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The Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History (CBIRH) enjoyed an evening with friends at the Cranbrook History Centre (CHC) on Wednesday (Jan. 15) evening during its Ed Talk ‘Our Favourite Forgotten Stories’ presentation of its Forgotten Book Series in partnership with Wild Horse Creek Press.

Authors Derryll White, Keith Powell and Erin Knutson (pictured above) shared a diversity of stories and images from Forgotten Moyie, Forgotten Cranbrook, Forgotten Kimberley, and Forgotten Creston with a packed audience at Royal Alexandra Hall.

“The Forgotten Book Series has evolved into an entity of its own, breathing life into days gone by with a glimpse at the people and places that helped establish these communities,” said Knutson, co-author and executive director of the CBIRH.

With Forgotten Cranbrook and Forgotten Kimberley on their second print edition, Forgotten Moyie is the latest to be released in a collaboration between the CBIRH and Wild Horse Creek Press to showcase the images from the extensive digital archives database that the CBIRH has cultivated over 20 years.

“It was very satisfying to see a resounding interest in East Kootenay history. The enthusiasm of those in attendance fuels me to excavate even more exciting stories from our forgotten past,” said White.

CHC hosted the Ed Talk, which Rotary, Teck, and Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies partly sponsored.

Programming Coordinator Katherine Warman, who organized and filmed the talk, was pleased with the outcome.

“The Ed Talk at the CHC, featuring Keith Powell, Erin Knutson, and Derryll White from the Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History, made the region’s history come alive through the stories of their favourite photos from the Forgotten Book Series.

“The presentation highlighted their latest book, Forgotten Moyie, their personal passions and connections to the people and places in our communities, and the importance of CBIRH’s digital archives in preserving a rich and dynamic history that would otherwise be lost,” she said.

For those who weren’t able to attend, the Ed Talk is scheduled to be featured on Rogers Channel 10 post-production.

“It was a full house at the Cranbrook History Centre. We would like to thank everyone who turned out to listen to stories about our local history and heritage. We also appreciated that many in attendance purchased copies of Forgotten Moyie and some of the other books in the series,” said Powell.

“We look forward to doing a similar presentation at the Moyie Community Hall on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m.”

For more information on the books or to purchase a copy, please visit the CBIRH’s online store at Shop – Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History or contact [email protected] and [email protected].

The Forgotten Series is available at various locations, including Huckleberry Books and Hot Shots Cafe.

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