The following programs from the 'In Profile' series with Elisha Rasmussen -
001 The Berezay family (rodeo accident, brain-injury, quadriplegic) 1993
002 Surviving Cancer (Ella Froese, Angie Vogelaar) 1992
003 Dr. Van Christou (art of photography) 1992
004 Don Pilling (big band music) 1991
005 Geor…
Elisha Rasmussen is an award winning broadcaster and producer. She’s the host of Senior Savvy and profile. Both air on Global News Monday – Friday. Elisha has numerous awards for her community work and projects locally, provincially and nationally. She was named citizen of the year as well as a great Albertan. Elisha has also sat on the Lethbridge University Senate. She was recently named Chairman of the Honourary doctorate degree promotion committee.
Scope and Content
The following programs from the 'In Profile' series with Elisha Rasmussen -
001 The Berezay family (rodeo accident, brain-injury, quadriplegic) 1993
002 Surviving Cancer (Ella Froese, Angie Vogelaar) 1992
003 Dr. Van Christou (art of photography) 1992
004 Don Pilling (big band music) 1991
005 George Gemer 1992
006 Alfred W. Shackleford 1992
007 Jean Warburton 1991
008 Irene McCaugherty 1992
009 Joyce Fairbairn 1995
010 Katrina (sex trade worker)
011 Gerry Ward 1997
012 Gary Fjellgaard 1994
013 Eva Brewster 1995
014 Jack Gladstone
015 Elisha Live final show 1997
016 Elisha Live - author Tim O'Byrne (Cowboys and Dog Tales book); King Cole (aka Papa King) 1997
The following programs are related to Southern Alberta visual artist Irene McCaugherty
008 In Profile with Elisha Rasmussen - Irene McCaugherty 1992
017 Investing in Art with Leslie Nielsen
018 Investing in Art with Leslie Nielsen (fragment, higher quality video)
019 Tribute to Irene McCaugherty in Fort Macleod - public event
020 Spotlight on Seniors - Irene McCaugherty (hosted by Mildred Byrne and Freda Allen) 1987
021 Mornings with Elisha - guests Louis Soup (Indian Summer World Festival of Aboriginal Motion Pictures) and artist Irene McCaugherty 1988
022 Elisha Live with Irene McCaugherty 1994
023 A Voice in Time - exhibit by Irene McCaugherty at the Galt Museum (footage of function featuring Elvis impresonator and Greese-themed event)
024 Footage of Irene McCaugherty exhibit with commentary
025 Elisha - interview with Irene McCaugherty 1992
026 Shopping at Eatons - series of paintings by Irene McCaugherty 1993
027 Yesterday's Memories -- The Wheelerville Series by Irene McCaugherty 1990
028 Yesterday's Memories #2 -- The Wheelerville Series by Irene McCaugherty 1992
029 '94 Whoop-Up Parade
030 Showcase of Talent (Jacqui French, Jenn Forchuk)
The following commercials were produced for local clients
031 City of Lethbridge Aquatics - Stan Siwik and Nicholas Sheran pools
032 City of Lethbridge Aquatics - promotional discounts
033 City of Lethbridge Aquatics - summer swim lessons 2001
034 City of Lethbridge - Swim-Skate Combo Pass 2002
035 City of Lethbridge - Swim-Skate Combo Pass 2003
036 City of Lethbridge - Healthy Smimming 2003
037 City of Lethbridge - The Culture of Accountability (footage of city workers at work) 2008
038 City of Lethbridge Aquatics - pass
039 City of Lethbridge Aquatics
040 City of Lethbridge Aquatics - overview of services at city pools
041 City of Lethbridge - Summer Swim and Ride
042 City of Lethbridge - Leisure and Human Services Guide
043 City of Lethbridge - Galt Museum; Helen Schuler Nature Centre
044 City of Lethbridge - Henderson Lake Pool
045 History on Tap - Brewed in Lethbridge (Sick's Brewery) 1990
046 City of Lethbridge Aquatics - Make Waves
047 Your Community with Mark Campbell - maintainance at Stan Siwik Pool
048 City of Lethbridge - Leisure and Human Services Guide 1994
049 Introduction to The Canadian Tourism Commission
050 2&7 NewsFirst news program June 25, 1992
051 Experience Southwest Alberta (1996): Writing-on-Stone, Devil's Coulee, Nikka Yuko Gardens, Helen Schuler Nature Centre, Fort Whoop-Up Interpretative Centre, Galt Museum, Birds of Prey Centre, Fort Museum, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Frank Slide Interpretative Centre, Remington-Alberta Carriage Centre, Great Canadian Barn Dance
001 Lethbridge Handicapped Riding Association 2000
002 LCI graduation speech 1999
003 Transfer of Lethbridge airport to Lethbridge County 1996
004 Official opening of Henderson Park and Alexander Wilderness Park – phot album 1986
005 Biographical materials – newspaper clippings 1990-2002
006 Kainai…
Personal files of Senator Joyce Fairbairn reflecting her work as a Senator and Cabinet Minister in various community projects in Southwest Alberta.
