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A newspaper biography on Wellander Roger Belanger and his career in the NHL so far with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pittsburgh selected him 16th overall in the 1984 draft, the same draft they took Mario Lemieux at #1. From the January 7, 1985 edition of…

A newspaper photo with caption of Wellander Roger Belanger playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Buffalo Sabres. From the January 5, 1985 edition of the Welland Tribune.

Microfilm copy of Roger Belanger's obituary, from the September 19, 2011 edition of the Welland Tribune. Roger Belanger from Welland was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1984 alongside Mario Lemieux and played 44 games for them. Unfortunately…

A newspaper obituary for Peter E. Belasky, a prominent Welland business owner, who died in his 75th year. A Bulgarian immigrant, Peter Belasky resided in Welland for 46 years and owned numerous businesses. From the April 18, 1969 edition of the…

A series of newspaper biographies on Peter and Irene Belasky of Welland and Crowland. They were well known as active citizens and successful business people. The second article focuses on Irene Belasky and her arrangement with Mayors T.H. Lewis and…

A newspaper obituary for William E. Berry, a former mayor of Thorold in 1927 who served on city council for 25 years and died at 84. From the March 28, 1966 edition of the Welland Tribune.

A newspaper obituary for Edward A. Berry, former principal of Thorold High School who had more than 28 years in education and served in various community-based committees. From the December 8, 1966 edition of the Welland Tribune.

A newspaper biography on Welland's Sandy Billyard and his early amateur golf performances. At age 17 he was the youngest player ever to represent Ontario in the annual interprovincial matches.

A newspaper article on Sandy Billyard and his placement of third in the national junior men's golf championship in the second round in Fredericton. From the August 24, 1973 edition of the Welland Tribune.

A newspaper article on Sandy Billyard's victory in the Ontario Junior Golf Championship in St. Catharines. From the July 26, 1973 edition of the Welland Tribune.