Andy Motherwell

This photo is of the first diesel Kenworth hauling green lumber from the Wells area in 1987.

The age of diesel arrives

Andy Motherwell tells of the introduction of diesel trucks to the forest industry

This photo is of the first diesel Kenworth hauling green lumber from the Wells area in 1987.
General Custer's wife wrote a book describing camp life on a military campaign.

Custer’s wife reveals life as a civilian on a military campaign

Book written in 1885 by Elisabeth Custer describes was it was like to travel with Custer and the 7th Cavalry

General Custer's wife wrote a book describing camp life on a military campaign.

Finmore – a town forgotten

Once the boom in railroad traffic slowed down, many towns like Finmore were abandoned

This 1950s logging truck is a testament to how logging was carried out.

BC logging: then and now

Retired forester Gordon Russell provides history of his 40 years in logging in Quesnel

This 1950s logging truck is a testament to how logging was carried out.
Added buildings at Hidden Paradise sided with slab lumber.

Hidden Paradise

Local amateur historian Andy Motherwell chronicles the life and loss of Hidden Paradise, a one-time busy recreational area.

Added buildings at Hidden Paradise sided with slab lumber.
The Antique Machinery Park has implements such as, above: a horse-drawn fresno.

Antique Machinery Park exhibits of interest

A snapshot of some of the more interesting exhibits at the AMP

The Antique Machinery Park has implements such as, above: a horse-drawn fresno.
This moose hangs out at Sylvia's Cafe.

Sylvia’s moose

Andy Motherwell provides a light-hearted look at the hunting season.

This moose hangs out at Sylvia's Cafe.
George Turner's old 45.

A beekeeper with a past

George Turner was a beekeeper, trapper and former deputy sheriff for Bat Masterson

George Turner's old 45.

Dangerous work in Chilcotin country

Andy Motherwell tells the story of lives lost in the pursuit of power

snowmobiles being repaired at Quesnel Works Yard by Canadian military in 1943.

Convoy comes to Quesnel during Second World War

In his column, Andy Motherwell tells the story of how Quesnel was connected to Second World War

snowmobiles being repaired at Quesnel Works Yard by Canadian military in 1943.
This dugout canoe carried passengers up and down the waterways in the north and came to its final resting spot near the footbridge on the banks of the Fraser River where it finally rotted and was tossed in the river in 1943.

Another adventure in Quesnel’s history

A faithful boat's last days on the banks of the Fraser River near the footbridge in Quesnel

This dugout canoe carried passengers up and down the waterways in the north and came to its final resting spot near the footbridge on the banks of the Fraser River where it finally rotted and was tossed in the river in 1943.
This Model T was being driven to Alaska.

Model T makes trip to Fairbanks Alaska

They don't make cars like they used to as this Model T attests to

This Model T was being driven to Alaska.
This photo was taken in 1992 of a deteriorating cabin on Sawmill Flat.

History’s evidence

Old cabins mark where history was made but are deteriorating with time

This photo was taken in 1992 of a deteriorating cabin on Sawmill Flat.
Mount Waddington

the discovery of Mount Waddington

Andy Motherwell tells the story of Don and Phyllis Munday and their discoveries

Mount Waddington
Left, Mount Ida and Sir Alexander (named after Mackenzie) in the centre in the Northern Rockies.

A forgotten explorer

A good book for those who enjoy learning about early B.C. exploration

Left, Mount Ida and Sir Alexander (named after Mackenzie) in the centre in the Northern Rockies.
Tom Rafferty at Chilcotin Lodge, Riske Creek.

From Riske Creek to Quesnel

Tom Rafferty's story is one of successful teacher and Rotarian

Tom Rafferty at Chilcotin Lodge, Riske Creek.
Frank Dolman, second left with family and friends at Unna Lake in the Bowron Chain.

Frank Dolman was a gifted teacher

Historical Footnotes columnist Andy Motherwell knew Dolman well

Frank Dolman, second left with family and friends at Unna Lake in the Bowron Chain.
The last evidence of Widdis Transport sits behind Silva Gro Nursery waiting to be scrapped.

Freighters brought supplies to pioneers

Many entrepreneurs saw the opportunity in bringing goods to remote settlements.

The last evidence of Widdis Transport sits behind Silva Gro Nursery waiting to be scrapped.

Quesnel celebrates 50 years

It was a train ride, picnic and a lot of fun for Quesnel residents

A Quesnel homeowner found a creative way to store his bottle collection.

A good solution

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A Quesnel homeowner found a creative way to store his bottle collection.