Gold first-place medal from the 2004 Northern BC Winter Games. Round medal with striped red, white, and blue ribbon. Both sides of medal say "Northern BC Winter Games"; one side has a snowflake logo in a circle and the triangular Alcan logo underneath, while the other has a logo made up of hexagon and diamond shapes with a mountain in the foreground and the words "KITIMAT - 2004" on a banner.
Gold first-place medal from the 2004 Northern BC Winter Games. Round medal with striped red, white, and blue ribbon. Both sides of medal say "Northern BC Winter Games"; one side has a snowflake logo in a circle and the triangular Alcan logo underneath, while the other has a logo made up of hexagon and diamond shapes with a mountain in the foreground and the words "KITIMAT - 2004" on a banner.
Silver second-place medal from the 2004 Northern BC Winter Games. Round medal with striped red, white, and blue ribbon. Both sides of medal say "Northern BC Winter Games"; one side has a snowflake logo in a circle and the triangular Alcan logo underneath, while the other has a logo made up of hexagon and diamond shapes with a mountain in the foreground and the words "KITIMAT - 2004" on a banner.
Silver second-place medal from the 2004 Northern BC Winter Games. Round medal with striped red, white, and blue ribbon. Both sides of medal say "Northern BC Winter Games"; one side has a snowflake logo in a circle and the triangular Alcan logo underneath, while the other has a logo made up of hexagon and diamond shapes with a mountain in the foreground and the words "KITIMAT - 2004" on a banner.
Bronze third-place medal from the 2004 Northern BC Winter Games. Round medal with striped red, white, and blue ribbon. Both sides of medal say "Northern BC Winter Games"; one side has a snowflake logo in a circle and the triangular Alcan logo underneath, while the other has a logo made up of hexagon and diamond shapes with a mountain in the foreground and the words "KITIMAT - 2004" on a banner.
Bronze third-place medal from the 2004 Northern BC Winter Games. Round medal with striped red, white, and blue ribbon. Both sides of medal say "Northern BC Winter Games"; one side has a snowflake logo in a circle and the triangular Alcan logo underneath, while the other has a logo made up of hexagon and diamond shapes with a mountain in the foreground and the words "KITIMAT - 2004" on a banner.
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Crystal Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '1996'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription 'Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Ingot, John Hurst, Editor, Cathie Stevens, Associate Editor, 'Ingot - May 26, 1995."
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Crystal Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '1996'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription 'Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Ingot, John Hurst, Editor, Cathie Stevens, Associate Editor, 'Ingot - May 26, 1995."
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
glass
Height
23 cm
Width
15.5 CM
Length
8.7 CM
Date Range
1995 - 1996
Accession Number
2013.10.15
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was Associate Editor of the Ingot in 1995.
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '1999'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription 'Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Ingot, John Hurst, Editor, Cathie Stevens, Associate Editor, 'Ingot - April 24, 1998."
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '1999'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription 'Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Ingot, John Hurst, Editor, Cathie Stevens, Associate Editor, 'Ingot - April 24, 1998."
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
glass
Height
23 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Length
8 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.17
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was the Associate Editor of the Ingot in 1998.
Photo depicts the men in charge of operations. From left is Vice President A.W. Whitaker Jr. seen sitting in a helicopter; Project Manager Percy E. Radley; Chief Resident Engineer John Kendrick. The three men are all taking a look at what could be a map.
Photo depicts the men in charge of operations. From left is Vice President A.W. Whitaker Jr. seen sitting in a helicopter; Project Manager Percy E. Radley; Chief Resident Engineer John Kendrick. The three men are all taking a look at what could be a map.
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Many scratches, stains, and other marks across the surface, both front and back. Many small holes in back. Stains in various colours - white, pinkish, brown (possible rust).
Photograph of aerial view of the smelter area looking north. Note rectifier buildings mainly closed in and roofing nearing completion. Potline footings are beginning to extend east of the centre passageway. Service building group is closed in and nearing completion at upper left centre. Some snow on ground.
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of the smelter area looking north. Note rectifier buildings mainly closed in and roofing nearing completion. Potline footings are beginning to extend east of the centre passageway. Service building group is closed in and nearing completion at upper left centre. Some snow on ground.
Photograph of view looking northwest showing pitch melter control bldg. 241, Piten Pumphouse bldg. 243, foundations for pitch melting tanks 54-55-56, and east end of soderberg paste plant. Construction in progress, foundations and building frames being built. Smeltersite homes visible in background.
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking northwest showing pitch melter control bldg. 241, Piten Pumphouse bldg. 243, foundations for pitch melting tanks 54-55-56, and east end of soderberg paste plant. Construction in progress, foundations and building frames being built. Smeltersite homes visible in background.