Living in Whitehorse, Rolf Hougen says he sees everything "on top of the world looking down". This kind of perspective will be a valuable asset as he takes on the Chairman's job on the Chamber on September 18th. (click photo…
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CANADIAN NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS TO SELL NORTHWESTEL In 1988 Canadian National Telecommunications (CNT) announced that NorthwesTel serving Northern B.C., the Yukon and western NWT was for sale. Rolf resigned from the NorthwesTel board and put together a group to buy the…
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In 1988 Canadian National Telecommunications (CNT) announced that NorthwesTel serving Northern B.C., the Yukon and western NWT was for sale. Rolf resigned from the NorthwesTel board and put together a group to buy the company. This included BCTel, Alberta Government…
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The Whitehorse Board of Trade celebrated it's 40th anniversary. The board was founded in 1947 with a presentation of a gavel by the Vancouver Board of Trade. Among the founding members were Rolf Hougen, Jim Smith, Ed Jacobs, George Ryder,…
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Commissioners Awards are presented for volunteer services in a community, public service and bravery. The nominations come from the public and are reviewed by the Commissioners Awards Committee. Presentations are usually made on New Years Day at the Commissioners Levee.
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Mme. Sauve, Governor General of Canada presented Rolf Hougen with the Insignia of an Officer of the Order of Canada (O.C.) at a ceremony held in the Senate chambers. Presentations are usually made at Government House but it was under…
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Mme. Sauve, Governor General of Canada presented Rolf Hougen with the Insignia of an Officer of the Order of Canada (O.C.) at a ceremony held in the Senate chambers. Presentations are usually made at Government House but it was under…
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From the Whitehorse Star:
Rewarding Experience
Whitehorse businessman Rolf Hougen (left) received the Yukoner Award Friday from Dave Philpott, executive director of the Tourism Industry Association of Yukon. The award recognizes outstanding individual efforts towards tourism…
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From the Whitehorse Star:
Rewarding Experience
Whitehorse businessman Rolf Hougen (left) received the Yukoner Award Friday from Dave Philpott, executive director of the Tourism Industry Association of Yukon. The award recognizes outstanding individual efforts towards tourism in the…
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Terry Bacon spent many years growing up in the Calumet and Mayo area. His wife, Katie Lee, daughter of Gorden Lee, M.L.A., was born in Mayo and went to school in Mayo and Whitehorse. When Terry was at Law School…
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At an annual meeting of the Yukon Chamber of Commerce in Dawson City, Rolf Hougen, was presented with a plaque on behalf of the Chamber and the Government of the Yukon as "Business Person of the Year" it was at…
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At an annual meeting of the Yukon Chamber of Commerce in Dawson City, Rolf Hougen, was presented with a plaque on behalf of the Chamber and the Government of the Yukon as "Business Person of the Year" it was at…
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The former "wee mayor of Toronto" David Crombie and Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development in the Mulroney cabinet visited Quiet Lake in July of 1985. Mr. Crombie was elected as a Member of Parliament.
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The Hon. Marcel Masse Minister of Communications in the Mulroney Cabinet was guest of Rolf Hougen at Quiet Lake August. A fly in lake near the Canol Road produced a good arctic grayling catch on a fly rod.
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For many years Olive & August Pociwauschek were operators of Igloo Sporting Goods. When they retired "outside" their business was acquired by Craig & Kelly Hougen who added the product lines to Hougen's Sportslodge.
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For many years Olive & August Pociwauschek were operators of Igloo Sporting Goods. When they retired "outside" their business was acquired by Craig & Kelly Hougen who added the product lines to Hougen's Sportslodge.
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