Photo showing officer commanding the second Canadian Minesweeping Squadron, Lieutenant Commander A.B. Torrie is seen on the bridge of his ship H.M.C.S. Fortune leading his squadron to Kemano, Monday. In the background can be seen H.M.C.S. James Bay Lieutenant Commander R. A. Orton, H.M.C.S. Miramichi Lieutenant Commander C. Cotaras and H.M.C.S. Cowichan Lieutenant Commander R. Okros. The squadron covered 54 nautical miles to Kemano in four hours easily.
Northern Sentinel - (A)Historical
(1)Royal Canadian Navy
(a)Personnel
Scope and Content
Photo showing officer commanding the second Canadian Minesweeping Squadron, Lieutenant Commander A.B. Torrie is seen on the bridge of his ship H.M.C.S. Fortune leading his squadron to Kemano, Monday. In the background can be seen H.M.C.S. James Bay Lieutenant Commander R. A. Orton, H.M.C.S. Miramichi Lieutenant Commander C. Cotaras and H.M.C.S. Cowichan Lieutenant Commander R. Okros. The squadron covered 54 nautical miles to Kemano in four hours easily.
A row of adults signing papers for night school registration. There is a Royal Bank calender hanging on the wall showing day 1, with a monthly calender right below it.
A row of adults signing papers for night school registration. There is a Royal Bank calender hanging on the wall showing day 1, with a monthly calender right below it.
Metal sign advertising Wolf Werner Services, the music/DJ business of Wolfgang Scholz. The top 2/3rds of the sign are painted blue with the image of a gray wolf's head howling in the centre. The bottom third of the sign is white, with "WOLF WERNER" written in red capital letters and "Services" written in red cursive below them. Along the bottom of the sign are black letters reading "KITIMAT 632-3900." Two small holes in the top corners for hanging.
Metal sign advertising Wolf Werner Services, the music/DJ business of Wolfgang Scholz. The top 2/3rds of the sign are painted blue with the image of a gray wolf's head howling in the centre. The bottom third of the sign is white, with "WOLF WERNER" written in red capital letters and "Services" written in red cursive below them. Along the bottom of the sign are black letters reading "KITIMAT 632-3900." Two small holes in the top corners for hanging.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Various small stains, scratches, scuff marks, etc. across surface.
Height
61
Width
60.6
Accession Number
2023.30.1
Biographical Notes
Belonged to Wolfgang Scholz, an Alcan employee and radio DJ who lived in Kitimat from 1956 onwards. He provided DJ services at public events through his business Wolf Werner Services (also known as Wolf Werner Discotheque).
Alice Dicker's father, Benard, came to Canada to work in 1955. He was a forman D-shift for Alcan. He married Anna in 1959. Alice and her sister Claudia were born in Kitimat and the family lived here until 1969, at which time they returned to Germany.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Ben Dicker standing in front of a building with a Kitimat Welcome sign. Sign also lists industries and organizations.
Photograph of a bride and groom signing a marriage document. The bride is sitting to the left of the groom, who is standing. The bride is holding her bouquet in one hand and is writing on the paper with her other hand. The groom is looking up to the camera and smiling. They are dressed nice but not in typical wedding attire. The bride has on a veil and a nice jacket or possibly dress. The groom has a suit and tie on. In the background there is a lot of clutter. There are books stacked on a shelf and a framed legal document.
Photograph of a bride and groom signing a marriage document. The bride is sitting to the left of the groom, who is standing. The bride is holding her bouquet in one hand and is writing on the paper with her other hand. The groom is looking up to the camera and smiling. They are dressed nice but not in typical wedding attire. The bride has on a veil and a nice jacket or possibly dress. The groom has a suit and tie on. In the background there is a lot of clutter. There are books stacked on a shelf and a framed legal document.
Photograph of a bride and groom signing their marriage licence. The bride is sitting to the left of the groom, who is standing. She has short curled hair and is wearing a pearl necklace. The groom is smiling and is looking just past the camera taking their photo. The groom is wearing a suit and tie and a boutonniere.
Photograph of a bride and groom signing their marriage licence. The bride is sitting to the left of the groom, who is standing. She has short curled hair and is wearing a pearl necklace. The groom is smiling and is looking just past the camera taking their photo. The groom is wearing a suit and tie and a boutonniere.
Brown cover book. Building Permit Register July 2, 1954 to Novemeber 5, 1965. Contains info about property construction and modifications for these years.
Brown cover book. Building Permit Register July 2, 1954 to Novemeber 5, 1965. Contains info about property construction and modifications for these years.
