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- Employees Honor Octogenarian Lumberman, 1943This newspaper article from the Sudbury Star shows photos of the very large birthday celebration held in honor of J.J. McFadden on his 80th birthday. Mr. McFadden was the president of J.J. McFadden Lumber that employed many people on the North Shore over many years.This newspaper article from the Sudbury Star shows photos of the very large birthday celebration held in honor of J.J. McFadden on his 80th birthday. Mr. McFadden was the president …Blind River Public Library
- Fickle Fate Harasses Town, 1980This article appears to be the third in a series of articles discussing the effect of the ups and downs of the lumber industry on the town of Blind River. This piece covers a period from 1929 to 1958.This article appears to be the third in a series of articles discussing the effect of the ups and downs of the lumber industry on the town of Blind River. …Blind River Public Library
- Domtar Announcement Surprises Town, 1980Article four in this series discusses the 1968 announcement by Domtar of the closure of the local mill. The last whistle blew at 5 pm on June 19, 1969 and saw 300 people join the 300-400 who had already been laid off.Article four in this series discusses the 1968 announcement by Domtar of the closure of the local mill. The last whistle blew at 5 pm on June 19, 1969 and …Blind River Public Library
- Blind River Recalls The Days of The World's Biggest White-Pine Mill, 1977The Globe and Mail ran a large article about the McFadden mill that was the worlds larges white pine sawmill in the 1950`s. During its peak operation over 12 miles of concrete `streets` were laid for access to the lumber stacks. The mill itself was built by the Carpenter Hixon …The Globe and Mail ran a large article about the McFadden mill that was the worlds larges white pine sawmill in the 1950`s. During its peak operation over 12 miles …Blind River Public Library
- AECB Delays Decision On Eldorado Area Anti-Nuke Members Surprised - The Standard, 1981This article from January 1981 covers some of the opposition to the building of a Uranium Trioxide Refinery near Blind River by Eldorado Nuclear. Local residents had taken their concerns to the Atomic Energy Control Board in hopes of stopping the project.This article from January 1981 covers some of the opposition to the building of a Uranium Trioxide Refinery near Blind River by Eldorado Nuclear. Local residents had taken their concerns …Blind River Public Library
- Growth Arouses Feelings Of Fear, Excitement - The Sault Star, 1981An article that discusses what effects the boom in Elliott Lake would have on Blind River and what the construction of Eldorado Nuclear would do for the small town of Blind River.An article that discusses what effects the boom in Elliott Lake would have on Blind River and what the construction of Eldorado Nuclear would do for the small town of …Blind River Public Library
- Refinery Controversy Brews In Blind River - The Sault Star, 1981The controversy was constant in the days prior to the building of Eldorado in Blind River. Many concerned citizens for and against attended meetings with members of the AECB to discuss the pros and cons the plant might present. This article discusses one such meeting convened by the Blind River …The controversy was constant in the days prior to the building of Eldorado in Blind River. Many concerned citizens for and against attended meetings with members of the AECB to …Blind River Public Library
- Optimism Felt About North Shore Refinery - The Sault Star, 1981Articles appeared daily with no shortage of fodder regarding the construction of the Eldorado plant in Blind River. One of its biggest supporters were the residents of the Chiblow Mississauga Indian band seeing jobs and opportunity. On the other hand some local citizens continued to rally against it.Articles appeared daily with no shortage of fodder regarding the construction of the Eldorado plant in Blind River. One of its biggest supporters were the residents of the Chiblow Mississauga …Blind River Public Library
- Monitoring Group Closer To Reality - The Standard, 1981In March of 1981 the Blind River council was attempting to establish a committee to monitor the Eldorado Plant operations. Some of the issues to be resolved were funding, access to information and the site, salaries or lack thereof for committee members and other things.In March of 1981 the Blind River council was attempting to establish a committee to monitor the Eldorado Plant operations. Some of the issues to be resolved were funding, access …Blind River Public Library
- Eldorado Information Meeting Subdued - The Standard, 1981A meeting was held in Blind River for the public attended by Eldorado Nuclear, the AECB, Lummus of Canada, Environment Canada, and Health and Welfare Canada on May 10, 1981 to address jobs, waste disposal and other issues.A meeting was held in Blind River for the public attended by Eldorado Nuclear, the AECB, Lummus of Canada, Environment Canada, and Health and Welfare Canada on May 10, 1981 …Blind River Public Library
- Uranium Refinerys Critics Distort Story Dakers Says - The Standard, 1981This short listing of facts about the Eldorado plant came from an interview with the Vice President in charge of refining, where he talked about emissions from the plant, their financing and the distortions anti nuclear groups have put into the public view.This short listing of facts about the Eldorado plant came from an interview with the Vice President in charge of refining, where he talked about emissions from the plant, their …Blind River Public Library
- Citizens Quiz Eldorado and AECB - The Standard, 1981This brief article discusses the information session that was held and some of the concerns citizens from the area brought to the table such as cancer studies and abnormal situations that could occur.This brief article discusses the information session that was held and some of the concerns citizens from the area brought to the table such as cancer studies and abnormal situations …Blind River Public Library
- Eldorado Facts Detailed - The Sault Star, 1981This article is a recap of the meeting that took place in Blind River for those citizens that were unable to attend and gives details of what was discussed in some detail.This article is a recap of the meeting that took place in Blind River for those citizens that were unable to attend and gives details of what was discussed in …Blind River Public Library
- A place of their own, Blind River, 2000Rocco Frangione, The Sault Star, November 4, 2000, Section E, p. 1 This is a full page newspaper article about a proposed skateboard park for Blind River. Two colour photos are included.Rocco Frangione, The Sault Star, November 4, 2000, Section E, p. 1 This is a full page newspaper article about a proposed skateboard park for Blind River. Two colour photos are included.Blind River Public Library
- Blind River Means Business,Circa 1985This booklet is located at Blind River Public Library. THIS RECORD NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED.This booklet is located at Blind River Public Library. THIS RECORD NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED.Blind River Public Library
- A Study of Blind River Ontario, 1974-1975This study was conducted over two summers by nine different students. It was sponsored by the Opportunities for Youth Program.This study was conducted over two summers by nine different students. It was sponsored by the Opportunities for Youth Program.Blind River Public Library
- Muriel's Dream, Blind River, The Standard, 1995A black and white photo of Slamet Sukri, the school's 15 year old sponsored child accompanies the article.A black and white photo of Slamet Sukri, the school's 15 year old sponsored child accompanies the article.Blind River Public Library
- Blind River Poem in Provincial Competition, The Standard 1997Mr. White won the regional OSSTF 1997 - Marion Drysdale Award in the adult learner class with his poem that dealt with the struggles many people face in time of economic challenges.Mr. White won the regional OSSTF 1997 - Marion Drysdale Award in the adult learner class with his poem that dealt with the struggles many people face in time of …Blind River Public Library
- Clearing the Roads, Blind River, The Standard, 1997The author accompanied Blind River Town operator Pierre Trudel on one of his shifts to gain a better appreciation of this important job.The author accompanied Blind River Town operator Pierre Trudel on one of his shifts to gain a better appreciation of this important job.Blind River Public Library
- Eugene LeBouef Dies, Blind River, The Standard, 1997This article concerns the sudden death of a community elder, Mr. Eugene Lebouef. The article share information about Mr. Lebouef's life, his work as the owner of a meat market, and his community involvement in both politics, church and the Knights of Columbus.This article concerns the sudden death of a community elder, Mr. Eugene Lebouef. The article share information about Mr. Lebouef's life, his work as the owner of a meat market, …Blind River Public Library