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Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in a January 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata: "Anne Grainger takes her cross-country skis out for a spin in Richmond Park."

Geographic Access: Edmonds Park; Edmonds Street

Street Address: 7435 Edmonds Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Richmond Park Area

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Woman standing on tree stump

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19641

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [191-]

Collection/Fonds: Esther Love Stanley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a woman holding an axe and standing on a tree stump next to a large felled tree. The ground and branches of trees are covered with a blanket of snow.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Esther Love Stanley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a woman holding an axe and standing on a tree stump next to a large felled tree. The ground and branches of trees are covered with a blanket of snow.

Subjects: Natural Phenomena - Snow; Plants - Trees; Geographic Features - Forests

Accession Code: BV022.32.63

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [191-]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-04-04

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photograph is part of Esther Love Stanley photograph album 1 (BV022.32.1)

Images

Woman standing on tree stump, [191-] thumbnail

Carlos Almengor in Central Park

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97633

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2002]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Scope and Content: Photograph of Carlos Almengor playing soccer in the snow in Central Park.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2002]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-2932

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Carlos Almengor playing soccer in the snow in Central Park.

Subjects: Natural Phenomena - Snow; Sports - Soccer; Geographic Features - Parks

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in a January 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata: "Carlos Almengor isn't about to let a few inches of snow keep him from getting in a few kicks at the soccer ball in Burnaby's Central Park. He's originally from Panama, and he says the biggest challenge is getting hit foot under the ball after it has sunk into the snow."

Geographic Access: Central Park; Imperial Street

Street Address: 3883 Imperial Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Maywood Area

Images

Carlos Almengor in Central Park, [2002] thumbnail

Central Park snow

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95794

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2001]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Scope and Content: Photograph of two people dressed in winter clothing in Central Park. They are walking down a snow-covered path by the pond; it is snowing and the trees and ground are covered in snow. Many ducks are visible in the pond.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2001]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-1626

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of two people dressed in winter clothing in Central Park. They are walking down a snow-covered path by the pond; it is snowing and the trees and ground are covered in snow. Many ducks are visible in the pond.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds; Geographic Features - Parks; Natural Phenomena - Snow

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in a February 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata: "Thursday's snowfall creates a winter wonderland around the duck pond in Burnaby's Central Park."

Geographic Access: Central Park; Imperial Street

Street Address: 3883 Imperial Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Maywood Area

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Burnaby BC January 1913

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36156

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: January 1913

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 13 cm

Scope and Content: Photographic postcard of a large goup of men clearing snow on Kingsway.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: January 1913

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 13 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 230-001

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1989-22

Scope and Content: Photographic postcard of a large goup of men clearing snow on Kingsway.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Roads; Natural Phenomena - Snow

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Kingsway

Images

Burnaby BC January 1913, January 1913 thumbnail

Campsite Collection

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4589

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [between 1958 and 2002]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Girl Guides fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file : 33 photographs + textual records + other material

Scope and Content: File consists of photographs, an illustration, ephemera and histories about Burnaby Guiding Camps including Burnaby Chalet on Cypress Mountain, Galalina Camp at Camp Olave near Sechelt B.C., Burnaby Guide Camp at Wilson Creek and a few postcards of Camp Tsoona, Rosedale B.C. A collection of written…

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Girl Guides fonds

Series: Burnaby Girl Guides administrative records and histories series

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 1 file : 33 photographs + textual records + other material

Scope and Content: File consists of photographs, an illustration, ephemera and histories about Burnaby Guiding Camps including Burnaby Chalet on Cypress Mountain, Galalina Camp at Camp Olave near Sechelt B.C., Burnaby Guide Camp at Wilson Creek and a few postcards of Camp Tsoona, Rosedale B.C. A collection of written material provides historical background regarding the two storey cabin on Hollyburn Mountain. The cabin was purchased by Burnaby Girl Guides in 1964 and appropriately named Burnaby Chalet. A Chalet Committee was formed with representatives from each Division appointing a Chalet Manageress to handle reservations. This typical ski cabin can accomodate up to 40 people. The file also includes a "Campsite Log Book" for the Hollyburn Chalet with handwritten notes from 1981 and 1982, an embroidered triangular shaped badge "Burnaby Royal / Girl Guides / Hollyburn Chalet" and a dedication ceremony program for "Burnaby Guide Camp / June 8, 1958" (Wilson Creek).

