who-is-it-wednesday
Who-is-it? Wednesday
Sometimes donations to the FVHC don't come with descriptions or further information. Sometimes they are just left on the doorstep. For these reasons we have gaps in identifying some photos and will post a new one each Wednesday! If you have information that will aid us in identifying these individuals please
Your help is appreciated!

The photograph of these young adults is dated 1938. They are standing on the banks of the river and it almost seems as though they are hiding something - both arms behind their backs! If you know who they are or what they may be up to - let us know!
990.4.42.11 / Haessel, Karl
Previous Who-is-it? Wednesday characters
We need help identifying the gentleman on the top left! Top right is Harry Clarke Bottom left is George Clarke and bottom right is Stubb Lapp!
2005.29.15
Clarke, Warren and Rachel
This chap seems to be sharply dressed perhaps for a wedding as suggested by the boutonniere pinned to his lapel!
If you have any leads regarding who this may be - please let us know!
Lizotte, Maria
2019.24.400
Do you recognize this Lady? The most information we have on her is "woman inside of Teepee" and that isn't even correct - teepees don't have centre poles like the one she is leaning on!
*EDIT*
This is Therese Judd in camp. Wife of Angus Judd.
990.4.66.2
Mitchell, Ray
Thanks to quick responses we were able to determine that this couple is Narcisse and Elsie Lizotte!
990.4.79.135
Reid, Gordon
This photo is labelled as merely "Family at Fort Vermilion. We believe there must be much more history then that and require your help!
998.5.23.48
Lamberton, Rev Hugh + Lillian
This photograph is labelled as "Family in front of Cabin" clearly there is a bit more to the picture considering the twins sitting in front and the sizeable deer head that the person on the right is casually holding! If you recognize anyone please let us know!
990.4.1.47
Ardley, Mary
This picture comes from the Maria Lizotte collection and the young lad playing the guitar is labelled as Clifford Pettman - we are hoping you can help identify the older gentleman! Note the date at the bottom of the photo is "Jan 58"
2019.24.628
Lizotte Maria
Look at this wedding photo! Him with his large boutonniere and cheeky grin and her bouquet must have looked stunning in full color!
Problem is - we have no idea who they are!
990.4.79.161 / Reid, Gordon
Anyone remember who was rodeo queen in 1979? The lady on the right is wearing the rodeo queen sash from that year! We also are unsure of the gentleman on the right. It seems he has won a trophy that has horses on the top. Any leads are appreciated!
*update*
Thanks to our Facebook Friends we are able to identify the gentleman on the left as Clarence Fournier and the rodeo queen on the right as Sherry Kazonay
2019.24.264 / Lizotte, Maria
This group is a class of Gwyn Bailey Cook's from the Lambert Point school. They are showing off their handiwork from school - which seems to range from toys, international studies and advertising that milk is Healthy!
Let us know if you recognize anyone!
990.4.3.3 Cook, Gwyn Bailey
Look at these Cuties! They don't appear to impressed with the photographer and our best guess is they are siblings. Perhaps this is a 'Baby' picture of someone you know! Comment below if you have any leads!
990.4.106.39 / Ward, Vera
We believe Sarah Charles is the Elderly lady in the middle with Harry Cardinal and Lillian (Charles) Cardinal on her right. We need help identifying the 4 younger people on the left side of the group.
If you can confirm or help identify these individuals we would certainly appreciate it!
*EDIT*
The individuals from L-R have been identified as Steve Cardinal, Pete Lizotte, Marie Lizotte, Jane Lizotte.
990.4.20.23 / Ducharme, Iola
This young lady is potentially a school teacher - though we aren't sure who. If you look close you will notice that what appears to be a pile of clothes on the chair is in fact a child hiding themselves from the camera - and doing a splendid job of it!
2005.24.23 / Schartner, Bob
This young gentleman has a suave look about him. Perhaps it comes from his casual stance holding the guitar and perched on the edge of a wheel barrow; or his inquisitive arched brow. In any case we do not have record who this may be- if you have any leads please let us know!
990.4.106.37 / Ward, Vera
This photo comes from the 1983 Hew Chaw Daze Talent show. This lady is beautifully dressed and were sure sounds just as good - we just aren't sure who she is!
Bonus Question- We also don't know who the gentleman in the background is. He seems to be the presenter in other photos - but thats the best we have!
*EDIT*
This performer has been identified as Lorraine Auger and the gentleman in the back as Mark West.
