1970

Ford Canada

Ford of Canada invited Margaret and Rolf to accompany them to Japan where they spent a few days in Tokyo and then went by the high speed train to Osaka and attended Expo 70. Products shown at the expo were…

1970

Irish Rovers Visit Whitehorse

Hougen’s regularly sponsored musical groups to perform in Whitehorse. Seen here, are the Irish Rovers: Will Millar, Jim Ferguson and George Millar following their performance. They came to the Hougen residence for a reception, on arriving they said, “Do you…

1970

Syd Skillman, Vice-President of Ford Canada and Mrs. Skillman visited Whitehorse

Syd Skillman, Vice-President of Ford Canada and Mrs. Skillman visited Whitehorse in July. An underground tour at Whitehorse Copper Mine near McRae was interesting as the Mine was both an open pit and an underground operation.

Top Photo: The Whitehorse…

1971

French Trade Commissioner

A reception was held at the home of Margaret and Rolf Hougen in honour of the French Trade Commissioner. Great French wine and cheese was served. Among those attending were brothers, Leslie and Erik Nielsen.

Top Photo: Marg…

1971

Jack Webster visits CKRW

Controversial and influential Jack Webster of CKNW Vancouver visited the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous. He provided great publicity for the Yukon as he interviewed several Yukoners "Live" from Whitehorse on his show. Seen here is Jack Webster on CKRW Talkback with…

1971

Robert Stanfield, PC

As leader of the opposition, Robert Stanfield, P.C., had been very active. He came to Quiet Lake on the invitation of Erik Nielsen prior to his trip to Japan and other parts of Asia. He relaxed, dove into the lake…

1971

University of Canada North Meeting

In October, delegates from the Northwest Territories and the Yukon met in Inuvik for the inaugural meeting to form the University of Canada North.

At the table, Dick Hill, NWT Chairman, Rolf Hougen, Yukon Chairman, and Richard Rohmer the “driving…

1972

Banff School of Advanced Management

While attending the Banff School of Advanced Management in Banff in 1965, Rolf along with two colleagues developed the idea for overseas “Trade and Goodwill Missions.” The first was to Japan and China in 1966. In 1972, a similar route…

1972

While attending the Banff School of Advanced Management in Banff in 1965,      Rolf along with t

While attending the Banff School of Advanced Management in Banff in 1965, Rolf along with two colleagues developed the idea for overseas “Trade and Goodwill Missions.” The first was to Japan and China in 1966. In 1972, a similar route…

1973

CKRW Easter Egg Hunt

For several years, CKRW Radio sponsored an Easter Egg Hunt. Numbered eggs were dropped from an airplane into the yard of F.H. Collins School.

1973

Mrs. Martha Van Dyke and Gerard Van Dyke

In 1925, Martha Kieboom arrived in Saskatoon where she joined her fiancée Gerard Van Dyke who had emigrated from Holland to Canada earlier. They married and had four children who grew up in Edmonton. They are the parents of Margaret…

1973

Save the Riverboat Committee

" Cake and Coffee for the Hard Workers: Rolf Hougen, second from right and part of his “save the riverboats committee” were down at the Yukon River this morning to serve cake shaped as a sternwheeler and coffee to the…

1973

Trade and Commerce Magazine

“For the first time in our 68-year history, Trade and Commerce magazine features three notable Yukon citizens on our cover. Noting the 75th Anniversary of the Yukon Territory, and the 75th Anniversary of the Yukon Gold Rush, we have symbolized…

1974

60th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Berent Hougen

A Hougen family gathering to celebrate the 60th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Berent Hougen.

1974

Clarence M.

Clarence M. Sands operated a General Store in Atlin for many years. His son, Les, took it over but with the decline of Atlin, soon relocated to Watson Lake. In 1974, Hougens Limited acquired the business, the land and buildings.

1974

Clarence M. Sands

Clarence M. Sands operated a General Store in Atlin for many years. His son, Les, took it over but with the decline of Atlin, soon relocated to Watson Lake. In 1974, Hougens Limited acquired the business, the land and…

1974

Letter from Ted Harrison

To Rolf from Ted Harrison - "With best wished to one who actually did something positive for the Whitehorse and Casca." June 20th 1974

You served the Yukon well,
And in your prime,
Cleaved with burdened holds

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1974

Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous

Hougen’s sponsored Philip Smith of Teslin (son of musher Andy Smith) for several years in the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous.

Seen here is Philip Smith with Marg and Rolf and his dog team, February of 1974.

1975

Canadian Entertainer, Gordie Tapp

Gordie Tapp, famed Canadian entertainer, came to Whitehorse as a spokeman for Yamaha music. Hougen's was a dealer for pianos, organs & other instruments. His most recent TV appearance is in the show "Hee Haw".

1975

Gordie Tapp

Gordie Tapp, famed Canadian entertainer, came to Whitehorse as a spokeman for Yamaha music. Hougen's was a dealer for pianos, organs & other instruments. His most recent TV appearance is in the show "Hee Haw".

1975

Hougen Store Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous

Every year the Hougen staff participated in the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous by dressing in "turn of the century" clothing. In addition there were displays throughout the store, music, photographs and sponsorship of a queen candidate.