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NOTE- Some Mines might be repeated under a different spelling or name,
duplicates are more than likely, some changed owners and names, more than once..
Some names appear as different spellings in various books,
Some listed are still in operation today
Some links to the Western Land Grants database,
These may or may not work, they are not my web pages.

One thing I have noticed doing this little list,
these mines changed names like I change socks!
Constantly changing names and owners. 
I'm not a professional "historian" so take my list with a grain of salt.
I've attempted my best to identify and add some info on these mines.
The names are compiled from various sources,
and then I have added as much information I can find on the mine, owner, etc.
The Family Genealogy info is my research, do not take it as 100%
Do your own research, using this as a guide.

In 1917 a survey of the mines was done by William Joseph (W. J.) Dick, Mining engineer.
His list of mines operating, or not operating in 1917 is included.

Saskatchewan Land Surveys, after Ranges are decided every 6 miles,
based on the which Meridian you are starting at.
Land was surveyed into 36 mile square Townships. Each square parcel within the
township is known as a "Section" each being one mile square and consisting of 640
acres each. Title to each section may be further subdivided either into half-mile
square 160-acre "Quarters" and 40-acre Sixteenths ("Legal Subdivisions" or LSD's).

3 different types of mining has been done in this area of SE Saskatchewan.
-Some of these mines were known as Deep Seam Shaft Type Mines,
using the Bord-and-Pilllar or Room-and-Pillar method of mining.
-Some were called "Gopher Mines', as they were simply dug into a hillside or bank
 on the side of a ravine off the Souris River, or simply holes dug in the surface,
to access a seam of coal that was close to the surface. 
 The pocket gopher is a rodent animal well known in this area, for digging many holes and tunnels.
-Some of the mines in the list, the newer ones, use the Strip Mining Method,
 removing the overburden with huge Electric Draglines,
 and exposing the coal seam for mining with large Electric Shovels.

In 1910, A coal lease was for 21 years.  Annual Rental of $1.00 per acre, max 2560 Acres per lease.
Coal could be sold to settlers, for their own use, not to exceed $1.75/ton at the pit head.
Slack in 1911 in Saskatchewan on average was up to 25%. 
 In Estevan it was 10-12% slack that was dumped outside the mine.
Slack lignite coal readily ignites, by spontaneous combustion.
In 1910 this area was referred to as the Laramie Formation, Souris District, Saskatchewan.

All of these mines are Lignite Coal Mines

The Big Six Companies in 1931 Strike, that represented the Employers were:
   Bienfait Mines Limited,
   Manitoba and Saskatchewan Coal Company,
   National Mines Limited,
   Eastern Collieries Limited,
   Crescent Collieries Limited,
   Western Dominion Collieries Limited

Ca 1950 the last underground mine operated in the SE Coal District,
IN 1955 the last Underground Coal Mine closed in Saskatchewan.

The number of Coal Mines rose rapidly to approx 70 by 1930.
During the Depression years this number rose dramatically,
until in 1933, there were 201 mines listed.
of the 201 mines, 24 only produced more than 2,000 tons per year.
Now I know I don't have 201 mines listed here, so my job is not done.
Would like to track down that list now.

2009 there are only 5 working Coal Mines In Saskatchewan
All Open Pit, strip mines.
The surface-mineable deposits are located in three coal basins:
Estevan, Willow Bunch/Wood Mountain and Shaunavon

I don't go as far west as the big Poplar River Coal Mine,
owned by Sherritt Coal Co,  20 km N of Coronach in this list
All of these mines are from a bit west of Estevan east to Manitoba border

Coal Mine Owners Bios
John Robert Brodie
Lauchlan Alexander Hamilton
Hugh McKay Sutherland
Sydney & George Pocock
Hugh Hassard 
Major James Morrow Walsh
Alexander Craig McMiken Wilson
Richard Ratcliffe Taylor
John Heber Morris Haslam

 

Name of the Mine	Location- LSD#  Section, Township,  Range, West of 2nd  Arranged by Ranges	Owner(s), Operators, Mine Info
Range 2
Julius Mellom mine	SE & SW Section 5 Township 1 Range 2, W2	Opened by Julius O. Mellom, on SW 1/4 the next year after Bill Druniak mine closed (next entry) He dug a vertical shaft in a ravine, near Northgate Struck 2 seams of coal at 17 ft. 3 1/2 ft, and after a clay layer, 18in Coal was hauled to the surface via horses hitched to a cable and a bucket this mine was abandoned He opened another mine on SE 1/4 found the same 2 seams of coal, 40 ft into the hill abandoned after water and cave-ins Julius O. Mellom    b- Feb 1879 at Brandt Township, Deuel County, SD, USA    d- 1978, age 98 and 11 months (His middle name is probably Olson, but could be Oscar) one of 10 children born to Ole L. and Ronnaug Mellom who emigrated from Norway to the US in 1872. (Ronnaug is shown as Ronnu in 1900 US Census)  Julius's father Ole L. Mellom, came to Canada in 1901  to buy land for his children. Julius and his family immigrated in 1903. Julius married first, to Soneva Sorenson,  b- Apr 1879 in Minnesota, USA,  d- 1912 They had 7 children.   Julius re-married in 1913  2nd wife- Selma Kopperud     b- 1892 in SD, USA     d- Apr 1981, age 88 and 9 months He had a further 8 children with Selma. Julius, Soneva his 1st wife, and Selma, his 2nd,  are supposed to be buried in Kopperud Church Cemetery, located at SW ¼ 18-01-02 W2, near Northgate, in RM of Enniskillen #3. (see map below) Selma Kopperud's father Jorgen Kopperud, shown as Gorgen Hansen Kopperud, in Canadian Western Land Grant file, b- Sept 1, 1838 in Norway immigrated to US in 1868 Mother- Syverine Bratelien, Selma was a twin to Jenny Kopperud. Kopperud family came to Canada, near Northgate, in 1901, Jorgen donated land for the Kopperud Lutheran Church which was 1 1/2 miles from the Mellom farm, on SE 1/4 Section 8. Church was located on SE Section 18, Tsp 1, Rge 2, W2 School they attended is the Scout Hill School #617 shown 1 mile East and 1 Mile North of the Church Mellom Headstones in Highland Lutheran Cemetery, Deuel County, South Dakota, are relatives. From a quick search this is one huge family Other miners involved, hired by Julius, Jack Blondeau and Harry Andruschak, from the Estevan coalfields
Bill Druniak Mine	NW, Section 5 Township 1 Range 2, W2	Opened by Bill Druniak, the Brother-in-Law  of the Konopaki brothers, from Bienfait,  dug a slope in one of the ravines,  a cave-in buried all the tools Opened in the winter, after the Konopaki mine (next) closed.
Konopaki Mine	SW 1/4 Section 7 Township 1 Range 2, W2	Owned by the Konopaki brothers from Bienfait in the early 1930's They dug a slope down to the coal, worked all summer, ran into too much water,  and closed the mine in the fall Konopaki's I know of: Alex Konopaki,    b- Mar 25, 1901    d- ? Frederick Konopaki    b- Mar 6, 1894    d- ? Louis Konopaki     b- Nov 2, 1902     d- ? & John Konopaki,     b- 1918     d- Jan 16, 2007, Red Deer Regional Hospital Center were all in the Bienfait area, could be any of them I guess. all deceased, all buried in Bienfait Cemetery
Pierce Rock Coal Mine	Section 29 Township 1 Range 2 -W2 SE corner of the Province south of Oxbow	Operating in 1917 Owner-Operator unknown
Dominion Government Coal Test Site #2	NW Section 15 Township 3 Range 2, W2 -at Junction of Moose Mountain Creek and the Souris River just SW of Oxbow	1880- This was the second test drill site, Driller William Henry McGarvey, under Professor Alfred R. C. Selwyn's supervision from Montreal, Director of the Geological Survey of Canada, looking for coal in this area, for commercial use. A small Coal Mine did form just north of this spot and later abandoned. see #1 test site in Range 5 for more info
Range 3
None Known
Range 4
None Known
Range 5
Dominion Government Coal Test Site #1	10 miles East of Roche Percee Exact location unknown Section 10 or 11 Township 2 Range 5 W2	Aug, 1880, Driller William Henry McGarvey starts work, under Professor Alfred R. C. Selwyn's supervision from Montreal, Director of the Geological Survey of Canada, this was the first test drill site looking for coal in this area, for commercial use. Drill was sunk 362 feet, and they struck a 6 1/2 ft seam of better quality coal than at Sutherland's mine at Roche Percee. My dad actually owned Section 10 here, which very well could have been the location.  There was a ford across the river there William Henry McGarvey b- Nov 20, 1843 in Huntingdon, Quebec d- Nov 20, 1914 in Austria He was a merchant, and owned oil wells in Petrolia ON Father- Edward McGarvey William had a couple brothers that went to Europe as well.  He became a famous Oil Well Driller, here in Canada and in Europe.  In 1874 he came to Eastern SK looking for oil.  This was his first connection with the Geological Survey of Canada  One book says in 1879 he moved to Oelheim Germany, then in 1882 to Austria. He was in SE Sask in Aug 1880, so doubt if those dates are 100%  Nickname "Petroleum King of Austria" He married July 10, 1867 in Mount Clemens to Helena Jane Wesolowski, b- 1845 son- Fred McGarvey- b- 1873 2 daughters, Nellie (Kate) McGarvey, b-1869 in Petrolia, ON  and Mamie Helena (May) McGarvey, b- July 6, 1876 In 1885 Mamie married Count Eberhard Friedrich Alexander Joseph Edward Graf Von Zeppelin, making Marnie a countess, the nephew of Ferdinand Graf Von Zeppelin, of airship fame.  William and Helena gave them a 700 acre estate and castle, worth a fortune in those days. They divorced in 1906, Nellie (Kate) married a Galician judge, she died in 1962 in Austria William and Helena had a castle in Galicia He formed the Company-  Galizishe-Karpathen Petroleum Aktien Gesellschaft At this time he possibly could have been the wealthiest man in the world. He had oil wells, refineries, everything. He is in the Petroleum Hall of Fame.  Here he was drilling at the Souris River, near Roche Percee. Dr. Alfred Richard Cecil Selwyn   b- July 26, 1824 in Kilmington Somerset, UK  d- Oct 19, 1902 in Vancouver BC  Alfred was a British Geologist, director of the Geological Survey of Victoria from 1852–1869, director of Geological Survey of Canada 1869–1894 and President of the Royal Society of Canada 1895-1896
Excelsior Coal  and Brick Company Mine aka- Excelsior Coal Company Ltd. -Pinto	Section 30 Township 1 Range 5 -W2 About 1 mile East of Pinto Located on the Soo Line 1927 map shows many buildings  in this area	Not operated in 1917 Owner-Operator unknown Per Arnie Jahn, Excelsior was an actual place about a mile or two southeast of Pinto on the rail line.  It was a place where they made bricks stamped "Excelsior Coal Co Ltd Winnipeg" Here is an ad from June 22, 1912, wanting to exchange shares in the company for cash. George Pocock suggested a place name of Excelsior. wonder if this was from that suggestion. Below are 2 bricks from this mine, Obviously they found white clay as well. Photo courtesy Arnie Jahn and Mary Rose Boyer. In the Central School History book in Estevan it reports this: "the first bricks made in Southern Saskatchewan was about July 1894, one mile east of Taylorton bridge. These bricks were of very good quality. This permitted the homesteaders to replace the tin roof-jacks with brick chimneys on their dwellings.  In 1892 and 1893 two lime kilns were also in operation on the river bank east of Taylorton. These industries later moved to Shand and Estevan"
Winna Banks Mine -Pinto	Unknown Location Range 5 or 6?	operated by H. Banks There was Harry and Hugh Banks in this area mining not sure which one here.
H. Banks and Lee Mine -Pinto	Unknown Location Range 5 or 6?	There was Harry and Hugh Banks mining in this area not sure which one mined this mine
Harry Banks and Son Mine -Pinto	Leonard Loppe map Range 5 or 6?	Wilfred Harry Banks
Range 6	Township 1	0-6 miles north of US border
Beamish Mine - Roche Percee	Section 19 Township 1 Range 6 -W2 Approx 1 1/4 miles SW of RP	Headed by R. W. Beamish In 1911 there was a Richard Wilbert (Bert) Beamish  b- Oct 10, 1883 in Bradwardine, RM of Woodworth, MB  d- June 14, 1971 in Edgewater BC  buried- Edgewater Cemetery, Highway #95, Rocky Mountain Region 1911 He was living in Moose Jaw SK Occupation Well Drilling Contractor Mother- Elizabeth Esther Moon Father- Richard Combs Beamish 1st Wife- May Smith, Sept 16, 1911 2nd Wife- Katharine Foster, Oct 3, 1943 Is this our owner? or in 1901 there was a Robert Wilbur Beamish living in Brandon MB   b- Oct 10, 1890 in Bradwardine, RM of Woodworth, MB   d- Dec 11, 1978 in New Westminster BC   buried in Maple Ridge Cemetery, Fraser Valley, BC Father- William Beamish Mother- Sophia Letit English He married Janet Mary Morgan at Shoal Lake MB in 1919 He enlisted in WWI Lots of folks from Brandon came to this area on the train Maybe this is the owner? note- both born same town in MB!  cousins? If you know which one, let me know please.
J. B. Adams Coal Mine	Possibly on Section 20 Township 1 Range 6 -W2	operated by John Buckingham Adams   b- Apr 11, 1854 in East Buckland,        Registration District of South Molton, Devon, UK   d- ?   buried- ? 1861 living at South Molton, Devon, with his family Father- Amos Adams,    b- 1821, Meshaw, Devon, UK   farmer of 180 acres, with many farm workers living at the farm Mother- Mary Adams, nee Buckingham,    b- abt. 1830, West Buckland, Devon UK    married bet Apr-June 1853, Reg. Dist. of South Molton, Devon UK siblings in 1861: Elizabeth Grace Adams-   b- Jan-Mar, 1856, East Buckland, Devon UK Ellen Adams-   b- Jan-Mar 1858, East Buckland, Devon, UK William Rodd Adams-   b- Apr-June 1860, East Buckland, Devon UK I know John was Millen Dunbar's grandfather Also his wife Jane named Britannia School, ca June 1894 He was chosen Chairman of the Britannia School District #235 Children Willie, Elias, and Minnie went to school there. In 1931 there was a John Adams as a miner at the Crescent Mine wife- Jane Adams, nee Down-  b- May 26, 1852 in Hittisleigh, Crediton Registration District, Devon, England marriage registered in Barnstable Dist, Devon UK  bet Apr-June 1876 1881 UK census- living at Gubbs, West Buckland, Devon, UK farmer of 216 acres with 3 hired men and a boy employed no children listed at this time. 1891 Canada Census, living in Broadview, Assn. East, age 37, Church of England religion John and his wife immigrated in 1884 to Canada per 1901 census Children-    William (Willie) Adams- b- Jan 26, 1885 in Ontario    Elias Adams- b-Nov 24, 1886 in Ontario    Mary Johanna Adams- b-Apr 19,1888 in Ontario    Margaret Ellen Jane Adams- b- Nov 28, 1890 in Assn (SK) 1911, John, Jane, William and Margaret living on SE section 20, Township 1, Range 6, W2 Western land grants show he had mineral rights Mineral Sale #115 - N 1/2 and SW OF LS 1 of Section 20 Sept 1902 he had a Canadian patent on something? Lived in the area of Streetsville Ontario, before coming to Moosomin then on to the Coalfields with his wife and young family by road.
Better 'Ole Mine -Roche Percee	Section 21 Township 1 Range 6 -W2	Owner-Operator unknown
William Ostepchuk Mine -Bienfait	NE 1/4 Section 22 Township 1 Range 6 -W2	Operated by William Ostepchuk,   b- Jan 14, 1881 in ?   d- Feb 20, 1959 Wife- Pauline Ostepchuk, nee ?   b- Feb 14, 1886   d- Aug 24, 1962 Both buried in Bienfait Cemetery Son- Alexander (Alex) Ostepchuk-   b- ?   Served in WWII, no further info found   Honorary Lignite Louie in 1979 Daughter- Mary Ostepchuk, no info found    b- ?    Daughter- Olga L. Ostepchuk,   b- ca 1911   d- July 31, 2001, age 90,   married name- Walker   buried in Bienfait Cemetery Other Ostepchuk names in the area, relations? Stephen (Stephan)(Steve) Ostepchuk,    b- ?    d- May 18, 1993 in Winnipeg MB    Wife- Elsie Florence Ostepchuk, nee Coates    lived on a farm at Roche Percee.  Both are deceased    Stephen served overseas in WWII, Service Number: L27383 Theodore Ostepchuk, buried in Bienfait Cemetery
Frayne Mine (Frayn Mine) -Roche Percee	S1/2 OF LS 16 Section 22 Township 1 Range 6 -W2	This Mine was operating in 1917. Owned by Samuel (Sam) Frayne He had the Minerals land patent on this land other than gold and silver. His name is shown as Samuel Frayn in the land grant. In 1918 some of Mr. Frayn's farm land was sold by his wife Mary, to Mr. Ernest Leonard. 1901 census says his name was Sam Frayne living in Roche Percee, Methodist religion, b- Mar 28, 1861, in Ontario, listed as a farmer. Not able to find where he is buried. Sam married Mary Balison, b- Jan 13, 1858, in PEI sister to Joe Balison, pioneer in the area,  the Balison family came to the Coalfield area via Moosomin. Per Portal history book- Sam was a locomotive engineer at Taylorton, when they hauled coal across the Souris river to a siding near the CPR track where Hwy39 crosses. Sam homesteaded the NW Sec 22, Tsp 1, Rge 6, W2 At one time he was a trustee of the Britannia school.
Pure Lignite Mine -Roche Percee	Section 25 Township 1 Range 6 -W2	This Mine was operating in 1917. Owner-Operator unknown
Lee Brothers Mine - Pinto	Section 25 Township 1 Range 6 -W2	Edward, William (Bill) and John Lee owned this mine  in the Roche Percee area which they worked  until a fatal mine accident in 1937  took Bill's life and critically injured John.   these were brothers to Miss Helen Lee  who taught at ECI.  John Lee after he recovered, bought and operated Lee Funeral Home  in Estevan for many years.
