James Rolley Family
James Rolley came from Manchester, England, where he had trained as a machinist. His first acreage was close to Rolley Lake, where he came in … Read More
Brian & Isabel Byrnes
The Byrnes family moved to Whonnock when Brian was one year old. As an adult he owned Byrnes Garage on the Lougheed Highway at 272nd Street. … Read More
Betty Dube
Betty Dube was born in Montreal. She married a Canadian soldier during the Second World War, but he was killed just a month before their … Read More
Horse Power
While oxen were used very early on to haul sledges over barely detectable paths, it was the horse that provided most of the power on … Read More
Getting Around
In the beginning, there was only water and for the most part, small boats. Whether it was a European styled rowboat or a First Nations … Read More
On This Day… June 18, 1910
On this day, June 18, in 1910, you too could have “A Happy Family on a Whonnock Farm”. Just call Rogers and Black, real estate … Read More
Spotlight on Betty Dubé, Centennial Mayor
Betty Dubé was Maple Ridge’s first female mayor, serving during the symbolic 1974-1975 centenary term. She was first elected to Council as an alderwoman under … Read More