Tom Clagett and Nancy Leiter Clagett came to Mont-Tremblant for the first time in the winter of ’41-’42; they had just married that fall. Their childhood friend Joe Ryan —…
Read MoreTom Clagett and Nancy Leiter Clagett came to Mont-Tremblant for the first time in the winter of ’41-’42; they had just married that fall. Their childhood friend Joe Ryan —…
Read MorePhenomenon: a remarkable or exceptional person; prodigy; wonder. Some people are phenomena due to their temperament or their actions. In every region, there are individuals of varying ages and origins…
Read MoreThey say it takes a village to raise a child. But sometimes, just one person is needed – a parent or relative, a friend, a stranger or even a welcoming…
Read MoreThere are a number of arenas across Québec and, for the most part, they bear the name of their town, a politician, a hockey player or a famous skater. In…
Read MoreQuite recently, as I was admiring the village of Saint-Jovite for its charm and its authentic appearance, I reminded myself that there is a couple – two enthusiastic people –…
Read MoreIt’s only natural to be interested in the people around us. Nowadays, communications are easy and sometimes even overwhelming. But it’s worth remembering that not so long ago, having a…
Read MoreThe courage of our forebears is often mentioned, but their optimism should be noted, as well. They left a familiar place, to settle in unknown territory, absolutely convinced that all…
Read MoreI’am fascinated by that generation of men and women who gambled everything they had and left France to settle in New France. After a sea voyage during which their lives…
Read MoreThere was a generation of men who, too young to participate in WWII, replaced their elders who were away fighting the war. These were valuable young men because they could…
Read MoreThe Eustace family, of Scottish descent, had lived in Montreal for generations when Eddy was born on December 21, 1933. His father Scott and mother Marie Marguerite Keel – from…
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