By Greg Fry

Public Library hands out hardware at annual Jeanne Clarke Local History Awards

Feb 25, 2019 | 11:20 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — The Bob Harkins Branch of the  Prince George Public Library hosted its 34th annual Jeanne Clarke Local History Awards Sunday night.

Among the winners was retired architect and historian Trelle Morrow. Morrow received the Jeanne lark Local History Award for Service.

Some of his notable work included designing the former Prince George Citizen building on Brunswick Street and Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Other winners included Helen Raptis, who accepted the Publication Award on behalf of herself and members of the Tsimshian Nation: Two Generations Reflect on Tsimshian Education and the Day of Schools. The book explores the influence of day schools on the lives of Tsimshian people who originally lived near Prince Rupert.

Aaron Williams won a Publication Award for Chasing Smoke: A Wildfire Memoir. The memoir details the author’s time and experience as a professional wildfire firefighter in B.C.

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The final Publication Award went to Gwen and John Reimer for Ness Lake Bible Camp: A Statement of Faith. The book documents the foundation and expansion of the camp and its contributions to the local history and community of Prince George.