Aug 16, 2020
Fraser, Alberta (Berta) Evangeline (1912-2006) Berta Fraser’s parents first settled at Canford and then moved to Merritt in the 1950s. She worked for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs in Ottawa during World War II. After the War Miss Fraser worked at the Bank...
Aug 16, 2020
Cleasby, Henry Standley (????-1959) Henry Cleasby came to the Nicola Valley in 1887. In 1901, Henry married Matilda Ann Voght, daughter of William Voght. Henry bought the Alexander Coutlee Ranch in 1902 and made a number of improvements to the ranch. Henry Cleasby was...
Aug 16, 2020
Antoine, Frederick Gordon (1943?-2004) Gordon Antoine was elected chief of the Coldwater Band in 1975, a position he retained until his passing in 2004. He was involved in the formation of the Nicola Valley Indian Administration (now the Nicola Valley Tribal Council)....
