The crew of DC-3 casting machine raised the 15, 000 lb ingot containing the two millionth ton of aluminum production at Kitimat Works on October 14, 1966. Caption from article published in the Ingot. Asst. Works Manager T.L. "Bud" Gibson was on hand to congratulate DC-3 operator Manuel Trigo. Also shown in the photo from left are Bruno Unger, shift foreman, John Jeffrey, general foreman, Evaristo de Melo, asst. operator, Heinz Kaimbach, asst. op., Manuel DeCosta, shift foreman, Paul Loeffier, Op. slab saw, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Trigo; Casting Division Superintendent Jim Bell, Packaging and Shipping general foreman Bill Keith, day foreman Tony Coppens, Casting Superintendent Bob Reid, shift foreman Bernard Dicker, main. foreman Earl Welin and day foreman Helmut Benn. Dimensions of the ingot in the picture are 20 1/2" x 40" x 187". It weights 15, 147 lbs.
The crew of DC-3 casting machine raised the 15, 000 lb ingot containing the two millionth ton of aluminum production at Kitimat Works on October 14, 1966. Caption from article published in the Ingot. Asst. Works Manager T.L. "Bud" Gibson was on hand to congratulate DC-3 operator Manuel Trigo. Also shown in the photo from left are Bruno Unger, shift foreman, John Jeffrey, general foreman, Evaristo de Melo, asst. operator, Heinz Kaimbach, asst. op., Manuel DeCosta, shift foreman, Paul Loeffier, Op. slab saw, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Trigo; Casting Division Superintendent Jim Bell, Packaging and Shipping general foreman Bill Keith, day foreman Tony Coppens, Casting Superintendent Bob Reid, shift foreman Bernard Dicker, main. foreman Earl Welin and day foreman Helmut Benn. Dimensions of the ingot in the picture are 20 1/2" x 40" x 187". It weights 15, 147 lbs.
Photographs of 2nd Kitimat Guide Co.
a- Thinking day Feb 22, 56. District Commissioner Leslie Creed. Assistant Leader Josephine Rewers, 2nd Kitimat Guide co. Sitting on gym floor.
b- 2nd Kitimat Girl Guide co. 1st birthday party Feb 57. Assistant Leader Joe Rewers. District Commissioner Les Creed, Velma Kernigham. Cutting a cake.
Gabriel (Gabor) Nyeste was one of the leaders of the Scouts of the First Kitimat Troop (Boy Scouts). He moved to Kitimat to work on the Alcan project and left in the early 60s. He passed away in Kamloops in July 2020.
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Donated by Gabriel Nyeste, Aug 6 1983.
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Photographs of 2nd Kitimat Guide Co.
a- Thinking day Feb 22, 56. District Commissioner Leslie Creed. Assistant Leader Josephine Rewers, 2nd Kitimat Guide co. Sitting on gym floor.
b- 2nd Kitimat Girl Guide co. 1st birthday party Feb 57. Assistant Leader Joe Rewers. District Commissioner Les Creed, Velma Kernigham. Cutting a cake.
Photograph of the $3,000,000 Kitimat hospital is sceduled to be called in mis December. It was designed by the Vanouver architectural firm of Thompson, Berwick and Pratt. The reinforced concrete structure will be built in two stages. Initial stage will provide 113 beds with services designed for 219 beds. It is included within the five storey structure that will be the public health facilities. In the foreground, and at right angles to the main hospital building, is the surgical wing under which is the single storey administration building. To the right is theproposed medical arts building to accommodate physicians, surgens, dentists and pharmacists. Hospital consultants for the project are Agnew, Craig and Peckham of Toronto. Completion of the first stage is sceduled for thr fall of 1959.
Photograph of the $3,000,000 Kitimat hospital is sceduled to be called in mis December. It was designed by the Vanouver architectural firm of Thompson, Berwick and Pratt. The reinforced concrete structure will be built in two stages. Initial stage will provide 113 beds with services designed for 219 beds. It is included within the five storey structure that will be the public health facilities. In the foreground, and at right angles to the main hospital building, is the surgical wing under which is the single storey administration building. To the right is theproposed medical arts building to accommodate physicians, surgens, dentists and pharmacists. Hospital consultants for the project are Agnew, Craig and Peckham of Toronto. Completion of the first stage is sceduled for thr fall of 1959.
Jamieson came to Kitimat from Vancouver to work on the Alcan project in 1952. With his first pay cheque he bought a small "Pony Kodak" camera at the local store (Hudson Bay?), and started taking coloured slides of the Kitimat from 1952-1953. Left Kitimat at the end of August 1953 to move to Montreal.
Photograph showing a sign that says "Mayer's Please" on it and four women standing with it. Each of them are holding a little clock and a little present. They are all wearing a coat and either pants or a dress. In the foreground there are two brooms and a trophy.
Photograph showing a sign that says "Mayer's Please" on it and four women standing with it. Each of them are holding a little clock and a little present. They are all wearing a coat and either pants or a dress. In the foreground there are two brooms and a trophy.
Photograph of 4-pole structure that will temporarily serve the electrical districtbution for the City Centre. Note the external steps on the South Side of the Alcan commecial building.
Photograph of 4-pole structure that will temporarily serve the electrical districtbution for the City Centre. Note the external steps on the South Side of the Alcan commecial building.
Photos of early Kitimat life, including Hans W. Harnoth and Shirley Harnoth, parents of Harry Harnoth. Hans. W. Harnoth was born in Berlin but immigrated to Kitimat after hearing about job opportunities at Alcan. Hans and Shirley Harnoth were in Kitimat from 1955-1958, and always ranted and raved about how beautiful Kitimat was and all the wonders it has to offer.
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Donated by Jacob Lubberts
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Photograph of 5 men in Kitimat FC jackets. Man on far right is holding a trumpet. Hans Harnoth?
Photo showing champions of the 5th annual Aluminum City Softball tournament are players from Prince George team above. Front row, from left: Frank Bencher, Harold Lawrence, Pete Nadeau, Lorne Allen and Ed Kielbiska. Back row: Blaine Sauser, Frank Bredisk, Rick de Belser, Andy Stettner, Bernie Ford and Floyd Whyte. Steelworkers trophy was presented to the winners by local 5115 president Roy Simmonds after final game.
Current: 1960s
-Sports
-League Play
-Baseball and Softball
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Photo showing champions of the 5th annual Aluminum City Softball tournament are players from Prince George team above. Front row, from left: Frank Bencher, Harold Lawrence, Pete Nadeau, Lorne Allen and Ed Kielbiska. Back row: Blaine Sauser, Frank Bredisk, Rick de Belser, Andy Stettner, Bernie Ford and Floyd Whyte. Steelworkers trophy was presented to the winners by local 5115 president Roy Simmonds after final game.
Photo showing 15 new nurses come to Kitimat General Hospital. Standing, from left: Miss B. Witt, Mrs. O. Adderly, Miss M. Minshull, Miss D. Newman, Miss I. Donaldson. Seated, from left: Miss J. March, Miss J. Goedbloed, Miss G. Johnson, Miss Molly. Wright, Miss A. Miles.
Northern Sentinel - (A)Historical
(1)Kitimat General Hospital
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Photo showing 15 new nurses come to Kitimat General Hospital. Standing, from left: Miss B. Witt, Mrs. O. Adderly, Miss M. Minshull, Miss D. Newman, Miss I. Donaldson. Seated, from left: Miss J. March, Miss J. Goedbloed, Miss G. Johnson, Miss Molly. Wright, Miss A. Miles.
