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British Columbia Resources Investment Corporation - Certificate

British Columbia Resources Investment Corporation - Certificate for 5 shares issued August 7, 1979 by the B.C.Provincial Government. Front and back of certificate shown. The British Columbia Resources Investment Corporation, or BCRIC (pronounced "brick") was a holding company formed under the government of William R. Bennett. The company took over ownership of various sawmills and mines that had been bought and bailed out by the government. The name was eventually changed to Westar Group Ltd. The most famous aspect of the company were the five free bearer shares, dated August 7, 1979 that were distributed to all British Columbians, to promote investment in the province, and earn back a profit to the buyer. British Columbians and investors were encouraged to buy more. The company expanded, and bought numerous mining and logging installations. Unfortunately, because of significant investment in a North Sea oil play by a subsidiary, Westar Petroleum, as well as bad timing in a mining investment by another subsidiary, Westar Mining, the company ran into financial trouble. Investors saw their thousands of dollars dwindle to pennies. In 1995, the shares were consolidated at a ratio of 125 to 1. At that time, 5 bearer shares were worth .008 (or 0.8%) of one post-consolidation share. In June 1997, the consolidated shares were subject to a compulsory buy-out at $70 each (i.e. 56 cents per bearer share) as part of a privatization transaction by the Jim Pattison Group. However, the buyout had a 10 year limit which expired on June 30, 2007 and, as a result, outstanding share certificates no longer have any value

Internal ID: 0216.0185
Medium:Ephemera
Date: August 7th 1979

Coronation Celebration Program 1937

Coronation Celebration Program 1937 from Cranbrook, B.C.

Internal ID: 2250.0002
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1937

Winter Fun

Two children putting the hillside behind Robson to good winter use.

Internal ID: 0526.0180
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1940

Highlands Elementary School Div. 2 1978-79 Class Photo

Div. 2 Class 1978-79:. Teacher is Karen MacDonald. (Source - Name That Teacher project). Recognize anyone or the grade? Let us know.

Internal ID: 2072.0022
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1979

Highlands Elementary School Grade 7 1979-80 Class Photo

Grade 7 Class 1979-80. Recognize anyone? Let us know.

Internal ID: 2072.0036
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1980

Miss Valemount Pageant 1981

Miss Valemount Pageant 1981: Bev Walaschuk, Sherri Tinsley, Loni Stryan.

Internal ID: 0119.0074
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1981

-R.Frame- Home Bakery in Cranbrook, BC

-R.Frame- Home Bakery, Cranbrook BC. "Home of the Whole Wheat Loaf"

Internal ID: 0525.0002
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

C.P.R. Locomotive #4076, #8608, #8719, Cranbrook, B.C.; Dec. 1963, photo by M.J. Chandler

C.P.R. Locomotive #4076, #8608, #8719, Cranbrook, B.C.; Dec. 1963, photo by M.J. Chandler

Internal ID: 0426.0150
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

Max Turyk Elementary School, Grade 4 & 5 Class Photo 1998-1999

Max Turyk Elementary School, Grade 4 & 5 Class Photo 1998-1999: Lynda Bird Teacher, Recognize anyone? Let us know.

Internal ID: 2033.0019
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1999

Mount Baker High School. Graduation.

Audrey, Maureen Jewell and there friends. Audrey's Graduation in May 1963. Recognize anyone? Let us know.

Internal ID: 2013.0062
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1963

Selkirk Secondary School 1979 Yearbook

Selkirk Secondary School 1979 Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0258
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1979

C.M.S.Co Concentrator Kimberley, BC c.1923

Primary ball mills showing Primary and Secondary Classifiers in motion C.M.S. Co Concentrator Kimberley B.C c.1923

Internal ID: 2303.0041
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1923

Government Building - Cranbrook, BC

An early image of the Government building at the east end of Baker Street in Cranbrook, BC.

Internal ID: 0001.0001
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1910

B.C. Tel Telephone Directory 1966 Cranbrook - Kimberley

B.C. Tel Telephone Directory 1966 Cranbrook - Kimberley

Internal ID: 3000.0001
Medium:Flipbook
Date: October 1st 1966

Parkland Junior Secondary School 1975 Yearbook

Parkland Junior Secondary School 1975 Yearbook Cranbrook, B.C.

