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REMEMBER THIS: Howdy Sheriff, early law enforcement in Simcoe County — Part 1

REMEMBER THIS: Howdy Sheriff, early law enforcement in Simcoe County — Part 1

Thomas David McConkey was the owner of the building which today houses McReilly’s Public House, and it would have been he who had the jail cell installed there
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REMEMBER THIS: Barrie had an appetite for 'old time tales'

REMEMBER THIS: Barrie had an appetite for 'old time tales'

Fred Grant never retired from storytelling or memorabilia collecting
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REMEMBER THIS: A story about Barrie's storyteller

REMEMBER THIS: A story about Barrie's storyteller

Not satisfied to tell his tales in mere factual form, Fred Grant liberally peppered them with true and fascinating anecdotes
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REMEMBER THIS: When swimming lessons came to Kempenfelt Bay

REMEMBER THIS: When swimming lessons came to Kempenfelt Bay

There was a time when swimming instruction was not only unavailable, but frowned upon by some
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REMEMBER THIS: Roxy Beaudro's Barrie ties — Part 2

REMEMBER THIS: Roxy Beaudro's Barrie ties — Part 2

Colder weather made all the difference for the Kenora Thistles as rock-hard ice allowed Roxy Beaudro and his teammates to skate full speed
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REMEMBER THIS: Roxy Beaudro's Barrie ties — Part 1

REMEMBER THIS: Roxy Beaudro's Barrie ties — Part 1

Beaudro wasn't even 12 when he and his speedy buddies stunned senior hockey team with upset
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REMEMBER THIS: County no stranger to tough customers — Part 2

REMEMBER THIS: County no stranger to tough customers — Part 2

Staley family had knack for ending up in the slammer
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REMEMBER THIS: County no stranger to tough customers — Part 1

REMEMBER THIS: County no stranger to tough customers — Part 1

From Fulljames to Staley to McDuff, these Simcoe County families were known for their quick wicks, hot heads and fast fists
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REMEMBER THIS: A history of Victoria Day

REMEMBER THIS: A history of Victoria Day

Although first holiday was a day of rain and disappointment, celebration was remembered over the years for patriotic demonstrations, odd-soundings games, traffic jams and problematic beach goers
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REMEMBER THIS: When Lightfoot was underestimated

REMEMBER THIS: When Lightfoot was underestimated

Before Lightfoot became a musical icon, charging $60 to perform was 'far too expensive' for local business
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