Subjects: Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs; Recreational Activities - Camping; Natural Phenomena - Snow; Geographic Features - Beaches

Names: Girl Guides of Canada

Accession Code: BV015.35.161

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [between 1958 and 2002]

Media Type: Photograph; Textual Record

Notes: Transcribed title

Kingsway at Salisbury

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36165

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1913

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 8 x 13 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a touring car driving along Kingsway at Salisbury, in the area known as Middlegate.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1913

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Public Library photograph subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 8 x 13 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 230-010

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1989-22

Scope and Content: Photograph of a touring car driving along Kingsway at Salisbury, in the area known as Middlegate.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Roads; Natural Phenomena - Snow

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Kingsway; Salisbury Avenue

Historic Neighbourhood: Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Stride Avenue Area; Richmond Park Area

Images

Nelson Avenue

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1912] (date of original), copied 1986

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.7 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of Nelson Avenue looking north. A person is standing beside a fence in the snow.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1912] (date of original), copied 1986

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Gough family subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.7 cm print

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 182-004

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1986-30

Scope and Content: Photograph of Nelson Avenue looking north. A person is standing beside a fence in the snow.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Roads; Natural Phenomena - Snow

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Nelson Avenue

Images

Nelson Avenue

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1912] (date of original), copied 1986

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.4 cm print

Scope and Content: Photograph of Nelson Avenue looking north. A person is standing beside a fence in the snow.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1912] (date of original), copied 1986

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Gough family subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.4 cm print

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 182-005

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1986-30

Scope and Content: Photograph of Nelson Avenue looking north. A person is standing beside a fence in the snow.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Roads; Natural Phenomena - Snow

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: Nelson Avenue

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Rowe Ranch

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36022

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1911

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 5 x 14 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Rowe Ranch, on Burnaby Lake, at the foot of Burris Street. The lake is covered in snow and ice.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1911

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Patterson family subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : sepia ; 5 x 14 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 213-004

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1988-13

Scope and Content: Photograph of Rowe Ranch, on Burnaby Lake, at the foot of Burris Street. The lake is covered in snow and ice.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds; Natural Phenomena - Snow; Buildings - Residential - Houses

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Handwritten note on verso of photograph reads: "Bruce and Bill found a deer frozen in Burnaby lake in the ice".

Geographic Access: Burnaby Lake; Burris Street

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Lake Area

Images

Snow in Burnaby Mountain Park

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2002]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 10 photographs (tiff) : col.

Scope and Content: File contains photographs of snowy landscapes and people enjoying the snow in Burnaby Mountain Park. Photographs depict people walking underneath snowy trees, tobogganing, building snowballs, and close-up photographs of snow on vegetation and objects.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2002]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 10 photographs (tiff) : col.

Description Level: File

Record No.: 535-2935

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: File contains photographs of snowy landscapes and people enjoying the snow in Burnaby Mountain Park. Photographs depict people walking underneath snowy trees, tobogganing, building snowballs, and close-up photographs of snow on vegetation and objects.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Parks; Natural Phenomena - Snow; Recreational Activities

Names: Burnaby Mountain Park

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in a January 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata for 535-2935-3: "Colin Streiling, and his son, Ashton, 7, discover the hard way that what goes down, must come up, on the toboggan hill at Burnaby Mountain Park."; Caption from metadata for 535-2935-6: "Erik Nenzen, 2, needs a little help from his dad, Tor, as he tries out skis for only the second time in his young life, at Burnaby Mountain Park."; Caption from metadata for 535-2935-7: "Colin Streiling prepares to try a slide down the toboggan hill at Burnaby Mountain Park."; Caption from metadata for 535-2935-8: "Dave Kent adds to the giant snowball he's building in the winter wonderland at Burnaby Mountain Park."; Caption from metadata for 535-2935-9: "Liz Palk takes in the spectacular wintery view from Burnaby Mountain Park, near Horizons Restaurant."; Caption from metadata for 535-2935-10: "Hikers on the Trans Canada Trail atop Burnaby Mountain are surrounded by a winter wonderland."

Geographic Access: Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Mountain Area

Images

Snow in Burnaby Mountain Park, [2002] thumbnail

Snow Owl / Burnaby Lake Snow Pictures

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription91702

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1970 and 2001]

Collection/Fonds: Doreen Lawson fonds

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm

Scope and Content: File consists photographs of a snow-covered Burnaby Lake and a snowy owl perched on a large tree stump.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [between 1970 and 2001]

Collection/Fonds: Doreen Lawson fonds

Physical Description: 25 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm

Description Level: File

Record No.: 618-020

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2015-15

Scope and Content: File consists photographs of a snow-covered Burnaby Lake and a snowy owl perched on a large tree stump.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds; Animals - Birds; Plants - Trees; Natural Phenomena - Snow

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Lawson, Doreen A.

Notes: Transcribed title; Title transcribed from negative envelope

Geographic Access: Burnaby Lake

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Lake Area

Images

Snow Owl / Burnaby Lake Snow Pictures, [between 1970 and 2001] thumbnail

Walk in the snow

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97930

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2000]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Scope and Content: Photograph of three unidentified people walking over a bridge in a park, surrounded by snow and trees.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2000]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-3056

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of three unidentified people walking over a bridge in a park, surrounded by snow and trees.

