History
West River Pioneers
As we dig ourselves out after the latest major blizzard, consider this article that appeared in The Guardian on September 13th, 1947, that describes the lives of our early ancestors, “The West River Pioneers”. It…
Read MoreSkating on Christie’s Pond
I interviewed my mother Hazel Beer back in 2011 about Christie’s Pond on Bannockburn Road where she and her friends came together back in the 1930s for skating parties. Our Capturing…
Read MoreDr. Katherine Bick’s Journey as a Scientist
As part of the Capturing Collective Memories from Seniors Project, we have reconnected with folks who grew up in Clyde River and now live in other parts of Canada and…
Read MoreReunion of Clyde River School Friends
It all started on an occasion when school friends Annie Boyle, Donna Green and Carol Murray gathered together for one of their milestone birthday celebrations, where someone suggested that they invite a few…
Read MoreCommunity Contract Position Available
Clyde River Council would like to contract someone to do record keeping of the community finances. The individual must have basic experience with financial or spreadsheet software and be comfortable…
Read MoreReminder: Catherine Hennessey to present this Saturday, Jan. 24th, 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 24th, 1:30 p.m. – Catherine Hennessey – “Samuel Holland, Lord Selkirk and the Farmers of Lot 31″ 2015 marks 250 years since Samuel Holland surveyed Prince Edward Island. Catherine will talk about the important contribution…
Read MoreHector Darrach Family – Farming & Fishing in the 1920s
Photos and story from the “Capturing Collective Memories” Library – The following historical piece was written by Lee Darrach (1916-2000), son of Hector Alexander Darrach (1883-1971). It offers us insight on how farms…
Read MoreReminder: Capturing Collective Memories Event Tomorrow
The Friends of Clyde River Historical Committee is hosting a Capturing Collective Memories Event tomorrow, Saturday, November 22, 2014, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Highlights of tomorrow’s event: Slide show featuring select heritage photos…
Read MoreRemembrance Day in Clyde River
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Read MoreOrder of Service for 2014 Remembrance Day in Clyde River
The 2014 Remembrance Day service will be held at Clyde River Cenotaph and, if there is inclement weather, it will be held at East Wiltshire Junior High School. The order of service…
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