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Jan
13, 2010- Ron Fortier
Happened across your very informative web site while looking for
genealogical and historical info in the Estevan area. My Interest in the
area centers around the life of one Victor Marquis, who married (in Maine) a
sister to my great/great grandfather. The family came back to Canada in
about 1900 after living in the Rice Lake, Wisconsin USA area for about for
about 15 years.
I would be very interested to know if 1) you might have any further
information, pictures, newsprint articles that I could get copies of ; 2)
would consider passing this request on to anyone who could provide same.
Either way, I would gladly reimburse for any copy and shipping costs.
I am of the understanding that Victor (or his son Victor) died in 1946 and
is buried in Prince Albert Cemetery. A picture of the cemetery stone or plot
would be very much appreciated.
I am , of course, particularly interested in any additional vital records
and family information that could be copied.
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Ron Fortier, Ellsworth, Maine USA
Tue 04/12/2007 5:57 PM
name = Mike Teske
message = Hi Doug Nice job on your website,
would you be able to find more pictures of old E.G.S.?
I haven't seen many pictures of it shortly
before its demolition till I found your site.
I have a personal interest in this plant, it was the only one of the three
I didn't get a tour of when Dad was with SPC.
I'd be in you debt if you could scavenge anything at all,
you would have thought someone
would have photoed it during demolition too. Mike
Place of Residence = Redcliff / Alberta / Canada
Someone must have a photo or 2 for Mike?
The old Estevan Generating Station south-east of town
send them to me, I'll include them on the site.
as well as make sure Mike gets a copy.
Mon 05/11/2007 2:38 PM
name = Neil Thompson
message = This is the best personal website I have ever seen. Congrats.
I used to live in Carnduff sask until 1946
so your area is of special interest to me.
Have you read Donkins old old book "Trooper and Redskin".
It has info on your region and woodend.
He patrolled the border long before provincial status.
It has been reprinted a few times, undoubtedly available at Abe books.
Thank you for making this most interesting site available
.
Place of Residence = West Vancouver BC
Neil even phoned me, and I really enjoyed the chat
Thu 26/04/2007 1:27 PM
Paul Harmon
Place of Residence = Petite Riviere, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia
message = You have a great site. How could anyone say otherwise?
I am searching for some information. I dug a bottle out of an old dump
today.
It looks like a soda bottle.
It is marked Chippewa Water Co., Estevan Sask.
Can you tell me anything about it?
Quote from A Tale That is Told"
history book
"This company was owned by Mike Sloan who came from Saskatoon in 1912. He
first operated in a small way in the same building as Gusman's Meat Market
which was located on Fourth Street. A little later he had a partner named H.
B. Gerkey, for two years. In 1923 he erected a $6000 building on Fifth
Street and bought completely new equipment which at one time turned out up
to nearly 15,000 bottles of soft drinks per day under twenty-two different
labels. The building was later occupied by J. M. Sinclair Co. wholesale
grocery. He sold his equipment and franchises to Laing's of Weyburn in 1945.
Retiring in Estevan, Mr. Sloan died in 1954.
now how about a picture of it Paul?
well he did and here is 2 of the pictures he sent me.
Being a clear bottle the writing is hard to see on the side.
Sun 25/03/2007 10:19 PM
name = Kyle Zieglgansberger
Place of Residence = Pilot Butte SK Canada
message = I really like your information on Estevan and area. I would
just like to know if you would be able to correct #85 of the list of local
mines. It states that it is the "Zeiglgansberger" mine when it should in
fact state "Zieglgansberger mine". As well it should state L. and F.
Zieglgansberger instead of "Zeiglgansbereger". L (Ludwig) was my Great Uncle
and F (Frank) was my Great Grandfather. No matter the source any thing other
than Zieglgansberger is spelt wrong. Thank you for your time.
I believe I made that correction for him, see an
error, let me know.
Just let me know what page you seen it on is all.
name = David Hope
Place of Residence = Madisonville, Kentucky USA
message = DOUG, You have one of the best pages I have every visited.