Subjects: Natural Phenomena - Snow; Geographic Features - Parks

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of the photograph; Collected by editorial for use in a January 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader

Images

Rushing water and forest

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19677

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [191-]

Collection/Fonds: Esther Love Stanley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 8.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph view of rushing water and forest.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Esther Love Stanley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 8.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph view of rushing water and forest.

Subjects: Geographic Features; Geographic Features - Forests; Geographic Features - Natural Waterways

Accession Code: BV022.32.99

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [191-]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-04-04

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photograph is part of Esther Love Stanley photograph album 1 (BV022.32.1)

Images

Rushing water and forest, [191-] thumbnail

Water with mountainous shoreline

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19695

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [191-]

Collection/Fonds: Esther Love Stanley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of body of water with mountainous shoreline and reflections in water.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Esther Love Stanley fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of body of water with mountainous shoreline and reflections in water.

Subjects: Geographic Features - Natural Waterways; Geographic Features - Mountains

Accession Code: BV022.32.117

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No known restrictions

Date: [191-]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: 2023-04-04

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photograph is part of Esther Love Stanley photograph album 1 (BV022.32.1)

Images

Water with mountainous shoreline, [191-] thumbnail

Slush in New Westminster

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95748

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2000]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 4 photographs (tiff) : col.

Scope and Content: File contains photographs of the aftermath of a snow and rain storm in New Westminster. Photographs depict pedestrians stepping through, navigating, and shovelling large amounts of slush on the city streets.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2000]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 4 photographs (tiff) : col.

Description Level: File

Record No.: 535-1606

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: File contains photographs of the aftermath of a snow and rain storm in New Westminster. Photographs depict pedestrians stepping through, navigating, and shovelling large amounts of slush on the city streets.

Subjects: Natural Phenomena - Snow; Natural Phenomena - Storms

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in a December 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata for 535-1606-1: "The mural at Sixth and Blackford Streets in New West seems to be taking great delight in the misery of pedestrians as they negotiate the heavy slush and water left behind by Saturday's snow and rain storm."; Caption from metadata for 535-1606-2: "Al Hoegler, who owns the Westminster Deli, clears the storm drain in front of his store in an attempt to relieve the flooding."; Caption from metadata for 535-1606-3: "Pedestrians walking in uptown New West had to tread carefully to avoid water and slush puddles left behind by Saturday's snow and rain storm."; Caption from metadata for 535-1606-4: "A window display on Sixth St. advertising Carribean cruises beckons pedestrians in uptown New West as they trudge through Saturday's snow and rain storm."

Images

Slush in New Westminster, [2000] thumbnail

Archer and snowmen at Burnaby Lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95984

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2004]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Scope and Content: Photograph of Shawn Hunter holding up a bow and arrow at the Burnaby Lake Archery Range. Hunter is surrounded by snowmen and the ground is also covered in snow.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2004]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph (tiff) : col.

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 535-1734

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: Photograph of Shawn Hunter holding up a bow and arrow at the Burnaby Lake Archery Range. Hunter is surrounded by snowmen and the ground is also covered in snow.

Subjects: Recreational Activities; Sports; Natural Phenomena - Snow

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in a January 2004 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata: "Shawn Hunter takes careful aim under the icy gaze of some of the 14 snowman sentries that had been built by members of the Burnaby Archers between rounds of their first competition of the season, held on Jan. 1 at Burnaby Lake."

Geographic Access: Burnaby Lake Regional Nature Park; Kensington Avenue; Burnaby Lake Sports Complex

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Ardingley-Sprott Area

Images

Archer and snowmen at Burnaby Lake, [2004] thumbnail

Interview with John Templeton, Alan James and Christine Leston by Kathy Bossort October 26, 2015 - Track 9

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory595

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date Range: 1995-2015

Length: 0:12:28

Summary: This portion of the interview is about the Stoney Creek Environment Committee members’ discussion of how the history of the forest and natural area on Burnaby Mountain forms part of our appreciation for the mountain. They talk about the impact of the conservation area on adjacent urban areas such a…

1 audio

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Summary: This portion of the interview is about the Stoney Creek Environment Committee members’ discussion of how the history of the forest and natural area on Burnaby Mountain forms part of our appreciation for the mountain. They talk about the impact of the conservation area on adjacent urban areas such as the neighbourhood of Forest Grove, and the future of the urban forest on Burnaby Mountain.

