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Subject: Kootenay Lake

Kootenay Lake Boats

New passenger and freight steamboat to run between Nelson and Kuskanook, as well several large car barges being built for use between Kuskanook and Kaslo.

Internal ID: 0050.0226
Medium:Newspaper
Date: April 19th 1898

C.P.R. Kootenay Lake Tug

Newspaper exerpt Kalso Kootenaian - C.P.R purchased large tug being constructed near Nelson. When completed she will be the largest and handsomest tug on the lake.

Internal ID: 0050.0227
Medium:Newspaper
Date: April 19th 1898

Basin Notes

Newspaper article noting ongoing prosperity and growth in the basin, including new fire hall in Grand Forks, new post office in Greenwood, Chinese still barred from B.C. mines.

Internal ID: 0050.0298
Medium:Newspaper
Date: August 11th 1898

Lake Tug

Materials and engine for new tug being built by C.P.R. to run on Kootenay Lake to arrive in Nelson shortly.

Internal ID: 0050.0833
Medium:Newspaper
Date: February 15th 1900

Barge Sinking

Reporting on C.P.R. barge sinking, all 15 cars lost.

Internal ID: 0051.0163
Medium:Newspaper
Date: April 11th 1901

SS Nelson

After repairs the SS Nelson is making her regular trips.

Internal ID: 0051.0394
Medium:Newspaper
Date: October 4th 1900

SS Nelson

Newspaper excerpt from the Nelson Tribune - SS Nelson will be withdrawn as new schedule for Crow's Nest business does not require two steamers.

Internal ID: 0051.0412
Medium:Newspaper
Date: October 18th 1900

Kuskanook Park Wanted

Nelson and Creston Boards of Trade states increasing traffic warrants a tourist camp be established at Kuskanook.

Internal ID: 0051.0915
Medium:Newspaper
Date: July 27th 1923

Dewdney Trail

Newspaper excerpt Spokane Review - interviews ex-Governor George Dewdney on the reasoning behind and blazing of Dewdney trail through southern B.C.

Internal ID: 0052.0437
Medium:Newspaper
Date: October 10th 1901

The Kuskanook Road

Newspaper article reporting that the boards of trade are pushing for the completion of the southern Trans-Canada highway.

Internal ID: 0053.0053
Medium:Newspaper
Date: July 17th 1930