The amazing story of Nelson piano teacher Marion Leitch McPhail, who was bothered all her life by myths associated with the disastrous Frank Slide in the Crowsnest Pass in 1903, is among three finalists for the 2016 Neville Shanks award for historical writing.

This is one of 46 categories of awards that recognize achievements of the  111 members of the B.C. and Yukon Community Newspaper Association (BCYCNA), in the Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards.

The awards, ranging from ad design and classifieds to photography, editorial and newspaper excellence, will be presented on Saturday, May 7, 2016.at River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond.

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BCYCNA 2016 Ma Murray Awards