Internal ID: 2250.0009
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1975

Fernie Secondary School 2002 Yearbook

Fernie Secondary School 2002 Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0183
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 2002

Fernie High School 1984 Graduation Yearbook

Fernie High School 1984 Graduation Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0015
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1984

Sparwood Secondary School 1986 Spartan Yearbook

Sparwood Secondary School 1986 Spartan Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0019
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1986

Castlegar Street View - 1929

Eremenko's comments on Castlegar, BC. Written on back of photo - "Looking down the road from RR bridge to the ferry crossing about one half mile away - along towards the Arrow Lakes and ferry. Building to the right is Johnny's garage and the one to the left is a government shack for tools! Eremenko's store - right corner not in view."

Internal ID: 0143.0095
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1929

Fernie High School 1981 Zephyr Yearbook

Fernie High School 1981 Zephyr Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0014
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1981

Cranbrook High School 1920 Viewpoint Yearbook

Cranbrook High School 1920 Viewpoint Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0003
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1920

Anne-Marie Christensen

Anne-Marie Christensen, Miss Sports Day, Valemount.

Internal ID: 0070.0579
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

Highlands Elementary School Class Photo Grade K PM 1994-1995

Highlands Elementary School Class Photo Grade K PM 1994-1995. Recognize anyone? let us know.

Internal ID: 2013.0021
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1994

Mount Baker Secondary School 1981 Viewpoint Yearbook

Mount Baker Secondary School 1981 Viewpoint Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0062
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1981

1965 SHSS Graduating Class

Photo of the 1965 graduating class. They are as follows: Linda Ackerman, Trinda Ackney, Rea Andreaschuck, Sharlene Bale, Audrey Bertarione, Charles Bucknell, John Carter, Chuck Chatten, Ed Conroy, James Courtright, Dale Cowlin, Pat Creighton, Louise Davis, Jane Deans, Steve Denisoff, Dan Devreson, Peter Dogeson, Nina Drazdoff, Norman Duetsch, Richard Earlanddsen, Lynda Elander, Peter Evdokimoff, Leonard Fornelli, Donald Gallo, Guy Gibson, John Gleboff, Bill Gorkoff, Carol Green, Carol Groutage, Paul Hadiken, Jesse Helfer, Mike Inkster, Henry John, Lynne Johnston, John Kalesnikoff, Olga Kanigan, Margorie King, Sven Kjemperurd, Frederic Koch, Andrew Konkin, Frank Lazarotta, Garfield Leamy, Gerry Leduc, Bryan Lester, Barbara Little, Betty Looney, Ray Ludquist, Maxine MacLure, Patricia McIver, Margot Mackenzie, Dawn McLuckie, Wendy McMillan, Lynne Maglio, George Makeiff, Rod Mosby, Gail Nemrava, Alain Nowark, Lenna Osachoff, Mike Ostrikoff, Linda Palsson, Judy Patton, Wayne Peppard, Anita Phillips, Virginia Poole, Kathy Rempel, Larry Rezansoff, Julie Roberts, Elizabeth Robinson, Charlie Salekin, Kay Savinkoff, Mary Savinkoff, Toni Schiavon, Lana Shuttleworth, Lene Simonsen, Judy Sorensen, Kathy Soukoroff, Eddie Strelive, Paul Strelive, Steve Tarasoff, Dorothy Thring, Jaquiline Vaessen, Susan Vogelaar, Nancy Voikin, Richard Waldie, Margaret Watson, Mary Ann Wiebe, Carl Wine, Phillip Zaytsoff Walter Zoobkoff

Internal ID: 0512.0040
Medium:Photograph
Date: June 1st 1965

Sparwood Elementary School: Staff Photo 1980-81.

Sparwood Elementary School: Staff Photo 1980-81. Back Row L-R. Mr. Louis Gentile, Mr.Mike Taylor, Mr.Dave Pidgeon, Mr.Paul Kusner, Middle Row L-R Mrs. Cibulka, Mrs. Mary Urbash, Mrs. Gwaldys Borsato, Mrs. Margaret Chatterson, Mrs. Ann Paskovich, Mrs. Jan Makar, Mrs. Faye Houston, ?, Front Row L-R, Mrs. Eloise Wigglesworth, ?, Mrs. Sherry Cimolini, Mrs. Burke, Mr. Frank J. Mitchell Principal,Mrs. Trudy Colonello, Mrs. Gail Paniec, Mrs. Pollard, Mrs. Yvonne Kosiec

Internal ID: 2080.0001
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1981

Amy Woodland Grade 1 Class Photo 1969-1970

Amy Woodland Class Photo Grade 1 1969-1970, recognize anyone? let us know.

Internal ID: 2013.0001
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1969

Moyie Train Wreck

A Spokane freight train plunged into Moyie Lake in Nov. 1925, killing Fireman, R. Eley.

