Photo depicts the Last Spike Ceremony for the Canadian National Railway Terrace to Kitimat line. From left is Duncan K. Kerr, Vice President of Associated Boards of Trade of B.C.; S.F. Dingle, Vice President of C.N.R, seen here driving in the aluminum spike.; Major J.L. Charles, Chief Engineer, C.N.R. Western Region; and Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager.
Photo depicts the Last Spike Ceremony for the Canadian National Railway Terrace to Kitimat line. From left is Duncan K. Kerr, Vice President of Associated Boards of Trade of B.C.; S.F. Dingle, Vice President of C.N.R, seen here driving in the aluminum spike.; Major J.L. Charles, Chief Engineer, C.N.R. Western Region; and Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager.
Cormorant Elementary school top students, June 1964, represent a cross section of the nationalities found in five Kitimat schools, total population of which is just over 2,000. Given the high ratio of 25 to 40 age group among Kitimat's 9000 residents, a large pre-school number is now nearing school age.
Northern Sentinel Box #3 -(A) Historical (I) School District #80 (a) Elementary Schools (i) Cormorant Elementary
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Cormorant Elementary school top students, June 1964, represent a cross section of the nationalities found in five Kitimat schools, total population of which is just over 2,000. Given the high ratio of 25 to 40 age group among Kitimat's 9000 residents, a large pre-school number is now nearing school age.
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
To the right of the totem pole is D. G. H. Stevenson, and to the left of it (from right to left) is Sammy Robinson, Sam Lindsay, Hubert Lange, and _____?. The Canadian and British Columbian flags are hanging in the background.
To the right of the totem pole is D. G. H. Stevenson, and to the left of it (from right to left) is Sammy Robinson, Sam Lindsay, Hubert Lange, and _____?. The Canadian and British Columbian flags are hanging in the background.
"Members of Mt. Elizabeth senior band are shown rehearsing with bandmaster, Dennis Tupman. The full band will play for the morning service at Kitimat's Presbyterian Church on Sunday, March 13. Above left to right, Ken Austen, clarinet, Giesla Kehl, flute, Kim Douglas-Tourner, French Horn, Ged Dodsworth, (standing) trumpet, and Daryl Welin, tuba.-Patzelt Photo."
"Members of Mt. Elizabeth senior band are shown rehearsing with bandmaster, Dennis Tupman. The full band will play for the morning service at Kitimat's Presbyterian Church on Sunday, March 13. Above left to right, Ken Austen, clarinet, Giesla Kehl, flute, Kim Douglas-Tourner, French Horn, Ged Dodsworth, (standing) trumpet, and Daryl Welin, tuba.-Patzelt Photo."
Photo showing four youngsters tossing their books in the air with the joy of school being over for the summer; left to right, Lisa Linderman, Cheryl Ulledal, Bob Guy, and Trevor Sandberg.
Northern Sentinel Box #3 -(A) Historical (I) School District #80 (a) Elementary Schools
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Photo showing four youngsters tossing their books in the air with the joy of school being over for the summer; left to right, Lisa Linderman, Cheryl Ulledal, Bob Guy, and Trevor Sandberg.
Settling In: Highlighting 50 Years of Kitimat's History Exhibition, was shown at the Kitimat Museum and Archives in 2003. "To the youngsters, Kitimat presents a pleasing blend of modern, urban, recreational facilities in a wild-west, wilderness setting. To the adults, it offers physical grandeur, unexcelled hunting and fishing, neighbourliness, dependence, and the genuine friendships of a new community." Canadian Geographical Journal 1959 What makes a town? What makes Kitimat unique? In the final analysis, Kitimat citizens have made the community. This exhibition attempts to show the public face of Kitimat.
Settling In: Highlighting 50 Years of Kitimat's History Exhibition, was shown at the Kitimat Museum and Archives in 2003. "To the youngsters, Kitimat presents a pleasing blend of modern, urban, recreational facilities in a wild-west, wilderness setting. To the adults, it offers physical grandeur, unexcelled hunting and fishing, neighbourliness, dependence, and the genuine friendships of a new community." Canadian Geographical Journal 1959 What makes a town? What makes Kitimat unique? In the final analysis, Kitimat citizens have made the community. This exhibition attempts to show the public face of Kitimat.
Photo depicts a slash burning on the transmission line right-of-way behind Kitamaat Village.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Fred DeLory, Alcan's Resident Engineer at smeltersite, was one of two who signed the incorporation papers for the town of Kitimat. Fred DeLory Collection 2002.15