Badger Mine - Pinto	Section 26 Township 1 Range 6 -W2	Hugh Banks   b- Apr 22, 1893, in Golborne, Lancashire, UK   d- ?   buried- ? Father- James Banks, living at 28 Helen St, Colbourne, Lancashire, UK when Hugh enlisted in WWI in Winnipeg Feb 1, 1918 Regimental # 2380285 Hugh was shown as Methodist, single, Miner and farmer
Banks Mine -Pinto	LSD 15 Section 26 Township 1 Range 6 -W2	Operated by Hugh Banks. There were three brothers, James, Hugh, and Harry Banks, who all came to the Pinto area in the early 1900's. James left to New York, but Harry and Hugh  both had coal mines in the area. Wilfred Harry Banks,   b- Aug 2, 1891   d-Apr 28, 1967   buried in Estevan City Cemetery Also buried there, Wilfred Hugh Banks   b- 1917   d- Oct 12, 1980 The correct Hugh was not him though The correct Hugh Banks   b- Apr 22, 1893, Golborne, Lancashire, UK   d- ?   buried- ? Father- James Banks, living at 28 Helen St, Golborne, Lancashire, UK when Hugh enlisted in WWI in Winnipeg Feb 1, 1918 Regimental # 2380285, Hugh was shown as Methodist, single, Miner and farmer 1901 UK census shows James Banks as a Coal Hewer, age 39 born in Ashton in Makerfield brother James Banks   b- bet Oct- Dec 1895, He was 5 in 1901,    born in Golborne, Lancashire, UK Now I know of one Hugh Banks family, listed below, still not positive this is the correct Hugh that owned this mine but if it isn't, it's his son. Hugh Banks wife was Ruth Banks, nee ? Hugh and Ruth had 5 children known: Son Jim Banks    b- ?    d- deceased, date unknown Daughter Lorna May Banks,    b- May 24, 1925    d- Sept 28, 1983    Lorna married Clarence Jahn Daughter Lila Banks,    b- 1928    d- Mar 3, 1952    Lila married Mike Dzuba Daughter Ruth Banks,    b- Dec 12, 1930    d- Jan 12, 2009 in Regina General Hospital    Ruth married Frank Nieviadomy    I know She grew up in the Pinto area for sure.    Ruth and Frank were great friends of my Mom and Dad Daughter Bernice Banks, married a Demers, living in 2009
Mine Name Unknown ? -Pinto	LSD 9 Section 26 Township 1 Range 6 -W2	Operated by Hugh Banks   b- Apr 22, 1893, Golborne, Lancashire, UK   d- ?   buried- ? Father- James Banks, living at 28 Helen St, Colbourne, Lancashire, UK when Hugh enlisted in WWI in Winnipeg Feb 1, 1918 Regimental # 2380285 Hugh was shown as Methodist, single, Miner and farmer see the 2 mines shown above, will be one of them
Thistle Mine -Roche Percee	Section 29 Township 1 Range 6 -W2	This Mine was operating in 1917. Owner-Operator Unknown
Blue Seam Mine -Roche Percee	Section 29 Township 1 Range 6 -W2 1 1/2 miles E of RP	Operated by Edward James Sinclair   b- Sept 4, 1877 in Fenelon Fall Township, Victoria North, Ontario   d- ?   buried- ? Father- Archibald (Arch) Sinclair, a Merchant   b-1846 in ON Mother- Mary Ann Maunder   b- 1846, in ON Sister- Ella Mabel Sinclair,   b- June 3, 1873 in Mariposa township, Victoria county ON   d- Oct 3, 1944 in Lampman SK   buried in Arcola Cemetery Brother- William John Sinclair,   b- July 28,1875 (Feb 28, 1874?) in Fenelon Township, Victoria North, ON   d- June 2, 1956 in Lampman SK   buried in Arcola Cemetery Sister- Mary E. Sinclair,   b- 1879 in Fenelon Township, Victoria North, ON Brother- Herbert A. Sinclair,   b- Dec 1880 in Fenelon Township, Victoria North, ON Ed also owned a Farm Implement dealership  in Bienfait ca 1911, and 1915 He owned the first garage in Bienfait Ed Sinclair also opened up Victoria Park near Roche Percee, per July 8, 1926 Mercury article His wife was Selina Sinclair, nee Drummond,   b- Mar 24, 1885   d- Aug 17, 1941   buried in Bienfait Cemetery, but where is Edward buried?  see his brother and at least one sister, died in Lampman. Maybe he went there? He was of Scotch nationality 2 locations of his sisters, Mrs. E.A. Creighton of Creelman, SK Miss Pearl Sinclair of Arcola SK I found an Edward James Sinclair in 1881 Ontario census age 4, born 1877, son of Arch Sinclair and Mary Ann, nee? Methodist religion.  They were all living in Fenelon Falls. 1911, Ed was living in Bienfait, Lot 7, Block 4, with his wife Selina, no children shown.
Good Luck Mine -Roche Percee	SW 1/4 Section 29 Township 1 Range 6 -W2	located on the hill SE of Roche Percee operated by W. Brooks Haven't been able to pin down this Mr. Brooks family history
Harry Banks Mine -Pinto	LS 16 Section 31 Township 1 Range 6 -W2	Operated by Harry Banks Wilfred Harry Banks   b- Aug 2, 1891,   in Golborne, Leigh dist, Lancashire, UK   d- Apr 28, 1967    buried in Estevan City Cemetery
Michel Mine -Taylorton	NE 1/4 Section 33 Township 1 Range 6 -W2	obviously owned by a Michel, but not known which one The name can also be spelled Mitchell There is Michels, and Mitchells, buried in Estevan Cemetery Howard Edwin Mitchell took out a land grant on LS 14 of Section 34 was this his mine?
Riverside Mine -Taylorton	Section 34 Township 1 Range 6 -W2	This Mine was operating in 1917. William Lemond Hamilton took out land grants  on Section 34, Tsp 1, Rge 6, W2 owning the mineral rights on NE LS 10, and NW LS 9 on Section 34 See the "New Crescent Mine" for his story Souris Coal Mine co owned land here as well.
Banner Coal Co -Pinto	LSD 14 Section 35 Township 1 Range 6 -W2	Operating in 1937 It was located near the Banks mine at Prospect Operated by Albert Uhrich and Arthur (Art) Leslie Matheson, Art was Albert's son-in-law, who moved to Hamilton ON They also owned the Black Diamond mine. Albert Uhrich b- Sept 12, 1892 in Winkler MB d- Jan 18, 1946, age 52, in Bienfait buried in Bienfait Civic Cemetery. Father- Heinrich (Henry) Uhrich (1866-1921) Mother- Mary Loustel (1872-1925) Wife- Elizabeth Margaret Sloan, Married Feb 21, 1915 in Presbyterian Manse, Estevan His daughter Viola Kathleen Uhrich (1916-1944)  married Arthur (Art) Leslie Matheson,  b- Nov, 1906 in PEI  d- Apr 29, 1981 in Stratford, Perth, ON Art was age 4,staying with his grandparents in 1911, John and Matilda McRae, Presbyterian religion, Scotch nationality By Dec 8, 1945 this mine had an agreement with District 18, U.M.A., (United Mine Workers of America)
Rock Springs  Coal Company -Roche Percee	LSD 13 Section 35 Township 1 Range 6 -W2	operated by Michael (Mike) Rohatyn & Co.   Roman Tryuda, Peter Yaremchuck (Yramchuck?),   Fred Kozak, Michael (Mike) and Joseph (Joe) Rohatyn,   & Mike Petraharich, mined mineral rights and land owned by Frank Adams, who was Manager and Pit Boss. 1 mile SE of Taylorton. This site was on the upper end of a ravine  leading to the Souris River. Just over the hill to the north of Harry Banks Mine. They loaded boxcars at Pinto siding.  In 1940 Prokup Gembe was added as a partner. Roman Tryuda   b- ?   d- 1983 in Winnipeg MB Peter Yaremchuck (Yramchuck?)    b- Jan 27, 1884    d- Feb 12, 1972    buried in Bienfait Cemetery Fred Kozak   b- age 25 in 1906, in Poland   immigrated in 1901 (possibly 1904?)   boarding at Coalfields in 1906   d- ? Joseph (Joe) Rohatyn   b- 1911   d- Dec 7, 1962   buried in Bienfait Cemetery      married Mary Jo Fai        b- Aug 22, 1916        d- Apr 8, 1997 Michael (Mike) Rohatyn-    no info, lots of Rohatyns, no Mike   I know he worked at Western Dominion mine in 1931   and lived at Taylorton mine camp Mike Petraharich- no info Received a letter from Leonard Loppe, June 2008, who was an underground miner at this mine, last 5 years, before strip mining took over.
Rock Springs  Co-operative Coal Co.	Location Unknown	Open at least in 1932-34 Rock Springs Co-operative Coal Co. [Bienfait, Sask]  - Mine operated by Rock Springs Coal Co. after 1934 Before this I believe Empire Collieries Ltd. operated this mine Same mine as one listed above?
Prospect Mine -Roche Percee	This site was on the lower end of a ravine leading to the Souris River, 1 Mile SE of Taylorton. Township 1 Range 6 -W2	operated by Mr. Peter Roberts and Mr. Tony Miller.  Haven't been able to pin these guys down Next mine is Hugh Roberts, relative of Peter?
Lignite Coal Mines Ltd -Bienfait	Located SE of Western Dominion Coal Mines Township 1 Range 6 -W2	headed by Hugh Roberts Oct 1, 1924 this Company was one of the sponsors of the First Air Mail flight in Saskatchewan, from Estevan to Winnipeg.
Sutherland Mine -Roche Percee	West of Roche Percee Tipple was in the village Located where the Roche Percee Station was located on the Soo line. Township 1 Range 6 -W2	Dec 29, 1904, this mine was in development stage. It had no railroad spur, at that time, so output will be expected to be low. It was owned by Hugh McKay Sutherland from Winnipeg. This mine became the Roche Percee Mining Co,  then the Old Mac Coal Mine 1 mile south of Roche Percee today (2008)  where most of the people lived at the time  at a mining camp there.
Souris Coal Mining Company Ltd. -Roche Percee	Coalfields Location, became Taylorton Township 1 Range 6 -W2	Incorporated in 1899, located at Coalfields, 8 miles from the boundary line.  President and General Manager was Richard Ratcliffe Taylor, born 1851 in Lancashire England, (who Taylorton was named after), His son, John Taylor, b-1875, was Secretary and Treasurer.  His oldest child, George Ormerod Taylor, b-1872  Samuel Taylor- (see Note lower),  and John C. Graham, were the Board of Directors.  Aug 1, 1899 R. R. Taylor bought NE section 5, Tsp 2, Rge 6, W2 from the CPR first under his name then Souris Coal Mining Co. He bought 160 acres at $10/acre July 20, 1900 the Souris Coal Mining Co bought NW Sec 17, Tsp 2, Rge 6, W2, from the CPR 160 acres for $3/acre  In 1901 they produced 40,000 tons, shipped thru Bienfait on the Estevan Branch of the CPR on a company built 4 1/2 mile spur to the mine.  Dec 29, 1904, they employed 300 men, and coal demand was so great, more men were wanted. At that time they had a switch, connecting their mine to the Soo at Roche Percee, and another short line connected them  with the Brandon- Estevan Line at Bienfait. May 2, 1902 on the letterhead- D. C. Cameron- President Douglas Colin Cameron  b- June 5, 1854 Prescott County, ON d- Nov 27, 1921 in Winnipeg, MB buried in St, John's Cemetery in Winnipeg Served as Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba 1911-1916 He was a millionaire who served on many Company boards, and owned various companies, mostly in the Lumber area. In 1904 it was the oldest, and largest mine in the District, and their principal output was from the old Hassard Mine. July 5, 1906  In 1906 they produced over 100,000 tons annually.   Shipped as far west as Moose Jaw  and as far east as Tyndall.  In 1906 it had a paid up capital of $200,000.00 This photo came from Mr. Ron Carpenter, grandson of one of the Hamilton Brothers  that owned the Crescent Mine. Thanks Ron! Note- I think Samuel was his nephew, son of an Anne Taylor. a widow who lived next door To Richard R. Taylor in England. In Dec 1906 the railroad spur to the mines was snowed in the CPR loaned an engine and a snow plow to the mine to clear the snow so that 30-40 cars could be loaded. At the time, Dec 17, it was reported Brandon was out of Coal, Schools and hotels were closed, Families forced to move out of their homes.  The Electric Light Co was also running out of coal. It was the same in Hartney MB. and also across the line. This mine was heavily relied on to supply the coal for winter.
Range 6	Township 2	6-12 miles north of US border
Hugh Hassard Mine -Roche Percee	SE 1/4 Section 4  Township 2  Range 6 -W2 North side of the river. About 1 1/2 miles east of Roche Percee	The First Coal Mine in this area was operated by Hugh Hassard  View my Hugh Hassard Mine Web page here
Price Coal Mine -Roche Percee	Very near Hugh Hassard's mine	This mine was operating Sept 6, 1892. The Price Family came to this area in 1880, Their Pit mouth was on the side of the hill. There was 2 drifts, Hassard's and Price.  By Sept 1892 they had been digging coal for 6-8 years. This mine and Hugh Hassard's mine  were 2 of the earliest in this area. In all the books I have seen,  it does not list a first name, nor initial. but from 1890-1893 the Roche Percee Postmaster was Hilliard Edwin Price,    b- Mar 26, 1861,        Lebanon, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA    d- ? - probably in SE Alberta Father -Donald Price Mother- Mary Beckton Wife- Margaret Gow,   b- Apr 11, 1870, Ontario Daughter- Elizabeth (Bessie) May Price,   b- July 10, 1894 at Coalfields SK Son- Malcolm (Mack) Price,   b- Aug 3, 1896 in USA Son- Russell Aubrey Price,   b-July 15, 1898 in Estevan SK Daughter- Zena (Ena) Price,   b- 1902 in Alberta Daughter- Edna Price,   b- 1904 in Alberta Daughter- Millie Price,   b- 1906 in Alberta Daughter- Elna Price,   b- 1909 in Alberta 1891 Canada Census- Hilliard was single Age 28, born in 1863 in USA, Free Church religion, living in Broadview Assiniboia. 1901 census shown born Mar 26, 1862 in USA living in NW Medicine Hat, Assiniboia West (AB) Occupation shown as restaurant 1906 census, age 41, living in Irving AB at Section 30, Township 11, Range 3, W4, Shown immigrated from US in 1867 1911 Census, age 46, SE Section 26, Township 11, Range 3, W4 Scotch nationality, Anglican religion Alberta homestead records say  Section 36, township 11, Range 3, W4 a Mary Price took out a land grant  SW Section 36, Tsp 1, Rge 6, W2 relative?
Unknown Name	Community of Coalfields Section 4? Township 2 Range 6 -W2	Isaac Cockburn owned a mine in the area, ca 1892, He hired William Lemond (Billy) Hamilton, who became pit boss, manager, shareholder, then owner The community of Coalfields grew up around the Hamilton mine located in the side of the valley Hamilton built a substantial house called Eagle's nest above the mine, where his daughter Jessie was born. In 1905 this mine was sold, and Hamilton moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta See "New Crescent Mine" for his story The only Isaac Cockburn I can find is this fellow below. The hamlet of Berwick Ontario,  was first settled by four brothers from Scotland, Adam, Peter, James and Isaac Cockburn, in the early 1800s. They established Cockburn Corners, which was later renamed Berwick, after their home village in Scotland. The Isaac Cockburn who possibly mined here, was born in 1841 in Berwick ON. Retired from business interests in Coal, Lumber, and mining,  It's known he moved to Winnipeg around 1901.  Named after his Uncle Isaac Cockburn. Served on Winnipeg City Council, Ward 1 Alderman, from 1918-1919 He died at Winnipeg May 8, 1927, buried at Gravenhurst ON Father Peter Clayton, Mother Mary Cockburn, nee ? His wife was Alicia (Ida) Secord, b- ca 1839 in Canada married Apr 13, 1876, in Toronto ON she was a widow, first married name Clayton. was a granddaughter of Laura Secord, nee Ingersoll, Laura Secord (1775-1863), died age 93, the heroine of the 1812 war. Alicia's father was Charles Badeau Secord,(1809-1873)  a barrister, who died in 1872, his wife was Margaret Robbins. He was the only son of James and Laura Secord.  He lived in Newark at one time. Alicia's grandfather was a James Secord. Isaac was a lumber merchant in Toronto in 1876 There was an Isaac Cockburn who was postmaster  at Coalfields (Taylorton), Dec 1, 1897-Mar 28, 1901 1907 he was in a court trial shown as former  Secretary Western Retail Lumber Dealer's Association 1906 census he and his wife were in the La Claire Hotel 187 Garry St in Winnipeg, he age 66, her age 62, name Ida 2010 this is called the Windsor Hotel, and is ready to be possibly demolished no known document to verify this is the correct Isaac Cockburn Only thing that works out is he resigned postmaster at Coalfields, Mar 1901, and this fellow was in Winnipeg after that But I can't find him or his wife in 1901 census, anywhere in Canada? Did he sell the coal mine, and take off travelling?  probably wrong spelling of the name in the census? do I have the correct guy? Oct 4, 1898 Big storm reported. Manager Cockburn and his wife returned from Winnipeg. Mar 8, 1900 A Mr. J. Cockburn is away on business, in this newspaper article. So is it J. or I. Cockburn? I am pretty sure this is a misprint, and Isaac is correct
One of the Big Six Mines ca1931 Riot Western Dominion Collieries Ltd.	Section 3 & 4 Township 2 Range 6 -W2	Deep Seam type Mine Located just NE of Taylorton Cemetery Part of the big Six, time of Sept 29,1931, Black Tuesday Riot 2nd largest Mine in 1931. Managed by Charles Campbell Morfit in 1931 Changed to Western Dominion Coal Mines Ltd.  owned or controlled by J. R. Brodie ca 1939. Bought in 1964 by Mannix Corp out of Calgary along with it's holding company, Great West Coal of Brandon, that Mr. Brodie would have owned or controlled.  Became Battle River Coal Mine Co Ltd. Operating in 1917, at 3-2-6 W2. My Western Dominion Mine Page Oct 1, 1924 this Company was one of the sponsors of the First Air Mail flight in Saskatchewan, from Estevan to Winnipeg. C.C. Morfit    If you read the latest reports on the Strike and Riot in 1931, Mr. Charles Campbell Morfit is noted by Sgt. William Mulhall, a 55 year old native of Liverpool England, who was a local member of the RCMP in Estevan prior to the Riot,  as being the biggest problem in the district, actually in his opinion, encouraging a strike. He had invested in the Char plant that was loosing money, and Mulhall figured he was covering up this mistake by causing a strike. Mr. Morfit was an American, who had extreme ideas, which he brought with him from strikes in Pennsylvania, where strikes occurred, and the miners were literally mowed down, and he felt the same should happen here.  Looks like he got his wish.  He brought in a dozen strike breakers, deliberately looking to stir up trouble, and when the RCMP didn't step in, He and the mine managers and owners complained bitterly to the head of the RCMP, leading eventually to Detective-Staff-Sergeant Walter Mortimer, taking control of the local RCMP.  By the way, other RCMP investigators at the time reached the same decision as Sgt Mulhall, so it wasn't just him that felt this way.  His full family bio is on my Western Dominion Mine Page. It has taken me a few years to finally pin this guy down, with new census etc. just recently released.  Finally enough clues I found him. All my Riot research, trying to find someone to blame for the 3 deaths, I can say now, I think Mr. Morfit has to be close to the top of the list. He wasn't in the area long, for a good reason.  he probably had more than one threat on his life.  He made his bed but didn't want to lie in it it seems. Union 1950-1959- Saskatchewan Coal Miners' Union
Pacific Coal Company Ltd. -Roche Percee	W 1/2 Section 6 Township 2 Range 6 -W2	This Company shows up on a Map of the coal mines in the area in 1940. Can't say the name appears that often in the history books. Also listed in the Western Land Grants index This company was a subsidiary of the CPR they also owned the Bankhead mine #80 in Alberta Morden Coal Mine on Vancouver Island, and others Richard Bladworth Angus was associated with this company He was part of the syndicate that financed the CPR
Sidney J. Pocock mine	Section 8 Township 2 Range 6 -W2 2 miles S of Bienfait	Sidney Job (Sid) Pocock bought this Section  from the Hudson's Bay Company in 1882, but didn't start to develop it until 26 years later in 1908. This looks to me like the location of the Briquette plant. Pocock Brothers
One of the Big Six Mines ca1931 Riot Manitoba & Saskatchewan  Coal Co. Ltd aka the "M&S Mine" or just M&S	Section 10 Township 2 Range 6 -W2	The Manitoba & Saskatchewan Coal Company (Limited),  abbreviated to 'M & S' became the operator  of the Bienfait Mine on February 13, 1907. The mine was purchased from the Hudson Bay Coal Co., who had commenced operations in 1905 Deep Seam, Shaft type Mine from 1907 to 1942. Switched to strip mining in 1942. Alexander Craig McMiken (Alec) (Happy) Wilson manager- Part of the Big Six time of Sept 29, 1931 riot This was the largest of the mines in 1931 head office in Winnipeg MB Tipple was near the Briquette Plant. Purchased by Luscar. M & S Mine was known as the Hudson Bay Mine  in its earlier days of operation, It became known as the M & S Mine about 1920  and strip mining started about 15 years later. Housing Campsite closed as of June 1967 Operating in 1917. View my M & S Coal Company Ltd Web page here By Dec 8, 1945 they had an agreement with District 18, U.M.A., (United Mine Workers of America) Oct 1, 1924 this Company was one of the sponsors of the First Air Mail flight in Saskatchewan, from Estevan to Winnipeg.
