Episode #23
Ghost Towns
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Episode Guests:
Keith Powell – author and historian
Jason Jacob – president, East Kootenay Chamber of Mines
Mags – tour guide, Fort Steele
John Wilson – Sandon resident
Vida Turok – Sandon resident
David Harley – project head, Zincton
Episode Overview
Over a century ago, pioneers from around the world rushed to the Basin in search of riches hidden in the mountains. The discovery of galena ore profoundly changed the region’s landscape, creating booming resource towns overnight. But as quickly as these bustling centres of commerce were built, they were gone. In this episode, we go back in time to explore some of the Kootenays more legendary ghost towns.
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