The Wacky Tunnel
My favorite part of the mine is right after the second coal seam. There, it gets very dark, and there is a tunnel that looks like it belongs in a fun house. Walking through you …
Light in the Darkest of Places
Wondering what they used for light in the mines? You came to the right place. In the coal mines there were many different types of light sources that were used. The miners would use carbide …
What is Afterdamp?
Every time a miner entered the mine, they put their life at risk. Not only were there risks from the machines and tools that were used, but their were risks from the mine itself. The …
A Brief History of the Bellevue Underground Mine
Rich coal deposits were found at the site of Bellevue in 1903, the same year West Canadian Collieries was incorporated. The mine loaded its first CPR box car on December 2nd of that year. Over …