Malakwa United Church

Malakwa United Church

In 1923 volunteers from Malakwa, Taft and Craigellachie built the Presbyterian church.  The church later became the property of the United Church of Canada.  Each summer a student Minister of the United Church came to live in the tiny manse and conduct services. Shortly after the church was built, property was purchased by the United…

Malakwa Cenotaph

Malakwa Cenotaph

This photo of the Malakwa Cenotaph was taken during the winter of 1942/1943. In 1921 the Veteran’s Association erected a Cenotaph at Malakwa to commemorate those who had given their lives for peace. The plaque reads: Cpl. J.H. Anderson Pte. W. Waddell Pte. C.C. Jessop P.W. E. Wilson.   After World War II the Sicamous Branch…

Helmer Erikson

Helmer Erikson

Helmer Erikson grew up to take over the family farm.  He was very handy and built this tractor.  He used the tractor for many years on the farm.  Mr. Erikson also operated a garage in Malakwa in 1928.

Malakwa Railway Station

Malakwa Railway Station

The Malakwa train station was very important to the community before the highway was upgraded in the 1950’s.  Residents used the railway as a means to travelling for business and pleasure to other communities.  The mail was delivered daily by the train.  The outgoing mail was put in a canvas bag,  hung from a post…

McGlone’s Store

McGlone’s Store

John J. and Elizabeth Russel McGlone arrived in 1914 from the Riverdale area on the shores of Lake Ontario in Toronto. They gave up a secure lifestyle; he as a planerman at the J. & J. Taylor Safeworks and she as a sales person in T. Eaton’s chinaware department, to seek a more adventurous and…

The First School

The First School

Pictured here is the first school built in 1902.  The first school was called Craigellachie School.  The name was later changed to Malakwa School  in 1905.  The school was built on the same property where the school is situated today.  There were 11 students enrolled in 1902. Picture found and contributed by Sandra Northway.  …