One of the Big Six Mines ca1931 Bienfait Mines Ltd. aka "Hassard Mine" the "Hawkinson Mine". aka: "Hosmer Mine"	Section 19 Township 2 Range 6 -W2 Just South of Bienfait near the CNR tracks. D on this map-    49 deg, 08’ 22.94” N   102 deg, 48’, 05.16” W	The Bienfait Mine owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway was opened for business in January 1904  per 1955 history book.. Deep Seam Shaft type, was sold to Souris Coal Distributors,  owned by John Robert Brodie, in 1939, under Western Dominion Coal Mines Ltd name. A J. R. Brodie was vice president of Bienfait Mines, per Estevan Mercury article on the Royal Commission after the 1931 strike. Joseph (Joe) Bembridge was Manager in 1931.   b- Nov 12, 1887 (in Reg. Dist. of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England)   d- May 27, 1975   buried in Bienfait Cemetery with his wife Mary  Joe Bembridge fought in WWI,  Regimental #336933   May 15, 1915 enlisted in Calgary AB.   His wife Mary was living at 1408 1st W. in Calgary at the time.   Occupation shown as Miner. Robert J. (Bob) Hassard was President.  He was the 3rd child of Hugh Hassard  from Roche Percee, Taylorton fame. See Hawkinson Mine for the rest of the story on this mine. 3rd largest mine in 1931 Part of the Big Six in the area  at the time of the 1931 riot and strike They owned the mineral rights,  in Section 18 and 19, Tsp 2, Rge 6, W2 Tipple would have been in section 19 Operated from 1904 to 1940 View my Bienfait Mines Ltd Web pages here Oct 1, 1924 this Company was one of the sponsors of the First Air Mail flight in Saskatchewan, from Estevan to Winnipeg.
Coates Mine - Bienfait	LSD 10 & 11, Section 19 Township 2 Range 6 -W2	Coates was also involved with the Kingdon & Coates mine south of Bienfait.   There is a Dick Coates (b-1901- d- Jan 14, 1983)  buried in Bienfait, could be this man.
North East Mine -Bienfait	LSD 10, Section 19 Township 2 Range 6 -W2 1 mi East of Bienfait	operating between 1946-1949 time period.  exact time unknown before or after those dates. Operated by Wheeler and Enmark Don't know first names here to research them Wilbur C. (Wilbert) (Shorty) Enmark   b- Oct 1886 in Sweden   d- Feb 8, 1963, age 76 stepson to Robert Brown and Elizabeth Gillies 1911 living on Tsp 2, Rge 7 with the Gillies A Shorty Enmark was weighman for the Bienfait-Hassard mine ca1931 or Howard Victor Enmark?    b- 1893    d-Apr 26, 1962 both buried in Bienfait Cemetery or Wilbur C. (Shorty) (Bill) Enmark   b- Apr 15, 1928   d- Nov 4, 2006 served with SSR in WWII at Dieppe, Reg #L12142 was it him?  doubt it, as he was only born in 1928 Then which Wheeler? Clarence Wheeler moved in 1928 to an Enmark farm near Bienfait
Western Dominion Coal Mines Ltd. -Bienfait	various locations Township 2 Range 6 -W2	Amalgamation of Western Dominion Collieries Ltd., Truax Traer Coal Co. Ltd., and Bienfait Mines Ltd,  by John Robert Brodie, prior to 1939 See Western Dominion Collieries above My Western Dominion Mine Page
Hawkinson Mine - Bienfait	Became the Bienfait Mine Co. Township 2 Range 6 -W2	Deep Seam Type Mine Opened by the CPR in 1906, and leased to Maurice Hawkinson.  Managed by Maurice Hawkinson, shown in 1911 census, as a boarder of Albert Rogers family in Bienfait, born Dec 1875, in the USA, age 35. Nationality- Norwegian, religion Presbyterian. Shown as a Mine proprietor.  Rogers is shown as Hotel Keeper, block 3,  which would be the King Edward Hotel. Interesting to note, Gordon White  was a boarder here at the same time, and he bought the King Edward Hotel. Also at the hotel, Joseph A. Sequin shown as a mine manager,   Joseph A. Sequin, (probably Joseph Augustus Sequin)     b- Apr 1879 in Quebec, Catholic religion     father- Augustus Sequin, in 1881 living in Gatineau area, Quebec    Joseph Homesteaded, Mar 12, 1902, on NW Sec 16, Tsp 2, Rge 7, W2    NE same Sec was a Pierre E. Sequin, brother?    F. Sequin buried in Estevan City Cemetery    There is a Sequin district in Saskatchewan,    maybe near Weyburn somewhere?    There was a Sequin School 16 km NE of Creelman. Tsp 11, Rge 9, W2     Joseph's wife- Aminda, nee ?,  b- May 1889 in Quebec Hawkinson sold power to the village of Bienfait, sold later to the Dominion Electric Co..   Operated until 1940. Various owners, William Lemond (Billy) (Will) Hamilton,       See "New Crescent Mine" for his story Robert J. Hassard, 1915-1926, John Robert Brodie bought Hassards share in 1926. 1939 Hamilton sold his share to  Alexander Craig McMiken (Alec) (Happy) Wilson, who sold outright to J. R. Brodie in 1939   sounds like a soap opera doesn't it. View my Bienfait Mines Ltd Web pages here Alice Lynch, nee Ward wrote this about this mine "The old "Hawkie" mine, straight west of Bienfait, was a major coal producing area for years. Built by Mr. Hawkinson, who also had a store in Bienfait, it employed a number of men until into the 30's. A large boarding house provided accommodation for the single workers while two to four roomed company houses provided for families. The boarding house doubled as community centre, with card parties and dances being held there" She also says it was on the Eastern Half of Section 23
Bienfait Commercial Light and Power -Bienfait	At the Bienfait Mine Township 2 Range 6 -W2	Operated at the Bienfait Mine south of Bienfait Not really a Coal mine, but associated with one So I included it here.
Bienfait Commercial Coal Co. -Bienfait	South Of Bienfait Township 2 Range 6 -W2	Opened in 1915  financed by Maurice Hawkinson, closed approx 1925 Hawkinson, shown in 1911 census, as a boarder of Albert Rogers family in Bienfait, born Dec 1875, in the USA, age 35. Nationality- Norwegian, religion Presbyterian. Shown as a Mine proprietor Hawkinson sold power to the village of Bienfait, sold later to the Dominion Electric Co 1900 US Census shows a Maurice J. Hawkinson born Dec 1874 in Wisconsin, Single Lodger with a farmer, Theodore Beaver, living at Sisseton, Roberts, SD, Father and Mother, both born in Norway.  Occupation- Real Estate and Loans.  This probably is him. There is a Hawkinson Valley in Wisconsin possibly named after this family? 1880 US census shows a John Hawkinson age 6, born 1874, living with his family father- Hawk Hawkinson, age 47 mother, Martha Hawkinson, age 48 both parents born in Norway, living at Fountain, Juneau, Wisconsin. Now is this Maurice John Hawkinson our man? all speculation so far. Hawkinson leased his mine from the CPR the first mine in the Bienfait area. Glenbow museum has a CPR document, 1925-1926, re: Bienfait Mine Purchase, M2269, Minutes, meetings 68-75
"The First" Crescent Collieries Ltd. -Bienfait	1 mile East of Bienfait Township 2 Range 6 -W2 E on this map   49 deg, 09’ 09.01” N  102 deg, 47’ 14.86” W	Started in 1918 just to the east of Bienfait, moved to the new location shown above  in 1926 after running out of coal Oct 1, 1924 this Company was on the map included on the first covers of the First Air Mail flight in Saskatchewan, from Estevan to Winnipeg. It was not listed as a paying sponsor though.
Kingdon Mine -Bienfait	Township 2 Range 6 -W2	Operated by Leslie (Les) Kingdon   b- July 22, 1893,   birth registered in Barnstable District, Devon, England   d- Oct 28, 1986   buried in Bienfait Cemetery Wife- Margaret Elizabeth (Maggie) Kingdon, nee Graham.   b- Nov 10, 1900   d- Jan 7, 1997   buried in Bienfait Cemetery also Father and Mother of Stan, Don, Ken, Leslie, & Valerie Kingdon
Kingdon and Coates Mine -Bienfait	Township 2 Range 6 -W2	Just south of Bienfait, across from old CN Station Operated by Leslie (Les) Kingdon and Coates obviously
Roche Percee Coal Mining Company Ltd -Roche Percee	Located where the CPR station on the Soo Line was located	originally the (Hugh) Sutherland Mine- became Old Mac Coal Mine by 1955- 1 mile south of Village of Roche Percee. My Uncle Frank Charles Olson, worked at this mine. That's what his Union card says. June 15, 1897 Roche Percee Coal Company closed, and being liquidated. Mr. Gosher (should be Gocher) has made an offer to buy all the assets. Liquidator, Mr. Bertrand. then I found this article, July 12, 1897- per Victoria Daily Colonist, the Roche Percee Coal Mine Mine was sold by court order, to Leonard Cocker (should be Gocher) of Birmingham UK, for $15,500.00 This sum was sufficient to liquidate all the creditors June 1899, Leonard Gocher from Birmingham UK,  took out a land grant  LS 11, Section 34, Tsp 1, Rge 6, W2 May 10, 1899 Leonard Gocher bought the NE/SE Section 3, Tsp 2, Rge 6, W2 320 acres for $10/acre from the CPR He was living at 83 Colmore Row, in Birmingham England. Aug 1899- H. Gocher arrived from England  as a salesman for the Roche Percee Colliery Co Ltd. found in a newspaper article.  I found a H. W. Gocher in a passenger list leaving Liverpool in 1899, going to a port in Quebec. A Herbert William Gocher, from Souris, in MB  took out a few land grants, ca 1892-1893  all in Rge 21 & 22 in W1, further East of this area. lots of different spellings, and names, possibly same family? in 1901- there was a Patrick Goshir (Gosher?) living in Estevan with his wife, Marie P., but I can't read his occupation. His last name is hard to read in the census, could be either i or e. Patrick is shown as age 30 July 1901- There was a Leonard Gocher, Managing Director of Roche Percee Colliery Co. Ltd. in a newspaper ad. saying that his Company was sold to Taylor and Cameron. It is from this ad I am pretty sure the spelling is Gocher. I am pretty sure this was a D. C. Cameron By Dec 8, 1945 they had an agreement with District 18, U.M.A., (United Mine Workers of America)
Siddall Coal Mine -Roche Percee	Unknown Location	Per Guest Book entry, from his granddaughter Gwynne Siddall,  Matthew Siddall,   b- 1913 in Roche Percee, owned a Family Coal Mine in the area. Possibly Thomas Siddall Mine above is this mine, or another, probably family below? There was a Rev. Siddall who dedicated the Taylorton Church when it was next to the Cemetery in the valley, in 1892
Deep Seam Taylorton Mine -Taylorton	Location Unknown Range 6 -W2	Probably Western Dominion Mine
Roche Percee Mine - Roche Percee	Very close to the Hassard,  Taylor and Coulson mines.	My mystery picture on the Roche Percee page,  has Brailsford Estevan written on the picture. see Coal Mine Picture In 1900, Mr. R.R. Taylor managed the Roche Percee Mine, as well as the Taylor and Hassard Mines.  He combined all 3 in 1901, and then closed the Taylor mine.  In the fall of 1904, with increasing demand for output, a new point of attack was used, and in the center of their 2,600 acres they drove a slope from the surface of the prairie.  this new mine became known as Taylorton mine.
Black Diamond Coal Mine aka Uhrich Mine -Roche Percee	Near Sugarloaf Range 6 -W2	Two miles east of Roche Percee Leonard Loppe map Operated by Albert Uhrich and Arthur (Art) Leslie Matheson, Art was Albert's son-in-law, who moved to Hamilton ON They later owned the Banner mine also. Albert Uhrich b- Sept 12, 1892 in Winkler MB d- Jan 18, 1946, age 52, in Bienfait buried in Bienfait Civic Cemetery. Father- Heinrich (Henry) Uhrich (1866-1921) Mother- Mary Loustel (1872-1925) Wife- Elizabeth Margaret Sloan, Married Feb 21, 1915 in Presbyterian Manse, Estevan Albert's daughter Viola Kathleen Uhrich (1916-1944)  married Arthur (Art) Leslie Matheson,  b- 1906 in PEI  d- Apr 29, 1981 in Stratford, Perth, ON
Great West Coal Company Mine -Roche Percee	2 miles East of Roche Percee Range 6 -W2	Started in 1906 financed by a man named Kennedy in Brandon MB. John Robert Brodie was it's accountant and sales agent. This mine only operated for a few years, but the name continued with Mr. Brodie. He later owned the Great West Coal Company. Operated by Mr John Robert Brodie, in Brandon.  there is a John R. Brodie wing on the Brandon MB University, named after this man. I have done research on him, which can be found here, John Robert Brodie N. (Norman) M. Paterson and Sons had a subsidiary, Great West Coal, based in Bienfait, Saskatchewan. Per their web site- "N.M. Paterson and Sons strip-mined coal at Bienfait  with the biggest dragline in Canada,  an enormous crawler shovel named Mr Klimax." So now it appears John R. Brodie,  sold this firm to N. M. Patterson & Sons. Great West Coal Company Ltd name,  still operated in 1980, maybe later. Union 1963-1965- Roche Percee Coal Miners' Union
Roche Percee Collieries Ltd -Roche Percee	3 miles East  of Roche Percee	Operating as early as Aug 1899- Bought out one of the early Roche Percee mine(s) owned by Gow and Russell.   It shipped it's coal on the Soo (CPR) Line. The Hugh Hassard mine was a little  to the west of this mine. Prior to 1924, a branch spur was laid to this mine, for the Spur of the Souris Mine. Aug 1899- H. Gocher arrived from England as a salesman for this company. Same time Mr. Percerelle and his family arrived, he was the new bookkeeper for the mine. William Albert Russell took out land grants on LS 11, Section 32, Tsp 1, Rge 6, W2 LS 12, Section 32, Tsp 1, Rge 6, W2 LS 13, Section 13, Tsp 1, Rge 6, W2 LS 14, Section 32, Tsp 1, Rge 6, W2 George F. Gow took out his land grant on NW Section 33, Tsp 1, Rge 6, W2 Leonard Gocher took out a land grant on  LS 11, Section 34, Tsp 1, Rge 6, W2 relation to H. Gocher?
Coulson Mine -Roche Percee	Close to Hassard mine	Operating in 1900, located a short distance from the Hassard,  Roche Percee and Taylor mines, owned by R.R. Taylor. This is the only mine he did not control as of 1901.  I found a George Coulson living in Oxbow in 1901,  as a farm worker.  Possibly his family formed this mine originally?
Taylor Mine -Roche Percee	Close to Hassard mine	Managed by R. R. Taylor as early as 1900, In 1901 he Combined this mine with the Hassard, and Roche Percee Mine, which he also controlled. He then closed this Taylor Mine.