998.1.60.169 / Newman, Jack and Pearl
This picture was taken by Tony O'Carroll who was a teacher at the Sperate school in 1966. We know that the drummer second from the left is Roly Auger - the other three we are unsure about!
Mr. O'Carroll also took video footage of these young drummers which is a part of "Scouser shoots the Fort" and is on sale for $20! The footage doesn't have audio as technology was not that advanced- but is still very interesting none the less!
2016.03.145 / O'Carroll, Tony
This picture appears to be a family at a gathering. The Gentleman on the left is wearing a clerical collar indicating he has a role in Church - but that is as much as we know!
*update*
The black lady in the background has been identified as Mrs. Clarke - not exactly the information we were looking for - but helpful nontheless!
200.35.02.30 / Bell, Lorna
All we know about this mother and child is they are well dressed! From her lovely cap, scarf and thick jacket to the adorable moss bag the baby is warmly wrapped in! If you know who they are please let us know!
2008.44.02 / Heritage Committee - FVAS
This picture is a bit perplexing - we have information that it is a double wedding on July 23rd 1934. We know one couple is Christiane (Moberly) and John Courtoreille and the other couple is unknown. Unfortunately we are unsure which couple is which! If you know please help us and comment below.
*EDIT*
We have learned that the couple on the left is Peter and Maria Courtorille and John and Christiane are on the right. Peter and John are brothers!
990.4.15.11 / Campbell, Edith
This appears to be a family photo of 4 (?) generations - none of whom we are able to identify. There is no date attached to the photo but based on the hair style, patterns of clothing and fancy winged glasses our best guess is sometime in the 60's.
*EDIT*
This is the Roberts Family. Starting to the back left is Donna Roberts and the child is Leon Mercredi.
Next to her is Celine (Moberly) Roberts, Vina (Roberts) Marten, Norbert Roberts, Emilie Roberts, Chuck Badger (former spouse to Emilie)
Norbert’s parents in front Claudell and Thomas Roberts’s
2000.35.02.12 / Bell, Lorna
This young girl is at the Experimental Farm in Fort Vermilion picking red currants! She likely was posing as a model since our information focuses on the fact that they are "Stephens #4 red currants". We also have a second photo in which she is posing with the currant bush. We don't care about the currants though - we want to know who she is! The picture is taken in July of 1946, if you have any leads - comment below!
*EDIT*
This young lady has been identified as Marjorie Clarke!
993.4.59.130 / Agriculture Canada
We are unsure where this picture was taken. We think the gentleman in the centre (Black Coat) is Harry Borbridge - he spent time all over northern Alberta. The other individuals are potentially a family that hosted him on his adventures. In any case we know very little about these people and would love to know more! Drop any details you wish to share in the comments!
990.4.79.167 / Reid, Gordon
PS. how cute is the girl and her sled dog in training in the front?
*EDIT*
The Group has been identified as such (L-R) Maria Tallcree, Florence Nanooch, Nancy Metsikassus, Father Vandersteen, and Fred Tallcree. The other people are still unknown.
This wonderful photograph comes from the Rocky Lane School Collection. We are assuming that the relations are a mother and her two sons - but we could be wrong about that. We don't know a date for the picture - but, considering the boys are wearing Knickers (Pant style popular for men and boys in the latter half of the 19th century), this picture is likely late 1800's. As always if you know any more details - please comment below!
990.4.81.69 / Rocky Lane School
This week we have a large group of unknown individuals. They appear to be on the deck of a ship, and, noting the hills in the back, are likely closer to Peace River. We can identify the gentleman in glasses as Premier Brownlee who toured this northern area in 1929. If you recognize any of the others please let us know!
995.25.1 / Heritage Committee FVAS
This gentleman is caught in the middle of a job which appears to be fixing or unplugging a John Deere Grain Binder. The photos date is August 14 1952 and comes from the Experimental Farm collection. Let us know if you recognize this hardworking chap! With more research we discovered the payroll records for the Experimental Farm from 1952. Laborer's hired from Aug 1- 30 of 52' are as follows. E. Charles / A. Flett / R.W. Knight / A. McLean / J. A Newman / A.R. Campbell / Allan Charles, Cecil Charles, Ernest Charles, O. McAteer Murray Mitchell R.W. Randle, Ernest Smith, P. Tardiff (Junior Labourers) / R.A. Clarke / G. Flett / M. Gross / Mrs. M. Lapp / E.M. Lawrence / A. McAteer / O. McAteer / R. McLean / Wm. McLean / G. Mitchell / A. Lizotte / R. Randle / E. Rivard. Do any of these names match the fellow working?
