Photograph of the air travellers in and out of the Terrace-Kitimat's airport these days are noting the progress being made on the terminal building near the existing building. Improved facilities for local air passengers were approved some months ago by the federal government after long years of complaints by Kitimat and Terrace organizations. At far left may be seen the control tower.
Photograph of the air travellers in and out of the Terrace-Kitimat's airport these days are noting the progress being made on the terminal building near the existing building. Improved facilities for local air passengers were approved some months ago by the federal government after long years of complaints by Kitimat and Terrace organizations. At far left may be seen the control tower.
Photograph of Alvin Zaharko standing in front of two Farwest buses: a 1979 Prevost Mirage on the left and a 1961 Western Flyer on the right. The Western Flyer says "SERVING THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST" along the top.
Alvin Zaharko and Eugene Fabbi co-ran Farwest Bus Lines in Kitimat.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alvin Zaharko standing in front of two Farwest buses: a 1979 Prevost Mirage on the left and a 1961 Western Flyer on the right. The Western Flyer says "SERVING THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST" along the top.
Photograph of Eugene Fabbi, president of Farwest Bus Lines in Kitimat, standing in front of two Farwest buses: a 1979 Prevost Mirage on the left and a 1961 Western Flyer on the right. The Western Flyer says "SERVING THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST" along the top.
Photograph of Eugene Fabbi, president of Farwest Bus Lines in Kitimat, standing in front of two Farwest buses: a 1979 Prevost Mirage on the left and a 1961 Western Flyer on the right. The Western Flyer says "SERVING THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST" along the top.
Notes
Back of photo has the names of the buses along with "E Fabbi, Sept 25/81, Kitimat BC."
Photo showing Mr. and Mrs. A. Y. MacDonald, Dave Chow (left), and Mrs. Lionel Baly at Helen's Cafe, farewell dinner for the MacDonalds who are leaving for Victoria
Photo showing Mr. and Mrs. A. Y. MacDonald, Dave Chow (left), and Mrs. Lionel Baly at Helen's Cafe, farewell dinner for the MacDonalds who are leaving for Victoria
Many small creases scattered across front and back. Small, half-moon-shaped tear at center top (abt. 2-3 cm from the top edge of the photograph) and small hole near the bottom right-hand corner (near the word "Canuck.") Entire photograph is slightly curved and yellowed with age. Brown spots/markings along white margin and on back.
History / Biographical
Farwest Bus Lines Ltd. is owned by First Bus Canada and operates transit systems in several areas of B.C. The 'Canuck' buses, manufactured by Western Flyer Coach Ltd. of Winnipeg, were first introduced in the 1950s. The bus in this photo may have been the first Farwest bus to serve Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Mike Avery on February 16th 2023. Originally belonged to Eugene Fabbi, president of FarWest Bus Lines in Kitimat.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Farwest 'Canuck' bus with 'Kitimat' on the front. It could seat between 33 and 41 passengers and had a cargo compartment in the back.