Russell Mine -Roche Percee	Near the Gow Mine. North side of the river.	Obviously owned by a man named Russell With the Gow mine, one of the first after the Hassard Mine. Some articles show Gow and Russell mine. William Albert Russell    took out Land Grants on LS 11, Section 32, Tsp 1, Rge 6, W2 LS 12, Section 32, Tsp 1, Rge 6, W2 LS 13, Section 13, Tsp 1, Rge 6, W2 LS 14, Section 32, Tsp 1, Rge 6, W2
Gow Mine -Roche Percee	3 Miles east of Roche Percee 1 1/2 miles east of the Hassard mine. North side of the river.	One of the early Coal Mines, after the Hassard Mine. Bought out and renamed Roche Percee Collieries Ltd. One article says the name was the Daddy Gow Mine I know at least one of the Gow family came from Morris MB I know Neil Gow and George F. Gow were in the area. George Frederick Gow,  b- July 10, 1835 at Portsmouth England,  baptized July 19, 1835 at Saint Thomas, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK  d- Apr 15, 1911 in Winnipeg MB, age 75 Father- John Gow Mother- Margaret Paterson I believe he had a sister named Ann Gow Married and had 6 children Wife- Elizabeth Gow   b- 1833 or 1834 in Ontario   d- Dec 6, 1897, age 64, in Winnipeg, MB Son- Frederick (Fred) George Gow,      b- 1858 or 1859 in Ontario      d- July 17, 1937 in Winnipeg MB, age 79     who married Isabella (Bella) Brown His son Fred had children in the Coalfields area, and in MB 1871 census George was living in Macaulay, Muskoka, Ontario 1891 census he was living in Sub District of Youville, district of Provencher, MB He was a Businessman, Farmer, Hotelier, and Indian agent. At the age of seventeen he accompanied his family to Canada West from Ireland, where he had spent his childhood.  In 1878 the Conservative Government appointed him Indian Agent at Winnipeg but he resigned the position within a few months to become proprietor of the Morris House, Morris, Manitoba, where he combined farming with his hotel business for fifteen years. He moved to Estevan and was in the coal business there for twelve years. He then returned to Winnipeg, operating a real estate and insurance business until his retirement. From a History book- Second mine in the district, about a mile east of the present Taylorton Bridge, was operated by Mr. Gowe, known far and wide as "Daddy Gowe". Here I think Gowe should be spelled Gow
Griffith Mine - Roche Percee	Located at Coalfields Range 6	Dec 29, 1904, this mine was in development stage, It had no Railroad Spur, at that time. Exact Owner-Operator Unknown Charles Deacon Griffith   b- July 19, 1884   d- Aug 24, 1982 was Estevan Postmaster 1919-1955 Seems to me he would be too young in 1904 to own this mine, maybe his father?
Range 7	Township 1	0-6 miles north of US border
Thompson Mine - Estevan	Section 11 Township 1 Range 7 -W2	Owned by a Thompson, but which one?
Olson & May Mine -Roche Percee	W 1/2 Section 13 Township 1 Range 7 -W2	Owned by an Olson and May but which ones?
Langen Mine - Roche Percee	Section 13 Township 1 Range 7 -W2	Owned by Jens Langen, on land he homesteaded on when he moved from Minnesota in 1902.     b- Sept 1856 in Norway    d- Nov 30, 1926 - (69 yrs, 2 months, 17 days old)    buried in Emmanuel Cemetery south of Roche Percee Married Maria Langen, nee ?   b- Nov 1862 in Sweden   d- Oct 18, 1922   buried in Emmanuel Cemetery south of Roche Percee   Immigrating in 1885 to USA, 1902 to Canada They had 7 children: Ole, Julius, Peter, Clara, Martin, Selma and Leander I think Jens immigrated in 1883, with his oldest son Ole, to US Son- Ole Langen     b- Mar 1882 in Norway     d- 1958 in Sudbury ON    married in 1908 to Mary Ann Kiser    Ole had a Dairy Farm in Estevan area at one time. Son- Peter (Pet) Langen    b- May 1889 in Minnesota USA    d- before 1919     buried in Emmanuel Cemetery, single, died in his teens Son- Julius Langen    b- Sept 18,1891, McIntosh, Minn, USA    d- July 6, 1957    buried in Bienfait Cemetery    WWI veteran - Reg #3353263, Lutheran religion    Living in Taylorton when he enlisted in May 1918    Honorary Lignite Louie in 1977 Daughter- Clara A. Langen    b- Sept 1896 in Minn, USA    d- Aug 19, 1970, possibly in Billings,  Montana    married Arthur Hoehne in 1913 Son- Martin Langen     b- Mar 30, 1899 in Minn, USA     d- June 1975 possibly in Hazen, Mercer, ND, USA     married in 1923 to DeEtta , nee ? Daughter- Selma Langen     b-     d- 1955 possibly in Billings Montana Son- Leander Langen    b- Mar 7,1901 in Minn, USA    d- Feb 1, 1981    buried in Bienfait Cemetery    married Flora Knight in 1924 Brother ? -Peter Langen    b- 1858 in Norway probably?    d- July 23, 1938, age 80 yrs, 4 months    buried in Emmanuel Cemetery 1900 Minnesota census in Polk county, Lessor Township 1895 also in US, so names above born in Norway, per 1911 Canada Census are possibly born in USA 1911 family in Roche Percee Julius, Leander and Jens Langen  bought the Riverside Hotel In Roche Percee Jens was a trustee of the Short Creek School, #768 He homesteaded on Section 14-1-7-W2
Hildahl Mine - Roche Percee	Section 14 Township 1 Range 7 -W2	Operator Hildahl? Not sure which Hildahl owned this mine
Poage Mine -Roche Percee	Section 24 Township 1 Range 7 -W2	located approximately one and one- quarter miles SW of Roche Percee Village.      Operated by Herbert Ellis Poage, This mine was the largest shipper in 1934.  Only operated until mid 30's. Herbert Ellis Poage    b- Apr 5, 1875, in Newton, Iowa, USA,    d- 1952 in Sicamous, B.C. age 79. Mother- Harriet Eliza Scott (1842-1930) Father- James Riggs Poage (1834-1895) Grandfather- George Gilliland Poage His granddaughter went to ECI. Karl Gustafson was his Pit Boss in 1933 Karl was the nephew of Mr. Peterson from Shand mine
Thomas Siddall Mine -Roche Percee	N 1/2 LSD 7 S 1/2 OF SW 1/4 THE N1/2 OF THE  SW1/4 OF LSD 8 Section 24 Township 1 Range 7 -W2	one and three-quarter miles SW of Roche Percee. Various spellings of this last name have been used, but Siddall is the correct one. I believe he married Barbara Annie Campbell, who was born in 1914.  They had 10 children. Her brother Duncan Charles Campbell also operated a mine in the area.  Henry Siddal, who I believe was his brother, died in WWI in 1917. Thomas was living with his parents  Edward and Flora Siddall on 36-1-7 W2 in 1906.  he was age 2 in 1906, born in England,  immigrated in 1904. See Edward Siddall mine above for more family history
Baniulas Mine - Roche Percee	Section 25 Township 1 Range 7 -W2	located about one and one- half miles SW of Roche Percee village. Operated by two brothers, Anthony and Alphons Baniulas. They started shipping in 1932.  Anthony Baniulas    b- Apr 20, 1909    d- Feb 3, 1983 Alphons Baniulas    b-1899    d- Mar 9, 1967    Both Buried in Souris Valley Cemetery in Estevan alt spelling =Banulas
McKersie Mine - Roche Percee	Section 25 Township 1 Range 7 -W2	Operated by a McKersie, which one?
Superior Coal Mine -Roche Percee	Section 25 Township 1 Range 7 -W2	Operating in 1917 Owner-Operator unknown
Edward Siddall Mine -Roche Percee	Possibly Section 36 Township 1 Range 7 -W2	Operating ca Sept 1931 during Dominion mine strike, Owned by Edward (Ed) Siddall,   b- Dec, ca 1900, in England one of the miner's was Martin Nolan, I have added his pictures to the Roche Percee page Martin Nolan Pictures his father, Edwin Siddall,    b- June, ca 1877, in Lancashire, England, (shown age 29 in 1906) Mother- Anne (Annie) Elizabeth Siddall, nee Hicklin    b- Dec, ca 1877 in England, (shown age 31 in 1906, b- ca 1875?) married bet July-Sept 1896, reg dist Prestwich, Lancashire UK Brother- Henry Ashton (Harry) Siddall,    b- June 9, 1897 in Oldham, Manchester, England    d- Nov 10, 1917    H.A. Siddall listed as a Legion member in Bienfait    He enlisted Feb 27, 1916 in Estevan in WWI, Reg #925426, Private, Army, Canadian Infantry, Saskatchewan Regiment, 5th Battalion Sister- Nellie Siddall    b- Apr ca 1903,  in England Brother- Thomas Siddall,    b- Feb, ca 1904 in reg dist Prestwich, Lancashire UK I believe he owned the coal mine on  Section 24, Township 1, Range 7 -W2, shown listed below Sister- Ella Siddall,    b- Oct 26, 1908 at Sec 36, 1, 7 W2 Brother- Matthew Siddall b- 1913 above?  my guess is yes. 1881 UK census, Father Edwin Siddall, shown age 3 son of Edwin Siddall, shown age 40, born in Warwick England, occupation Coal Miner, living at 772 Mancester Rd, Failsworth, Lancashire, England Edwin Sr's wife shown as age 42, born in Worcester, England,  occupation Bread Baker.  Edwin was youngest of 6 children in 1881. 1906 family living in or near Roche Percee 1908 family living at Sec 36, 1, 7 W2 1911 family living in Estevan 1916, Father Edwin and Harry at least, living in Roche Percee probably whole family there now. now the strange part there is an Edwin Siddall age 12, buried in Taylorton Cemetery, Oct 1912, b- ca 1900, which fits Edward above.  not sure if same or not Oct 29 newspaper article, Edwin Siddall a young boy was killed Run over after falling from a wagon load of grain then if it is Edward, this mine was owned by his father Edwin Siddall, who went by Edward name possibly? Other thing is where did this family go? Edwin Siddall (Jr's) Family immigrated in 1904 to Saskatchewan per census, but actually they came at separate times Vessel - Dominion, Arrived at Montreal Quebec, on 14 Aug 1904 Annie E Siddall, 33, wife, mar Master H Siddall, 10, single (Henry) Master E Siddall, 4 (Edwin) Miss E Siddall, 2  (Nellie above is my guess) with them was Ellen Siddall, 31, wife, mar and Charles Siddall, 9, child, single all going to Roche Percee, Assiniboia Not sure who Ellen was married to, one of Edwin's brothers I guess who might also have come earlier?  I know he had one brother John William Siddall, not sure if he had more born after 1881. there was a Edwin Siddall, age 26, miner, from Lancashire, destination Michel BC, travelling Steerage on the vessel 'Pretorian', arrived in Montreal, Quebec on 12 Sep 1903.  So now we know he might have come earlier than his wife and family.  So between Sept 1903 and Aug 1904, he moved from BC to Roche Percee.
Range 7	Township 2	6-12 miles north of US border
Saskatchewan Coal, Brick  and Power Company aka: Shand Coal and Brick Company -Shand	LSD 14, 15, 16 S OF CPR Section 4 Township 2 Range 7 -W2	Opened by Joel (Joe) Bardsley, in 1908, on the Soo (CPR) Line,   b- July 1874 in Reg Dist of Rochdale, Castleton, Lancashire, UK   d- Apr 10, 1957, Burnaby BC, age 83   buried in the Masonic Lodge, Burnaby Cemetery,   4305 Halifax St, Burnaby BC Now we know he was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Father- Samuel Bardsley,   b- ca 1843, Ashton U. Lyne, Lancashire, England, Mother- Mary A. Bardsley, nee ?,   b- ca 1842, Manchester, Lancashire, UK Wife- Jane Bardsley, nee Halliwell,   b- Jan 1874 in Reg Dist of Leigh, Tyldesley, Lancashire, UK   d- Nov 3, 1953, in Vancouver BC, age 78   buried in the Masonic Burnaby Cemetery, Halifax St, Burnaby Marriage- July-Sept 1897, Reg Dist of Leigh, England Daughter Mary Bardsley,    b- Feb 1898 in Reg Dist of Leigh, Tyldesley, Lancashire, UK immigrated to Canada bet Mar 1901 and Nov 1903, as the family was living in England per 1901 census. Son, Samuel Bardsley,    b- Nov 26, 1903 in Assn. (SK) Daughter Violet Bardsley-    b- Apr 9, 1906 in Sask    d- Apr 12, 1927, in Vancouver BC, age 21    buried in the Masonic Burnaby Cemetery, Halifax St, Burnaby Mar 12, 1906 took out the homestead application on NE Section 4, Tsp 2, Rge 7, W2 Sold ca 1912, to Jonas Gustav Peterson,   b- Aug 22, 1869   d- Apr 14, 1948,   buried in Estevan City Cemetery.  Considered the founder of the Hamlet of Shand. Deep Seam type Mine. The mine was open until 1938 Mr Peterson owned the Eureka Coal and Brick Company  in Estevan prior to this. In 1916 this mine produced 23,755 tons of Lignite coal 4th highest in the District. This Mine was operating in 1917. Thomas McLean Sr. worked at the Shand mine  when he first immigrated from Scotland in 1911 (see McLeans Mine below)
Hugh McLean Mine (official name unknown)	near Shand	Operated by Hugh McLean and William (Bill) McLean Hugh McLean b- Feb 1883, (shown as 1865 on cemetery transcription) in Scotland d- Feb 17, 1951 buried in Estevan City Cemetery he was married to Elsie Mclean, nee Ferries         b- July 1876 in Scotland         d- ? They both immigrated to Canada in 1907    son- Hugh McLean, b- Nov 3, 1907 in Brandon MB    son- William, info below Hugh was a Brother to Thomas Mclean Sr., (see McLean's Mine below for father, mother etc). William (Bill) Mclean, (son of Hugh McLean, above)    b- Nov 1909 in SK He was married, name unknown    Bill's Son- Name unknown, b- May 7, 1925 at Shand    Bill's Daughter- Name Unknown, b- May 28, 1930 Hugh and family living at Section 31, Township 7, Range 3, W2 in 1911 Occupation farmer, religion Presbyterian Thomas McLean Jr. operated this mine at one time, switching locations with Hugh and Bill
Parkinson Mine -Shand	N 1/2 LSD 5 & S 1/2 OF SW 1/4 OF LS 12 Section 6 Township 2 Range 7 -W2	Operated by Thomas Edward Parkinson-   b- Feb 21, 1910, at Abram, England   d- July 24, 1975   buried in Estevan City Cemetery
Hannah Collieries Ltd. -Bienfait	NW 1/4 Section 8 Township 2 Range 7 -W2	Deep Seam, Shaft Type Mine located 6 miles East of Estevan, opened in the mid 40`s, operated for only a few years.  Owned by Alexander Craig McMiken  (Alec) (nickname Happy) Wilson.  What didn't this guy own? a Larry Hannah was living in Estevan in Dec 1892, and a newspaper article says He was to be married soon, and  it would be the first wedding in Estevan. wonder if this wasn't his mine first? Then Oct 11, 1892, Mr. Laurie Hannah was building a store on 4th st in Estevan. Now we have 2 Hannah's? But I think Laurie is the correct name. Mr. Laurie Hannah 1892
One of the Big Six Mines ca1931 Eastern Collieries  of Bienfait Ltd. aka "Eastern Mine"  or The "Eastern"	Sections 13 and 24 Township 2 Range 7 -W2 C on this map-   49 deg, 08’, 09.31” N  102 deg, 49’ 21.12”W	Deep Seam, Shaft type Mine, opened in 1922 Owned by Herbert (Herb) Wallace  and his brother, of Estevan. 5th largest mine in 1931 Part of the big Six, time of Sept 29,1931 riot. ca1930's the size of the mine underground was about 400 x 800 yds Edward Pierce Jr. was manager at one point.  I know a Frank Newsome  was mine manager at one point. He was born Aug 1878, died July 5, 1945, buried in Estevan City Cemetery He also managed a mine at Bienfait, and Crescent Collieries. A Picture in the museum  says R.D. Newsome was manager,  but I think he might have been a lawyer  in Estevan in the 30's. My Dad Phil Gent worked underground  at this mine in the 30's. Just west of Bienfait, north of Hwy 39 They owned the mineral rights where our farm was. Operated until the late 40`s My Eastern Collieries Mine Page By Dec 8, 1945 they had an agreement with District 18, U.M.A., (United Mine Workers of America) Oct 1, 1924 this Company was one of the sponsors of the First Air Mail flight in Saskatchewan, from Estevan to Winnipeg. found a Norman and Lillian Wallace, was Norman the other brother?
