Malakwa Heritage Church

Malakwa Heritage Church

History of the Malakwa Heritage Church Before building the church there was no permanent building in Malakwa.  In the early years of the century Malakwa was one of about six points in a mission field that extended from Rogers Pass to Sicamous and included Glacier, Albert Canyon, Three Valley, Camp 4, Taft and Malakwa.  Each…

Malakwa Sunday School 1930

Malakwa Sunday School 1930

Malakwa Sunday School, 1930 David Hedbloom, Betty Russell, Norma Westman, Hilda Erikson, June Hedbloom, Ann Westman, Emil Erikson, Georgina Russell, Pauline Westman, Joyce Ruttan,Billy Blomquist, George Russell, Verna Blais, Gladys Russell, Annie Blomquist, Lawrence Russell, Paul Blais, Andy Olson, Billy Barnes, Victor Sederberg, Freddy Barnes, Patty Ruttan, Hazel Husted, Gladys Olson, Irene Husted, Karen Blomquist, Bobby…

Malakwa School Students 1920’s

Malakwa School Students 1920’s

Teacher: Miss Katherine Stewart 1st Row: Kathleen Finucane, Alice Husted, Irene Finucane, Patricia Moule, Frances Sandstrom, Marguerite Johnson, Frank A.?, Ida Imbeau, Eva LeBeau 2nd Rwo: Isabelle Johnson, Connie A.?, Isabelle Blais, Vendella Sederberg, Mary LeBeau, Pat LeBeau, George Ross, Sadie Ross, Doris Sederberg, Ebba Johnson, Ruth Imbeau 3rd Row: Emma Imbeau, Margaret Sims, Esther…

Taft Fish Hatchery

Taft Fish Hatchery

A fish hatchery was built in 1929 at Taft.  The photo featured is of William F. Baxter surveying the completed ponds built behind a barn that housed the hatchery. Crew of workers at Taft hatchery.  W. F. Baxter front row middle Mike Somerville second left in second row.    

Malakwa Ladies Birthday Club

Malakwa Ladies Birthday Club

The Ladies Birthday Club celebrated birthdays for decades in Malakwa.  The birthday lady hosted the event and the ladies brought birthday cake and wonderful treats to be shared. In this photo: Back Row: Kay Ony, Brita Altin, Signe Frantz, Mrs. August Erikson, Elsie Parkstrom, Mrs. Gebert, Front Row: Mary Barnes, Billy Ony, Mrs. Otto Johnson.

Colony of B.C. Celebrates 100 Years

Colony of B.C. Celebrates 100 Years

In 1958 the Colony of B.C. celebrated its centennial.  The Colony of British Columbia was established in 1858.  At its creation it physically contstituted approximately half the  present day Province of British Columbia. Not included was Vancouver, Vancouver Island or regions east of the Rocky Mountains. To celebrated the occasion, Malakwa, Craigellachie and Taft residents…

Malakwa Cemetery

Malakwa Cemetery

The cemetery has been in Malakwa since 1926. It is now owned by the Malakwa Community Association and Roman Catholic Church.  The parcel is approximately 4 acres. The cemetery has been cared for by dedicated community members since it was developed. According to the Cemetery Board records Sid and Suna McLain were the earliest community…