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Norlyn Purych, The Sault Star, November 4, 1995, Section C, p. 1     Mr. Pilon was a self-taught violinist, wood worker and violin maker. Two photos accompany this article. One shows Mr. Pilon playing one of his custom made violins while the other shows him carving a

    It is reported that Mr. Stonepoint still had an excellent memory and ability to relate stories in Ojibwa.

Norlyn Purych, The Sault Star, October 26, 1996, Section C, p. 1     Three colored photos accompany this article showing both exterior and interior shots of the colorful Hallowe'en decorations displayed for the enjoyment of others.

    All the guards interviewed indicated it was their love for kids and meeting people that made their jobs so enjoyable.

    This interesting article covers some history about a small relatively unknown cemetery encased within the bounds of the Mississauga Delta Park and how its residents came to be there.

    Blind River became an incorporated Town in 1906 against the wishes of some of the lumber companies with the first Mayor being Thomas Craig. This article gives a snapshot view of the early days of the

    This article discusses the change of the local hockey division from Junior B to Junior A and how the sport has changed from the early 70's.

    The Blind River Lions Club saw its inception in 1953 and has consistently done great work for not only the local community but also for worldwide destinations. They have provided for glasses, seeing

    The Michigan Avenue church was began in 1908 and still stands. A testament to its durability and strength of its congregation. This article gives a little background history of this historical buildi

    Part 2 discusses the joy and music that Baptist parishioners found within the walls of Immanuel Baptist over the years and how the structure of the Baptist church differs from Catholic and Anglican d

    The Riverside Tavern is a Blind River landmark. From its beginnings as a boarding house to its eventual tavern days it has been a place for people to gather. It lasted through several wars Prohibitio

    This article discusses the history of the role of the Catholic Church in Blind Rivers history and provides information about the building of Holy Family in 1903 and the coming of the catholic school.

Norlyn Purych, The Sault Star, March 17, 2001     This article concerns the induction of the first country musician from the Blind River area into the Northern Ontario Country Music Hall of Fame. Some information about Earl Bell, Lucien Pilon and Ri

    This is a brief clipping and photo from September 27, 1977 regarding the completion of construction to enlarge the library building. It also provides information about where the money came from to un

Gladys Hornby, The Sault Star, March 1, 1978     This clipping gives details on the new wing added to the Blind River Library thanks to a grant from the Wintario and the fund raising efforts of the community along with historical facts about the li

    Librarian Jo-Anne Martin has a good assortment of books at the public library so readers can relax and enjoy the festive season.

    A newspaper clipping from 1994 about a shortfall in funds and the libraries need for further funding from the town.

    This clipping is about the beginnings of the Blind River library, how it began, and how books were originally secured for the library. It goes on to discuss the growth of the collection and where som

    A Sault Star article about the 70th birthday celebration of the Iron Bridge Library, its beginnings and growth.

    A photo and caption from The Standard showing a five year old Conner Bradford perusing books at the Blind River Library.