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Chronicle Journal in Thunder Bay, Ontario

23 Nov 2024

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Chronicle Journal

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Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 23, 2024

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9

Hangar fires devastate Lakehead hangars in 1957 blaze

A November 29 1957 fire engulfed Superior Airways and Thunder Bay Flying Club hangars at Lakehead Airport. Fort William fire crews fought the blaze that destroyed 21 aircraft and key records while the administration building survived. The Norseman and other aircraft were lost along with crucial drawings and personal effects for Superior Airways and the club.

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Fire strikes twice under Wieben era in Northwestern Ontario

Looking Back recaps the 1960s fires at Superior Airways hangar in Thunder Bay area, causing about 1 million in losses first and 225000 in the second blaze. Orville Wieben built and rebuilt the airline, with his family and local aviation community resilience praised. The company later sold in 1981 after Wieben’s passing. a new Superior Airways operates in Red Lake.

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Insulation Upgrades Deliver Big Heating Savings

Steve Maxwell explains how boosting home insulation lowers heating costs more than changing heat sources. He cites examples from Northern Ontario and a 2014 house, noting attic insulation, interior rigid foam walls, and slow rise spray foam with infrared checks, plus a video guide at baileylineroad.com slash slow rise sprayfoam insulation.

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