Date Range: 1995-2015

Length: 0:12:28

Names: Stoney Creek Environment Committee

Subjects: Geographic Features - Streams; Geographic Features - Forests; Geographic Features - Parks

Geographic Access: Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area; Stoney Creek

Interviewer: Bossort, Kathy

Interview Date: October 26, 2015

Scope and Content: Recording is of an interview with John Templeton, Alan James & Christine Leston, members of the Stoney Creek Environment Committee, conducted by Kathy Bossort. The three members of SCEC were among 23 participants interviewed as part of the Community Heritage Commission’s Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project. The interview is mainly about the history and work of the stream keeper group Stoney Creek Environment Committee (SCEC) and the Stoney Creek Environmental Working Group, and about SCEC’s founder Jennifer Atkinson. The interview is made richer by the complementary views of the three interviewees, John Templeton (SCEC Chair), Alan James (Member-at-Large - Education), and Christine Leston (Treasurer).

Biographical Notes: The Stoney Creek Environment Committee is a streamkeeper group and registered non-profit society dedicated to protecting and restoring viable salmon-bearing streams within the Stoney Creek Watershed. (Stoney Creek originates on Burnaby Mountain and is part of the Brunette watershed which empties into the Fraser River.) The volunteer group, formed in 1995, was guided by the tireless efforts of Jennifer Atchison (1938-2010) after whom the Jennifer Atchison Environmental Centre in North Burnaby is named. The volunteer members of SCEC monitor water quality, generate inventories and reports on the biophysical assets and health of the watershed, provide educational opportunities, enhance stream and stream bank habitat, and speak on behalf of the Stoney Creek watershed. One of its key events is The Great Salmon Send-Off, the release of young salmon into Stoney Creek in May, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2015. The Stoney Creek Environmental Working Group (1999-present), managed by the City of Burnaby, undertakes to coordinate the actions of all stakeholders in the Stoney Creek watershed. It is comprised of representatives from community groups, such as SCEC, governmental and institutional agencies, and industries who are committed to sustaining and improving the quality of the Stoney Creek watershed’s water, wildlife and environment. John Templeton, currently SCEC Chair, joined SCEC in 2004. He was born in Coleraine ,County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in 1957, and after immigrating to Canada, came to live in Burnaby in 1992, first in Forest Grove (1992-2014) and then in Forest Hills. He works as a millwright. Alan James,Member-at-large - Education, joined SCEC in 2003 He was born in 1939 in Berkeley, California, and came to live in Burnaby in about 2000. He is a retired geophycisist and computer consultant. Christine Leston joined SCEC in 1997, serving first as Secretary and then as Treasurer. She was born in 1943 in Cheshire, England, and came to live in Burnaby in 1974, first in Greentree Village, then Simon Fraser Village (1974-2004) and now the Edmonds area. She is a retired technical writer.

Total Tracks: 9

Total Length: 2:08:27

Interviewee Name: Templeton, John R.; James, Alan C.; Leston, Christine

Interview Location: Jennifer Atchison Environmental Centre, Burnaby

Interviewer Bio: Kathy Bossort is a retired archivist living in Ladner, BC. She worked at the Delta Museum and Archives after graduating from SLAIS (UBC) in 2001 with Masters degrees in library science and archival studies. Kathy grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and, prior to this career change, she lived in the West Kootenays, earning her living as a cook for BC tourist lodges and work camps. She continues to be interested in oral histories as a way to fill the gaps in the written record and bring richer meaning to history.

Collection/Fonds: Community Heritage Commission Special Projects fonds

Series: Burnaby Mountain Oral History Project series

Media Type: Sound Recording

Audio Tracks

Track nine of interview with John Templeton, Alan James & Christine Leston

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_Archives_Oral_Histories/_Unrestricted/MSS196-006/MSS196-006_Track_9.mp3

Burnaby Lake morning fog

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription95995

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2004]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Description Level: File

Physical Description: 2 photographs (tiff) : col.

Scope and Content: File contains photographs of Burnaby Lake Park in early morning fog, with people jogging and walking the park.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [2004]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection

Physical Description: 2 photographs (tiff) : col.

Description Level: File

Record No.: 535-1746

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: 2018-12

Scope and Content: File contains photographs of Burnaby Lake Park in early morning fog, with people jogging and walking the park.

Subjects: Natural Phenomena; Geographic Features - Parks

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Bartel, Mario

Notes: Title based on caption; Collected by editorial for use in a January 2004 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader; Caption from metadata for 535-1746-1: "A lone early-morning jogger emerges from the fog that has shrouded Burnaby Lake park, as warm air descends upon the remnants of last week's snow storm, still laying in the fields."; Caption from metadata for 535-1746-2: "A dog walker is silhouetted agains the fog that shrouds Burnaby Lake Fields, as warmer air descends on the remnants of last week's snow storm."