Photograph of ACT presenting cheques to local groups. Starting from the left are Cherry Groves, Susan Eisenberger, Teresa Guest, Lynn Stevenson, Dorothy Cheyne, ?, Jeanette Camazzola, Lloyd Hubbard, ?, Linda Slanina, ?, ?, Chris Wozney, and Louisa Breuker (Genzale).
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 ACT presenting cheques to local groups. Starting from the left are Cherry Groves, Susan Eisenberger, Teresa Guest, Lynn Stevenson, Dorothy Cheyne, ?, Jeanette Camazzola, Lloyd Hubbard, ?, Linda Slanina, ?, ?, Chris Wozney, and Louisa Breuker (Genzale).
Seven men working at tables in a class for new Canadians. The teacher is wearing glasses, and is pointing at a student's work near the end of the table. The two men from the left have their legs cross, and the clock at the back of the room says it is approximately 7:16.
Seven men working at tables in a class for new Canadians. The teacher is wearing glasses, and is pointing at a student's work near the end of the table. The two men from the left have their legs cross, and the clock at the back of the room says it is approximately 7:16.
Photograph of the Aluminum City Telethon presenting cheques to four groups from funds raised at the telethon. From left to right are ACT Secretary Gerry Deiter, ACT member and CDC director Muriel Greenlaw, CDC President Dave Jomini, PASA Chairman Prem Cheema, ACT Treasurer Isobel Kay, NWACDS Counsellor Liam Hyland, ACT Chairman Stan Green, Hospital Administartor Ken Last, and ACT Director and hospital auxilliary member Dorothy Cheyne.
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 Aluminum City Telethon presenting cheques to four groups from funds raised at the telethon. From left to right are ACT Secretary Gerry Deiter, ACT member and CDC director Muriel Greenlaw, CDC President Dave Jomini, PASA Chairman Prem Cheema, ACT Treasurer Isobel Kay, NWACDS Counsellor Liam Hyland, ACT Chairman Stan Green, Hospital Administartor Ken Last, and ACT Director and hospital auxilliary member Dorothy Cheyne.
Amelia is about to put a fork full of food in her mouth, and David is sitting beside her at the table. They are both wearing glasses and paper party hats. There is a large group of children behind them, and the party was held at the Canadian Legion.
Amelia is about to put a fork full of food in her mouth, and David is sitting beside her at the table. They are both wearing glasses and paper party hats. There is a large group of children behind them, and the party was held at the Canadian Legion.
Photograph of around 200 children were on hand for the annual Christmas party of the Royal Canadian Legion. Santa, Harry Goodwin, is surrounded by left, Jessie O'Connar and daughter Wendy. Theory was Wendy would sing "I Saw Mummy Was Kissing Santa Clause," but the beard threw Jessie. Presents were distributed and "a fine time was had by all."
Photograph of around 200 children were on hand for the annual Christmas party of the Royal Canadian Legion. Santa, Harry Goodwin, is surrounded by left, Jessie O'Connar and daughter Wendy. Theory was Wendy would sing "I Saw Mummy Was Kissing Santa Clause," but the beard threw Jessie. Presents were distributed and "a fine time was had by all."
Photo showing Hungarians giving a big welcome to country men, greeting newly arrived fellow country men who had fled from the communist domination of their revolt torn country.
Photo showing Hungarians giving a big welcome to country men, greeting newly arrived fellow country men who had fled from the communist domination of their revolt torn country.
Photo depicts a group of men concerned with the caisson dock construction. From left is Messrs., Cam Jenkinson, George Malby, McCallum, Hal Whiting, J. B. Whitton, S. T. Wynne-Jones, Van Houten and Dick Hermann. View is of three floating caissons that were being towed into position for sinking, creating the smelter dock.
Photo depicts a group of men concerned with the caisson dock construction. From left is Messrs., Cam Jenkinson, George Malby, McCallum, Hal Whiting, J. B. Whitton, S. T. Wynne-Jones, Van Houten and Dick Hermann. View is of three floating caissons that were being towed into position for sinking, creating the smelter dock.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. BC-2-362. -- Messrs. Jenkinson, Wynne-Jones, and Hermann all work for Alcan Engineering under the Resident Engineer George Malby. Messrs. J.B. Whitton and Van Houten work for the consulting firm of Frederick R. Harris & Co. of New York, N.Y. Hal Whiting was Project Manager, Kitimat Constructors, for smelter and town construction. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.212
Canadian Army Certicicate of Military Qualification. Hardin Arvid having completed the required training, has qualified as Senior Leader (Cadet). Top of certificate has symbol with 3 maple leaves, 2 swords, and a crown.
Canadian Army Certicicate of Military Qualification. Hardin Arvid having completed the required training, has qualified as Senior Leader (Cadet). Top of certificate has symbol with 3 maple leaves, 2 swords, and a crown.
Photograph of Canadian astronaut, Bjarni Tryggvason, is dwarfed by the full-scale replica of the space shuttle Columbia under construction for the Pacific National Exhibition's Annual Fair. Tryggvason, one of six Canadians chosen by NASA for their space program, will be on hand for opening-day ceremonies as PNE'84 kicks off in Vancouver.
Photograph of Canadian astronaut, Bjarni Tryggvason, is dwarfed by the full-scale replica of the space shuttle Columbia under construction for the Pacific National Exhibition's Annual Fair. Tryggvason, one of six Canadians chosen by NASA for their space program, will be on hand for opening-day ceremonies as PNE'84 kicks off in Vancouver.
Photo showing BC Team, captained by Roy Jackson of Kamloops, battles the "white water" of the Stuart River during the Canadian Centennial Canoe Pageant and Race
Photo showing BC Team, captained by Roy Jackson of Kamloops, battles the "white water" of the Stuart River during the Canadian Centennial Canoe Pageant and Race
