New Water Diversion Nears Completion In City
The city expects to turn water from Gold Creek into a new seven mile diversion to St Josephs Creek and the reservoir within about a week. The project, built this summer to augment the water supply, involves open ditching, a lake of eleven acres, and a V type flume. Crews report solid construction, modest cost, and careful workmanship with only minor soil and seepage considerations remaining.
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Gold Creek
St. Joseph's Creek
St. Joseph's
Herald
Eleven Acre
Cranbrook
Gyros History Talk Traces Path to British North America Act
The Gyro Club heard Harry Herchmer outline Canadian history from Leif Erikson to Confederation. He traced events from 1837 to 1867, noting the Act's division of federal and provincial powers, and compared the BNA Act with the U S Constitution. Manitoba joined in 1870, BC in 1871, PEI in 1878, and Alberta and Saskatchewan in 1896. Walter Richardson of Vancouver visited Ipneheon.
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Gyro Club
Harry Herchmer
Leif Ericson
B.N.A
Fathers of Confederation
Lord Durham
Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Britain
Herchmer
Manitoba
B.C
Prince Edward Island
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Walter Richardson
Vancouver
High School Student Wins Consolidated Company Scholarship
Wm Selby recent graduate at Consolidated High School won the company scholarship open to children of employees. He scored 72.6 across exams, just above the 72.5 requirement, earning $600 annually and a year of study at a Canadian university. Selby will attend the University of British Columbia.
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Wm. Selby
Consolidated Mining & Smelting Company
Canada
Young Selby
Selby
University of British Columbia
Former Teacher Visits Here
Miss M. M. Blankenbach of Victoria has stayed several days in the city as a guest of Miss A. Woodland. She renewed many friendships from her Central School staff days and will leave Friday for Winnipeg to attend the Royal Agricultural College.
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M. M. Blankenbach
Victoria
City
A. Woodland
Central School
Winnipeg
Royal Agricultural College
Water project visit reveals extensive modern works
The report notes the water project has employed about fifty men at the peak, with around thirty still at work. It emphasizes the project’s scale and progress, describing the site as highly illuminating and indicative of significant infrastructure development.
Dr and Mrs King Visit The City This Week
Hon J H King minister of public works arrived in the city with Mrs King and Mr Heidman on a west tour The party motored from Banff with G J Spreull and will visit Fernie Cranbrook and possibly other points as part of a B C itinerary for Premier Mackenzie King A reception at the Auditorium from nine to twelve seeks to meet locals during their stay plus music and dancing King and his wife plan to depart the city again on Sunday
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Bani Windermere
J. H. King
Ottawa
King
Heidman
Banff
G. J. Spreull
Windermere
West
B. C
McKenzie King
Cranbrook
Fernie
Cranbrook urged to stay in Tourist Association for regional goodwill
The Tourist Association of South Eastern British Columbia and Southern Alberta plans an annual meeting in Cranbrook. Board of Trade members debate Cranbrook's continued membership, arguing unity with eastern towns and past support outweigh any potential local advertising gains.
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Tourist Association
British Columbia
Alberta
Cranbrook
Board of Trade
Cranbrok
Banff-Windermere
Bull River
Association
Superintendent McLean Takes Three-Week CPR Vacation
Commercial operator J McLean, supervisor of the CPR commercial office, has resigned from his ticket duties for a three week vacation. He will spend several days in the city before proceeding to the coast for a sojourn.
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J. McLean
C.P.R. Commercial
District Is Placed First in Yorkshire Pig Club
East Kootenay district repeated a first place showing in the provincial competition, with Salmon Arm second, Kamlops third, and Armstrong fourth. The 1924 club improved over 1923, reflecting growing interest in pure bred Yorkshire pigs across Cranbrook and neighboring districts.
