Subject: Natal
EK Voter List
Revised voters list shows increase in voters in Kootenay East.
| Internal ID: | 0051.0764 |
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| Medium: | Manuscript |
| Date: | August 22nd 1935 |
Wedding Photo - Natal B.C. c.1942
Dan Melody wrote: This is the wedding of my Dad's Aunt Susie and Uncle Chris in Natal. The bride and groom are the tall couple in the background. Susie's parents are the older couple in the right foreground. Back Row L to R: Gordon Zarko, Hockey & Liz Cossarini, Chris Storm (The Groom), Helen Guza, ? Next Row L to R: Margaret Zarko, Gladys Travis, Susie Storm (The Bride), Annie Mihalynuk (Mother of the Bride) Sonya ? Mid Row: Ann Smith (Sister of the Bride) John Mihalynuk (Father of the Bride) Front Row: ?, Mike Smith, Emily Mihalynuk (Sister of the Bride) ?
| Internal ID: | 0523.0027 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1942 |
A portrait of a boy and girl sitting with a dog.
Can anyone identify this boy and girl? Dan Melody said: This is a photo of my dad's best friend, Stan Panec, but I am not sure who the girl is. Taken in Natal in 1942 or '43.
| Internal ID: | 0523.0035 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1945 |
The Mihalynuk Sisters
Four women standing in front of a car, possibly in downtown Cranbrook. Can anyone help identify any of these women? Dan Melody has added: The Mihalynuk Sisters - Ann, Emily, Susie & Mary. These are Mike Melody's mom's sisters and it was taken in Natal, B.C.
| Internal ID: | 0523.0089 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1945 |
Reghanas, Melody and Qualtieri
A young Mike Melody and two of his pals, possibly taken in Cranbrook. Can anyone help identify his two pals? Dan Melody added: One of the Reghanas boys, Mike and Joe Qualtieri, taken in Natal, B.C. Trying to look tough, or at least like real Men!
| Internal ID: | 0523.0103 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1945 |
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Panec at the original Moir Park location c.1950
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Panec at the original Moir Park location c.1950 Moir Park was located just off of Cobham Avenue in Cranbrook, B.C. Dan Melody said: Mr. & Mrs Stan Paniec. My dad Mike and Stan grew up together in Natal and remained close friends until their deaths. Stan's hand was cut the day before while fishing with Mike Melody.
| Internal ID: | 0523.0105 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1950 |
Michel, New Town, Michel, B.C. 1908, postcard front, linked to 0457.0144
Michel, New Town, Michel, B.C. 1908, postcard front, linked to 0457.0144
| Internal ID: | 0457.0143 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1908 |
Michel, New Michel, B.C.,
New Michel, B.C., postcard front, linked to 0457.0146
| Internal ID: | 0457.0145 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1908 |
Michel, B.C., postcard
Michel, Mining Section Michel, B.C., postcard front, linked to 0457.0148
| Internal ID: | 0457.0147 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1910 |
Natal, B.C., c. 1910
Natal, B.C., or New Michel. The esxpansive growth reflected expansion of coal mining and coke production in the region.
| Internal ID: | 2533.0004 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1910 |
Natal, B.C. 1908
Known as New Town or New Michel. The expansion of Michel with New Michel soon transformed into two towns - Michel and Natal. The B.C. Southern or Crows Nest Railway in the foreground.
| Internal ID: | 2533.0003 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1908 |
CPR Natal Siding Near Sparwood
April 28, 2002 coal train collision. CPR Natal siding during collision between coal train and sulphur train. Parked unit moved from siding onto main line. Lead Unit 9628 of westbound struck lead unit of stopped eastbound consist.
| Internal ID: | 1253.0001 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | April 28th 2002 |
1253.0002
April 28, 2002 coal train collision. CPR Natal siding during collision between coal train and sulphur train. Parked unit moved from siding onto main line. Lead Unit 9628 of westbound struck lead unit of stopped eastbound consist.
| Internal ID: | 1253.0002 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | April 28th 2002 |
Lead Unit 9620 on Natal Siding
Head-on view of Lead Unit 9620, westbound coal train, showing exterior damage to engine in collision at Natal Siding.
| Internal ID: | 1253.0003 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | April 28th 2002 |
Lead Unit 9620 on Natal Siding
Clear view of damage done to CPR Lead Unit 9620 in collision at the Natal Siding April 28, 2002
| Internal ID: | 1253.0004 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | April 28th 2002 |
Area Known as Middletown at Michel, B.C.