Internal ID: 0182.0018
Medium:Photograph
Date: November 1st 1925

Mount Baker Secondary School 1984 Viewpoint Yearbook

Mount Baker Secondary School 1984 Viewpoint Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0065
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1984

British Columbia Resources Investment Corporation - Certificate

British Columbia Resources Investment Corporation - Certificate for 5 shares issued August 7, 1979 by the B.C.Provincial Government. Front and back of certificate shown. The British Columbia Resources Investment Corporation, or BCRIC (pronounced "brick") was a holding company formed under the government of William R. Bennett. The company took over ownership of various sawmills and mines that had been bought and bailed out by the government. The name was eventually changed to Westar Group Ltd. The most famous aspect of the company were the five free bearer shares, dated August 7, 1979 that were distributed to all British Columbians, to promote investment in the province, and earn back a profit to the buyer. British Columbians and investors were encouraged to buy more. The company expanded, and bought numerous mining and logging installations. Unfortunately, because of significant investment in a North Sea oil play by a subsidiary, Westar Petroleum, as well as bad timing in a mining investment by another subsidiary, Westar Mining, the company ran into financial trouble. Investors saw their thousands of dollars dwindle to pennies. In 1995, the shares were consolidated at a ratio of 125 to 1. At that time, 5 bearer shares were worth .008 (or 0.8%) of one post-consolidation share. In June 1997, the consolidated shares were subject to a compulsory buy-out at $70 each (i.e. 56 cents per bearer share) as part of a privatization transaction by the Jim Pattison Group. However, the buyout had a 10 year limit which expired on June 30, 2007 and, as a result, outstanding share certificates no longer have any value

Internal ID: 0216.0184
Medium:Ephemera
Date: August 7th 1979

Pipeline Construction

Pipeline worker with side boom for laying pipe in the trench.

Internal ID: 0070.0482
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1953

Mount Baker Secondary School 1987 Viewpoint

Mount Baker Secondary School 1987 Viewpoint

Internal ID: 2250.0068
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1987

Mount Baker Secondary School 1992 Viewpoint Yearbook

Mount Baker Secondary School 1992 Viewpoint Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0073
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1992

Waldo I.O.D.E.

Regular meeting of Waldo I.O.D.E. to discuss the possibility of investing in a Victory Bond.

Internal ID: 0050.0420
Medium:Newspaper
Date: December 27th 1917

Fernie High School 1971 Zephyr Yearbook

Fernie High School 1971 Zephyr Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0016
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1971

Sparwood High School 1964 Sparwan Yearbook

Sparwood High School 1964 Sparwan Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0018
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1964

Rossland Ladies Hockey Team 1900

Ladies Hockey Team in old Rossland Arena 1900. The Rossland Ladies Hockey Team was originally formed as a "novelty" for Rossland's 3rd Winter Carnival in 1900. Rossland remained virtually undefeated in organized play for the next 17 years, disbanding in 1918 due to WW1 and the Spanish influenza epidemic. In 2014 the Rossland Ladies Hockey Team received the Pioneer Award from the BC Hockey Hall of Fame, then formally recognized for their accomplishments by the BC Sports Hall of Fame in 2018. Left to Right: 1: Alice Cooper, 2: Blackman, 3: Mellie Inches (Miss E Morrison), 4: Unknown 5: Miss Effie Agnew (Shilvock), 6: Miss Alice Northy, 7:Unknown

Internal ID: 2285.0006
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1900

Bailey and Battensby Sawmill

The Murdoch Bailey and Battensby sawmill situated at the Fisher place at Albreda, where the Lenko house is now. Crew of men pictured are Jules Frye, Mike Frye, Virgil Kimmel, Fred Frye, Murdock Bailey, Sambo, Smith, Charlie Frye. Mrs. Battensby was sometimes cook, otherwise Murdock cooked. Lumber was hauled by an old Ford truck to Atkin's planer at Cedarside. It was noted Murdock lost his hair in the 1918 flu epidemic.

Internal ID: 0070.0588
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1945

Old Dam on Mark Creek, Kimberley, B.C.

Old Dam on Mark Creek, Kimberley, B.C.

Internal ID: 0295.0573
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

Valemount Station 1937

Group of people waiting for the passenger train at Valemount station 1937

Internal ID: 0070.0073
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1937

Red Pass Camp

Red Pass, BC. A group of Japanese evacuees with two Caucasian men and two ladies.

Internal ID: 0123.0005
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1942

Mount Baker High School Construction c.1950

Mount Baker High School near the end of construction c.1958

Internal ID: 0493.0025
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1950

Elkford High School Summit 87-88, 88-89 Yearbook

Elkford High School Summit 87-88, 88-89 Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0013
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1987

Kimberley BC

An aerial view of Kimberley, BC.

