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
Tomomi Okutake originally immigrated to Canada in 1907, and was employed with the CPR in Vancouver. He then moved to Hardiville, Alberta in 1911, and resided there until enlisting with the Princess Pat Canadian Infantry in 1917. After serving two years in Britain and France, he was honourably discharged, receiving the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Upon his return to Canada, Tomomi began his work in the No. 6 coal mine. In 1930, he travelled back to Japan to marry Tsuru Genka, and together they moved back to Hardieville where Tomomi continued his work.
The No. 8 coal mine site was moved to Lethbridge shortly after, where he continued as a miner until his retirement in 1953. Once Japanese citizens were allowed to live in Lethbridge, the couple moved into the city. Tomomi and Tsuru Okutake resided in the City of Lethbridge from 1961 until Tomomi’s passing in 1971.
Throughout his time in Alberta, Tomomi became a founding member of the Lethbridge Buddhist Temple and the Lethbridge Honpa Buddhist Temple. He also played a big part in being the interpreter or spokesperson for those who couldn’t speak English in the Okinawan community.
After Tomomi passed away, Tsuru enrolled at the Community College to learn English as a second language. She joined the Senior Centre and learned new skills such as weaving and dancing. In her final years, she lived in the Taber Long Term Care unit where she later passed away in 1990.
The Okutake family had two adopted daughters, Patricia Yuriko (Sassa) and Esther Tsuru (Ayukawa).
Scope and Content
2017.1025/001 Okutake Family Photographs: Tomomi Okutake, Tsura Okutake, Chiyoryo Ishimine, Toshiko Ishimine, Tomotaka Ishimine, Choryo Ishimine, Toshiko Higa, Chiyosei Genka, Yoneko Genka, Chiyotasu Genka, Dorothy Goshinmon, Chiyoki Okutake, Chotei Okutake, Art Okutake, Pat Okutake, Chokei Okutake, Guiso Oshiro, Vicki Okutake.
2017.1025/002 Citizens certificate, statement of service, passport, biography, etc.
2017.1025/003 Biographies of Issei Pioneers from Okinawa to Southern Alberta.