store. It was a hub of activity.
Photo showing on behalf of the Teamsters Union, Andy Borts presents a watch as a going away gift to Ed Lawson (now Senator Ed Lawson), popular Secretary of the Union local, leaving for a Vancouver posting. John Inman is seated in the background.
Photo showing on behalf of the Teamsters Union, Andy Borts presents a watch as a going away gift to Ed Lawson (now Senator Ed Lawson), popular Secretary of the Union local, leaving for a Vancouver posting. John Inman is seated in the background.
Photograph of the Alcan crew working on the logjam at the Alcan road. The jam backed up water over the road north of the bridge,
Notes
Under the direction of the Gil Pousard and Dave Allen an Alcan crew worked on this logjam at the Alcan road, until shift change Tuesday. The jam backed water up over the road north of the bridge.
Photo showing members local 1081, united brotherhood of carpenters - Kitimat- 48 hours- notice of strike. L/R Gordon Maynes President, Ernie Rodda, Business Agent.
Photo showing members local 1081, united brotherhood of carpenters - Kitimat- 48 hours- notice of strike. L/R Gordon Maynes President, Ernie Rodda, Business Agent.
Photo showing 500 hundred Kitimat Carpenters last night to lay away their tools in preparation for today's strike. Throughout the city partially completed buildings stand open to the weather. Shown 'carpenters' employed on the 30 Alcan appartments blocks under construction.
Photo showing 500 hundred Kitimat Carpenters last night to lay away their tools in preparation for today's strike. Throughout the city partially completed buildings stand open to the weather. Shown 'carpenters' employed on the 30 Alcan appartments blocks under construction.
Photo showing local 1081, Kitimat Carpenters 'Back at Work'. Carpenters in overalls, on scaffolds, sawing & hammering on the job- 10-day old dispute between buildings. Exchange & Carpenters' Union ended. Signed history making agreement.
Photo showing local 1081, Kitimat Carpenters 'Back at Work'. Carpenters in overalls, on scaffolds, sawing & hammering on the job- 10-day old dispute between buildings. Exchange & Carpenters' Union ended. Signed history making agreement.
Photo showing laid off workers ponder union leaders recommendations. Militant crowd of about 200 joint action committee of trades and labour & building trades council layoffs some 1700 employees of Soguenay Kitimat and Sub- Contractors.
Photo showing laid off workers ponder union leaders recommendations. Militant crowd of about 200 joint action committee of trades and labour & building trades council layoffs some 1700 employees of Soguenay Kitimat and Sub- Contractors.