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An Incident With a CNR Train in 1974 “The roadbed was twinkling at night with the headlights shining on it.” This was the recollection of a trainman 50 years later. The incident occurred on Friday, February 22, 1974, but the media issued its first report two weeks later. On Friday, March 8, The Toronto Star,Continue reading “THE GREAT NICKEL SPILL (Part 1 of 3)”

Recollections of Round Lake Bible Camp Edgar J. Lavoie The Lavoie family has fond memories of the Camp in the ’50s and ’60’s. When I was 14, I believe I attended the summer of 1954. But my memories are compromised by my attending a rural Baptist Bible Camp near Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, when I was 12Continue reading “HOLY BIBLE CAMP, BATMAN!”

On September 13, I was in town visiting my brother, John. One of the hats John wears is that of President of Manitouwadge Archival and Historical Society. You may detect some bias when I write of the support or lack of support the Town gives its museum. In contrast, the Towns of Schreiber and MarathonContinue reading “HISTORY IS ALIVE IN MANITOUWADGE – 3 of 3”

On September 12, turning south off Hwy. 11, I travelled several klicks until I reached the first stop sign. Looking right, I found the Marathon museum.  After I had called Jim Collins, he met me there. Jim, President of the Marathon & District Historical Society and Museum, is instantly recognizable by his Wyatt Earp moustache.Continue reading “HISTORY IS ALIVE IN MARATHON – 2 of 3”

On September 12, when I coasted down the hill to the community, I was looking for the new railway museum. I missed it. My brother, John, had alerted me to its existence. And Jim Collins in Marathon had said it was a must-see. So, at a convenience store, I got directions. Turned around, headed west,Continue reading “HISTORY IS ALIVE IN SCHREIBER – 1 of 3”

The convention is open to the public till 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 26.

A Butterfly Excursion Edgar Lavoie, with John Walas On Saturday, June 17th, Thunder Bay Field Naturalists took advantage of the fine weather. While waiting at the Stanley Hotel for our group to congregate, we walked about 40 metres south on Hwy. 588 to examine the construction.  Mike was catching a ride with me. One entireContinue reading “TIGERS LOOSE IN STANLEY”

I admire Frank Sinatra as a singer and as an actor. I am drawing your attention to another side of Frank, a very personal side. Trumpists will not like this. According to Wikipedia, “The House I Live In is a ten-minute short film written by Albert Maltz, produced by Frank Ross and Mervyn LeRoy, andContinue reading “THE HOUSE WE ALL LIVE IN”

Oliver Paipoonage Museum On Saturday, July 8th, I met Russ for the second time. It was a week ago that I approached Russ Wanzuk. He was selling a trail-load of used car parts at the classic car rally at Thunder City Speedway. It’s one of his hobbies. He also restores vintage cars and does aContinue reading “RUSS’S GARAGE OF CLASSICS”

Adelaide Butterfly Garden Fortunately, one of Thunder Bay’s newest attractions gets few visitors. Until now, at least. Kings and queens rule this little patch of Canada. Monarchs flutter by unfettered. Someone told me about a Monarch hatchery last year, and I paid a visit then. Today, beautiful weather and temperature in mid-20s prompted a secondContinue reading “MONARCH DOMAIN”