993.4.37.4 / Agriculture Canada
None of the individuals in this photo are officially identified, however, we have a few guesses. After cross referencing other photos we think the lady on the left is Eliza (Chalifoux) Paul and seated next to her on the right is Liza (Lambert) Paul. If this is correct (and they are seated in front of their husbands) then the gentleman on the left would be Clement Paul and on the right would be his brother Fred Paul.
Again, we are not sure about this - if you can confirm or deny our suspicion please let us know!
*EDIT*
We have confirmed that these are the Paul Brothers, Clement on left Fred on right, with their wives sitting in front, Eliza (Chalifoux) Paul on left and Liza (Lambert) Paul on the right.
990.4.79.186 / Reid Gordon
Looks at these chaps all dressed up! We think the one in the front on the left is Michel Lambert and it could be Willie Clarke beside him on the right. We are fairly certain that George Lambert is in the back on the right. We don't know who is donning the hat in the back left. If you can confirm / deny / enlighten us on who these men are we would sure appreciate it!
2019.24.08 / Lizotte, Maria
*EDIT*
The Gentleman front left is Malcolm Mitchell and Front Right is Willie Clarke.
It's not a great quality photograph but we're sure they are great quality people; problem is - we have no idea who they are! The photo is part of the David Harrison collection and we know David's mother Violet Harrison is the lady in the back on the right. Walter Edward Harrison (Violets Husband) was Reverend of St Luke's Anglican Church from 1926 - 1930. This photo comes from that time period.
2000.50.02 / Harrison, David
These young bucks look to be having an excellent afternoon. The vehicles and teacups on the running boards tell us they are part of a larger picnic group which they appear to be enjoying. Jim Henry is the smartly dressed boy on the left and his younger brother Bruce is the child in front wearing the white shirt - the others are unknown. Jim and Bruce are sons of Norman Henry who was the Manager of the HBC post in Fort Vermilion from 1931- 1937.
2003.08.08 / Henry, Jim
This picture is taken during unfortunate circumstances, as what appears to be four brothers, carry a coffin to the St Louis church gravesite in Buttertown. It is unknown whos funeral this procession is for nor who the pallbearers are - if you have any insight please let us know!
----EDIT----
We have been able to identify the gentleman on the left as Mac Lambert the man in front as John James Lambert and the fellow third from left as Charlie Lambert.
2005.24.14 / Schartner, Bob
Our best guess is that this is the Boire family- but that is solely based on the fact that the young girl (front row second from left) is holding a camera identical to one we have in our collection that belonged to Rachel Boire. This also dates the images as being older then 1934 as that is when Kodak began manufacturing the camera!
990.4-81-13 / Rocky Lane School
This fellow appears to be the ferry operator on the second edition of the Fort Vermilion ferry This ferry operated just downriver from where the bridge stands today - the first edition crossed the River opposite the Old Bay House. He appears to be cranking on a lever that winds up the end board of the ferry to prevent wagons and trucks from rolling off. The photo was taken by Gwyn Bailey Cook who was the teacher at Lambert point school for the 1948 school year!
990.4.3.49 / Gwyn Bailey Cook
A photo of champions - many of which may be on Facebook! If you recognize someone tag them so they can relive this wonderful memory! We can then also update our records - as currently they are labelled as "Unknown Athletes".
--EDIT--
Back row: Arlene Courtoreille, Pam Cardinal, Lorraine Mercredi, Lynette Cardinal, Darlene Paul, Gail Rosenburger.
Front row: Val Courtoreille, Norma Mitchell, Belinda Lafferty, Suzanne Rosenburger, Perl Cardinal
2000.35.02.62 / Bell, Lorna
Of the eight people in this photo we know that Lillian Lamberton is the lady third from the left. If you can help us identify the others that would be greatly appreciated!
998.5.23.125 / Lamberton, Hugh + Lillian
These two are standing in front of their sleigh dressed in their Sunday best! Despite the snow on the ground they seem to be quite comfortable without big winter parkas - perhaps a clue that it is spring time. Another clue is the laundry on the line that you can see in the back ground just off the mans right arm. While you are looking close - check out those elaborate gloves he is sporting!
--EDIT--
Kind folks on Facebook were able to identify these two as Charlie and Lena (Bellerose) Lambert!
990.4.79.233 / Reid, Gordon