- Muriel's Dream, Blind River, The Standard, 1995
A 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.
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- Clearing the Roads, Blind River, The Standard, 1997
The 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.
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- Enjoyment Received Through Volunteer Work, Blind River, The Standard, 1997
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 …
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
Photo caption reads "Ruth Christilaw"
Photo caption reads "Ruth Christilaw"
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- Artists In Profile - Natural Surroundings Inspire Artist, Blind River, The Standard,1995
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.
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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- Brazil, Hungary Destinations For Two Exchange Students, Blind River, The Standard, 1995
Chantal was destined for Brazil while Sarah was travelling to Hungary.
Chantal was destined for Brazil while Sarah was travelling to Hungary.
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- Guild Gazette, Blind River, 1994
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.
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
This article shares that while Blind River could be a tough town, it also had a fully equipped brokerage office.
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
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 …
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
It is reported that Mr. Stonepoint still had an excellent memory and ability to relate stories in Ojibwa.
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
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 …
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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- Guarding Angels, Blind River and Elliot Lake, The Standard, 1995
All the guards interviewed indicated it was their love for kids and meeting people that made their jobs so enjoyable.
All the guards interviewed indicated it was their love for kids and meeting people that made their jobs so enjoyable.
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- Dr. & Mrs. Burd, Blind River 1898 - 1936
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.
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
Dr. Hamill was presented with many gifts including a reclining chair.
Dr. Hamill was presented with many gifts including a reclining chair.
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- Bethune Had Connection To Blind River, The Standard, 1994
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.
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
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.
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
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 …
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
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.
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
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.
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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- Blind River's Deschamp Tees Off At Western Michigan, 2002
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