North Mine -Bienfait	LSD 14 & PART LSD 11 LYING N OF CPR  Section 22 Township 2 Range 7- W2	2 1/2 miles west of Bienfait, north side of Highway 39 Owner-Operator unknown the following folks homesteaded this section 22 ca1900-1903 NE- Gustave La Coste NW- Raphael Burlinguette SE- Athanese La Coste SW- Napoleon LaCoste
North West Coal Company Ltd. - Bienfait	LSD15 & LSD 16 & PART OF 9 &10  LYING N OF CPR, RR  Section 22 Township 2 Range 7- W2 Located approximately six miles east of Estevan and 2 1/2 miles west of Bienfait	Deep Seam Mine, started in 1932, turned into open pit mine in 1947 Company name operating in 1967 for sure. Pit ponies were used to pull up the mine cars from a 62 ft sloped and timbered shaft. ca1932, 15 miners produced 3750 tons of coal/mo 1939, 50 miners were shipping 360 tons in 8 box cars/day Owned by brothers, Alex & Louie Konopaki, and Alex's brother-in-law Daniel (Dan) Bozak Alex Konopaki was Mine manager Shown on 1955 History book map West of the Eastern Collieries Mine, North of the CPR line. Very near the National Mine location from 1931 By Dec 8, 1945 they had an agreement with District 18, U.M.A., (United Mine Workers of America) Alex Konopaki    b- Mar 25, 1901    d- Mar 4, 1983    buried in Bienfait Cemetery married Mary Konopaki, nee Bozak in 1926 Louie Konopaki    b- Nov 2, 1902    d- Oct 15, 1979    buried in Bienfait Cemetery married Anna Konopaki, nee ? Alex and Louie's father- John Konopaki,   b- Oct 1864 in Austria   d- 1925, age 62 married Pauline Konopaki, nee ? John Immigrated in 1905, worked in Nova Scotia mines before Bienfait Mines. Rest of John's family immigrated in 1913. Farmed at Frobisher in 1917, until 1925 when John died. 1911 census shown as John Konopaski, b- Oct 1864 in Austria immigrating in 1908, Catholic, occupation coalminer, boarder with Thomas Mandzuik, in Jane Nelson Boarding House #8 Daniel (Dan) Bozak    b- Oct 31, 1904    d- Jan 4, 1980 buried in Bienfait Cemetery brother of Mary Bozak I know a Walter Konopaki worked at the family mine b-Nov 20, 1925 in Bienfait d-June 18, 2007 in Moose Jaw don't know who his father was though
Commercial Mine -Bienfait	Section 23 Township 2 Range 7 -W2	This Mine was not operated in 1917. Owner-Operator unknown
One of the Big Six Mines ca1931 National Mine Ltd	NE 1/4 Section 25 Township 2 Range 7 -W2 B on this map-  49 deg, 08’ 32.25” N 102 deg, 50’ 25.13” W	Owned by Henry Herbert (Harry) Stevens, and some other West Coast Investors Mine was formed from some of  Maurice Hawkinson's leases in 1929  Harry N. Freeman was manager Part of the big six at time of Sept 29, 1931 riot. 6th largest Deep Seam type mine in 1931 Located between Eastern Mine and Crescent Mine, North of Highway 39, 1 1/4 miles west of Bienfait. During the 1931 strike, this mine was actually the best of the big 6.  They seemed to be running a safer mine, and had a little concern for the miners. Like all the big 6, they didn't want to see a Union at the mine. There was a Mr. H. A. Freeman, teacher at ECI He filled in as a pastor at Stirling Baptist Church in 1925 and became a professor at McMaster University relation to Harry? I found a Harry and Bertha Freeman in Wolseley in 1911 same one?  shown as a Labourer. This Harry, b- Aug 1886 in England, immigrating in 1905 Pte. Harold Freeman was a member of the 65th Tank transport corps, relation? Henry Herbert (Harry) Stevens   b- December 8, 1879 in Bristol,        Reg. Dist. Barton Regis, Gloucestershire, England            (note- his birth is shown as 1878 in all online sites,            but it was not registered until Oct-Dec 1879,            so I think it's 1879 the correct date,            and the 1911 Canada census says 1879 as well,            even those can be wrong, more than right)   d- June 14, 1973 in Vancouver BC, age 94 Father- Richard Harvey Stevens    b- bet July- Sept 1839 in Philleigh, Cornwall, England     d- aft 1891, I think he died in Vernon Dec 30, 1894, age 57    1881 Occupation Domestic Coachman Mother- Jane Anne Stevens, nee Hawking     b- Jan-Mar 1845 in St. Germans, Cornwall, England     d- Apr-June 1883, age 37, reg dist Barton Regis, Gloucester, UK     married Jan-Mar 1869 Penzance Reg district, Cornwall, UK Sister- Bessie Jane Stevens    b- Aug 1, 1872 in England Sister- Mary (Louise) Stevens    b- Jan 22, 1874 in England    married Frank M. Britton, born in ON Brother- William F. Stevens    b- 1877 in Bristol Brother- name?, b- bef 1879 Brother- name?, b- bef 1879 Harry married Mable Annie (Gertrude) Glover,   b- Dec 28, 1879, in Reg District of Caister, Lincolnshire, England,   Immigrated in 1882 per 1911 census          July 5, 1905, in Vancouver BC They had 5 children,    son- Francis Stevens, b- Oct 1907    daughter- Marjory Stevens- b- Jan 1908    daughter- Sylvia Stevens- b- Apr 1911    son- Douglas Stevens, b- aft 1911    daughter- Patricia Stevens, b- aft 1911 Gertrude's parents, George and Mary A. Glover both born in England, as well as a niece, Mary Ivy (Perl) Glover b- June 9, 1892 in Sask., all living with them in 1911 Perl's parents were John William Braclough Glover, who was her oldest brother, and Georgina Colier Gertrude was one of 9 children. 1881 the Glovers were living at 109 Willingham St Clee with Weelsby, Lincoln, England Gertrude was youngest of the family when they immigrated Her dad George was a Railroad Guard. 1901 the Glovers were living in Yale area, Gertrude on her own George and Mary with her oldest brother now 1881 family Stevens living in Cotham Park, Park House,         Westbury on Trym, Gloucester, England Widowed father, 2 older brothers and a sister immigrated to Canada in 1887, he was age 9, Settling in Peterborough ON. 1891 living in Peterborough, Methodist, age 12 Moved to Vernon BC in 1894 Joined the US Army in 1899, participated in the Boxer Rebellion 1901- living in Vancouver with his sister Bessie, at his sister Louise Britton's place, shown as a book keeper Served on Vancouver City Council in 1910 1911 served as MP as a Conservative, served more than 30 yrs living at 1451 12th Ave I think it says, Vancouver BC 1911 occupation shown as a Printer Last surviving member of R. B. Bennett's Government  when he died in 1973
One of the Big Six Mines ca1931 "New" Crescent Collieries Ltd.	SE 1/4  Section 26 Township 2 Range 7 -W2 A on this map-  49 deg, 08’, 07.41”N 102 deg, 51’, 59.12” W	Deep Seam Shaft type Mine, started around 1926. Owned by J. R. Brodie, William Lemond (Billy)(Will) Hamilton, and A. C. Wilson.  Alexander Craig McMiken (aka Alec, Alex, or Happy) Wilson was Manager I know a Frank Newsome was mine manager at one point. He was born Aug 1878, died July 5, 1945, buried in Estevan City Cemetery He also managed a mine at Bienfait, and Eastern Collieries. 1 mile east of Estevan in one book, but this is wrong, unless they meant 1 mile East of Bienfait,  where the first Crescent Collieries  would have been in that area in 1918-1926. This is where the miners formed their parade,  before the Sept 29, 1931 riot in Estevan.   It closed in 1937.  Part of the Big Six in the area at that time.  4th largest in 1931 Located on the CNR line  between Estevan and Bienfait approx 2 1/2 miles East of Bienfait, north of Hwy 39 per 1927 map. Sask Archives Web site & photo of the loading area Photo sent to me by Mr. Ron Carpenter, Grand Nephew of Will Hamilton.  This is a group photo of the Hamilton families  at a SE Saskatchewan mine.  Thanks Ron! The life story of William Lemond (Will) Hamilton  can be read here. and his picture and full story here.  Born in Russell, Russell, Ontario, May 11, 1868, he died in a car accident, Oct 1933. He married Ellen (Ella) McNeil, who was a school teacher in Estevan.  Her sister Jessie McNeil, married Peter Cuthbert Duncan, former Mayor, Land owner, and Business man  in Estevan in the early years. After William L. Hamilton died, his daughter Jessie Hamilton  became the mine manager at Crescent Mine.  At that time, this was the Only Mine in Canada  Managed by a Woman. Jessie was born in the family home  called "Eagle's Nest", near their family owned mine, at Coalfields, Assiniboia, NWT, Mar 21, 1901. Jessie married Hiram Ennis Symons, who was also a mine manager at another mine.  Jessie was given a Coronation medal by Queen Elizabeth, shortly after the Queen's Coronation. Hiram passed away in Calgary AB. June 27, 1974. Hiram Symons descendants are well known today in Estevan. Hiram was the father of George Alan Symons. William Lemond Hamilton took out land grants  on Section 34, Tsp 1, Rge 6, W2 owning the mineral rights on NE LS 10, and NW LS 9 on Section 34 View my Crescent Collieries Ltd Web pages here
North West Coal Co. Ltd. -Bienfait	NE 1/4  Section 27 Township 2 Range 7-W2	Deep Seam Shaft type Mine. Opened in 1932, operated until 1947  as underground mine, then until 1964 as a strip mine. Owned and operated by Alex Konopaki and Dan Bozak. One of the largest mines, ca 1961 This mine was located just north of where the Battle River Coal Company Ltd. tipple and offices were located. By Dec 8, 1945 they had an agreement with District 18, U.M.A., (United Mine Workers of America)
J. S. Wilbur Mine	E 1/2 OF W 1/2 & W1/2 OF E1/2 LS 61 14-7-W2	a F. S. Wilbur owned the Elm Valley Coal Mine  near Roche Percee, same family?
Old Mac Coal Co. Ltd. -Roche Percee	West of Roche Percee Tipple in the Village in 1955 Range 7 -W2	(Used to be the Sutherland Mine,  then The Roche Percee Coal Mine) West of Roche Percee, tipple in the village. In business in 1955, operated by Sinclair Coal Company Interests, out of Kansas City, Missouri.  in 1954 Sinclair was in merger talks with Truax-Traer then in 1955 in merger talks with Peabody Coal in 1956 this mine was sold to Western Dominion Coal Mines Ltd. 1955 history book, says the mine was 1/2 mile south, also west of the village, and NE of the village?,  exact location unknown to me.  I do believe the Tipple was in the village in 1955.  I think 1/2 mile south is correct.
Costello Mine - Bienfait	4 km east of Estevan Township 2 Range 7 -W2	Opened in 1960, wasn't sure how this mine got its name until I found a Mannix history book my dad had. turns out Chairman of the Board of Loram Holdings Ltd. was Mr. Everett William Costello, QC  b- 1909 in Calgary AB  d- 1985  who was living at Calgary AB in 1973. He was Chairman of Pembina Resources Ltd. when he retired. A lawyer in Calgary. He attended University of Alberta in Edmonton for his law degree. Became Lance Corporal in Royal Army Service Corp in Red Deer. then attained rank of Captain, in WWII Shortly after the war he became Corporate Lawyer  of the Mannix Group, working for his friend Fred Mannix E.W. Costello Scholarship at U of Calgary, named after him. Family nickname "Boysie" He married Florence Genevieve Ballachey of High River AB. She died in 1999 Both buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Calgary AB Florence G. Ballachey's parents-   Father- A. A. Ballachey, K.C., d-1943   Mother- Genevieve Ballachey, nee McDonell, d-1961   Florence was one of 7 children His Family Tree- Great Grandfather- William (Billy) Costello Great-Grandmother- Catherine (Kit) Nolan Grandfather, John William Costello,       b- Feb 14, 1842 (1841?) probably on Costello family farm,               in Trienearagh, Kerry County, Ireland,       d- Mar 16, 1918, 2nd st SW, in Calgary AB, age 77       buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Calgary AB       Occupation- Government Inspector of weights and measures       as well as being a Printer, JP       Devout Catholic family       E. W. Costello's family settled in Calgary in 1883       Some of the earliest pioneers of the city       First teacher in Calgary AB       Immigrated to Canada in 1862 (1861?)       ca1910- Built the Costello Block office bldg at 504 8th Ave.E. Grandmother - Elizabeth Costello, nee Copps,       b- June 1853 in ON       d- 1928       buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Calgary AB      Married Oct 28, 1874, Fitzroy harbour, Carlton Co, ON They had 9, maybe 10 children that I can figure out for now: 1. Son- Dr. Michael Copps Costello    b-August 2, 1875 in Montreal, Quebec    d- March 22, 1936, Sunday, Age 61,         at family residence 2108 2nd st W in Calgary AB    He was the 22nd Mayor of Calgary,     served during WWI, 1915-1919,    He arrived on the first train into Calgary in 1883.    Worked for the Calgary Herald.    Wife- Pearl A. Corrigan, married in Kingston ON, in 1908.       b- Apr 1887       Son- Frank Costello, b- Oct 1910       Son- Jack Costello, b- ? 2. Everett's Father- William (Bill) Alphonse Costello     b- Jan 1877, in Montreal Quebec     d- Oct, 1956 age 79     buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Calgary AB     living at 2115 2nd st W in Calgary     1910 owned a pool room, lived at 2103 4th st     Landlord for many houses and office buildings     Trade, Carpenter, Known as "the builder"     Wife- Mary Francis Costello, nee McNeill,         b- July 1883 in NS         d- not long after Wilfrid was born, ca 1911         Married in 1907         Had 4 children:         -daughter- Mary Margaret Iris Costello,                   b- Apr 1908 in AB                   d- 1992                   buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Calgary AB         -son-  Everett William Costello,                   b- Nov 1909 in AB                   d- 1985                   buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery,                       Erlton St. & 32 Ave. S.W., Calgary AB                        oldest Cemetery in Calgary         -son- Wilfrid Francis Costello,                   b- 1911, in AB                   d- July 1955, age 44         -daughter- Lenore Margaret Costello, b- 1915 in AB 3. Daughter- Katherine Mary (Katie) Costello          b- Oct 30, 1879 in Renfrew, ON,          d- Dec 21, 1939         1902 She married Thomas Aaron McManus,                Occupation- brakeman for CPR 4. Son- Dr. Thomas Joseph (Dr. Tom) Costello         b- 1881 in Renfrew ON         d- July 20, 1938 in Calgary, age 57         buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Calgary AB        He was next door to Brother Copps above in 1911,        staying with him his parents and other relatives.   Wife- Margaret Lenore (Dolly) Reilly        b- Nov 1885 in Quebec.        Married in 1907 5. Daughter- Mary Joseph (Molly) Costello          b- Mar 26, 1882 in Renfrew, ON          d- April, 1956 in West Virginia, USA          buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Calgary AB          Married Sylvester Francis (Sam) McDonald in 1909 6. Daughter- Elizabeth Lillian (Lillie)(Lil) Costello,         b- Dec 1883 in Calgary, AB         d- 1920 in Calgary AB, age 37,         buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in Calgary AB        She was the 2nd white child born in Calgary,        The first white female        Married Cory Coughlin 7. Son- John Leo Costello 8. Daughter- Leonnie Grace Costello 9. Daughter- Lalla(h) Florence Costello 10. Daughter- Elma, b- Jan 1888 in AB Not sure if they had 9 or 10. Elma might be a duplicate It appears 7-9 or 10 all died very young. Coming to Calgary with John W. was his brother William and his wife Sarah, they had 5 children arriving in Calgary and their 6th child John Calgary Costello, b- Nov 1883 was the first white child born in the new site of Calgary. ----------------------------------------------- ca2010, equipment used at this mine B.E. (Bucyrus Erie) 5W dragline, 50B loading shovel, Alco locomotive, and a coal hauler, are on display at the Estevan museum just west of Estevan, on highway 39 Mine closed in 1993 due to no demand for the coal. It re-opened in summer of 1998 as part of Prairie Coal Limited 20 year life expectancy of the mine, at that time I also find an article that says this mine was at Roche Percee? Owned by Manalta Coal Corporation 1970-1998 Luscar Coal Corporation took control ca 1998
Havanah Collieries Ltd. (aka Havana, Havanna)  & Havannah Coal Company) -Bienfait	South side of Highway 39, and West of Bienfait Township 2 Range 7 -W2	Operating ca 1940 to 1951 at least Shown on the map in 1955 History book map  as south side of Highway 39, and west of Bienfait, between the North West Mine and Eastern Mine By Dec 8, 1945 they had an agreement with District 18, U.M.A., (United Mine Workers of America)
Range 8	Township 1	0-6 miles north of US border
Peterson, Lee &  Flower Mine -Estevan	LSD 14  Section 28 Township 1 Range 8 -W2	Possibly Would have been on land  owned by James Flower. He owned the NW 1/4. b- Mar 1, 1861- d- July 27, 1967. His sons Orville and Roy Flower  farmed this area in 1964. All 3 are deceased and buried  in Estevan City Cemetery
Kjersem Mine -Estevan	NW1/4 LS12. SW1/4 LS13, SW1/4 LS13     Section 28 Township 1 Range 8 -W2	a Stan Kjersem owned this land in 1964
Niels Anderson Mine -Estevan	NW Section 28 Township 1 Range 8 -W2 SW of Estevan in the Valley, covered by water at Boundary Dam now	Started by Niels Anderson in 1912.  His son Hans Anderson worked at this mine until he started his own mine. Other sons worked at the mine as well. He had 4 sons. First name spelled Nils as well Located on the bank of Long Creek. Mine operated until 1950 Seam was 12-14 ft thick.  Niels Anderson  b- Dec 18, 1871 in Denmark,  d- Oct 4, 1957.  Buried in Estevan City Cemetery. Niels and Marie Anderson  homesteaded on NE section 28, Sept 25, 1923 Other 1/4's of this section 28  were homesteaded by Con Barabash ca1931 including this NW section 28
Bridge Mine No 1 -Estevan	E 1/2 LSD 1 Section 32 Township 1 Range 8 -W2	Owner-Operator Unknown Bridge mine was operating 1949-1952 at least
Bridge Mine No 2 -Estevan	LSD 1 & LSD 2 Section 32 Township 1 Range 8 -W2	Operated by Edward Taje
Black Diamond Coal Mine -Estevan	LSD 5 Section 33 Township 1 Range 8 -W2	Operated by Joe Anderson.
Oak Mine aka "Hans Anderson Mine" aka "Anderson Strip Mine"  -Estevan	NW 1/4 Section 33 Township 1 Range 8 -W2	Operated by Johannes (Hans) Christian Anderson   b- Nov 24, 1901   d- Mar 26, 1966,   buried in Estevan City Cemetery.
Tessier Mine aka "Bridge Mine"	Section 33 Township 1 Range 8 -W2	Opened in the 1930's, for 6 years,   by Joseph Tessier,   b- Mar 28, 1893 in Casimir, Quebec,   d- Oct 19, 1973,  He is buried in the Estevan City Cemetery. Working in the mine were his brother Emanual, son Wilfred and Ernie Betland.
Tisdale Coal Mine -Estevan	LSD 11 & 12 Section 33 Township 1 Range 8 -W2	Operating in 1948 for sure Operated by Adam Edward Tisdale,  b- Oct 10, 1877, Wellington County, Ontario  d- Nov 15, 1953 in Moose Jaw SK Father- John Tisdale born in Ireland Mother- Susannah Fearns, or possibly Mary Fearns Mine located 7 miles south of Estevan,    Operated from 1935-1948.    It is now flooded and part of Boundary Dam.    Dec 8, 1945 they were near an agreement with District 18, U.M.A., (United Mine Workers of America) All 3 of his sons, Clifford, Melvin, and Murray, and a Son In Law, worked at the mine. one record says Adam had 9 children, and 2 died early in life. His wife, Sarah Hannah Tisdale, nee Clark,  b- Feb 14, 1876 in Ontario  d- Mar 17, 1943. They married Jan 2, 1906 at Glen Edin, Normanby Ontario Both Sarah and Adam are buried at Macoun SK. where they had a homestead SW 2-5-10-W2, until 1920, when they moved to Estevan. They were Methodists. The Tisdales operated the "Estevan Hotel"  on 6th St. for 4 years. Adam was a rep for Great West Life Assurance Co as well as owning this mine.
Range 8	Township 2	6-12 miles N of US border
Lomnicki Mine -Estevan	LSD 3 & 14 Section 1 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Owner was Leon Lomnicki, and Operated by him and his son, Joseph (Joe) Lomnicki Sr. Leon Lomnicki,   b- Apr 29, 1898,   d- Aug 15, 1962,   buried in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan SK
Jenish Brothers Mine -Estevan	LSD 7, 8, 9 & 10  Section 1 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Operating from 1947-1953 at least Originally owned by a Mr. Hillstrom, sold to the Jenish Brothers, Joseph John Jenish and Egne Jenish Jr..   They started deep seam mining in 1924. Joseph John Jenish   b- 1895 in Lithuania   d- Nov 2, 1962,   buried in Estevan City Cemetery. Egne Jenish Jr.   b- Mar 4, 1898 in Lithuania   d- Jan 28. 1974   buried in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens.
