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  • Dr. Frank Hamill History, Blind River, 1896-1993
    Dr. Frank Hamill History, Blind River, 1896-1993
    Text       Information for this summary appears to be sourced from friends, former patients, and historical clippings.
    Text     Information for this summary appears to be sourced from friends, former patients, and historical clippings.
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  • Remembering TV Cameraman Denis Faucon, 2007, Canmore, Alberta
    Remembering TV Cameraman Denis Faucon, 2007, Canmore, Alberta
    Textcomment       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 …
    Textcomment     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, …
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  • Dr. & Mrs. Burd, Blind River 1898 - 1936
    Dr. & Mrs. Burd, Blind River 1898 - 1936
    TextImage       This is a one page article written about Dr. & Mrs. Burd who settled in Blind River in 1898. Mrs. Burd was the first librarian when the library opened in 1926.
    TextImage     This is a one page article written about Dr. & Mrs. Burd who settled in Blind River in 1898. Mrs. Burd was the first librarian when the library opened in …
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  • Blind River Citizens Honor Local Doctor Hamill, 1965
    Blind River Citizens Honor Local Doctor Hamill, 1965
    TextImage       Dr. Hamill was presented with many gifts including a reclining chair.
    TextImage     Dr. Hamill was presented with many gifts including a reclining chair.
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  • Dr. Jim Dolan's Work Is Unfinished, Blind River, The Sentinel, 1901
    Dr. Jim Dolan's Work Is Unfinished, Blind River, The Sentinel, 1901
    TextNewspapermysterycomment       Dr. Dolan practiced medicine for seven and a half years in Blind River before moving to North Bay to work in the new Forensic Psychiatry Unit at the Ontario Hospital there. He died within a year of that move.
    TextNewspapermysterycomment     Dr. Dolan practiced medicine for seven and a half years in Blind River before moving to North Bay to work in the new Forensic Psychiatry Unit at the Ontario Hospital …
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  • Bethune Had Connection To Blind River, The Standard, 1994
    Bethune Had Connection To Blind River, The Standard, 1994
    TextImage       The writer indicates that while Gravenhurst was Bethune's birthplace and has a Memorial there, Norman Bethune actually spent more of his youth in Blind River, attending both elementary and high school.
    TextImage     The writer indicates that while Gravenhurst was Bethune's birthplace and has a Memorial there, Norman Bethune actually spent more of his youth in Blind River, attending both elementary and high …
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  • Lorna Nash Remembers Old Milltown Days, Blind River, The Standard, 1986
    Lorna Nash Remembers Old Milltown Days, Blind River, The Standard, 1986
    TextImage       Mrs. Nash was an influential woman in her time. She ran Nash Electric, was president of the horticultural society and secretary-treasurer of the public library.
    TextImage     Mrs. Nash was an influential woman in her time. She ran Nash Electric, was president of the horticultural society and secretary-treasurer of the public library.
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  • Amy Poucette Remembers, Blind River, The Standard,1986
    Amy Poucette Remembers, Blind River, The Standard,1986
    TextImage       This article is about some of the memories of Mrs. Amy Poucette's life in the Blind River area. She recalls King Edward's stop in Blind River and receiving a cigarette from him along with other bystanders. A photograph of an older Mrs. Poucette taken at her Blind River home accompanies …
    TextImage     This article is about some of the memories of Mrs. Amy Poucette's life in the Blind River area. She recalls King Edward's stop in Blind River and receiving a cigarette …
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  • VE Day 50th Anniversary, Blind River, The Standard, 1995
    VE Day 50th Anniversary, Blind River, The Standard, 1995
    TextImage       A photo accompanying the article shows Mr. Barnes wearing war medals. He holds a photo of himself and a buddy escorting a German prisoner to camp.
    TextImage     A photo accompanying the article shows Mr. Barnes wearing war medals. He holds a photo of himself and a buddy escorting a German prisoner to camp.
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  • Conrad Bobiwash Artist Profile, Blind River, Circa 1996
    Conrad Bobiwash Artist Profile, Blind River, Circa 1996
    TextImage       This is a two-sided profile of artist and educator Conrad Bobiwash that includes information about his education, selected exhibitions, awards, and publications. A photo of the artist is included in the upper centre of the front page.
