Rally for the re-opening of the Britannia Mine
- CA SQPL 20-077
- 1964
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Rally for the re-opening of the Britannia Mine
Premier Bennett presenting the No. 2 locomotive
November 2, 1967, Premier Bennett (W.A.C.) presents the No. 2 locomotive to the people of Squamish. Mayor Brennan to the left, Fred Downer to the right.
Paula the clown (Paul MacKenzie) at Loggers Sports.
In 1967, Paul Mackenzie dressed as a clown and performed as the "World Champion Logger". Later he would be known as "Paula the Clown", the only Loggers Sports clown in Canada.
Pat Brennan opening municipal hall
Pat Brennan opening municipal hall with Honourable Allen Williams on right.
Pat Brennan harness racing on Smokey Downs track
Pat Brennan (#4 racer) harness racing on Smokey Downs track during the Loggers Sports Celebration.
Pat Brennan and Al Hendrickson organized the first Loggers Sports Day held from 1-5pm on September 1, 1958.
Obstacle pole bucking at Loggers Sports
Mr and Mrs Stan Clarke at a library function
Mr and Mrs Stan Clarke (center) at a library function.
Mr and Mrs James Eadie, Honourable Grace McCarthy, and Mayor Pat Brennan
Mr and Mrs James Eadie, Honourable Grace McCarthy, and Mayor Pat Brennan at inaugural run of Royal Hudson (May 20, 1977).
On Cleveland Avenue
James Eadie and Grace McCarthy
James Eadie and Grace McCarthy at inaugural run of Royal Hudson (May 20, 1977).
Indians in parade, 1959. Far right: August Jack Khahtsahlano.
Harness racing at Pat Brennan's track
Harness racing at Pat Brennan's track, Smokey Downs.
Fred Downer with Mrs Elliot at RCMP function for seniors
Dedication of Brennan Park on May 6, 1979.
Left to right: Constable C. Perrault, Alderman W.V. Manson, Alderwoman Rose Tatlow, Alderman Bill Street, Alderman N.R. Barr, Chief Simon Baker, Father Shiel, Acting Mayor Nick Candy, Mrs Tess Brennan, Honourable Allan Williams (Labour Minister), Honourable Boland, Father Griffin.
Brennan Park was named after Pat Brennan on May 6, 1979. Pat Brennan was the Mayor of Squamish for many years and was involved in the logging industry. The park covers 300 acres which includes ball and soccer fields, a lacrosse box, a picnic area, and a Civic Centre.
Copper Canyon Sal at Loggers Sports
Copper Canyon Sal (Art Williams) at Loggers Sports on August 1, 1983.
Williams did his first act on top of a 100 foot spar tree as Copper Canyon Sal on August 5, 1970.
On Cleveland Avenue.
The first Giant Bed Race was held at Squamish Days (previously Loggers Sports Day) in 1976.