Estevan Valley Mine aka J. Parkinson Mine -Estevan	LSD 11 Section 1 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Operated by a James Parkinson One James Parkinson was buried in Estevan City Cemetery b- Nov 26, 1878 d- June 18, 1958 Then 1911 census, there was a James Parkinson living in Estevan b- Apr 1886 in England, age 25, brother to a Job Parkinson whose family he was living with.  Shown as a miner Same fellow, or 2 different ones? a James Parkinson was Town Councillor, ca 1931 during the Bienfait Miner's riot. also Chairman of the Relief Committee A Kames (Jimmy) Parkinson owned the Victoria Cafe in Estevan at one time
William Gill Mine -Estevan	LSD 13 Section 1 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Operating sometime between 1938-1951 Operated by William Gill Sr.   b- 1885   d- Dec 25, 1943   buried in Estevan City Cemetery
J. Olshanski Mine -Estevan	Section 2 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	(could be spelling error, could be OLSHANOSKI, probably Joseph)
Nicholson Mine -Estevan	N1/2 LSD 9 &  E 1/2 LSD 15 Section 2 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Operated by Pete Gemby from Bienfait.  It was located in the ravine directly south  of the south east corner of the present Woodlawn Golf Course.  Pete Gemby was blacklisted  from the big Coal Companies  after the 1931 strike.   May day is a paid holiday in the Union contracts, and is locally referred to as Gemby Day, in his honour. Owned by Malcolm Nicholson.  view his Mineral rights patent.  This mine was sold to his son Harry William Nicholson, who was mayor of Estevan for a total of 28 years.  (26 consecutive) Malcolm had his homestead on the NE quarter  of this land 2-2-8 W2. Malcolm Nicholson was born in 1855, died July 19, 1945, buried in Estevan City Cemetery. Harry William Nicholson- b- Jan 16, 1888,  died- 1982, buried in Souris Valley Memorial Cemetery This Mine was operating in 1917. A Mr. Herb Culbert hauled the first load of coal from this mine, and delivered it to the residents of Estevan.
Joyce Mine -Estevan	S1/2 LSD 2 Section 4 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Operated by John Joyce
Brokenshire Mine - Estevan	Section 4 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	On Land (NE 1/4) homesteaded by William (Bill) Henry Brokenshire in 1901. Brokenshire family from Cornwall England William (Bill) Henry Brokenshire    b- Mar 20, 1876 in St Columb Minor, Cornwall, England  Note- his birth was registered bet July-Sept 1874 in Bodmin Reg Dist so something isn't right with the birth date on his headstone.    d- Feb 4, 1963    buried in Souris Valley Cemetery, Estevan    He Immigrated in 1897    Took over his brother Thomas's homestead on Long Creek Brother- Thomas Samuel Brokenshire    b- Dec 19, 1877 in Tresean, Cubert, Cornwall, England      birth registered Jan- Mar 1878, in St. Columb District, Cornwall    d- Oct 22, 1960, age 82    buried in Souris Valley Cemetery    He immigrated in 1895, worked in Gainsborough dist for 6 years. Father- Thomas Henry Brokenshire,    b- Apr 11, 1849 in Cubert, Bodmin Reg dist, Cornwall, England,    d- Aug 31, 1919    buried in Estevan City Cemetery    christened Oct 6, 1850, Cubert, Cornwall, England    married May 29, 1875 in Cubert, Cornwall, England    Occupation- Iron Miner, and Farm labourer    He immigrated in 1904,    living on this section with his family in 1906 Canada census Mother- Esther Brokenshire, nee Mitchell   b- Aug 11, 1852 in St Columb Minor, Cornwall, England    d- Mar 18, 1932   buried in Estevan City Cemetery   Esther's Father- Silas Mitchell Brother- Edward John Brokenshire,    b- bet July-Sept 1879 in Cubert, Cornwall, England    d- Nov 15, 1954, in Chilliwack, age 74 I believe he married- Agnes Clara Brown Campbell Sister- Ada Brokenshire    b- bet Oct-Dec 1880 in Cubert, Cornwall, England    6 mo. old in 1881 UK Census, not in 1906 SK census?    d- ? Sister- Mary (Fanny) Ellen Brokenshire   b- Nov 1883?,   registered bet Apr-June 1884       in St. Columb Reg. Dist., Cornwall, England   d- Aug 5, 1931   buried in Estevan City Cemetery   She married George Pawson Sister- Amy Jane Brokenshire   b- Aug 19, 1886 in St. Columb Reg. Dist. Cornwall, England   d- Aug 18, 1950   buried in Estevan City Cemetery Elizabeth Ann (Bessie) Brokenshire,   b- Aug 30, 1888 in England   d-Oct 22, 1918   buried in Estevan City Cemetery Sister- Evelyn Susan Brokenshire,    b- 1891?,    registered bet Jan- Mar 1892        in St. Columb Reg. Dist. Cornwall, England    d- Mar 20, 1968    buried in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens    Evelyn was married to Wilbert Andrew Grawbarger family was living in Tresean, Cubert, Cornwall, England in 1881 Thomas Henry's father- William Brokenshire,   christened Apr 24, 1836 in Cubert, Cornwall, England mother- Ann (nee Hancock possibly), from Crantock, Cornwall, England marriage bet Apr-June 1846, registered in Bodmin Registration District, Cornwall, England 1901 census family living in Cubert Entire Parish, Cornwall, England 1911 Canada Census, family broken apart in 3 different areas -Esther is the head, with son Thomas,    and daughter Elizabeth with her.   Religion Methodist for all -William, and his sisters Fanny Ellen,    and Evelyn Susan living on their own -Thomas Henry Brokenshire was living by himself,    shown b-1845 here
Peterson Mine -Estevan	W 1/2 OF W 1/2 LSD 3 & ALL LSD 4 Section 4 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Operated by Peterson & Blackburn William Andrew Blackburn owned land in this area, this could be him. This mine would be very near  where the Boundary Dam plant is now
W. Hudynka &  T. Mandzuk  Mine -Estevan	E 1/2 LSD 14 & W 1/2 LSD 15  Section 4 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	No Info On W. Hudynka Thomas Mandzuk   b- 1880   d- Sep 11, 1951,   buried in Estevan City Cemetery 1911 census says name was Thomas Mandzuik    b-Mar 1879 in Austria, Catholic Religion immigrated in 1905
Palmer Mine -Estevan	Section 4 Township 2 Range 8 -W2 E1/2 OF LS 2 OF 4	This Mine operated prior to 1917, but was not operating in 1917. Operated by John Robert Palmer.    b- Feb 1869 in England    d- ? He had a western land grant on SE Section, with mineral claim, E1/2 OF LS 2 OF 4. 1911 Census, his mother Agnes lived with him. Both Immigrated in 1903. he was listed as a farmer.
F. L. Thompson Mine -Estevan	LSD 2   Section 4 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Frank Lorenzo Thompson b- Jan 4, 1879 in Deuel County, SD, USA d- Oct 12, 1966 buried in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens in Estevan Father- Abel Thompson Mother- Helen Thompson, nee ? immigrated in 1902 from US to Canada Wife- Mary Thompson, nee Murray  b- Feb 3, 1884, d May 4, 1970 also buried in SVMG in Estevan 8 children
Highway Mine - Estevan	Section 9 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	M. Murphy
Blackhawk Mine - Estevan	Section 9 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	C. J. Wheelock I wouldn't be surprised if this fellow isn't an American
W. A. Grawbarger Mine -Estevan	LSD 14 & 15 Section 9 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Operated by Wilbert Andrew Grawbarger    b- Apr 12, 1894 in Restoule, Patterson Township,Ontario,    d- Aug 19, 1953  Mine located just to the west of Estevan    Wilbert was the Nephew of George Pawson, who was the owner of Pawson Market Gardens in Estevan.   Wilbert delivered vegetables to some of the mines.  He was a veteran, reg #3030822 of WWI enlisted 1917, occupation a farmer, living in Carr P.O., Parry Sound District, Ontario out of North Bay Area,  ON.    He was married to Evelyn Brokenshire in Estevan. Her family history is recorded in Brokenshire Mine section Father, Richard Grawbarger (1864-1943) Mother- Sarah Pawson (1874-1913) Wilbert was one of 10 children
Dawson Mine -Estevan	Section 10 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Operating prior to 1917, but not Operating in 1917 Peter Cuthbert Duncan, and George Pawson, both had mineral claims in this area. In the first Estevan Cemetery there is a young boy buried, his father was J. (Possibly John) Dawson.
Parry Mine - Estevan	LSD 10 Section 10 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Might have been opened by a William Parry   b- 1867   d- Dec 13, 1946 in Estevan SK, age 79   buried in Estevan City Cemetery He came from Wrexall, North Wales in 1911, 1912 his wife Mary came with 7 children to Canada Mary Parry, nee Thomas   b- 1870   d- Apr 18, 1930 at age 60   buried in Estevan City Cemetery He was the first employee of the Prairie Nursery, becoming a foreman with them, until he retired. Operated by Reidel (Riedel?) Brothers, and also E. H. Gillis at one time. George Pawson owned the mineral rights near this mine.
Big Chunk Mine - Estevan	Section 10 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	This mine operated in 1917 Owner-Operator Unknown
Unknown name	Section 10 Township 2? Range 8? -W2  near Estevan	B. Watt and C. Fallis were opening up a mine Aug 10, 1905 8ft seam struck. 1911 there was a Ceph Fallis working in a livery in Estevan, born Aug 1878, in Ontario, Prebyterian, boarding with a McCrimmon family but to confuse the issue a Cephas Fallis was living in Estevan at the same time, boarding with a Waggoner family He was born Dec 1881 in Ontario. Also working in a livery. Brothers? Strange, can't find them in 1906 census. Cephas Hugh Taylor Fallis took out a western land grant  on NE Sec 18, Tsp 3, Rge 7, W2 or maybe it was Cecil Ray Fallis, who was in Frobisher when he enlisted in WWI in 1918 Section 10, Tsp 2, Rge 8 is same location where P.C. Duncan and George Pawson had mineral rights. Same mine location?
George Parkinson Mine aka Johnson Mine -Estevan	LSD 1, 2 & 3 Section 11 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Operated by George Parkinson-   b- Dec 14, 1876 in Wigan, England   d- Aug 26, 1959, age 82   buried in Estevan City Cemetery, He worked his mine until 1945 when he retired He immigrated in 1906 to Canada The Johnson Mine was operating in 1917 article in Estevan Mercury July 22, 1926 states the George Parkinson Mine was working at that time. George Parkinson mine was involved  in the Dominion wide mine strike in 1931 George Parkinson was councillor of RM#5, 1942-1947 and Reeve in 1948 Married his wife Sydney (Mary) Parkinson, nee Anderson, in 1907    b- Apr 2, 1881 in Reg. District of Carlisle, England    d- May 9, 1968 age 87    buried in Estevan City Cemetery son Robert born July 1908 in SK family shown in 1911 census as Methodists
White Hope Mine -Estevan	NW 1/4 LSD 9. NE 1/4 & N 1/2 OF SE 1/4 & NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 LSD 10 Section 12 and 18 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Started by Louis Emile Bourquin. It was named by Henry Gillis. Located only a 1/2 mile from the  Eureka Brick plant at that time. Started in 1913. sold to Truax-Traer in 1930. Louis Bourquin  b- Nov 22, 1894 in Valentigney, Doubs’ County, France.  d- Mar 19, 1985  buried in Estevan City Cemetery. This Mine was operating in 1917 at 18-2-8 W2.
Southernwood & Rice Mine - Estevan	Section 13 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Operators Southernwood and Rice? One possibility for the Rice name Frederick C. Rice,   b- 1885,   d- Oct 23, 1930   buried in Estevan City Cemetery One possibility for Southernwood Golden Oliver (Oly)  Southernwood   b- Jan 12, 1896 in Fordham, Essex, England   d- Feb 2, 1957   buried in Estevan City Cemetery enlisted in WWI, May 1915 at Estevan Occupation dairyman, single next of kin Thomas Southernwood, living at Fordham Immigrated in 1912 married Doris Jepson in 1921 both of these are wild guesses now the name is Rice in the history books, but could it be Nice?, Arthur Nice actually He was a brother-in-law to George Edgar Southernwood, b-1893 who was Oliver's brother. again a wild guess see also the Company Mine, owned by the Southernwood brothers
Unknown Coal Mine name	SW Section 13 Tsp 2 Rge 8, W2	Sept 25, 1901, Peter C. Duncan, Nels Mikkelson,  Andrew O. Hidahl, Lars Olsen, and John Rasmussen, bought 160 acres at $3/acre from the CPR Dec 1, 1902 changed to Laura Mikkelson, widow of Nels Dec 31, 1905 they paid a premium to purchase the coal rights
Rooke & McNeil Mine - Estevan	Section 14 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Operators Rooke and McNeil?
Munroe Mine -Estevan	LS1, LS2, LS 7 Section 14 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Operating in 1917 Operated by Thomas Munroe   b- Jan 1874   d- ?   buried- ? Eureka Coal Mining Company was very near this mine. 1911 census he was living on Railway Ave., with wife Mary, and a daughter.
Woolomeloo Mine- alt. Wooloomooloo Mine -Estevan	Section 14 Township 2 Range 8 -W2 North side of the Souris River, slightly east of Highway 47. - in the hill just east of the old bridge on old Hwy 47	Operated in the 1930's, by Frank (Bill) Eli Klyne  b- ?  d- ?  buried- ? son of Frank Klyne (Lignite Louie 1980). This Mine was operating in 1917.
Eureka Coal and Brick Company aka- Estevan Coal and Brick Co. Ltd. aka- International Clay Products aka- Estevan Brick Ltd. -Estevan	Just south-west of the Hwy 47 and Torquay Highway corner. Section 14 Township 2 Range 8 -W2 1922 ad	The Brick portion of this business, was started in 1902 by an American, Nels Mickelson, just south-west of the Hwy 47,  and Torquay highway corner.  They found good quality clay digging for Coal. Dec 29, 1904 article says, one of the best mines in the district, This mine is worked by an American company. In Connection with this mine are extensive Brickyards. Apr 24, 1903 Eureka Coal and Brick Company. Willmar Minn USA bought part of NE Section 14, 40 acres for $10/acre from the CPR Sold in 1906 to Jonas Gustav Peterson,   b- Aug 22, 1869   d- Apr 14, 1948,   buried in Estevan City Cemetery. He sold this business, and moved to Shand area. The founder of the Hamlet of Shand. In 1910 the wages were 20 cents per hour, 10 hour days. Peterson sold to Fredrick (Fred) W. Newcombe in 1912,  who operated it until 1928. Fredrick (Fred) William Newcombe     b- Jan 1879 in Maine USA        age 37, in 1916     d-  ?  Wife- Grace S. Newcombe, nee ?    b- Feb 1881 in Minnesota USA        age 33, in 1916    d- ?   Both came to Canada in 1910 1911 he is shown as a Brick man, Methodist living with Eleazer Garner in 1916 census He became mayor of Estevan 1919-1920 Newcombe Dr in Estevan named after him He opened the Orpheum theatre with his partner Mr. (Harry) Henry Emerson McKenzie - see my Estevan theatre section Sold again, it became International Clay Products, owners Dave Bannatyne and C.C. Smith.  They built the new brick plant south-east of Estevan. David Albert Bannatyne (Sr.)   b- Nov 1, 1880 in Irvine, Scotland   d- Dec 10, 1954.     buried in the Estevan City Cemetery. Mildred Anne Bannatyne, nee Jones   b- July 11, 1886 in Holywell Reg Rist, Flintshire, England   d- May 22, 1971 married Dec 25, 1912 in Winnipeg MB Immigrated to Canada from Scotland in Feb 1903 Came to Estevan June 13, 1913 Manager of Bank of British North America, in Estevan originally,  Then owned his own Insurance agency.  Became shareholder in this Sunshine Coal Mine   as well as Eureka Coal and Brick Co.  which later became International Clay Products. David Bannatyne Sr. was the mayor of Estevan, during the infamous Sept 29, 1931 Miner's riot in Estevan. Family lived at 1422 3rd St. in Estevan He was worshipful Master of Estevan Lodge No. 25, AF & AM, in 1917 and was District Deputy Grand Master for Masonic District No. 6 in 1924. He was a member of the Wa Wa Temple, order of the Mystic Shrine and was also a member of the Scottish Rite Lodge in Regina Christopher (Chris) C. Smith   b- 1864   d- Oct 11, 1934   buried in Estevan City Cemetery   served as Estevan Alderman and became Mayor In 1945 the Sask. Government bought the business.   It became Estevan Brick Ltd, on Jan 1, 1966. Today the plant is no longer operating.   It was operating in 1917. 1971 Estevan Brick was 100% Canadian owned and operated. managed by Jack Teal.  1971 article says it was sold to private interests, in 1969, and the owners were Peben Industries of Edmonton. They produced a white brick, from a clay deposit unique to the Continent. Raw materials on the order of 50,000 tons per year, came from Flintoft, Shand, and Estevan itself.  in 1971 they employed 32 workers, 2 supervisors and a Plant technician.  5 office staff, and 5 salesman
Unknown Coal Mine		May 13, 1911 NW Section 14, 160 acres was bought jointly from the CPR for $35/acre by George Cooper Campbell, Thomas Kennedy, both from Toronto ON David D. Christie, Guelph ON, Francis Napier Tenant, of Brampton ON with coal and Surface rights
Blondeau Mine - Estevan	Section 17 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Possible operator of this mine, Joseph Clement Blondeau   b- November 17, 1890 at Qu'Appelle,   d-June 22, 1968, age 77,   buried- ? came to Estevan in 1891 with his parents.   He operated a coal mine in the Estevan district from 1948 until his retirement into Estevan in 1956.
Hard Times Mine - Estevan	Section 17 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	J. Hork  (J. S. Mork below?)
Mork Mine -Estevan	LSD 5 Section 17 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Operated by J. S. Mork.  I know he attended Reddemann School, age 8-10, in 1904.
M. L. Ross Mine aka Blue Ox Mine -Estevan	LSD 6 Section 17 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Operated by Matthew (Matt) Leon Ross-  b- July 7, 1873 near Ottawa ON.,  d- June 26, 1945   Buried in Estevan City Cemetery In 1906 he was living near Estevan, 6-1-7, W2
Cossette Mine - Estevan	Section 18 Township 2 Range  8 -W2	Cossette Brothers operated this mine. The mine was on the level prairie, operated from Dec 1, 1931 until mid-March, 1936.
