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Trout Festival Float in 1976 with Queen Mermaid Pat Kristoff, Lois Walker in blue and ? In brown bathing suit.
Successful Queen Mermaid Kathy Bonazew in 1980 with runner up Princesses Penny Gummerson on the right and ? on the left.
Kathy Bonazew (1980) delivering her acceptance speach of the crown.
I recall taking this image in 1960 as this was known as a Bathing Beauty contest which was totally separate from the Queen Mermaid contest. First to your right was Winnie Davies, Verda Soanes, Linda Lofendale (Allen) and fourth candidate is unknown.
This image was taken on Main Street on the Main Stage. I am not certain of the year or who was the successful candidate. This may of been 1988.
This image will bring back memories to just about any kid who went to Phantom Lake. They will be able to recall sitting in the train, ringing the bell and eating their treats. Over the years the train began to deteriorate and thanks to two individuals who were conscious of the historic value of our community, Iver Hedman and Ron Dodds, retrieved the train from Phantom Lake, restored it and gave it a new home at the Flin Flon Station Museum where it rests today. Ron Dodds tells me that this train was manufactured within the gates of Hudson Bay Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd. In the early days, Ron said it was operated in the Whitney Forum where it was powered with a small engine and gave kids a ride on Saturday mornings, then it was moved to Phantom Lake and then to its present home today, so the little train does have a history and it is good to see it still around, thanks to two of our citizens.
This image shows the home of the little train from Phantom Lake. This will be its final resting place which was part of a resort that we will all remember.
THEN - In the spring of the year, this was an image we all looked forward to, the planting of flowers and the grooming of the grounds which was taken care of by employees of HBM&S and these were classified as light duty jobs for older employees who had served their time in the mine and the plant. They were also assisted by the life guards and some summer students.
NOW – When you go to this location today, it makes one realize that we have come to an end of an era as what was is no longer part of our lives due to changing times and labor costs. This part of Phantom Lake has come to a close.
This image displays the flower bed on the northwest corner of the little red and white pavilion where everyone got their ice cream and drinks. In the 1950's it didn't really matter what trade was required to construct an object in the plant or out of the plant, HBM&S had them. There was alot of nice stone work done at Phantom Lake by the brick layers.
This image was taken in the 1970's when a parking lot had been added to the lower end of the grassed area to accommodate more cars. It also shows you a nice groomed grass area with flowers which no longer exists.
This image was taken in 2014 showing the red and white pavilion which is now fading and becoming surrounded by trees and no longer providing treats and services to anyone.
This image was taken in 1977 where individuals were lining up for ice cream and drinks at the 50th year celebration of HBM&S – 1927 – 1977, probably the last big party that was hosted on the shores of Phantom Lake.
This image was taken in the late 1950's where I first learned the game of tennis and became familiar with black flies. This tennis court was located south of the picnic grounds and contained two full sized courts. You can see the main Pavilion and the Golf Course Clubhouse in the background.
