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…

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…

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…