- T3152:0001
- Item
- 16 Aug. 1977
Part of British Columbia Provincial Museum films, videotapes and audio recordings
The item is an audio recording of an interview with Victor Nancollas. Nancollas was involved in local Salmon Arm politics for 27 years. He traces the history of incorporation from the separate city and municipality to the amalgamation of the present day district. The topics of public works, emphasizing water and treatment of sewage are discussed, as are the community services such as the library and old age and youth centres. Mill rate with relation to industry is discussed, as is the development of the industries themselves. The one time fruit industry and the present (1977), sawmill and machine shops are all mentioned. He also gives personal views on the value of Regional Districts with special relation to city planning and agricultural land use. The size of the school district, the number of schools and special education facilities (such as schools for the mentally handicapped) are mentioned. He describes the B.C. and Confederation Centennial celebrations that took place in his district.