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.
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.
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.
Photo showing special constables, RCMP Auxiliary Police, Kitimat, standing from left: Bill Struthers, Steve Stevenson, Bert Orleans, Lewis Truesdale, Robert Merriam, Arv Sestrap, Bob MacKenzie, W.F. Allen, J.M. Smith, Jack Rewers, H.A. Mahon, Miles Bode. Seated, from left: Cpl. G. Murchison, Sgt. John Morrison, Inspector C.S. McArthur, Cecil Brooks.
Photo showing special constables, RCMP Auxiliary Police, Kitimat, standing from left: Bill Struthers, Steve Stevenson, Bert Orleans, Lewis Truesdale, Robert Merriam, Arv Sestrap, Bob MacKenzie, W.F. Allen, J.M. Smith, Jack Rewers, H.A. Mahon, Miles Bode. Seated, from left: Cpl. G. Murchison, Sgt. John Morrison, Inspector C.S. McArthur, Cecil Brooks.
Photo depicts members of the Luso Canadian Association made up of members of the Portuguese community in Kitimat gathered to discuss the expansion of the Association.
Photo depicts members of the Luso Canadian Association made up of members of the Portuguese community in Kitimat gathered to discuss the expansion of the Association.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- The Luso Canadian Association was the first organized cultural group in Kitimat, forming a club charter in 1961. Northern Sentinel Press Collection (2005.8.1304?)
Photo showing Miss Kitimat of 1965 contestants, George Thom president of the Kitimat Kiwanis Club at speaker while contestants sit behind him on stage on July 1st. Molly Edwards was selected as Miss Kitimat.
Photo showing Miss Kitimat of 1965 contestants, George Thom president of the Kitimat Kiwanis Club at speaker while contestants sit behind him on stage on July 1st. Molly Edwards was selected as Miss Kitimat.