Very good info, pictures & specs on the machines. Just want to say
something about Mr Klimax. I may be wrong, but I think you have three
different draglines. The dragline with "Bucyrus Monighan" is a B-E machine,
don't think it's the 500-W, but it's real close. The walking cam is
different than on the 7800-M. Look at the boom support cables on the B-E,
then on the 7800-M, different setup. the boom looks to be at a higher angle
on the 7800 than the B-E. The gantry on the 7800 is much heavier built than
the B-E. The 7800 is twice as big as the 500-W in size. The "tear dropped
structure" on the 7800 is actually in the middle front of the machine,
rather over the cab. That is actually a cover for the hoist rope to run
through coming in the cab, it keeps rain, snow etc. out I guess. ( Oh, look
at the cab on the B-E, it's on the right side & 7800 on the left).
I might be wrong on this too, but I had a picture of the 750-B &
it was at a mine in Colorado, USA (one of the western states) & it stated
that this 750 was moved to Canada, it had Utility Fuels or Coal on the
side. I will look for this article, it's been a long time since I read it,
& have no idea were I put it. Keith Haddock should know anything you need
on this company, he retired from Luscar a few years ago. You have a A-1
page & you should be proud of it. Great Job, David
I think I made the corrections on the Mr Klimax pages
as well
love the updates.
Tue 09/01/2007 8:14 PM name
= Krista Dancsok
Place of Residence = Stockholm,Saskatchewan,Canada
message = It looks like a very nice web site
I was just looking at the stuff about my grandfather Ken Morine.
You can be proud of him Krista!
name = Bill Main
Place of Residence = Saint Louis, Missouri
message = Hi Doug: Not sure if you still read this, but are you aware
of a dragline called Big Muskie in Ohio? It was about twice the size of the
P&H 9020. So big there was no need for it any more. I just saw the 9020 on
the History Channel Modern Marvels and it sounded pretty big, but it is only
about half the size of Muskie. If you are digging coal that might
explain it. Muskie was used to dig softer almost sand-like dirt. I grew up
in where they mine coal and limestone there with draglines. I do not think
Big Muskie could work in that hard rocky stuff - at least not as well. Sad
day when they blew Muskie up... the bucket is now a monument. Anyway -
always happy to meet another heavy equipment fan. There are many many pages
on the Internet about Big Muskie if you Google it. The bucket pictures are
just unreal... Best wishes, Bill Main Saint Louis, Missouri
USA
You are right, there is bigger machines around the
world,
not just in the States either. I can only comment on the ones I have
seen.
All I know this one is BIG!
Mon 03/04/2006 10:23 AM
name = Lila Cugini
General Comment Place or Event Name = Estevan et al
Place of Residence = Nanaimo, BC Canada
message = I just want you to know what a fabulous web-site you have.
Your photo's, maps and general town information is one of the best Canadian
sites I have come across. I am planning a site-seeing trip to southern
Saskatchewan this summer and your site has so much helpful information...
makes me want to get going tomorrow! I found your site through the Roche
Percee section and then spent the next hour looking at every other link you
have posted. Again, great job.
See, I keep telling the powers to be down there,
the history will bring in visitors, just need to tell them what you have to
see.
Hope you enjoyed your trip Lila
Dear Mr. Gent: I am a direct descendent of the Traer of Truax-Traer
Mining Company. Mr. Traer was my grandfather. I have had much difficulty
finding out about my grandfather, and I appreciated your website. Perhaps
we can share information? Also, may I have your permission to copy the
pictures of the Truax-Traer stripper for my personal genealogical files?
If you are interested in sharing information on Traer, email me Sincerely,
Barbara Headle (grandaughter of Charles S. Traer, Truax-Traer Mining
Company)
Yes Barbara, I
also had trouble tracing this company
Good to hear from a descendant
Name = Donna Sinclair
General Comment Place or Event Name = Estevan
Place of Residence = West Vancouver B.C.
message = Had a great time at E.C.I. Reunion, interested in future
dedications,
also wondered what became of Dale Kolahy, my big crush
in grade three.
Regards from Donna Sinclair (nee Donna Hagel)
Great Work you have done.
Name = Lila Cugini
General Comment Place or Event Name = Estevan et al
Place of Residence = Nanaimo, BC Canada
message = I just want you to know what a fabulous web-site you have.
Your photo's, maps and general town information
is one of the best Canadian sites I have come across.
I am planning a site-seeing trip to southern Saskatchewan this summer
and your site has so much helpful information... makes me want to get going
tomorrow!
I found your site through the Roche Percee section
and then spent the next hour looking at every other link you have posted.
Again, great job.
Editor reply- Love to get messages like this, it keeps me going
knowing someone actually looks at the web site. Thanks Lila!
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