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During his time at the Brick Plant, Mike saw many changes. One of his earliest memories in the Shop, is of rebuilding the three cylinder Mirrlees Diesel engine, with pieces scattered all over the floor awaiting re-assembly. Each day brought a new challenge, from designing dyes and maintaining the equipment, to the conversion of coal fired kilns to natural gas. Mike was involved in the design and construction of a rail track used to load and unload the kilns.During the War years, when supplies could not be obtained, the employees at the Plant started rebuilding and repairing existing equipment with the parts they manufactured on site. This practice continued up until the Plant closed in 1989.
Mike and Edie raised two children at the Brick Plant. Life was pretty good in general, each house had a big yard with beautiful gardens. Tucked up against the hills provided a peaceful country life, a good place to raise kids! The hills provided much outdoor activity from hiking and hunting to ball games in summer. Sleigh riding and skating on the pond in the winter. Mike raised bees and for many years had a weather station and kept records for the Department of Transport.
After more than forty years at the Brick Plant, Mike and Edie retired to Moose Jaw, where they still reside today. Mike has brought his love of gardening to the city. A walk in his backyard is a small reminder of his talent with horticulture, especially his rose bushes, as he try's to capture some peacefulness amid the hustle and bustle of city life.
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