Alcan smelter employees returning to work after layoffs due to plant shut down caused by a rock slide in Kemano tunnel. (Rock Fall in the Kemano Power tunnel 65' long, 140' high, and 125 cubic yards of material) cut off power to Kitimat plant. Only after a dewatering of the tunnel, was power restored.
Alcan smelter employees returning to work after layoffs due to plant shut down caused by a rock slide in Kemano tunnel. (Rock Fall in the Kemano Power tunnel 65' long, 140' high, and 125 cubic yards of material) cut off power to Kitimat plant. Only after a dewatering of the tunnel, was power restored.
Photograph of MESS band performing on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. View shows line of students with brass instruments. Student with drums in foreground.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of MESS band performing on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. View shows line of students with brass instruments. Student with drums in foreground.
Alcan smelter employees returning to work after layoffs due to a tunnel closure in Kemano. (Rock fall in Kemano tunnel: 65' long, 140' high, 125 cubic yards of material had moved. Tunnel closure caused Alcan plant closure. Took a "dewatering" of tunnel to repair rock fall). Employee Eric Burr first through gate.
Alcan smelter employees returning to work after layoffs due to a tunnel closure in Kemano. (Rock fall in Kemano tunnel: 65' long, 140' high, 125 cubic yards of material had moved. Tunnel closure caused Alcan plant closure. Took a "dewatering" of tunnel to repair rock fall). Employee Eric Burr first through gate.
Photograph of MESS band performing on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. In the front row centre are Derek Stinson and Chris Campbell playing clarinet.
Photograph of MESS band performing on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. In the front row centre are Derek Stinson and Chris Campbell playing clarinet.
Photograph of the MESS Grad carwash outside the Mount Elizabeth Theatre at the Aluminum City Telethon. Students are washing a small brown car. More cars and schoolbus in parking lot behind.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of the MESS Grad carwash outside the Mount Elizabeth Theatre at the Aluminum City Telethon. Students are washing a small brown car. More cars and schoolbus in parking lot behind.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of people in some back room at Mount Elizabeth Secondary School for the Aluminum City Telethon. Al Smith at the far right.
First alumina boat to discharge alumina for Alcan Smelter in Kitimat - arrived from Port Esquivel, Jamaica, in July 1954. Ship was named S.S. "Sun Karen".
First alumina boat to discharge alumina for Alcan Smelter in Kitimat - arrived from Port Esquivel, Jamaica, in July 1954. Ship was named S.S. "Sun Karen".
Photo showing Helge Ronneseth and Kurt Zeiner from Norway. Alcan employees who first heard of Kitimat from an early copy of the Northern Sentinel; arrived as crew members of S.S. Sun Karen
Photo showing Helge Ronneseth and Kurt Zeiner from Norway. Alcan employees who first heard of Kitimat from an early copy of the Northern Sentinel; arrived as crew members of S.S. Sun Karen
A stage family acting out a scene by the Christmas tree. The lady in pink is sitting on the couch opening a present. There are four children and a husband watching her do so.
A stage family acting out a scene by the Christmas tree. The lady in pink is sitting on the couch opening a present. There are four children and a husband watching her do so.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of a young woman playing drums with the MESS band at the Aluminum City Telethon.
Photograph of Gerry Deiter receiving an award at the Aluminum City Telethon 1990 Annual General Meeting. The award is on a plaque with a First Nations bird design. There is a man standing with him on the left.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gerry Deiter receiving an award at the Aluminum City Telethon 1990 Annual General Meeting. The award is on a plaque with a First Nations bird design. There is a man standing with him on the left.
Photograph of a large cheque being presented for the Kitimat General Hospital for $12950 from the Aluminum City Telethon. The people presenting the cheque are Ken Last, Isobel Kay, Dorothy Cheyne, Muriel Greenlow, Stan Green, and Gerry Deiter.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large cheque being presented for the Kitimat General Hospital for $12950 from the Aluminum City Telethon. The people presenting the cheque are Ken Last, Isobel Kay, Dorothy Cheyne, Muriel Greenlow, Stan Green, and Gerry Deiter.
Photograph of a large cheque being presented to the Kitimat Child Development centre for $12950 from the Aluminum City Telethon. From left to right are CDC President Dave Jomini, CDC patient Matthew Boys, ACT Chairman Stan Green, ACT Director Dorothy Cheyne, ACT Director Muriel Greenlow, ACT Treasurer Isobel Kay, CDC physiotherapist Anu Tirrul-Jones, CDC Treasurer Susan Eisenberger, and ACT Secretary Gerry Deiter.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large cheque being presented to the Kitimat Child Development centre for $12950 from the Aluminum City Telethon. From left to right are CDC President Dave Jomini, CDC patient Matthew Boys, ACT Chairman Stan Green, ACT Director Dorothy Cheyne, ACT Director Muriel Greenlow, ACT Treasurer Isobel Kay, CDC physiotherapist Anu Tirrul-Jones, CDC Treasurer Susan Eisenberger, and ACT Secretary Gerry Deiter.
Photograph of Muriel Greenlow and Gerry Deiter recieving awards at the Aluminum City Telethon 1990 Annual General Meeting. The awards are on plaques with a First Nations bird design. There are two other people with them.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of Muriel Greenlow and Gerry Deiter recieving awards at the Aluminum City Telethon 1990 Annual General Meeting. The awards are on plaques with a First Nations bird design. There are two other people with them.
Photograph of a large cheque being presented to People Against Sexual Abuse for $750 from the Aluminum City Telethon. From left to right Gerry Deiter, Dorothy Cheyne, Stan Green, Prem Cheema, Isobel Kay, and Muriel Greenlaw.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large cheque being presented to People Against Sexual Abuse for $750 from the Aluminum City Telethon. From left to right Gerry Deiter, Dorothy Cheyne, Stan Green, Prem Cheema, Isobel Kay, and Muriel Greenlaw.