Senator Fairbairn, the first woman Senator from the Lethbridge area, has been involved in the Southern Albertan community all of her life and has contributed time, money, and love to many causes, organizations, and celebrations in Southern Alberta and Canada.
Joyce Fairbairn was born at the Galt Hospital on November 6, 1939. She grew up in Lethbridge where she got her first experience as a journalist at the Lethbridge Herald while she was still in High School. Fairbairn earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English from the University of Alberta in 1960. Fairbairn then left Lethbridge to attend Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario where she earned a Bachelor of Journalism in 1961.
After graduation, Fairbairn began working for the Herald’s Ottawa Bureau, the Ottawa Journal, and United Press International in the Parliamentary Press Gallery. Fairbairn was known as one of the first “female newsmen.” She worked as a journalist in Ottawa from 1961-1970 and was the first journalist to report on the new Canadian flag selection as well as covered Jackie Kennedy and President Kennedy’s visit to Ottawa in 1961. The Lethbridge Herald proudly continued to publish her work from 1965-1969.
In 1970 Fairbairn became the Legislative Assistant and, later, the Communications Coordinator for Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Fairbairn worked with Trudeau until 1984 when she was appointed to the Senate.
After Fairbairn was appointed to the Senate in 1984 it quickly became clear that she would not be limited to the Red Chamber. Senator Fairbairn quickly became known for attending Southern Albertan milestones, openings, celebrations, and even the occasional cake decorating contest. Senator Fairbairn became well known throughout Southern Alberta because, as one constituent commented, “she cared enough to come”.
Senator Fairbairn also became involved with many organizations and causes such as, the Paralympics, the Calgary Stampede, Books for Babies, and the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre. Fairbairn was present for celebrations in Southern Alberta such as, Lethbridge’s Centennial Celebration, Whoop Up Days, and many University of Lethbridge Convocations. Senator Fairbairn was also an active member of the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association where she adopted a horse named “Dooley”. In 2008 the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association honoured Senator Fairbairn with a lifetime membership.
Senator Fairbairn’s devotion to Canada and the Southern Albertan community was also recognized by many other organizations. In 1990 she was inaugurated into the Kainai Chieftainship, where she received the name Chief Morning Bird Woman. Fairbairn was also made an Honourary Colonel of the 18th Air Defense Regiment, RCA. She was also made a Honourary Air Marshal and frequently attended the International Air Show at Lethbridge, Alberta. In addition, she was awarded with a Honourary Doctorate of Law by the University of Lethbridge in 2003.
While Fairbairn was known for being present in the Southern Albertan community she was also known for her many accomplishments in Parliament. Her career as Senator began as the Vice-Chair of the National Liberal Caucus and the Western and Northern Liberal Caucus until 1991 when she was appointed Co-Chair of the National Campaign Committee. By 1993 Senator Fairbairn was appointed to Privy Council as the first woman to hold the position of Leader of Government. She also became the first Minister with Special Responsibility for Literacy. In 1997 she was appointed the Special Advisor on Literacy to the Minister of Human Resources Development Canada. In addition, Senator Fairbairn was the driving force behind making the Famous Five Honourary Senators and erecting a honourary statue celebrating the Famous Five on Parliament Hill.
Senator Fairbairn retired from the Senate on January 18, 2013.
