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 people in the control booth at Mount Elizabeth Theatre for the 1983 Aluminum City Telethon.
Photograph of camera crew sitting in seats at Mount Elizabeth Theatre for the 1983 Aluminum City Telethon. Surrounding seats are empty. People visible in control booth 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 camera crew sitting in seats at Mount Elizabeth Theatre for the 1983 Aluminum City Telethon. Surrounding seats are empty. People visible in control booth behind.
Photograph of children's choir gathering in the cafeteria at Mount Elizabeth Secondary School before heading on stage for the Aluminum City Telethon. Appears to be kids from multiple schools as some are wearing St. Anthonys uniforms.
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 children's choir gathering in the cafeteria at Mount Elizabeth Secondary School before heading on stage for the Aluminum City Telethon. Appears to be kids from multiple schools as some are wearing St. Anthonys uniforms.
Photo showing Basketball Team, "The Victors". B/R L/R Bill Wilson, Charles Plain, Albert Walker, Crosby Smith, Bill MacIntosh, Harvey Grant, Manager; Arthur Storey, Coach. F/R L/R Glen Green, Bruce Auchinvale, Stewart Wismer, Arthur MacIntosh.
Photo showing Basketball Team, "The Victors". B/R L/R Bill Wilson, Charles Plain, Albert Walker, Crosby Smith, Bill MacIntosh, Harvey Grant, Manager; Arthur Storey, Coach. F/R L/R Glen Green, Bruce Auchinvale, Stewart Wismer, Arthur MacIntosh.
Photo showing Basketball Team Kitamaat Village called the "KAC's" - B/R L/R Harry Amos, Manager; Don Stewart, Oliver Ross, Crosby Smith, Chris Walker, Harvey Grant. F/R L/R Sammy Robinson, Bill Wilson, Godfrey Grant.
Photo showing Basketball Team Kitamaat Village called the "KAC's" - B/R L/R Harry Amos, Manager; Don Stewart, Oliver Ross, Crosby Smith, Chris Walker, Harvey Grant. F/R L/R Sammy Robinson, Bill Wilson, Godfrey Grant.
Photograph of Kitimat Junior Girls Basketball Team from 1980. Kitimat Junior Girls Basketball Team. Back row (left to right): Gary Maitland, Sheila Hatch, Joanna Galloway, Lisa Knight, Marie Gubbels, Kelly McClelland, Petula Dedish, Donna Rhindress, Karen Bosiak, Tamara Thomson, Ron MacAuley. Front row (left to right): Tracey Stephens, Alison McDonald, Donna Brodie, Jackie Trach, Sharie Reithaug, Janet Meyer and Angie Williams.
Photograph of Kitimat Junior Girls Basketball Team from 1980. Kitimat Junior Girls Basketball Team. Back row (left to right): Gary Maitland, Sheila Hatch, Joanna Galloway, Lisa Knight, Marie Gubbels, Kelly McClelland, Petula Dedish, Donna Rhindress, Karen Bosiak, Tamara Thomson, Ron MacAuley. Front row (left to right): Tracey Stephens, Alison McDonald, Donna Brodie, Jackie Trach, Sharie Reithaug, Janet Meyer and Angie Williams.
Photo showing MEHS boys basketball team, back row: Van Mallow, Steve Reid, Gerhard Kehl, Bill Forward, Steve Barnwell, Pete Barriscale, Grant Newman, coach Ed Reimer. Front row: Wayne Baldwin, Garry Burnett, John Fortier, Doug Whitehead, Mike Vrooman, Gary Nesbit, Jerry Yesdresyski
Photo showing MEHS boys basketball team, back row: Van Mallow, Steve Reid, Gerhard Kehl, Bill Forward, Steve Barnwell, Pete Barriscale, Grant Newman, coach Ed Reimer. Front row: Wayne Baldwin, Garry Burnett, John Fortier, Doug Whitehead, Mike Vrooman, Gary Nesbit, Jerry Yesdresyski