Michel B.C. "New Town, Michel B.C." Front postcard. The new area developing after 1905 between Michel and Natal, B.C.
| Internal ID: | 2040.0586 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1910 |
Miners' Houses, Michel, B.C. c. 1905
Michel B.C. "Coal Miner's Houses, Michel B.C." on front of postcard. Michel Creek in the background and outhouses down the middle of the street.
| Internal ID: | 2040.0590 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1905 |
Natal RCMP Station 1956
Front view of the Natal, B.C., RCMP detachment building, 1956.
| Internal ID: | 2417.0048 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1956 |
Suspension Bridge Over Elk River, 1956
Part of the Natal/Michel R.C.M.P. detachment area – a suspension bridge over the Elk River north of Natal with a Ford patrol car on it in 1956/57.
| Internal ID: | 2417.0049 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1956 |
Natal Liquor Store Fire
Wholesale liquor store, hotel and gents furnishing store were burned in fire at Natal.
| Internal ID: | 0050.0324 |
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| Medium: | Newspaper |
| Date: | September 13th 1917 |
Sam Steele Inn (2005)
Sam Steele Inn (2005). Built by Nils Hanson in 1918 at #12 - 8th Avenue S. as the Venezia Hotel. Cited in 'A Guide To Cranbrook's History - Walking Tour #1' it is said "It may even have been constructed of brick from a yard Hanson had a controlling interest in. As with everything built by this man the Venezia was considered a fine structure for its time, By 1920 Messrs. Marapodi and Biggatini owned the Venezia." This publication cites the fact that the Venezia had a bowling alley in the basement. that accommodated both 5-an-10-pin leagues. The name of the hotel was changed in 1969 to the Sam Steele Inn.
| Internal ID: | 0031.0008 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
Survey Maps: Natal Teacherage Site, map of Michel Townsite 1907
Natal Teacherage Site, map of Michel Townsite 1907
| Internal ID: | 2093.0002 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1907 |
Newspaper Clip: Michel-Natal Schools
Michel-Natal Schools, Article with photos from "The Free Press", Thursday, March 5, 2009.
| Internal ID: | 0529.0018 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | March 5th 2009 |
Michel-Natal High School Trophy
Trophy: Michel Natal Inter House Competitions Girls Softball Trophy c.1953: Eliva Bisaro, Alice Anderson, Lois Anderson, Frances Lipovski, Carol Lipovski, Dolores Mussio, Anna De Paoli, Sophie Peters, Gladys Travis, Elelyn Huddock, Shirley Travis.
| Internal ID: | 2062.0005 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1953 |
Michel Natal High School Trophy
Trophy: Michel Natal Inter House Competitions Boys Softball Trophy c.1950: Eddy De Paoli, Alfred De Paoli, Silvio Fornasier, Jimmy Ennen, Reno Cristofoli, Gordie Malone, John Grigoruk, Terry Uyeda, Harold Taylor, Ronald Holus, Henry Lee.
| Internal ID: | 2062.0006 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1953 |
Michel-Natal Central School 1928-1967
Michel Natal Central School, built in 1928. Also known as the Michel-Natal Elementary School, it was boarded up in 1967 because of unbearable dust conditions. It was re-opened in 1970 until the New Elementary School was completed in Sparwood.
| Internal ID: | 0529.0017 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1962 |
Natal Postal Cover
Natal CDS postal cancel 1944 on envelope addressed to Provincial Collector, Cranbrook B.C., envelope front.
| Internal ID: | 0039.0461 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1944 |
Natal Postal Cover
Natal CDS postal cancel 1944 on envelope addressed to Provincial Collector, Cranbrook B.C., envelope front.
| Internal ID: | 0039.0462 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1944 |
Natal Postal Cover
Natal postal cancel 1956. Observations of Water Height - Elk River Grave L. Bridge near Natal, postcard front.
| Internal ID: | 0039.0469 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1956 |
Natal Postal Cover
Natal postal cancel 1956. Observations of Water Height - Elk River Grave L. Bridge near Natal, postcard front.
| Internal ID: | 0039.0470 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1956 |
Elk Valley Post Offices
Post Offices of the Elk Valley (composed & drawn by Al Skucas), map.
| Internal ID: | 0039.0472 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 0000 |
St. Eugene Hospital,
King Street, Cranbrook (c 1907). St. Eugene Hospital.
| Internal ID: | 0021.0018 |
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| Medium: | Photograph |
| Date: | 1907 |
