Closed to the Public

On March 16th, the South Peace Regional Archives closed to the public, amid rising cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) throughout Alberta and the rest of Canada. This closure resulted in Continue Reading →

Soldier Spotlight: Sergeant Air Gunner Henry Robert “Bob” Bessent

Image: Bessent twins, Bill and Bob, with parents in August 1943. (SPRA 2005.073.04) Regiment: 405 Pathfinder Squadron Regimental Number: R/198740 Rank: Sergeant Air Gunner Force: Royal Canadian Air Force Bob Continue Reading →

From the Vault Friday: Wanted Poster

Image: SPRA 002.04.06.02 Todays “From the Vault Friday” features a poster from the Beth Sheehan fonds (fonds 002). The poster is advertising the Stage Door Theatre production of The Balled Continue Reading →

Soldier Spotlight: Private Rene Gicquel

Image: Trapper and his dog team coming through the bush on the banks of the Wapiti, ca. 1930 (SPRA 177.084) Regimental Number: 437843 Rank: Private Branch: 7th Battalion Rene was Continue Reading →

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