    TextImage     This is a two-sided profile of artist and educator Conrad Bobiwash that includes information about his education, selected exhibitions, awards, and publications. A photo of the artist is included in …
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  • Enjoyment Received Through Volunteer Work, Blind River, The Standard, 1997
    Enjoyment Received Through Volunteer Work, Blind River, The Standard, 1997
    TextImage       This newspaper article describes the volunteer work of 80 year old Alice Desabrais and how she won the Heart of Blind River volunteer award. The article also shares information about the local Canadian Diabetes Association and it's need for volunteers. A black and white photo of Mrs. Desabrais accompanies this …
    TextImage     This newspaper article describes the volunteer work of 80 year old Alice Desabrais and how she won the Heart of Blind River volunteer award. The article also shares information about …
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  • Former Teacher Receives Honorary Membership, Blind River, The Standard, 1995
    Former Teacher Receives Honorary Membership, Blind River, The Standard, 1995
    TextImage       Photo caption reads "Ruth Christilaw"
    TextImage     Photo caption reads "Ruth Christilaw"
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  • Artists In Profile - Natural Surroundings Inspire Artist, Blind River, The Standard,1995
    Artists In Profile - Natural Surroundings Inspire Artist, Blind River, The Standard,1995
    TextImage       A black and white photo of Leslie holding one of her works in progress accompanies this article. It should be noted that the original photo was of poor quality and efforts to improve upon it were unsuccessful.
    TextImage     A black and white photo of Leslie holding one of her works in progress accompanies this article. It should be noted that the original photo was of poor quality and …
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  • Local Artist Wins Another Award, Blind River, The Standard, 1995
    Local Artist Wins Another Award, Blind River, The Standard, 1995
    TextNewspaper       This newspaper article informs the reader about local artist Al Wright's winning two awards for his watercolor paintings, one from the North of 17 juried show and another in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The article also shares information about painting.
    TextNewspaper     This newspaper article informs the reader about local artist Al Wright's winning two awards for his watercolor paintings, one from the North of 17 juried show and another in Sault …
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  • Brazil, Hungary Destinations For Two Exchange Students, Blind River, The Standard, 1995
    Brazil, Hungary Destinations For Two Exchange Students, Blind River, The Standard, 1995
    TextImage       Chantal was destined for Brazil while Sarah was travelling to Hungary.
    TextImage     Chantal was destined for Brazil while Sarah was travelling to Hungary.
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  • Guild Gazette, Blind River, 1994
    Guild Gazette, Blind River, 1994
    TextImage       This is a photocopy of a page found in the Canadian Workshop Magazine detailing the construction of a wooden unit built by Jim Eagles of Blind River.
    TextImage     This is a photocopy of a page found in the Canadian Workshop Magazine detailing the construction of a wooden unit built by Jim Eagles of Blind River.
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  • A Persistent Man, A Town's New Life, Blind River, Life Magazine, Vol. 39, No.5, 1955
    A Persistent Man, A Town's New Life, Blind River, Life Magazine, Vol. 39, No.5, 1955
    TextImage       This article shares that while Blind River could be a tough town, it also had a fully equipped brokerage office.
    TextImage     This article shares that while Blind River could be a tough town, it also had a fully equipped brokerage office.
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  • Joubin of Blind River, Life Magazine,Vol. 39, No.5, 1955
    Joubin of Blind River, Life Magazine,Vol. 39, No.5, 1955
    TextImage       The relationships with promoter Joe Hirschhorn and William Bouck were key to staking the large claim. Joubin reportedly remained a humble man despite earning millions from his claims as he indicated he was more interested in seeing uranium put to positive use for mankind than he was in displaying his …
    TextImage     The relationships with promoter Joe Hirschhorn and William Bouck were key to staking the large claim. Joubin reportedly remained a humble man despite earning millions from his claims as he …
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  • Celebrating 101 Years, Serpent River, The Standard,1995
    Celebrating 101 Years, Serpent River, The Standard,1995
    TextImage       It is reported that Mr. Stonepoint still had an excellent memory and ability to relate stories in Ojibwa.
    TextImage     It is reported that Mr. Stonepoint still had an excellent memory and ability to relate stories in Ojibwa.
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  • 95! And counting, Evelyn Bell Birthday Invitation, Blind River, 2009
    95! And counting, Evelyn Bell Birthday Invitation, Blind River, 2009
    TextImage       This is a color invitation to a Come and Go Tea celebrating Evelyn Bell's 95th birthday. The invitation has a black and white photo of a young adult Evelyn holding two large fish in the lower right corner. A colored photo of an older Evelyn sporting a white cowgirl hat …
    TextImage     This is a color invitation to a Come and Go Tea celebrating Evelyn Bell's 95th birthday. The invitation has a black and white photo of a young adult Evelyn holding …
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