14. TO KAMLOOPS IN 1882
The Sentinel is one of the oldest newspapers in the
Province. It was started by an enterprising and able
journalist, Michael Hagan, in 1880 at Emory, shortly
afterwards moving to Yale, which was at that time the
centre of C.P.R. construction.
A few years later he moved the paper to Kamloops,
recognizing it as "The Hub City", but his first visit to
the Interior was made in 1882. He wrote vividly, and
his words convey the spirit of optimism and excitement
that was prevalent in those pioneering days before the
railroad made travelling quick and easy.
The following are quotations from his reports on
the journey: -
October 12, 1882
The Inland Sentinel newspaper staff - Kamloops, B.C. - Circa 1902
The editor and proprietor of the Sentinel has long
desired to take a trip up the line as far as Kamloops,
at least. He leaves tomorrow, and expects to be absent
two weeks.
November 2, 1882
On the 19th inst. we passed over the road from
Spences Bridge to Cache Creek, 30 miles. For the first 16
miles there was nothing important to note, except it
may have been the up-hill course to "Oregon Jacks"
(John Dowling) 96 Mile Post. At this place wayside
accomodation is provided for travellers and refresh×
ments for man and beast. A few miles further to the
right we passed the well known ranch of Mr. Antoine,
who is noted for his courtesy and hospitality.
17. Kamloops Headlines in 1912
In 1912, the main newspaper in Kamloops was
March 1, 1912:
Royal Inland Hospital Costs $125,000 to Build.
($105,000 is spent on the building portion of
May 24, 1912:
Kamloops Methodist Church is Built for
$42,000. (Considered one of the most beau-
known as the "Daily Sentinel" and much of the hospital and $20,000 is spent on equip- tiful churches ever made in British Columbia.)
the news in Kamloops was about the ment.)
construction of the two major railways May 31, 1912:
which were the Canadian Pacific Railway March 19, 1912: Street Railway for Kamloops
(CPR) and the Canadian National Railway Kamloops Gets $125,000 to Improve Roads,
(CNR). Here are some of the actual headlines Trails, and Public Works. June 7, 1912:
that were found in the 1912 "Daily Sentinel". Fatal Wrech Between Cattle train and
April 16, 1912: Freight Train
January 12, 1912: Liner Sinking in Mid-Atlantic. (Kamloops
Mayor Robinson was Re-Elected with 285 residents Mrs.R. H. Lee, Miss Lee, and Mr. June 11, 1912:
Votes. (Runner-up A. Bauman had 135 votes W.J.C. Hibbert were on the Titanic when it Town of Golden Escapes Fierce Forest Fire
and down filled comforters were advertised sank due to hitting an iceberg.) that Threatened the Town.
for $3:50)
Apri130, 1912: By Dreyden Cloutier
January 19, 1912: Royals Visit Kamloops — The Duke of
Samllpox Hits Post Office. All letters need to Connaught
be fumigated.
April 30, 1912:
January 26, 1912: St John Ambulance Opens Its First Branch in
CN Rail Builds BC's First Vertical Railway Lift Kamloops
in Kamloops, BC.
May 10, 1912:
February 6, 1912: Canadian Gold Coins Minted
CPR Moves Track from Main Street.
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20. St Andrews on the Square
St Andrews on the Square is an old but very beautiful
building in Kamloops. We are very proud of this building.
St. Andrews on the Square was built in 1887 for the
Presbyterian Church. They got the land from the
Canadian Pacific Railway and had their first service on
Christmas Day 1887.
It stayed as a Presbyterian Church until 1925 when
the Presbyterian Church joined with two other
Churches to form the United Church of Canada. After
1925 it was used to play badminton and as office
space by the St. Andrews and Caledonian Society and
they used it till 1942 when the Pentecostal Assemblies
of Canada bought it.
Later, the building started to disintegrate and the
Church thought of tearing it down, but the City
council of the time bought it. It was repaired in 1996
and is now used for weddings and different events.
During the summer, it used on Saturday mornings for
people to sell their handiwork, like jewellery and clothes
and art work.
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22. was abandoned. St. Andrew's remained
A Presbyterian Minister by the name of Rev. empty except for the odd occasion it was
George Murray Grant was Kamloops' official rented for recreational use.
Presbyterian Minister. He got the idea of a
proper church in Kamloops. As Rev. Grant In 1936 the St. Andrews and Caledonian
left, his successor, Rev. Chisholm knew there Society bought the building and used it as
was a demand for a new church. On Septem- their meeting hall. In 1942 the Pentecostal
ber 25, 1887, construction of St. Andrew's Assemblies of Canada bought the building
began. On Christmas Day, 1887, the church and renamed it Calvary Temple.
had its first service.
By the mid 1980s St. Andrew's on the Square
Effect on Kamloops. (Calvary Temple) had been abandoned due to
St. Andrews played a major part in Kamloops’ the fact that the building was aging and
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history. The church sufficed as a place to
host festivals (which they still do) and
weddings (they still do that too). For a period
the additions were becoming too small for
the huge congregations being held there.
of time St. Andrews housed Kamloops' only On April 23, 1990 the building was scheduled
I am doing my project on the history of St. religious minister who did weddings, Sunday to be demolished in order for Calvary Temple
Andrew's on the Square Kamloops. I chose services, and lots of city services including to build a new church on the property. They
this topic because it is the oldest public charities and that sort of thing. During the gave the city the option of moving the old
building in Kamloops and because my great late 1890s and early 1900s, St. Andrews Church and preserving it.
uncle used to be the minister of that build- became the main stage for social activities
ing. Therefore I could get access to some of in Kamloops. The church had its own men's In September 1990 Calvary Temple was
the history of that building. chorus, a Ladies Aid Society, Sunday school, relocated to Aberdeen and was renamed
and a Young People's Society for Christian Calvary Community Church.
Why the Church Was Built Endeavour.
A proper church was needed because as In 1997 Don and Judi Harrison (my great
Fort Kamloops was growing more Presbyte- Why it Stopped and Started Being Used uncle and aunt) started the Kamloops Vine-
rian Ministers came to Kamloops to hold In 1925 the Church was deciding if they yard Church (KVC). The KVC meets every
services. Kamloops needed a bigger and would join the United Church of Canada. Sunday in St. Andrew's. The KVC continues
proper place to hold Presbyterian services. After the Union was formed the old building to go on but under different ministering.
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25. 2012 Kamloops Museum & Archives ~ Heritage Fair Project: St Andrews on the Square by Anson Shapter
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26. The Old Courthouse
The first courthouse was a whitewashed log cabin
built in 1872. It was used as a jail, government agent’s
office and a community hall.
In 1883, Kamloops became the judicial centre for the
County of Yale and this courthouse was too small so a
bigger one was built across the street. But in 1909,
another courthouse was needed and this one is still
standing. This building is on Seymour Street West and
is made of brick and stone.
It cost approximately $70 000 to build. The architects
for this building were Honeyman and Curtis who
designed many other popular buildings.
It is now owned by the City of Kamloops and is used for
wedding receptions and other parties or meetings.
by Mikayla Dewolf
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