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Sheleski Family Haying at Mount Cartier, circa 1950

Walter and Daisy Sheleski are on the hay wagon, with Walter’s mother, Anna Sheleski, standing in the field. Most of the families at Mount Cartier had 20 to […]

Nancy Martin Interview – Leaving Arrowhead

Nancy Martin discusses when her family left Arrowhead. Title Screen: Circular logo on a black backdrop. Logo is an image of four waves turning into wheat on the […]

Brian Gawiuk Interview – Burning the Buildings

Brian Gawiuk, former Mount Cartier resident, discusses the burning of his family’s farm to clear the land for BC Hydro. Title Screen: Circular logo on a black backdrop. […]

Gawiuk Family Interview – “We were lucky”

An interview with the Gawiuk family, discussing the impact of the High Keenleyside Dam on their property in Mount Cartier. Title Screen: Circular logo on a black backdrop. […]

Gawiuk Family Interview – Moving the House

Brian Gawiuk discusses the process of moving the Gawiuk family house. The Gawiuks were forced to move due to the Hugh Keenleyside Dam. Title Screen: Circular logo on […]