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- Cabs, Cows and Cowboys - The Standard, 2006
In the late 1940's Blind River had several taxi companies including Star Taxi, Deluxe, Central and a few more. Unlike today, drivers often had to dodge not just people and other vehicles but sometimes cows, or chickens. In the late 1940's Blind River had several taxi companies including Star Taxi, Deluxe, Central and a few more. Unlike today, drivers often had to dodge not just people and …Blind River Public Library - Bush Travel Big Problem For Loggers and Hunters, 1957
While the source of this article is unknown, it deals with the conflict between sportsmen and loggers using privately owned logging roads. In order to access many of the best areas for hunting and fishing sportsmen often use private roads created for and by the logging companies. This can create … While the source of this article is unknown, it deals with the conflict between sportsmen and loggers using privately owned logging roads. In order to access many of the best …Blind River Public Library - Fickle Fate Harasses Town, 1980
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. 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 - Logging Days In Blind River, 1975
This seven page document provides a point form time line of the progression of the logging industry in the Blind River area, from the arrival of the french explorers in 1640 to more modern days in 1967. This seven page document provides a point form time line of the progression of the logging industry in the Blind River area, from the arrival of the french explorers in …Blind River Public Library - Lingo Of The Woods (from The Mississaugi Country: A Study In Logging History), 1974
This excerpt from a report written by Graham A. MacDonald for the Ministry of Natural Resources - Division of Parks provides a glimpse of the colorful vocabulary particular to the loggers, such as ``Bang Juice - (Dynamite) or ``Pay-Cheater`` (a timekeeper). This excerpt from a report written by Graham A. MacDonald for the Ministry of Natural Resources - Division of Parks provides a glimpse of the colorful vocabulary particular to the …Blind River Public Library - AECB Delays Decision On Eldorado Area Anti-Nuke Members Surprised - The Standard, 1981
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 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, 1981
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. 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, 1981
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 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, 1981
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 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 - Eldorado Information Meeting Subdued - The Standard, 1981
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 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 - Citizens Quiz Eldorado and AECB - The Standard, 1981
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 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, 1981
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 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 - Bill Rice's History of Battle Point Association, Blind River, Circa 1974
Mr.Rice relays that Association meetings were first held at Counsel Rock near the point and later at the Community House built in 1949. Mr.Rice relays that Association meetings were first held at Counsel Rock near the point and later at the Community House built in 1949.Blind River Public Library - Blind River History by Harold Godson, Circa 1974
This is a three page summary of Harold Godson's memories of early life in Blind River. Mr. Godson recalls life in the lumber camps, manning the Lake Duborne fire tower, working in a clothespin factory in Algoma Mills and Blind River's four hotels. This is a three page summary of Harold Godson's memories of early life in Blind River. Mr. Godson recalls life in the lumber camps, manning the Lake Duborne fire tower, …Blind River Public Library - Battle Point Interview With Dr. Morris, Algoma Mills, Circa 1974.
This is a three page summary of Dr. Morris' hearsay understanding of the history regarding native tribes, battles and settlement on the north shore. This is a three page summary of Dr. Morris' hearsay understanding of the history regarding native tribes, battles and settlement on the north shore.Blind River Public Library - Canada's Luxury Ghost Town, Elliot Lake, 1961
This photocopy of the original four page Harper's magazine article tells the story of the uranium boom and bust in the Blind River and Elliot Lake area. The story shares information about the social and economic impacts and costs on the two areas that were not anticipated during the planning … This photocopy of the original four page Harper's magazine article tells the story of the uranium boom and bust in the Blind River and Elliot Lake area. The story shares …Blind River Public Library - The History of Algoma Mills, Spragge, and the Township of Elliot Lake, 1974-75
A large portion of the study includes information about the uranium mines and development of Elliot Lake. This project was funded by an Opportunities for Youth program that took place during the summers of 1974-75. A large portion of the study includes information about the uranium mines and development of Elliot Lake. This project was funded by an Opportunities for Youth program that took place …Blind River Public Library - Remembering TV Cameraman Denis Faucon, 2007, Canmore, Alberta
This three page internet article written from Ucluelet, B.C. concerns the celebration of the life of Denis Faucon who died unexpectedly at the age of 45. Born in Blind River, Mr. Faucon worked as a cameraman for national TV networks, eventually pursuing freelance work based out of Canmore, Alberta. The … This three page internet article written from Ucluelet, B.C. concerns the celebration of the life of Denis Faucon who died unexpectedly at the age of 45. Born in Blind River, …Blind River Public Library - Mr. Sellers and Mr. Charlie Quinn Recall Local History, Blind River, Circa 1955
Mr. Sellers was 92 years old when his memories were recorded. Mr. Sellers was 92 years old when his memories were recorded.Blind River Public Library - Grace White Recalls Battle Point Association History, Blind River, Circa 1974
Membership was restricted to Wesleyan University faculty members. Membership was restricted to Wesleyan University faculty members.Blind River Public Library