Scope and Content
001 Lethbridge Handicapped Riding Association 2000
002 LCI graduation speech 1999
003 Transfer of Lethbridge airport to Lethbridge County 1996
004 Official opening of Henderson Park and Alexander Wilderness Park – phot album 1986
005 Biographical materials – newspaper clippings 1990-2002
006 Kainai historical 1993-2003
007 18th Air Defence Regiment Lethbridge 1992-2007
008 Robert Burns dinners 1982-2001
009 Senate – Aboriginal People – Post-secondary Education 1987-1989
010 Senate – Aboriginal People – Lubicon Land Claim 1988-1993
011 Millennium letters and responses 1999
012 Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc. 1995
013 Report on the status of the Blood Tribe – Post-secondary and Adult Education – Red Crow Community College 1995
014 Blood Tribe 1989-1996
015 Order of Canada 1992-2000
016 Calgary Zoo 2001-2006
017 Lethbridge Hurricanes 1999-2001
018 Friendship Force 2000-2003
019 18th Air Defence Regiment Lethbridge 1999-2003
020 Alberta Centennial 2005
021 Southern Alberta Art Gallery 2002
022 Lethbridge Airport 2001-2004
023 Western Parent Magazine 1997
024 Waterton 1998-2001
025 Jubilee medals 1996-2003
026 Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation 1983-2005
027 Newspaper clippings - Joyce Fairbairn 1982-1992
028 Water resources 2002-2005
029 Albert and H2O 2001-2002
030 UofL Water Building 2004
031 Peigan Deal 2002
032 Peigan Nation 1999-2000
033 Alberta - Kainai Chieftainship 1990-2004
034 Paul Martin BBQ letters 1999
035 Lethbridge drought 2000
036 Alberta infrastructure 2001-2003
037 Infrastructure announcement in Lethbridge 2001
038 Livestock - BSE [Mad Cow Desease] 2003-2004 part 1
039 Livestock - BSE [Mad Cow Desease] 2003-2004 part 2
040 Sugar Beet Growers 1998-2004
041 Alberta Soft Wheat 1999-2004
042 Personal Files - newsclippings 1955,2010, Cradle Roll and Baptism certificates,
correspondence,Judge Fairbairm material, Thank you Notes from Birds of Prey,Tribute and Thanyou
to Mayor Andy Anderson 1986, Receipe for Salad Dressing, Notes for presentation.
043 Fairbairn photographs: Senator Fairbarin with native children; Diefenbaker Dinner names on back;
friends and family; Younger life; Celebrations Coaldale Parade, With Peter Noon Hermins Hermits,
Dale Martin Senior, Rollar Rampage 2011; Paralymics Japan Joyce with the Delhi Lama; Joyce
with her horse; 3 Black and white images in parliment with Prime Minister Trudeau; friends;family
and Birthday wishes to May Farbairn from PM Trudeau 1982.
044 Debates of the Senate Vol. 148, #139 (Tribute to the Honourable Joyce Fairbairn, P.C.) 2013; Senator's ID card - Joyce Fairbairn
Collection of posters and similar items 20191094
20191094-001 Sky Hawks 1997 - Canadian Forces Parachute Team
20191094-002 Photo collage poster - Prairie Acres Museum, Picture Butte
20191094-003 "Senator Joyce Fairbairn" sign
20191094-004 Air Force Association of Canada - 702 Wing's 60th Anniversary (2009)
20191094-005 Will Race for Food [chuck wagon] - Mark Sutherland, Grand Prairie, AB
20191094-006 Buddy Bensmiller [chuck wagon]
20191094-007 Certificate confirming Sen. Joyce Fairbairn as honorary member of the Blood Band under the name of Ksiskuni-piksaki, Morning Bird Woman
20191094-008 Snowbirds 27th Season (1997)
20191094-009 Snowbirds 30th Season (2000)
20191094-010 City of Lethbridge Mayors (1891-1985)
20191094-011 Certificate confirming Sen. Joyce Fairbairn as Honorary Colonel, 18th Defence Regiment RCA, by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second (1998)
20191094-012 Tora Tora Tora Ghost Squadron [2008 Alberta International Air Show]
20191094-013 No Air Show Like It in the World - The 69th Battalion Special Operations Group
20191094-014 69th SOG - The 69th Battalion Special Operations Group
Notes
Special newspaper sections are in the newsclipping files