Internal ID: 0205.0012
Medium:Photograph
Date: August 1st 1960

Amy Woodland Elementary School 1990-1991 Grade 2 Class Photo

Amy Woodland Elementary School 1990-1991: Grade 2 Back Row- Left to right- Lisa Becker, Courtney Drake, Michael Baines, Jordy Claydon, Samantha White, Kelly Fawcett, Sarah Seager Middle Row- Left to right Mrs.Skailes, Lindsay Turner, Holly Mckay, Lindsay- Ann Kemble, Kyle Wagstaff, Dallon Edmondson, Krystal Jinjoe, Mandi Richardson Front Row Left to right- Bonnie Bryan, Travis Dugette, Richard Zimmer, Kelly Johnson, Desiree Ritson, Alicia Thompson, Randall Fabbrow Absent is Jalaine DeRita, Crystal Dowe, Alicia Waters

Internal ID: 2019.0002
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1990

Cranbrook Central Elementary School Class Photo 1966

Cranbrook Central Elementary School Class Photo 1966: FIRST ROW: Judy Sanderson, Susie Capuano, Doug McLaren, Leslie Johnson, Debra Ann Gaschnitz, Maureen Godolphin SECOND ROW: Eda Guirato, Melonie Meidinger, Iva Comfort, Ruth Redmond, Terry Adams, Karl Schmideder, Sandra Buckinham, Diane Sweet, Janie Patterson THRID ROW: Ronnie Carneillo, Chris Sobczak, Canda Rasmussen, Chris Cadogan, Yvonne Nelson, Louise Crowe-Swords, Debbie Sartor, Heinz Binter, Marie RObertson FOURTH ROW: Scottie Huolt, Lita Farkus, Arthur Medeiros, DOnnie Murdoch, Gary BOrrett, Myrna Johnson, Cynthia Savarie, Debra Pederson, Carleen Forter, Rucy Uchorchak, MISSING: Debbie Lancaster, Bebra Lou Wasilieu, David Miller

Internal ID: 2019.0037
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1966

Mount Baker Secondary School 1986 Viewpoint Yearbook

Mount Baker Secondary School 1986 Viewpoint Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0067
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1986

Mount Baker Secondary School 1980 Viewpoint Yearbook

Mount Baker Secondary School 1980 Viewpoint Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0061
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1980

Fernie Secondary School 1985 Yearbook

Fernie Secondary School 1985 Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0017
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1985

Okanagan Game Farm

Marie Ford standing beside old grader at Okanagan Game Farm, Sept 1981.

Internal ID: 0070.0077
Medium:Photograph
Date: September 1st 1981

Sullivan Mine Employees Celebration

A retirement party celebration for Al Moan in the Kimberley offices of the Sullivan mine. L-R: Bill Haras, Earl Betker, Al Moan, Armand Arnaud, Bill Henderson, Al Pearson. Robert McLean added: I think that Earl Betcher is misidentified. He is third from thje left, with curly hair.

Internal ID: 0267.0001
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1982

Early construction of McDougall Townsite, Kimberley, BC.

Early construction of the Consolidated Mining and Smelting (C.M.S. - better known today as Cominco) housing on Second Avenue in McDougall Townsite, Kimberley, BC. Completed buildings include company homes, bunk houses, and cookhouse.

Internal ID: 2298.0004
Medium:Photograph
Date: 0000

Chinese Plays

No Chinese women are allowed on stage by decree of an Empress from 1736.

Internal ID: 0050.0452
Medium:Newspaper
Date: September 26th 1900

Gnr Owles, Geo. E.

Gnr Owles, Geo. E.; 89th Battery, 1st Cdn. L.A.A. Regt C.M.F. C.A.O., 1943

Internal ID: 0129.0001
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1943

Mount Baker Secondary School 1974 Viewpoint Yearbook

Mount Baker Secondary School 1974 Viewpoint Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0058
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1974

Mount Baker Secondary School 1968 Viewpoint Yearbook

Mount Baker Secondary School 1968 Viewpoint Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0049
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1968

Central School Staff Photo 1973-1974

Back: Mary Winstanley, Betty Reeves, Angie Turner, Eleanor Skailes, Ann Witherilt, David Hatto, George Haras, Don Rivers, Gary Roberts, Carl Rampersad, Marj Futcher, Anne Ferguson, Doreen Montelbetti, Bob Burger Front: Rob Black, Clair Harris, Judy Robertson, Shelley Clark, Mary Petovello, Sparkie Sparks, Anne Duthie, Trudy Johnston, Debbie Monk, Judy Gashnitz, Joe Qualtieri.