Lloyd Mine -Estevan	SE Section 18 Township 2 Range 8 -W2 South side of the Souris River Valley	This Mine was operating in 1917. Operated by William Lloyd  b- Feb 1878 in Wales.  d- ? Immigrated in 1903 with his wife Laura, and daughter Ida May He had a western land grant on the SE Section 18. Wife was Laura Lloyd, nee Roberts,   b- May 1880 in England   d- ? Married bet July-Sept 1900,  in Registration District of Festiniog, Wales  They had 5 children I know of.: Daughter- Ida May Lloyd,    b- Oct 1901 in Wales    d- ?    possibly buried in Mountain View Cemetery Vancouver BC Son- William Alexander Lloyd,    b- Dec 4, 1903 in Cyprus River, MB    d- Sept 21, 1982, age 78, in New Westminster BC Son- Clifford Cyril Lloyd,    b- Oct 31, 1905 in Estevan    d- Apr 15, 1989, age 83, in Vancouver BC Daughter- Alice Lloyd,    b- Apr 17, 1907 in Estevan SK    d- May 4, 1907 in Estevan SK Son- Douglas Lloyd,    b- July 1909 in SK    d- ? 1911 Canada Census says he had a coalmine Other operators of this mine R. Follen, Jack Mather, Henry Fuller and others
Nordstrom Mine - Estevan	LSD 15 Section 21 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Operated by Charlie Nordstrom. He was single and came from the US. Shaft type mine, west of Estevan. He lived in a shack near the mine. He returned to the US.
A. Muirhead &  W. J. McCleary Mine -Estevan	LSD 12   Section 22 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Andrew Muirhead and William John McCleary (his brother-in-law)  - Located just west of ECI, over the hill, operated for 15 years.    Andrew Muirhead      b- June 6, 1879 in Bellamena, County Antrim, Ireland,   d- Nov 22, 1950 in Vancouver BC, age 70   buried in Ocean View Cemetery in Vancouver B.C.   William John McCleary    b- June 15, 1871 in Lisnamurican, Ireland,    d- December 14, 1953    buried in Estevan City Cemetery-  This was a Hillside family in Estevan
Valley Street Mine - Estevan	Section 22 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Owner-Operator unknown June 30, 1892, Dominion Coal Coke and Transport Company bought part of the NW Section 22, from the CPR, only 2.3 acres for $10/acre  I know Major J. M. Walsh bought part of the NW section 22 here Dec 31, 1892 from the CPR, 157.7 acres for $4 per acre. also part of NW and SE, 80 acres for $4/acre was it him that had this mine?  or was it one of the above or below mines?
Anderson Mine - Estevan	Section 22 Township 2 Range 8 -W2 2g-1-8 W2	Started by Niels Anderson.    b- ?   d- ?   buried- ? His son Hans Anderson worked at this mine  until he started his own mine. This Mine was operating in 1917 at 2g-1-8 W2.
The Estevan Transit  and Power Company Ltd. -Estevan	Around Section 23, Township 2  Range 8 -W2	Incorporated Dec. 19, 1913, Directors- Harry Nicholson- Contractor Hector J. McNeil- Agent William J. Perkins- Barrister Ernest C. Hilborn- Salesman Donald C. Dunbar- Estevan Mercury Owner and Editor Head Office- Estevan, $100,000 Capital Stock, at 1,000 shares @ $100.00 ea. Licensed to sell Power, own Coal Mines  and sell Coal, manufacture Brick, Construct Warehouses, Hotels, Stations etc, and even construct a Railway, starting in SE 1/4 sec 23, Tsp 2, Rge 8, ending in SE corner Section 11, Tsp 2, Rge 8, W2, passing thru NW Sec 14, Sec 15, and NW Sec 10. James Walsh bought 215 acres of Sec 23, at $4 acre Dec 31, 1892 from the CPR Did the fellows above buy it from him?
Lignite Power Company -Estevan	Section 24 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Under Development in 1917 NE corner of Estevan, close to the new Hotel
Black Lump Coal Mine - Estevan	LSD 4.  Section 27 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Deep Seam type Mine. Operated by Gilsoul & Murray, a James Gillson lived in this area, so very likely a spelling error here.
Truax-Traer Coal Co. -Estevan	LSD 4.  Section 27 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	In 1930 this American Company  bought out the Big Lump Coal Co. First Major Stripping for Coal  was done by this company with a Bucyris Erie 320B shovel.  This company opening was the start of the 1931 strike, by under cutting coal prices, for the underground mines to compete with. I have always had trouble researching  this company's origins.  I do know they bought out many mines in the area, and where tough competition  for the other remaining mines. I think they gave Mr Brodie, and Mr Wilson something to think about at night.  They had their own way in the district until Truax arrived. In 1955 this company was #491 on the Fortune 500 list Arthur Harlan (Harold) Truax was head of the company  which operated in Illinois and ND.  He started the Truax Coal co ca 1920 between 1920-1930 he joined with Glenn Wood Traer see My Truax Traer Strip Mine page for their bio's Truax-Traer Company donated a trophy used at the Woodlawn Golf Club in Estevan.
Unknown Mine name	SW Section 27 Tsp 2 Rge 8, W2	June 30, 1892, Dominion Coal and Coke and Transport Co. Winnipeg, bought 10.03 acres from the CPR, for $10/acre
Unknown mine name	SE and SW Section 28, Tsp 2, Rge 8, W2	June 30, 1892, Dominion Coal Coke and Transport Company bought 114.50 acres in part of SE Section 28 at $10/acre also 160 acres whole of SW Section 28, from the CPR
Earny Snider Mine -Estevan	SW 1/2 OF SE 1/4 LSD 9 &  E 1/2 &SE 1/4 LSD 10   Section 29 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Operated by Earny Ozman Snider,  b- June 6, 1895  d- Apr 8, 1973  Buried in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens in Estevan Land was homesteaded by his father Elmaron Snider. Approx 2 miles west of Estevan, coal mine was just south of the farmstead, on the edge of the valley.
High Grade Mine -Estevan	LSD 6 Section 33 Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Operated by Joseph (Joe) Olshanoski   b- 1890   d- Oct 5, 1951   buried in Estevan City Cemetery Married to Anna nee?
International Clay Products Ltd. -Estevan	South of Estevan Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Originally Eureka Coal and Brick Company, became Estevan Brick Ltd. ca 1928, bought by D. Bannatyne and C. C. Smith President in 1931- Dr. McCusker Mine Manager and Director- George Arthur Calvert,   b- July 20, 1881 in ON   d- Sept 9,1963 in Vancouver BC, age 81 His wife Alice M. Calvert, nee ?   b- Sept 1881 in ON   d- 1933 in Estevan I assume Father- James Calvert, b- Feb 8, 1842 in England Mother- Margaret Calvert, nee ?, b- May 16, 1846 in ON George was President of the Rotary Club in Estevan and in 1929-1946 on the board of Stewards for St. Paul's United Church in Estevan He built the brick house at 1430 3rd St in Estevan, in 1929, as a show home. 1901 living in Bracebridge ON with his Father and Mother 1911 he was a Drug store merchant, Pharmasist, living in Lanigan, Tsp 33, Rge 22, W2, Lot 23, block B3, Methodist religion, married with a daughter. 1927-28 we had some of his family attending ECI. moved from Yorkton To Estevan in 1926 Moved first to Toronto in 1946, then Vancouver in 1952. 1931 the brick plant was heavily involved in the strike, that ended in a riot. Mr. Calvert was a big part of the mine owners at the time, and had complained numerous times about Sgt. Mulhall of the local Estevan RCMP not dealing strong enough with the strikers. Company sold in 1945 to Sask. Government
Estevan Coal and Brick Company -Estevan	South of Estevan Township 2 Range 8 -W2	I believe this is the same as Eureka Coal and Brick Company. Colonel Archer from Minneapolis, the Vice-President visits the mine June 20, 1913
The Estevan Brick Company Ltd.	South of Estevan Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Oct 1, 1924 this Company was one of the sponsors of the First Air Mail flight in Saskatchewan, from Estevan to Winnipeg.
Sunshine Mine Ltd. -Estevan	1 mile S of Estevan City Limits Located on the direct southern boundary of the first Pioneer Cemetery in Estevan, just east of the Estevan Brick Plant, near the old Estevan Electric Generating Plant. Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Owned by David Albert Bannatyne (Sr.), Dr. James Forbes Creighton, William D. Niblett, and John Galloway, with Galloway as Mine Manager. First Strip Mine in 1928- 3/4 yard dragline was used, brought in from Kenmare ND.  The Pit was just east of the Estevan Brick plant, south of the City. Mine was sold to the Truax-Traer Company William David (Bill) Niblett    b- Jan 11, 1881 in Gloucester, England    d- Aug 16, 1954    buried in Estevan City Cemetery    Shown as 25 in 1906, 30 in 1911 census    In 1906 he was living near Estevan on 4-2-7 W2. Wife- Kate Emily Niblett, nee Matthews    b- Aug 19, 1877  Ebley, in Reg. Dist. of Stroud, Gloucester, England    d- Aug 23, 1983, possibly in Weyburn Nursing Home, Weyburn SK        died age 106    buried in Estevan City Cemetery    Married- Mar 23, 1904 in Reg. Dist. of Stroud, Gloucester, England    Immigrated to Canada right after their marriage in Mar.1904   Kate's mother- Eliza Matthews in 1881 census, no father shown   only mother, shown as married, and brother Henry Albert Matthews,   living at 1 Gladstone buildings, Stonehouse, Gloucester, England 3 daughters, and a son, shown in 1911 census, Hilda Annie Niblett    b- Dec 29, 1906 in Estevan    d- Dec 1970 near Keswick ON, car accident    married Ted O'Neill Edith May Niblett    b- Jan 6, 1905 in Coalfields    d- ?    Married Walter Hanson Muriel Ellen Niblett    b- Nov 5, 1908 in Estevan   Visited Weyburn at over 100 yrs of age in 2009    trained as a nurse at Estevan, served in WWII in S. Africa    worked all her life as a nurse. Son- shown unnamed,    b- June 1911, probably in Estevan strange part all records show they only had 6 daughters, no sons? All in the 1911 census, all shown as Methodist 3 more daughters were born to them after 1911, Mary Niblett    b- ?    d- ca 2007 possibly in Kamloops, or Duncan BC    married Murray Evans Myrtle Niblett    b- ?    married John Tilley Lily Niblett    b-?    d- in infancy William served on Estevan Town council Foreman at Estevan Brickyard at one time Pit Boss at M&S mine 1935-36 Life member of Odd Fellows and the Masons David Albert Bannatyne (Sr.)   b- Nov 1, 1880 in Irvine, Scotland   d- Dec 10, 1954.     buried in the Estevan City Cemetery. wife- Mildred Anne Bannatyne, nee Jones   b- July 11, 1886 in Holywell reg dist, Flintshire, England   d- May 22, 1971    buried in Estevan City Cemetery   She was a teacher at Bangor school, before she married Married Dec 25, 1912 in Winnipeg MB David Immigrated to Canada from Scotland in Feb 1903 1912 Banker at Waldron SK Came to Estevan June 13, 1913 Manager of Bank of British North America, in Estevan originally,  Then owned his own Insurance agency.  Became shareholder in this Sunshine Coal Mine   as well as Eureka Coal and Brick Co.  which later became International Clay Products. David Bannatyne Sr. was the mayor of Estevan, during the infamous Sept 29, 1931 Miner's riot in Estevan. Family lived at 1422 3rd St. in Estevan He was worshipful Master of Estevan Lodge No. 25, AF & AM, in 1917 and was District Deputy Grand Master for Masonic District No. 6 in 1924. He was a member of the Wa Wa Temple, order of the Mystic Shrine and was also a member of the Scottish Rite Lodge in Regina  Dr. James Forbes Creighton  was co-owner of the Hospital at that time also. His history is recorded in my Estevan Doctor Web Page Part owner, and Mine manager:  John Galloway   b- Sept 1877 in Ontario   d- Dec 3, 1957 wife- Ida Florence Perry    b- Sept 1881 in King Twp, York Co., ON    d- 1971 in Indian Head SK Married in 1911 she was daughter of Richard Perry and Sarah Jane Hunter ca 1908, He was a school teacher and Inspector 1911 they were in Alameda SK, he was Principal of the school there. both shown as Methodist, both Irish nationality.
The Company Mine -Estevan	Just west of Alice Road, west of Estevan Township 2 Range 8 -W2	Mine was just west of Alice Road, west of Estevan Owned by Oliver (Oly) Golden Southernwood and his brother George Edgar Southernwood. Oly served in WWI. Oliver (Oly) Golden Southernwood   b- Jan 12, 1896 in Fordham, Essex, England,   d- 1957   buried- ? Edgar the oldest brother also served in WWI, George Edgar Southernwood   b- Sept 22, 1893 in Fordham, Essex, England,   d- June 13, 1965   buried- ?
Big Lump Coal Co. -Estevan	Located Just East  of the Sunshine Mine	Truax Traer Coal Co. purchased the Big Lump Coal Co. in 1930 Eleazer William Garner had a major interest in this mine prior to that. First Mine to be completely  Electrified underground In 1930 this same Company  bought a mine in Williston ND using Strip Mining methods  at both mines with big Shovels. Truax Traer Strip Mine Oct 1, 1924 this Company was one of the sponsors of the First Air Mail flight in Saskatchewan, from Estevan to Winnipeg. Eleazer William Garner   b- Apr 28, 1887 in Walkerton, Bruce county, ON   d- Oct 27, 1937    buried in Estevan City Cemetery Wife- Esther Gray    b- Nov 26, 1889 in Duluth Minn possibly    d- Dec 26, 1981     also buried in Estevan City Cemetery    married in Duluth in 1916 Had a son and daughter, names unknown Father- Eleazer William Garner, b- in ON Mother- Lucinda Jane Brown, b- in ON 1891- in Brant, Bruce East, ON, age 3 came to Saskatchewan in 1908 to Regina After working for International Harvestor in Regina he moved to Estevan in 1915 Had a large real estate and Insurance business in Estevan area Lawyer, living on 2nd st Estevan in 1916 Called to Saskatchewan Bar in 1918 Councillor Estevan City in 1918 He was once mayor of Estevan 1920-22 1923 donated the Garner Shield for Public speaking, to ECI Liberal Member of the 7th Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly, in 1929 Garner had 10 years experience as manager of a deep seam mine He became Vice-President of Truax-Traer in the area. International Harvester Co. Lawyer for the district. Rural Municipality No.5. Lawyer President Liberal Assn. of Estevan. Secretary for the Federal Association, Federal Constituency. Member of the Golf and Curling Club. religion Methodist. Member of the Odd Fellows, Rotary club, and Local board of trade Secretary and manager of Estevan Agricultural society from 1917- 1923 Garner Place named after him in Estevan Old Telephone building at 1222 5th st named after him Living with him in 1916, Fredrick (Fred) William Newcombe, age 37  (he became mayor of Estevan as well, 1919-20)  and Grace S. Newcomb, age 33, his wife
Big Co. Coal Mine -Estevan	End of Third St in Estevan 1893 corner of 20th Ave.	This is actually really the "Dominion Coal Company ". Shown in old Westview School History book. They had a Big boarding House  on block east on SW corner of 3rd St.
Dominion Coal Company -Estevan	Coulee west of Estevan, 3,000 ft from the Soo Line	Operated from Sept 1892- 1895 Sept 6, 1892- Drift 20ft wide was being built and timbered, with a broad landing made. See my Dominion Coal Company web page Northwest Coal Company was sold to Dominion Coal Co. David Elder Adams    b- Apr 26, 1859 Beaverton ON,    d- Apr 1919, Pasadena CA, USA   was manager from 1885-1895   He was also connected with the Souris Valley Coal Co.   He sold his interests in 1900.
Duncan's Mine -Estevan	Section 14, near Estevan Range 8? -W2	Probably Owned by P. C. Duncan  Mayor of Estevan
Yardley Mine - Estevan	Exact Location Unknown Range 8?	Located in a Coulee south of Estevan, probably owned by Henry Yardley, Estevan's first mayor. He lived at 1010-3rd Street in Estevan  at one point in time. Mr Yardley was on the board of the Statute Labour District No. 140, before the RM of Estevan was formed. November 15, 1899 he was elected Overseer of the Village of Estevan. He sold Implements in Estevan for a living. There was a Amery Yardley in the area as well who repaired cars.
Range 9
M & C Mine aka Munshaw &  Cundall Mine -Estevan	N 1/2 LS 14 Section 36 Township 1 Range 9 -W2	Mine operated from 1932-1942 Operated by George Edward B. Munshaw,  and George Cundall George Edward B. Munshaw  b- Feb 28, 1879 in Pottageville, King Township, York North, Ontario  d- Sept 1, 1949,  Buried in Estevan City Cemetery Mother- Elizabeth Munshaw, nee Pottage   b- Jan 1846 in Ontario (note- Pottageville was named after an Edward Pottage) Age 22 in 1901 living in York ON, no father shown in census with 2 sisters and 2 brothers 1881 census, father shown as George Munshaw, blacksmith b- 1843, age 32, in King, York North, Ontario strange his mother here is shown born in 1849 as well, age 32 wife- Mary M. Harnden,    b- 1886 in Cobourg, Ontario married Mar 29, 1907, in Bracebridge, Muskoka County, Ontario His oldest son Ross Munshaw managed the mine at various times George Cundall    b- Jan 19, 1894, in Harrogate, Reg. District Pateley Bridge,          Yorkshire, England    d- Jan 7, 1980, age 85, St Joseph Hospital, Estevan SK    buried in Souris Valley Memorial Cemetery Father- Richard Cundall, born Yorks Leeds, age 36, occupation Carter Wife- Violet Alice (registered as Agnes not Alice?) Pilcher,    b- Jan-Mar 1900 in Elham Reg. Dist. Kent, UK    d- Dec 19, 1989    buried in SVMC in Estevan married Nov 2, 1918 in Elham Reg. district, Kent, UK George Enlisted in WWI, Apr 27, 1916, served in the battle of Vimy Ridge The Cundall farm, became the Pleasantdale subdivision in Estevan. Mine was on Mr. Cundall's land along the town line
Unknown Locations		If you know where these were, please let me know
Wilson Mine (1 & 2)	Near Bienfait is all I know Could be the Eastern and Bienfait mines	Deep Seam Shaft Type Mine- owned by Alexander Craig McMiken (Alec) (Alex) (nickname Happy) Wilson. Opened in 1936 until 1938. J. R. Brodie took over all of this mine, In return Alec Wilson got half share  of the Bienfait mine. Called the Wilson Mine,  at the time the Eastern Mine tipple burnt down. Same location as the Battle River Mine in 1980. Mr. Wilson later opened up the Bienfait No. 2 Mine using the elevator method of pulling the coal to the surface, which did not prove too successful.
