A brochure titled “Prince Rupert Container Terminal Development” from the Prince Rupert Port Authority. The brochure advertises The Prince Rupert Container Terminal, a new terminal that was being constructed for shipping containers. The brochure provides information about the two phases of the project and provides an infographic of the project's construction timeline. The brochure also outlines the various benefits and highlights of the project. There are various photographs of shipping containers and barges throughout the brochure. On the back of the brochure, there is contact information for the Prince Rupert Port Authority.
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"A state-of-the-art, congestion-free container stuffing facility for grain products, strategically positioned to capitalize on the opportunity for transferring grain products in Edmonton, where containers are easily accessible - in preparation for shipment to Asia."
Promotional flyer advertising a CN Railway Grain Distribution Centre with an annual throughput of up to 20,000 containers opening in Edmonton, Alberta in Fall 2006. The Grain Distribution Centre is located in CN's Dunvegan Yard in Edmonton, and offers 20 railcar spots, daily switching, an on-site container lift and two tilt tables with integrated scales, and a secure, fenced facility. The Grain Distribution Centre will offer daily rail service from Edmonton to the port of Vancouver, and in late 2007 will offer service to the port of Prince Rupert.
The leaflet includes: "Quick Geographic Facts", a list of "Transload Services", and "Quick Facts" including information on the Grain Distribution Centre's "Hours of operation", "Railcar spots", "Switching", Equipment", "Access", and "Security". Additionally includes "Contact Information" for CN Transload's Business Unit Manager - Bulk.
Canadian National Railway CompanyAn advertising brochure for the Prince Rupert Grain export terminal "known as PRG." Includes information on terminal history, capabilities, procedures, and specifications. A label on the back grants some variety of security clearance for a visitor by the Prince Rupert Port Authority, valid until September 24, 2019.
Prince Rupert Grain Ltd.Informational poster produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) outlining the 2000-2001 Freight Adjustment Factors (FAFs). The poster explains what FAFs are, and includes a table of figures reflecting the changes to FAFs from 1995-2001. The poster additionally includes 5 maps overlaid with colour-coded graphics showing the CWB's catchment areas for different crop types [Wheat; Durum; Canadian Western Extra Strong (CWES) Wheat; Designated Barley; and Feed Barley].
"What Are FAFs? FAFs were established in 1995, when the federal government changed the CWB pooling basis points. FAFs are an adjustment to wheat, durum wheat and barley freight costs based on where farmers deliver and the destination of their grain. As such, FAFs may change from year to year, with the variations in the CWB's overall sales program. ... FAFs are updated yearly to reflect expected production, market factors and port shipping capacities. FAFs may also change during the crop year to reflect changes in freight rates."
Canadian Wheat BoardInformational poster produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) outlining the 1999-2000 Freight Adjustment Factors (FAFs). The poster explains what FAFs are, and includes a table of figures reflecting the changes to FAFs from 1995-2000. The poster additionally includes 5 maps overlaid with colour-coded graphics showing the CWB's catchment areas for different crop types [Wheat; Durum; Canadian Western Extra Strong (CWES) Wheat; Designated Barley; and Feed Barley].
"What Are FAFs? FAFs were established in 1995, when the federal government changed the CWB pooling basis points. FAFs are an adjustment to wheat, durum wheat and barley freight costs based on where farmers deliver and the destination of their grain. As such, FAFs may change from year to year with the variations in the CWB's overall sales program. ... FAFs are updated yearly to reflect expected production, market factors and port shipping capacities. FAFs remain constant during the crop year."
Canadian Wheat BoardInformational poster produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) outlining the 1998-1999 Freight Adjustment Factors (FAFs). The poster explains what FAFs are, and includes a table of figures reflecting the changes to FAFs from 1995-1999. The poster additionally includes 5 maps overlaid with colour-coded graphics showing the CWB's catchment areas for different crop types [Wheat; Durum; Canadian Western Extra Strong (CWES) Wheat; Designated Barley; and Feed Barley].
"What Are FAFs? FAFs were established in 1995, when the federal government changed the CWB pooling basis points. FAFs are an adjustment to wheat, durum wheat and barley freight costs based on where farmers deliver and the destination of their grain. As such, FAFs may change from year to year, with the variations in the CWB's overall sales program. ... FAFs are updated yearly to reflect expected production, market factors and port shipping capacities. FAFs remain constant during the crop year."
