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Beeston still considers Welland home, May 28, 1999
Two news articles about Paul Beeston attending the ceremony to accept the H.L. Cudney Award for Welland's Sportsman of the Year. It details his life growing up in Welland and why the city still means a lot to him. From the May 28, 1999 edition of the…
Paul Beeston coming home for H.L. Cudney Award, May 12, 1999
Newspaper clipping promoting the H.L. Cudney ceremony that will name Paul Beeston Sportsman of the Year on May 27. From the May 12, 1999 edition of the Welland Tribune.
Philip Crouch retires, December 20, 1997
A newspaper article and photo of Philip Crouch. The article is a biography about the life of Welland lawyer Philip Crouch. From the December 20, 1997 edition of the Welland Tribune.
Trio lucky to be alive after boat conked out
A newspaper article about how Ross Beard and his friends helped save two men and a teenage boy from drowning in freezing water when their boat began to sink.
Retired Welland city clerk David Barrett to be honoured at AMO banquet, August 23, 1999
Newspaper clipping about David Barrett who was going to be honoured at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario annual banquet in Toronto. He was to be presented with the Anniversary Municipal Recognition Award for his service with the Welland…
Legacy of Harold Black lives on in town park, September 30, 1986
A newspaper article on Harold Black Park, named after former mayor of Pelham, Harold E. Black who had died the previous year. From the September 30, 1986 edition of the Welland Tribune.
Murals and artists introduced to community
Article from the Guardian Express introducing the mural artists to the community. It gives brief biographies of the artists as well as the work they will be doing.
Pamela Barbacki's Cinderella story, August 30, 1989
Newspaper clipping with a picture of Pamela Barbacki with an accompanying article about her experience being named the first "Breck Woman" of Canada. Breck girls were used in a popular advertising campaign for hair care products from the 1950s to the…
Paul Beeston profile, March 31, 1993
Newspaper clipping of a profile about Paul Beeston. It discusses his tasks with the Blue Jays and growing up in Welland. From the March 31, 1993 edition of the Welland Tribune.
City set 'to make history'
A newspaper article that details the unveiling of the designs chosen for the downtown Welland murals in 1988.