1969
CKRW
40 years ago, if you wanted to hear private radio in the Yukon you had to tune in radio stations from big cities in Southern Canada or the U.S. That usually took an expensive receiver, a copper wire antenna and…
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1969
CKRW
On Nov. 17, 1969, CKRW Radio went on the air. In 1968, Rolf Hougen and a group of Whitehorse residents applied to the CRTC for a commercial AM radio license. It was granted in December, 1968 but only after…
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1969
CKRW Radio
On Nov. 17, 1969, CKRW Radio went on the air. In 1968, Rolf Hougen and a group of Whitehorse residents applied to the CRTC for a commercial AM radio license. It was granted in December, 1968 but only after another…
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1969
Ford Dealership of Whitehorse
In April of 1969, Rolf Hougen and associates acquired the Ford Dealership for Whitehorse. A month later, Hougen's purchased Northern Commercial Company both transactions from owners in Seattle who continued large operations in Alaska. The purchase did not include the…
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1969
Mile 1019
This photo is at the experimental farm at Mile 1019 near Haines Junction.
The Hougens Ski-doo'd with Rod and Enid Tate and Family.
From Left to Right:
Maureen, Greta, Erik, Karen, Kelly, Craig and Marg and Rolf Hougen
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1969
N.C.R. Computer System
In 1969, Hougen's purchased a N.C.R. computer system for both inventory control and accounting, the first installation at a great distance from Vancouver. It is housed in a 12x16 air conditioned room. Klaus Hoenisch, controller on the left, N.C.R. Rep.;…
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1969
N.C.R. Computer Sysytem
In 1969, Hougen's purchased a N.C.R. computer system for both inventory control and accounting, the first installation at a great distance from Vancouver. It is housed in a 12x16 air conditioned room. Klaus Hoenisch, controller on the left, N.C.R. Rep.;…
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1969
Whitehorse Ford Dealership
In April of 1969, Rolf Hougen and associates acquired the Ford Dealership for Whitehorse. A month later, Hougen's purchased Northern Commercial Company both transactions from owners in Seattle who continued large operations in Alaska. The purchase did not include the…
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1968
Hougen’s Grand Opening
On March 29, Hougen's celebrated the Grand Opening with a Mexican fiesta atmosphere featuring a Mexican band, a draw for two to have a one week vacation in Mexico, 500 prizes, etc. This event marks the opening of another 30,000…
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1968
Hougen’s Department Store
The new Hougen's Department Store now totalled 40,000 sq. ft. on three levels. Contractor was General Enterprises of Whitehorse. The celebration which marked 24 years of service was held in conjunction with the grand opening.
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1968
Hougen’s Grand Opening
On March 29, Hougen's celebrated the Grand Opening with a Mexican fiesta atmosphere featuring a Mexican band, a draw for two to have a one week vacation in Mexico, 500 prizes, etc. This event marks the opening of another 30,000…
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1968
Nisutlan Bay
Nisutlan Bay is a popular goose shooting area where the Nisutlan River enters Teslin Lake. This picture shows Rolf Hougen and Fred Stretch following a successful hunt.
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1967
Chris and Liz Van Oeveren
For many years Chris and Liz Van Oeveren ran a steak house on the corner of 2nd and Steel St. Chris had been a chief steward on KLM Dutch Airline. Seen here is Marg and Rolf Hougen celebrating Craig's 11th…
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1967
Jonas Bros.of Anchorage
A company, Jonas Bros. of Anchorage (and Seattle), made muskrat parkas with eskimo-style hoods that extended telescopically forward. 40 degrees below, with a strong wind would not penetrate the warm comfort of these parkas. The hood is lined around the…
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1966
Japan-China
In 1955, while attending the Banff School of Advanced Management, Rolf Hougen along with John Powell, President of P. Lawson travel, also a student, developed a plan to organize an overseas business, educational charter flight to visit fellow students in…
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1966
Moving the SS Klondike
There are strange things done in the midnight sun. But perhaps none stranger or more spectacular than back in the June of 1966 when the old sternwheeler the SS Klondike made her final voyage.
Back in the the summer of…
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1966
Travels Though Carcross, Graham Inlet and Ben My Chree
A favourite summer outing would be a cruise from Carcross to Graham Inlet and Ben My Chree. Seen here is the Army Club owned "Turtle" and the Yukon Electrical Boat "Dorothea". Read more
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