Special WWII Pop-Up Exhibit Robert William Grinsted, a long-time Mission resident better known as “Pop,” was beloved by everyone who served in World War II. Throughout the hostilities, he corresponded with many of them along with his 3 children in the services. In 1944, he got support to start publishing a column in the local newspaper […]
NEW Video: Mission’s Iconic CPR Station On January 26th , 1999, a fast-moving fire destroyed Mission’s iconic Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) Station, a national historic site. A prefabricated building constructed in 1909, the station was the centre of commerce and served as a cultural hub spanning more than 8 decades. Lost Heritage is a new […]
Mission Community Foundation Grant Thanks to the Mission Community Foundation, two custom-built workstations were recently purchased – key components of the Archives strategy for digitizing and managing the treasure trove of materials housed in the Archives. This generous donation reinforces the Foundation’s commitment to “building community through philanthropy” by supporting the important work by local […]
A Memorable, Inspirational Afternoon The Second Annual UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL was a resounding success! Held in the Mission Library Meeting Room on June 28th, special guest speakers Judith Ray and Lori Wikdahl shared compelling narratives of milestones in their personal lives facilitated by Linda Clark. Their vivid storytelling evoked strong emotions, sparked laughter, and […]
You’re invited to the 2nd Annual UP CLOSE and PERSONAL MEET MISSION’S EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN! Join us for an afternoon of inspirational storytelling and engaging discussions with: Judith Ray, an innovative health care professional and community activist,; and Lori Wikdahl, founder of Mission Minor Football and the first MS Walker across Canada! Limited tickets available! For further […]
National Volunteer Week Event On May 1st, the Mission Community Archives held a special event to thank volunteers for their invaluable contributions of time, knowledge, and skills to make the community’s documentary heritage accessible. The event was held during National Volunteer Week (April 27th to May 3rd, 2025) the theme of which was “together we […]
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN Paths & Pathfinders: Women of Mission Program The Mission Community Archives is once again accepting nominations for the Paths & Pathfinders: Women of Mission Program. Since the inauguration of the program in 1996, the lives of 116 women in the community have been documented, ranging from artists and activists to caregivers […]
New Archives Exhibit: The Birth of Mission City As part of Heritage Week celebrations this year, the Archives and Museum are staging new exhibits that each highlight different aspects of the community’s storied past… You can discover the captivating story of how Mission came to be through two versions of an exhibit by the Mission Community Archives […]
Holiday Season Hours The Mission Community Archives will be closed from Monday, December 23, 2024 to Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 to celebrate the holiday season with our families and friends. A special thank you to all who generously supported the operation of the Archives in 2024, including: our record donors, volunteers, benefactors, business sponsors, visitors […]