Canadian Wheat BoardOne blank page of hotel stationery for the Hotel MacDonald of the Grand Trunk Pacific Hotels in Edmonton, Alberta. The resident manager of the hotel is listed as J.V. Henderson. At the top of the page is a blue vignette of the Hotel MacDonald. The other Grand Trunk Pacific Hotels are listed as Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, Ontario, The Fort Garry in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Qu’Appelle in Regina, Saskatchewan, and The Prince Rupert in Prince Rupert, British Columbia.
Grand Trunk Pacific HotelsA Canadian National Railway travel brochure for the Canadian Rockies and the Pacific Coast. The brochure advertises “The Triangle Route” which is the train route from Jasper National Park, Alberta to Vancouver, B.C. by train, then Vancouver, B.C. to Prince Rupert, B.C. by boat, then Prince Rupert, B.C. back to Jasper National Park, Alberta by train. The brochure includes information about the railway, and various notable places to stop in the Canadian Rockies and along the route such as Mount Robson Park, Vancouver, Victoria, and Kamloops.
An advertisement by "American Express Travel Service" with information on a selection of guided tours to different locations throughout the United States and the Canadian Rockies. Title reads "National Parks, Canadian Rockies, California-Alaska," and included lists of destinations, schedules, prices, and photographs. The last page contains "General Information" on topics such as hotels, meal, baggage, rates for children, and withdrawals and cancellations.
American Express Travel ServiceDescribes plans for the development of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. Includes a list of company personnel and a description of the land to be traversed, comprising an eastern trunk from Winnipeg to Moncton and a western trunk from Winnipeg to Prince Rupert.
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway CompanyContains a complete script for the consecration of a bishop. Printed for the consecration of “His Excellency Most Reverend Anthony Jordan, O.M.I., Vicar Apostolic of Prince Rupert” at Parish Church of St. Albert, Alberta, September 8, 1945. Photo of Jordan on p. 1.
A photograph album created by an unknown person, documenting the 1910 train trip completed by Sir Wilfrid Laurier, as Prime Minister, across western Canada. In July and August, Sir Laurier traveled on a special Grand Trunk Pacific train from Fort William, ON to Prince Rupert, B.C. and back, returning to Ottawa September 7, 1910. He was accompanied by numerous colleagues, including his private secretary, E. J. Lemaire; Minister of Railways and Canals, George Perry Graham, M.P.; Edward Mortimer Macdonald, M.P.; and Frederick Forsythe Pardee, M.P.
The B&W photographs are captioned in white on the black paper pages of the album. The photographs are only roughly in chronological order. The owner of the album titled the first page, "The Grand Trunk Pacific Trip." The acronym "G.T.P." is used for Grand Trunk Pacific railway throughout the album. Minister Graham is identified in the photographs by the acronym "G.P.G."
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Various photographs of the group chatting and milling around the train, occasionally posing for the photographer. Several of these photographs also show the train's crew.
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A large welcome sign on the bridge in Fort William, ON.
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Two photographs of the August 5th train wreck between the Laurier special train and a freight train on the C.P.R. track east of Moose Jaw between Belle Plaine and Pense. The train car is torn apart like a toy. No one in the prime minister's party was seriously injured.
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One photograph of a man in a buggy, captioned "Joe" Clarke. This appears to be the future mayor of Edmonton.
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Captioned photographs of the welcome received at Inverness [?], Winnipeg [MB], Melfort [SK], Selkirk [MB], Yorkton [SK], Medicine Hat [AB], Calgary [AB], Wetaskiwin [AB], Rosthern [SK], Banff [AB], Golden [B.C.], Prince Rupert [B.C.], and Victoria [B.C.].
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Photograph of the "Welcome to our Premier" arch made of oats in Yorkton, SK.
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Several photographs of Indigenous people.
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Two photographs of "Buffalo at Banff," including a calf.
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Several beautiful photographs of the Rocky Mountains.
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Several photographs taken from the deck of a ship off the coast of Prince Rupert, B.C.
A handwritten letter to the editor of the Edmonton Bulletin from S. K. Larson. The letter requests that the Edmonton Bulletin write a few lines on the publication of Larson's song, "The Rose of My Heart," issued by Dearborn Music Co. of Chicago. It has been published in England, Australia, and the United States. Larson mentions that he was a pioneer of Stony Plain in the Edmonton District, having settled there in 1894 for 15 years, although he now lives in Prince Rupert, B.C. Attached is a short notice announcing the song’s success published by The Evening Empire newspaper, from Prince Rupert, B.C. There is a red, 3 cent Canadian stamp featuring King George V's portrait on the bottom right of the letter.