Crossing the Smoky River in the Basket
Bill Sargent and Ester Duerksen crossing the Smoky River in a basket suspended from a cable over the river. This method was used when there was still too much ice on the river for the ferry to operate.
Used in "Across the Smoky," p. 342.
Part of Frank Stoll fonds
Mr. & Mrs. Percy Clubine in a buggy pulled by a two-horse team.
Part of Field's Studio fonds
Bird's eye view of the Grande Prairie Train Station in winter, crowded with people and cars. The horse-drawn dray unloading the Royal Mail from the mail car in the foreground belonged to Mr. Alex Wishart.
Part of Ann Macklin fonds
Ann Roberts with the Durant, the new family car.
Part of Ann Macklin fonds
Trapper and his dog team coming through the bush on the banks of the Wapiti.
Part of Ann Macklin fonds
The Roberts first horse was Charlie, "a noted and lovable character. He came to Trevor farm in 1916. He featured in nearly all the runaways. He was the most brilliant thinker of his time."
People outside the McArthur Store at DeBolt in the winter of 1929. Jake Fehr and Miss Wilson are on horseback, Angus McArthur is standing in front of them, and Rod McArthur is seated on the sleigh behind him. To the left, unidentified customers chat.
Used in "Across the Smoky", p. 289.
Robert Mehlum and Dale DeBolt in a home-made boat on Mehlum Creek.
Used in "Across the Smoky", p. 316.
Part of Field's Studio fonds
A farm family beside their new truck. In the background is the United Church and Mills' Feed & Livery Barn.
Part of J.O. Watson fonds
Photograph of Grande Prairie Garage on 100th Street and 101 Avenue in Grande Prairie. The Garage was located on 100th Street and 100th Avenue and was owned by J.O. Watson. It burnt down in 1954.
