1945 - 1962

Power to the People: The BC Power Commission

The BC Power Commission line crew in Smithers, 1961.  Front row from left:  Eric Hensch, John Edvardson, Hans Himmel.  Back row from left:  Tom Isbister, Bob Caroll, Tom McCaddon, Wally McIntyre, Mike Morris.

The town of 100 Mile House suddenly went into complete darkness - momentarily, though. There was a flash of flame well above the surrounding trees. I thought the Mercedes-Benz had taken the Sputnik course back to Germany... I decided I had better get in touch with my boss, who resides in Victoria. After I told him my problem, he said, "What are you using for power now?" I informed him I was using a candle, three-quarter inch in diameter, two inches long.

-- E. E. "Bee" Haddon

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