- CA GPR 0116-0116.09-0116.09.01-0116.09.01.01-0116.09.01.01.0249
- Item
- 1949
A photograph of the Smoky River Bridge opening showing people crossing the bridge for the first time.
Used in "Across the Smoky," p. 353.
A photograph of the Smoky River Bridge opening showing people crossing the bridge for the first time.
Used in "Across the Smoky," p. 353.
A picnic along the Smoky Flats during blueberry picking time. The photograph shows Reg Crowe and others. A car is visible in the background.
Used in "Across the Smoky", p. 319.
The Smoky River Bridge opening parade crosses over and under the bridge. The float in the foreground is a covered wagon with the words "Grande Prairie or Bust" written on the canvas cover. The photograph shows crowds of people lining the parade route.
Used in "Bridges to the Past," p. iii.
Diamond Jubilee of Confederation
A parade of students in honour of the Diamond Jubilee of Confederation, July 1, 1927. Shown are students Winnie DeBolt, Robert Mehlum, Howard Voshall, Dorothy DeBolt, Dale DeBolt, and "Tiny" (Harold) Voshall. Their teacher was Stella Becker.
Used in "Across the Smoky," p. 339.
The Junior Red Cross parade at the 1930 DeBolt Sports Day/Stampede. Includes (right to left): Anita Peterson, ?, Winnie DeBolt, ?, Dorothy DeBolt, Mary Doerkson?, and others. The tall boy may be Dale DeBolt.
Used in "Across the Smoky," p. 331.
Parade in honour of the Coronation of King George VI. The photograph shows the royal carriage driven by Elbert DeBolt with the "King", "Queen", and their attendants inside.
Used in "DeBolt Country Club & Agricultural Society 60th Anniversary Book," p. 19 and in "Across the Smoky," p. 340.
Grande Prairie Picnic at the Wapiti River
A Grande Prairie picnic at the Wapiti River. Left to right: Cecil Sully, Sadie Crerar, Jack Depencier, Elizabeth Dunlop, Anna Patterson, Mamie Moore, Bill Innes, Luella Patterson, Bernard Sully, Jack Oatway, Delmar Pratt, Ed Crerar, and Jim Crerar. Young Garnet Pratt is seated in front and Mrs. William Pratt and Mrs. Ed Crerar are standing in the rear.
Used in "Edson to Grande Prairie Trail," p. 114.
The last ferry run across the Smoky River on the day of the bridge's opening. A large number of spectators are gathered on both sides of the river. The completed Smoky River Bridge is visible to the right.
Used in "Across the Smoky," p. 349.
Smoky River Bridge Opening Parade
The Smoky River Bridge opening parade crossing the bridge. The photograph was taken from the ground where a large group of spectators has gathered (visible in the foreground).
Used in "Across the Smoky," p. 350.
Several boys watching the events at the 1933 DeBolt Stampede at the DeBolt sports grounds. Other spectators and cars are visible in the background.
Used in "DeBolt Country Club & Agricultural Society 60th Anniversary Book," p. 23.