Internal ID: 2350.0044
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1974

Amy Woodland Elementary School 1991-1992 Grade 3 Class Photo

Amy Woodland Elementary School 1991-1992 Grade 3 Class Photo: Recognize anyone please let us know. Eleanor Skailes

Internal ID: 2019.0005
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1991

Fernie Secondary School 1988 Yearbook

Fernie Secondary School 1988 Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0167
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1988

Gordon Terrace Elementary School Staff Photo 1973

Staff Photo 1972-73: Marg Schable, Miggs Sawchuk, Karen McDonald, Bruce Williams, Donna Maher, Louise McMahon, Ardis Weksa

Internal ID: 2069.0001
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1973

Mount Baker Secondary School 1976 Viewpoint Yearbook

Mount Baker Secondary School 1976 Viewpoint Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0057
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1976

Rossland High School Graduation Class 1956

Back Row L-R David Baird, Kent Nixon, Roger Smith, Billy Woodward, Raymond Dimock, Ted Moore, Terry Woodhouse, Dale Mathews, Daryl Baird, Bill Chambers. Next Row L-R David Mitchell, Daniel Dosen, Barrie Laurie, Alfred Albo, Lloyd McLellan, George Nixon, Maurice Sameulson. Next Row L-R Ann Butorac, Elizabeth Beinder, Barbara Syverson, Joan Molyeneaux, Mary Keane, Elizabeth Sutherland, Sonja Dynes, Mavis Burden, Joan Olmstead. Front Row L-R Goldie Innes, Betty Woods, Donna Cameron, Lois Haley, Pat Cambell, Connie Calder, Caroline Quinn, Maureen Bell, Beverly Daly, Anne Vaness, Vivian Thompson.

Internal ID: 2291.0104
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1956

Amy Woodland Elementary School Grade 1989-1990 Grade 2A Class Photo

Amy Woodland Elementary School Grade 1989-1990 Grade 2A Class Photo: BACK ROW: Kurt Jensen, Tasha Marcin, Sylene Harkies, Jaimie Parnell, Curt Pocha, Nathan Litz, Daryl Mittermayer, Jason Hoy MIDDLE ROW: Mrs.Skailes, Colleen Phelan, Lynn Aubia, Kirsten Ali, Carlie Adams, Shannon Dettling, Peter Davis, Steven Johns FRONT ROW: Tanya Hansen, Natasha Thacker, Sheldon Vogt, Nhung Dink, Stephane Wolfe, Justin Heinsich, Brandie Brehm, Zack MacAconic

Internal ID: 2019.0006
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1989

Gordon Terrace Elementary School Grade 4 Class Photo 1981

Grade 4 Class 1980-81: Recognize anyone? Let us know. Brian Lutz

Internal ID: 2069.0068
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1981

Columbia Avenue in Rossland, BC c.1928

Columbia Avenue looking east in Rossland, BC c.1928

Internal ID: 2315.0066
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1928

Fernie Secondary School 2003 Yearbook

Fernie Secondary School 2003 Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0184
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 2003

Muriel Baxter School Photo 1987

Muriel Baxter School in Cranbrook 1987

Internal ID: 0524.0012
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1987

Tourist Info Centre

Valemount, BC - Tourist Info Centre with pile of landscaping sod.

Internal ID: 0127.0009
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1981

Highlands Elementary School. Class Photo Grade 1 & 2A 2000-2001

Highlands Elementary School. Class Photo Grade 1 & 2A 2000-2001: Heather Byford, Katie Hendrickson, Jessica Hathemay, Jamie Orth, Justin Swanson, Evan Revie, Mrs.Quinn, Tyler Wagner, Michael Ouillette, Grant Ritchie, Kurt Robertson, Justin Burk, Tyler Smith, Jesse Maskins, Mrs.Kate McWhirter, Mrs. Linda Williams, Rebecca New, Ashley Scalet, Mallory Balfour, Caitlen Tadey, Kevin Armstrong, Derek Geoigopoulos, Garret McCallum, Mrs.Anita Stump.

Internal ID: 2013.0037
Medium:Photograph
Date: 2000

Kimberley Curling

B.C. Curling Championships, Harry Brown, Kimberley, B.C. Ca. 1967.

Internal ID: 0227.0028
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1967

Mount Baker Secondary School 1995 Viewpoint Yearbook

Mount Baker Secondary School 1995 Viewpoint Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0120
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 1995

Fernie Secondary School 2013 Yearbook

Fernie Secondary School 2013 Yearbook

Internal ID: 2250.0192
Medium:Flipbook
Date: 2013