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Several Police Officers Near the Fences of the Horne Mine

Several Police Officers Near the Fences of the Horne Mine

A contingent of police officers assembled to control the strike of June 1934. Sergeant Turnbull, the Provincial Police Chief, hurriedly returned from his trip to Québec City to […]
A Crowd Gathered Outside the Horne Mine Entrance

A Crowd Gathered Outside the Horne Mine Entrance

On June 12, 1934, at the beginning of the strike, several hundred strikers and sympathizers joined in a picket line in front of the Horne mine gates. They […]
Ukrainian Celebration in Rouyn, 1938

Ukrainian Celebration in Rouyn, 1938

This celebration took place in Rouyn in 1938. It was organized by the Ukrainian Society Prosvita to honour poet Taras Shevchenko (1813–1863).
A Russian Vigil Held at the Finnish Hall

A Russian Vigil Held at the Finnish Hall

A Russian community lived in Rouyn and Noranda since the 1920s. In the 1930s, they would meet at the Russian Hall located on Taschereau Street in Rouyn. The […]
The Régal Theatre Is a Crowd Puller!

The Régal Theatre Is a Crowd Puller!

Régal Theatre was located on Perrault Street near the intersection of Principale Street. This 325-seat theatre was the first to open in Rouyn. Owner Ms. H.S. Carey began […]
A Slide Towards Edouard Lake in 1941

A Slide Towards Edouard Lake in 1941

This facility was built in the early 1940s and enjoyed a natural difference in elevation from this part of the city. It was demolished after a little girl […]
The Arena and the Curling Arena of Noranda

The Arena and the Curling Arena of Noranda

The Noranda arena and curling arena were located on the corner of 9th Street and 2nd Avenue (now known as Murdoch Street) and were built in 1928. The […]
Skating Rink on Osisko Lake

Skating Rink on Osisko Lake

In the early days of Rouyn, the snow on Édouard Lake and Osisko Lake was cleared so that people could skate and play hockey. On Osisko Lake, the […]
A Slovak Parade for Rouyn’s 25th Anniversary in 1951

A Slovak Parade for Rouyn’s 25th Anniversary in 1951

This photo was taken on Principale Street during the celebrations of Rouyn’s 25th anniversary which shows that a small Slovak community lived in the sister cities. Since they […]
March 23, 1986, Referendum Results

March 23, 1986, Referendum Results

This picture, published in the local newspaper La Frontière, shows the results of the referendum held on the amalgamation of the cities Rouyn and Noranda, which occurred on […]