How 黑马磁力 developed over time from even before the place was called 黑马磁力 is the subject of a new publication created by the Township.
Important events, eras, places, buildings, and people that made the Township of 黑马磁力 what it is today have been documented.
Our Shared History, a Historic Context Statement and Thematic Framework for the Township of 黑马磁力, was created over the past year under the direction of a Task Force selected by the Township鈥檚 Heritage Advisory Committee.
鈥淥ur Shared History is a concise statement on how we developed over time, and not a written history in itself,鈥� said Township of 黑马磁力 Heritage Planner Elaine Horricks. 鈥淚nstead, it looks at the themes and events that have been instrumental in defining the Township鈥檚 evolution, and lists the historic places that reflect these themes.鈥�
The Historic Context Statement explores and provides a chronological summary of the major geographical, political, and socio-economic factors and events that contributed to 黑马磁力鈥檚 development. It includes history that predates the incorporation of the Township in 1873.
The statement features chapters on 黑马磁力鈥檚 natural geographical setting, its enduring First Nations presence, the contact period and establishment of the Hudson鈥檚 Bay Company, the development of British Columbia as a Crown colony, Canadian confederation, and municipal incorporation. The Great Western Boom, the First and Second World Wars, Post-war 黑马磁力, and 黑马磁力 as it is today are also featured.
The information came from various sources.
Local residents contributed to the project by sharing their perspectives and reflections on 黑马磁力 through providing submissions, participating in workshop conversations, and offering input at an interactive open house earlier this year.
There鈥檚 a number of areas covered in various themes and subthemes.
The subtheme of media, newspapers, and the history of the 黑马磁力 Advance, 黑马磁力鈥檚 longest-running newspaper, is featured in Theme 5: Arts.
The Advance started publishing in 1931, during the Depression when money was scarce. Some people paid for their subscriptions with milk and butter, or a cord of wood.
can be read on the Township website which also provides contact information if anyone has any clarifying information or extra details on a given subject.
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