Wilbur Gleason Mine	Location Unknown	Wilbur Gleason operated a mine in the area and his partner, an Englishman named Weekes, who was fatally injured by a cave-in while working in the mine W. N. Gleason homesteaded SW Section 16,  Township 2, Range 8, W2 Date of entry- Apr 28, 1903 A Wilbert W. Gleason died July 24, 1924, buried in Estevan City Cemetery
J. (Josiah) Bastian Mine	Location Unknown Possibly Section 10 Township 2 Range 8 -W2,	J. Bastian operated a mine in the area Operating during Sept 1931 Mine Strike Bastian farm, on Sec 10, Tp 2, Rge. 8,  was owned by the Bastian family     Probably owned in 1911 at least, by a Josiah Bastian    b-June 1882- d-Jan 26, 1967 in Winfield BC age 83 wife Esther Jane Bastian (nee Millington)   b-Jan 1884- d- Dec 16, 1966 in Winfield BC., age 82 married between Oct-Dec 1902 in Wigan Registration district, in or near Manchester and Lancashire Counties, of England. Daughter Ruby Bastian    b-Aug 3,1909 in Estevan SK., d- Jan 30, 1984 in Kelowna BC, age 74 Ruby Bastian married Thomas Edwin Patterson (b- Feb 12, 1911, at Estevan SK, d-Feb 21, 1984, at Winfield BC, age 73), son of Thomas Gail Patterson and Alma Hodgson, on June 30, 1933, at Estevan SK.. Josiah and Esther immigrated from England in 1904.  Josiah is shown as a coal miner   They are listed in the census close to George Pawson.  This section was originally homesteaded by John Nordstrom in October 1904. The Bastian family owned a fur shop in Estevan for years on 5th st.. The family name is still shown as a ladies shop in Estevan on King St. in 2009.  Not much is written about this family in the Estevan History books, but they are obviously an old pioneer family of the area.  Josiah's father,  was Thomas Bastian (Oct 1852 (1853 possibly)- Dec 25, 1928 in Burnaby BC, age 78) and mother Jane (July 1860- May 20, 1919).   They are listed directly below the Josiah family in the census. Thomas is shown as a coal miner as well. The Thomas Bastian Family originally homesteaded  on Sec 36, Tp1, Rge. 8.  Thomas and Jane are buried in the Estevan City Cemetery.  They immigrated from England in 1905. From the internet I found Donald N. Bastian, who is a retired Bishop of The Free Methodist Church of North America, born in Estevan.  He is Josiah`s son. Well after a great phone call, Aug 2010, I now find out Mr. Donald N. Bastian is Bishop Emeritus of the Free Methodist Church.  He is indeed a brother to Ruby, and a son of Josiah and Esther.  His father Josiah, and brother Wilfrid Bastian operated the Red & White Store, 6 doors from the Town Hall, later Wilfrid owned the Bastian Store, east of the Orpheum, on 4th st, which became a clothing store, with Dry Cleaners in behind, later became Bastian Furriers.  Wilfrid, his older brother,  was born ca 1912.  Doris his sister born ca 1915, and a brother Norman died in infancy, on Aug 21, 1906 in SK.  ca 1942 Don moved from Estevan, to Bible School in Moose Jaw SK.
Harry Rollinson Mine	Location Unknown SW of Estevan in the Valley, covered by water at Boundary Dam now	Harry Rollinson operated a mine in this area A William H. Rollinson homesteaded SW Section 18, Township 2, Range 8, W2, Date of entry- July 28, 1909 Harry Rollinson   b- Aug 1879 in England   d- ? wife Edith Rollinson   b- Apr 1873 in England   d- ? 1911 both living at the Estevan Brickyard They immigrated in 1906
McIlvenna Mine	Location Unknown SW of Estevan in the Valley, covered by water at Boundary Dam now	Operated by a McIlvenna in this area Hard to tell which one below is the right one: Robert McIlvenna   b- Dec 28, 1856 in Nassagaweya, Halton, ON.   d- Oct 17, 1941 in Estevan Wife- Mary Elizabeth Reed    b- Oct 15, 1858 in ON    d- Oct 10, 1930 in Estevan    both buried in Estevan City Cemetery Daughter- Ethel H. McIlvenna     b- July 1, 1886 in Assiniboia (SK)? Son- Chester McIlvenna    b- May 3, 1888 in Assiniboia (SK)?    d- bef 1982    He was involved in the miner's riot Sept 1931 Son- Ernest (Earnest?) McIlvenna,     b- Aug 7, 1890 in Assiniboia (SK)?     who married Christina Johnston Daughter- Nellie (Ellen) Louisa McIlvenna      b- June 20, 1892 in Assiniboia (SK)? Son- Robert McIlvenna      b- Sept 24, 1894 in Assiniboia (SK)? Daughter- Ida C. McIlvenna      b- July 20, 1896 in Assiniboia (SK)? 1901 and 1911 living in Estevan, Robert (Sr.) shown as Irish nationality, Stone Mason and farmer strange none shown born in SK are in the SK vital stats records? something tells me they were all born in ON Percy Ernest McIlvenna    b- ?    d- Aug 7, 1944 Svc #L13364 Commemorated on Page 387  of the WWII Book of Remembrance Cpl, Army, SSR, R.C.I.C. Bayeux War Cemetery, Calvados, France, Grave Ref: IV. B. 11. Geo Memorial- McIlvenna Bay- Lat 54°39' Long 102°50' I show McIlvenna alumni at ECI William McIlvenna- mason. Living in 1901 in Estevan, Assiniboia, Saskatchewan Western land grants: Robert McIlvenna    NW 20, 5, 2, W2    NW 28, 4, 2, W2 William James McIlvenna    SE 20, 5, 2, W2 then further west, to Chester McIlvenna    SW 28, 2, 11, W2 Ernest McIlvenna    SE 20, 2, 11, W2 Which one owned the mine? alt spellings: McElvenna, Macalvanna, McElvinna, McIlvanna
McLean's Mine	Location Unknown SW of Estevan in the Valley, covered by water at Boundary Dam now	Operating from 1924- ca1930 Operated by Thomas (Tom) Malcolm M. McLean Jr.   b-  Feb 14, 1902, Scotland   d- Feb 26, 1966 in the Taber AB hospital buried in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan Very famous in the Estevan area, operating his 5th st. machine shop, and large trucking business.  Built the first 16 wheel trailer for heavy hauling. Operated McLean Construction Ltd and McLean Hide and Fur Co.   His sons have become just as famous. Father- Thomas McLean (Sr.)   b- Mar 10, 1880, in Thorniewood, Lanarkshire, Scotland   d- ?   Immigrated in 1911 to Shand SK   Served for 17 yrs in 2nd Lanarkshire Vols, in Scotland   Served in WWI, enlisted May 8, 1916 in Brandon MB   Reg #234938, occupation Coal Miner   Brother- Hugh McLean (see his mine above) Mother- Jennet (Janet) Mclean, nee ?   b- ?   d- ? Tom Jr's siblings: brother- James McLean brother- Robert McLean brother- John Mclean sister- Elizabeth McLean sister- Janet Mclean Wife- Emily Mclean, nee Howitt    b- ?    d- Dec 29, 1996    buried in Estevan City Cemetery married Jan 15, 1930 They had four sons: -David Malcolm H. McLean (deceased 1961), -Ernest (Ernie,"Punch") McLean,     Ernie of course the coach of the Estevan Bruins,     New Westminster Bruins, at one time.     Now into Gold Mines in Northern BC -Allan McLean, -Vernon ("Butch") McLean,       owned Perma Glass Industries,       and was one of the first to make prefab fiberglass tubs
Taylorton Truax-Traer Mine -Taylorton	Location Unknown	No Known Info, operated by Truax-Traer obviously My Truax Traer web page
McDonald Mine	Location Unknown	Owner-Operator Unknown
Sunlight Coal Company Mine	Location Unknown	I think this was the Sunshine Mine near Estevan and the name here is in error.
Spring Mine	Location Unknown	Owner-Operator Unknown
High Test Coal Company	Location Unknown	Owner-Operator Unknown
Louis Parkinson Mine	Location Unknown	Operated by Lewis (Louis) Parkinson    b- May, 1885 in Wigan Reg. District, England    d- Oct 26, 1949 wife- Abigail Parkinson, nee Gill     b- Mar 1885 in England Married Apr 20, 1908, at St. John the Evangelist Church,    located on Warrington rd,    at Abram, Reg. Dist Wigan, Lancashire, England Lewis lived at 136 Warrington Rd and Abigail lived at 132 Warrington Rd, at time of their marriage. Son- Thomas Gill Parkinson,    b- Jan 1910 in Wigan Reg. District, England Family immigrated in 1911 (or possibly 1905?) all shown as Methodists another? or same son?,  Thomas Edward Parkinson    b- Feb 21, 1910 in Abram, Wigan Reg Dist, England    d- July 24, 1975 interesting enough, both are in the BMD index?
Rohatyn Mine	Location Unknown	Owner-Operator Unknown Rohatyn, but which one?
Winnipeg Supply And Fuel Co.	Location Unknown	Jan 30, 1926 Coal Ad from this Company Operating in 1942, and later became  Old Mac, Great West coal, then Manalta Coal Mervyn Luther Hewitt worked at this mine
Golden Glow Mine aka- Zieglgansberger Mine Roche Percee	Unknown Location	Operated by Ludwig Zieglgansberger and Frank Xavier Snr. Zieglgansberger Ludwig Zieglgansberger    b- Oct 9, 1902    d- Apr 23, 1987    buried in Bienfait Cemetery, Frank Xavier Snr. Zieglgansberger    b- Jul 15, 1901    d- Dec 27, 1992    buried in Souris Valley Cemetery in Estevan. I had an email from Kyle Zieglgansberger, from Pilot Butte SK, and he ensures me this IS the only way to spell the family name.  He should know, his Great Uncle was Louis. Apr 11, 2010 received a nice email from Al Zieglgansberger, and he told me that this mine was owned and operated by his grandfather, Frank X. Zieglgansberger Sr.,  and Ludwig Zieglgansberger. He knows of the location, and I am hoping will soon tell me where it was. The hill opposite the mine has been stripped of shale, in recent years. Al did say the mine shaft has been sealed off.
Elm Valley Mine	Unknown Location	operated by F. S. Wilbur.   In 1915 he was a member of the Short Creek Telephone Company located in the SE corner of RM #5 His name possibly is Frederick Samuel Wilbur but this is a wild guess.
Frank Adams Coal Mine	Unknown Location	operated by Francis (Frank) Adams, He had mineral rights on some land  about a mile southeast of Taylorton, could be this mine    b- Jan 12, 1884 at Omemee, Ontario,    d- August 20, 1966 ,    buried in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens in Estevan Federal Elevator was operated by a Frank Adams
Auld's Mine	Unknown Location	operated by a John Auld In 1911 there was 2 John Auld's living in Roche Percee Father and son John Allen Auld the father He is shown as a Butcher,     b- Dec 1883 in Scotland, immigrating in 1903 Wife Agnes (Aggie),     b- Jan 1887 in Scotland, immigrating in 1904 then we have their son John McEwen Auld,     b- Dec 17, 1908 in Roche Percee SK all Presbyterian religion With no dates to go by, no way to tell which one worked this mine. There was also a James Auld family in Taylorton area, whose wife was Helen or Ellen Miller.  But doubt if they are the one.
North Deep Seam	Unknown Location	Owner-Operator Unknown operating between 1938-1951 time period.  exact time unknown
North Star Coal Mine	Unknown Location	Owner-Operator Unknown operating between 1938-1951 time period.  exact time unknown
Y Mine - Roche Percee	Unknown Location	All I know is a Mr Frank Klyne worked here sometime in his career (1915-1949) Note- Mr. Klyne also owned his own mine, the Woolomeloo Mine. (alt. Wooloomooloo Mine)
Prankie Mine	Unknown Location	There was a Thomas Prankie family living on Section 25, Township 1, Range 6, W2 in 1911 Thomas Prankie, the Father    b- Dec 1861 in Russia Lithuania (RL)    d- ?  shown as a Coal Miner They all immigrated in 1911, Wife- Eva, b-Dec 1863 in RL Son- Victor Prankie,     b- Mar 1890, in RL, shown as a Coal Miner Son- William,     b- Feb 1899 in RL Son- Joseph,     b- Aug 1906 in Scotland Victor enlisted in WWI Oct 1917, in Weyburn, Reg # 257557 shown b- May 1892, Roman Catholic religion, Farm Labourer, living at Pinto Sask, his father Thomas Prankie also living at Pinto Also living on the same section was Alexander Prankie    b- May 1883 in RL, shown as a Coal Miner   d- Dec 3, 1954, buried in Bienfait Cemetery, age 70    probably son of Thomas above married to Annie (Ona?) Nee?,   b- Nov 2, 1884 in RL   d- Oct 9, 1966, buried in Bienfait Cemetery Their son Joseph Prankie, b- Feb 1911 in SK I think they also had a son Adolph Alex (Slim) Prankie   b- Oct 26, 1916   d- Jan 1, 1979, buried in Bienfait Cemetery All I know for sure, is a Mr Frank Klyne worked here sometime in his career (1915-1949)
John Mitchel Mine	Unknown Location	Owner-Operator John Mitchel All I know is a Mr Frank Klyne worked here sometime in his career (1915-1949)
South Cambrian Ltd	Unknown Location	Operating in 1937 By Dec 8, 1945 they had an agreement with District 18, U.M.A., (United Mine Workers of America)
Unknown Name	Unknown Location	Picture from Ron Carpenter of an unknown Mine.  Any Name Ideas?
Winstanley Brothers Mine -Roche Percee	Unknown Location Range 6?	Possible owners William Winstanley and Earl Harold Winstanley, from Roche Percee area.  Both of these fellows served in WWII. operating sometime between 1938-1951 when they negotiated an agreement  with the United Mine Workers Union
Willa Ma Lou Coal Mine	Unknown Location	on the bank of the Souris River is this the same as the Woolomeloo Mine- alt. Wooloomooloo Mine near Estevan?
Newer Mine Names below
Bienfait Coal Co. -Bienfait	Range 6, W2	Mine Manager 1981 until he retired was Stan Kingdon See Luscar and Estevan Coal Corporation below
Manalta Coal Co. Klimax Mine	Tsp 2, Range 7, W2	See Battle River Coal Mine Co. Ltd below. Klimax Mine and Luscar below Klimax Mine prior to ca1971, was Great West Coal Company, bought by Alberta Coal Ltd., a subsidiary of Mannix Company Ltd. from Calgary.
Prairie Coal Limited	Range 6, W2	Prairie Coal Limited had 1 mine in 1996 Utility Mine which produced 2,049,086 tonnes. Costello Mine, reopened in 1997.
Luscar Coal Ltd.		Nov 1998- Luscar Coal Income Fund, based in Edmonton, Alberta, and 100% owner of Luscar Ltd., completed a successful takeover bid for Manalta Ltd. on Sept. 12, 1998. Luscar merged the two coal operating companies, which had mines in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. Producing more than 42M mt/yr coal, Luscar became Canada's largest and North America's seventh-largest coal producing company, ranking behind Peabody, Arch, Kennecott, Consolidated Coal, AEI Resources, and Cyprus Amax 2001 they owned the Costello Mine, Boundary Dam Mine, Shand Mine and Bienfait Mine Luscar Coal Ltd. Ordered the P&H 9020 dragline, Jan 1998, for expansion of it's Estevan Coal Corporation mine. (next entry) The dragline was commissioned in late 1999
Estevan Coal Corporation		Production in 1996 for Estevan Coal Corporation's 3 mines was: Boundary Dam Mine 2,057,035 tonnes; Shand Mine 1,736,109 tonnes, Bienfait Mine 1,476,724 tonnes They also owned the Char Plant south of Bienfait.  Some 87,000 tonnes of lignite char were produced for the barbecue briquette industry in 1996
Boundary Dam Mine	Tsp 1, Range 8, W2	2009- Operated by Sherritt Coal,  (part of Sherritt International Corporation)  (formerly Prairie Mines & Royalites)(formerly Luscar Ltd) I believe Sherritt and the Ontario Teachers Pension board  are the co-owners of this mine now
The Battle River Coal Mine Co Ltd.	Tsp 2, Range 7, W2	see Western Dominion Coal Mine.  Mannix out of Calgary owned this mine.  They also owned Utility Coals where my Dad worked. This mine changed it's name to Manalta Coal after this. In my Dad's history book, he writes, this was the "Wilson mine", at the time the Eastern Mine tipple burnt down. 1971 article states- The Klimax mine was until recently operated by Great West Coal Company Ltd. which was purchased by Alberta Coal Ltd. a subsidiary of Mannix Co. Ltd. of Calgary.  the Company name was changed to Battle River Coal. Battle River Coal turned out an annual production ranging from 550,000 tons to 1 million.  the coal is strip mined and hauled to the plant in 40 ton trucks.  It was dumped into a primary crusher, which reduced the coal to a predetermined size.  From the crusher the coal is conveyed to the tipple, a screening and sorting plant built over 9 railroad tracks.  From a master control panel in the tipple, an operator can load railway coal cars, from the hoppers in the screening plant, moving the cars along with a tow cable.  The nine tracks fan out into a switching yard.  In 1971 working at full capacity, the plant can crush, screen, and load 700 tons per hour.  The coal was marketed in Manitoba, and Ontario.  It employed up to 60 men at full capacity in 1971. Union 1966- Roche Percee Coal Miners' Union, Local No. 1623
Utility Coals Ltd. Mine	South of Estevan South and West of SPC Tsp 1, Range 8, W2	Economical supplies were dwindling in 1998 and operations were moved to Costello mine Utility Mine located West and South of Boundary Dam, where my Dad worked until he retired. See My Utility Coals Ltd Web Page 2001 SPC owned this mine Union 1960-1967- Saskatchewan Strip Miners' Union, Local No. 1573
Coal Valley Mine		2009- Operated by Sherritt Coal,  (part of Sherritt International Corporation)  (formerly Prairie Mines & Royalites)(formerly Luscar Ltd) I believe Sherritt and the Ontario Teachers Pension board  are the co-owners of this mine now
Estevan Mine		2009- Operated by Sherritt Coal,  (part of Sherritt International Corporation)  (formerly Prairie Mines & Royalites)(formerly Luscar Ltd) I believe Sherritt and the Ontario Teachers Pension board  are the co-owners of this mine now
Bienfait Mine		2009- Operated by Sherritt Coal,  (part of Sherritt International Corporation)  (formerly Prairie Mines & Royalty Ltd.)(formerly Luscar Ltd) I believe Sherritt and the Ontario Teachers Pension board  are the co-owners of this mine now The Bienfait Mine is the longest continuous mining operation in Saskatchewan and marked its 100th year of operation in 2005
Dominion Briquettes and Chemicals Ltd	Briquette, char plant  S of Bienfait	Union 1961- Saskatchewan Coal Products' Workers' Union, Local 335
And probably many more		(If you know of more, or have corrections, please e-mail me)