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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This book evolved over many years. It reached this stage only because many people helped with research, manuscript criticism, and encouragement.

My niece Michelle helped confirm who my mother, her grandmother, was and where she came from.

Edmonton researcher Pat Pettitt helped track down the LaRose family line and provided invaluable assistance at the Alberta archives.

My son Jim, neighbour Jane Gow, and friend Stuart Robertson read early manuscripts and provided valuable criticism. Stuart’s interest and encouragement in the project has been constant.

In Vegreville, Alberta, hospitality and valuable information was provided by Mabel Hunt, Peggy Weder, Lavonde Melnyk, and Marveline Wesley.

Erica Mansell in Innisfree set up these special Vegreville contacts and gave me much information about Innisfree and the LaRose family.

George Patzer kindly took me through the Pioneer Museum in Hanna, while Rev. Scott Gale provided me access to St. Andrew’s Church records.

Thanks also to Jody Curran for sharing some of the Curran newspaper family history and to various Thunder Bay seniors who came forth in letters, phone calls, or in person to offer recollections and leads.

Special thanks to new-found cousins Linda Becker of Gold Canyon, Arizona; Kathy Munson of Iowa; Marlene Poloway of Edmonton; and Betty Matlock of Rancho Mirage, California.