Martineau River: A Winter Dash to the Hospital – Chapter 3 of 5
Photo (Cold Lake Hospital Files). Dr. Savage was the difference between life and death as my sister lay critically ill.
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Martineau River – Deep Winter, 1945
In early February, things took a dangerous turn. Mom clearly remembered the day:
“Louise became very ill. She was running a high fever and after a few hours was going into convulsions. She was so little and helpless. Dave and I knew we had to get her to the hospital in Cold Lake as quickly as possible. About 5:00 am, Dave talked it over with Tonnie and both were worried the roads from the Camp to the north side of Cold Lake would be blocked with drifting snow as no one had driven to town recently. They felt, however, the ice road across the lake would be OK as it was regularly ploughed. She continued:
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Cheers,
Harold
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Hi, I’m Melvin & Hazel Wheelers Grand-daughter! I’m Tim Wheelers daughter.
Hi Meaghan. I’m pleased you found the site. I’m still busy researching family history and more stories about the early years will continue to appear over the coming months.
Hi, I’m Melvin & Hazel Wheelers Grand-daughter! I’m Tim Wheelers daughter.
I have an interest in the Cheery Grove/Cold Lake area.
I enjoyed you stories.