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East Kootenay
Salmon Arm
Kamlops
Armstrong
Kootenay
Galloway
Jaffray
Wardner
Cranbrook
Marysville
St. Mary's Prairie
Toseph Campbell
McMurdo
Dominion
Girl Guides Organized in Cranbrook Eight Patrols Formed
Following Miss Mara visit, Cranbrook forms Girl Guides corps with eight patrols of six girls each led by Captain Miss Glasier and lieutenants Miss McCaslin and Miss Flett. Movement mirrors Boy Scouts aims to instill helpfulness. non sectarian and seeking parental support at next Y M C A meeting.
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Miss Mara
Girl Guide
Girl Guides
Cranbrook
Mis Mara
Miss Glasier
Miss McCaslin
Flett
Boy Scouts
Brothers Meet After Three Quarters of a Century
Edward Cole of Fernie, a well known old-timer, receives a long awaited visit from his brother whom he hadn’t seen for seventy three years. Ed was adopted after his parents died and his brother left home as a boy, never reuniting until now. Ed is seventy three and his brother eighty four.
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Edward Cole
Fernie
Goring Events Listings for October
A schedule of local events from October including Dr and Mrs J H King at home in the Auditorium 9 to 12 Friday Oct 8. Whist drive and dance by Women’s Co Operative Guild at K P Hall Oct 3 4. Broadway After Dark at the Star Oct 3 4. Tom Mix in Soft Boiled at the Star Oct 6 7. All Canadian Concert Program Oct 7 Parish Hall Mrs Todd Schools. Viola Dana in In Search of a Thrill Oct 8 Star. The Hunchback of Notre Dame Oct 1 10 11 Star. The Covered Wagon Oct 10 11 Orpheum Kimberley. The Covered Wagon big attraction Oct 10 18 Star. Tea at K P Hall Oct 18 for school equipment. Amateur Athletic Assoc Indoor Track Meet Oct 22 Arena Rink. Hallowe en Masquerade Dance Oct 31 Auditorium.
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Todd
Wednes
Amateur Athletic Assoc
Arena Rink
Farewell party for Mr and Mrs Robson at Lumberton Mills
Cranbrook Rotary Club guests attend Lumberton farewell for G C Robson and wife hosted by BC Spruce Mills employees. The event featured Robinsons orchestra, a lunch arranged by A E Cook, and a silver tea service gift in appreciation for four years of leadership and community effort. Mr Robson pledged continued friendship and support for successor H P Kline siv er.
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Lumberton
B.C
G. C. Robson
B.C. Spruce Mills
Lumberton Hall
Robinson
G. G. Hunter
Hunter
B.C. Spruce Mills, Ltd
Lumberton Harbor
Robson
Spruce Mills
G. CC. Robson
H. P. Klinesiiver
City council awards Elk River Crossing finish to Bishop & Co
At a Wednesday special meeting Fernie city council approved awarding the Elk River Crossing finishing work to Bishop & Co, linked with East Kootenay Power Co. The job will be done on a cost plus basis and rushed to completion. The council supported hiring the large firm over a straight contract price.
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Choral Branch
Elk River
Messrs. Bishop & Co
East
Fernie
Fire destroys Western Grocers warehouse in Cranbrook
A major blaze hit the Western Grocers warehouse in Cranbrook around 2 AM, with flames visible across the city. Firefighters battled for over an hour, using three hose lines and eventually ladders to reach the upper floors. The building largely burned, with estimated losses around 100000 dollars. Basement goods may be salvageable. authorities suspect matches on the top floor as a possible cause. The incident highlighted equipment needs in Cranbrook.
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Cranbrook
Johnson
Cranbrook Hee
Musical Society members urged to attend Tuesday practice
Those who wish to join the musical society’s winter work are asked to be present Tuesday evening at the practice hall over Cameron Langs store. The aim is to select the most suitable evening for practices starting immediately. Do not miss the meeting and discover later that the chosen time conflicts with other engagements.
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Musical Society
Cameron & Lang's
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Bank of Commerce
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K.phail
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