History

(Submitted by Emily Bryant) A sunny day, willing volunteers, a park that had wintered well, and a supportive community spirit were the key ingredients for a wonderful clean-up event at…

The Friends of Clyde River Historical Education Committee has expanded to welcome three new members. Since our committee was established, we have initiated and managed a number of key projects that built upon…

Today is the 100th anniversary of Hector Murray’s death. He was killed at the Battle of Vimy Ridge. He was 18 years old. Helen Smith-MacPhail from Meadow Bank, a Clyde River Lectures…

The following is a transcription of a document donated to Clyde River Archives by the Beer Family which highlights the early history of the Dog River/Clyde River School District and offers us…

This is the tenth excerpt form Meadow Bank W.I. Tweedsmuir History published in 1951.  Industries Industries in a province such as ours must, of course, be connected either directly or indirectly…

The following is the story of HMCS Prince Henry and its WWII Adventure off Callao, Peru. It is also my father’s story. Dad served in the Royal Canadian Navy on Prince…

This is the ninth excerpt from the Meadow Bank W.I. Tweedmuir History that was published in 1951. Charles MacLean came here from Aberdeen, Scotland, where he was a shepherd. The…

This is the eighth excerpt form Meadow Bank W.I. Tweedsmuir History published in 1951. There are multiple family names referenced in this piece. We only highlighted a few in the title.…

This is our sixth excerpt of the Meadow Bank W.I. Tweedsmuir History published in 1951. Of the early history of what is now Meadow Bank before the British took possession…

Here is our fifth excerpt from the Meadow Bank W.I. Tweedsmuir History published in 1951. Cornwall Hall The public hall at Cornwall was incorporated by an Act of Parliament in May…