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Two Weekend Thrillers, a little more than a nickel in Glace Bay.

letsdothis1 · August 24, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Russell Theatre

I love old movies. You know the ones... the ones that take you back to a bygone era when going to the movies was cheap (or at least cheaper than it is today). A time when stories were sophisticated not complicated. When the best of Audrey Hepburn or Sidney Poitier could inspire … [Read more...] about Two Weekend Thrillers, a little more than a nickel in Glace Bay.

Filed Under: History, Now Tagged With: glace bay, Movies, Russell Theatre

First ever Mine Safety award presented to Caledonia in Glace Bay

letsdothis1 · June 11, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Caledonia Safety award

In 1927, Caledonia Mine received the first ever safety award in the mining industry. No doubt, thanks to J.R. Dinn (pictured below, holding the shield). Mr. Dinn was the Mine Manager at Caledonia. He was a stickler for safety and subjected his employees to safety courses. On … [Read more...] about First ever Mine Safety award presented to Caledonia in Glace Bay

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Caledonia, glace bay, mining, mining history

5 Glace Bay Fun Facts

letsdothis1 · May 18, 2020 · 4 Comments

St. John’s Church

First off, I would like to thank Mr. Jim McIntyre for allowing me to interview him and for the book loan. The book from which these fun facts come from is a comemorative history book of St. John’s Church and New Aberdeen. So without further ado, shall we begin? Did you know … [Read more...] about 5 Glace Bay Fun Facts

Filed Under: History Tagged With: glace bay, New Aberdeen, St. Johns Church

How to be a Rock Star when you’re from Glace Bay.

letsdothis1 · April 6, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Rock star

I was thinking about all the musicians that this town has offered up to the world in the name of success in the music industry. There’s Allister MacGillivary, Matt Minglewood, and Aselin Debison to name but a few. What is it about this place that inspires so many to aspire to … [Read more...] about How to be a Rock Star when you’re from Glace Bay.

Filed Under: Future, History, Now Tagged With: glace bay, music, musician, Rock star

Classic Glace Bay Rewind

letsdothis1 · March 21, 2020 · Leave a Comment

In all the anxiety over Corona Virus Covid-19, I thought I would rehash some old pictures to remind us all of the good old days. Life before Covid-19. We will get through this if we are kind to one another. Keep the faith. Keep on looking forward. Better days to come! … [Read more...] about Classic Glace Bay Rewind

Filed Under: History, Now Tagged With: glace bay, history, pictures, remembering

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