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 Norlyn Purych, The Sault Star, January 20, 1999     This brief article discusses the Blind River Library's decision to seek a new site on the Main Street.

 Caroline Van Luit, The Sault Star, March 20, 1999     Photo 1: Local Historian Al McLean in front of the 60 year old building that has seen many tenants over the years. Photo 2: Frank Piche (left) and Al McLean in front of mural students painted on the 60 year old building.

 Norlyn Purych, The Sault Star, September 15, 1999     A brief article about the anticipated move of the Blind River library being put on hold until an engineering assessment could be done to determine building safety.

 Rocco Frangione, The Sault Star, October 17, 2000     Brad Freer is the co-ordinator of the Community Access Program at the Blind River Public Library. One of his many functions is to help library users find Internet sites.

 Norlyn Purych, The Sault Star, July 9, 2001     Now home of town's Seniors Cultural Center

      This is a certificate issued to the Blind River Library on their 75th Anniversary issued from the office of Brent St. Denis Federal Member of Parliament for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing

      This is a certificate issued to the Blind River Library from Katimavik in honor of their contribution for 2004 -2005

      This is an 11 page list of books that have been part of the Blind River Libraries inventory over its 100 year history from 1906 to 2006.

      This is a certificate issued to the Blind River Library from Katimavik in honor of their contribution for 2004 -2005

      This certificate was given to the Blind River Library in recognition of its participation in the Cooperative Education Program from L'Ecole Secondaire Catholique Jeunesse-Nord.

      This award was issued to the Blind River Library for best original costume, July 14, 2007

      This is a one page newspaper article about the beginnings of the Town of Blind River. It follows the history from the time of the arrival of indigenous people to later years and the formation of the actual town.

      This is Part Two of a story published in the Standard moving forward in time covering some of the industries that drove the growth of Blind River, such as logging, trapping, and fishing.

      This article covers some of the towns history from the time of 1761 when a sturgeon fishery was operating in the area, and then continues to the arrival of the first sawmill built in 1903 by J.J. McFadden and John Malloy.

      This is a reprint of a story from the archives of The Standard with photos provided by the Blind River Timber Museum. The article gives some history and stories about the Normac, a car ferry that saw service on the Great Lakes from 1902 to 1968.

      The writer recalls the days of summer spent at First Sand Beach at the east end of Blind River by many townspeople. It recalls days of being young, family picnics, and outdoor sports such as volleyball, bocci, and bonfires.

      Prior to 1969 Blind River had its own police force and this article discusses what type of duties the officers carried out and how things have changed over the years.

      This is a continuation of the previous article. Part 2 discusses the hours the officers worked, and the history of one officer in particular.

      This is a colorful description of the Town of Blind River in its heyday when logging and mining were king. It it is a lively tale of by gone days that is worth a read.

      The Blind River Curling Club was built in 1956 and has been the hub of many enjoyable gatherings. This article provides some history of its 50 + years.