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The naming of Ells River

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Listen as historian Merrily Aubrey explains how the Ells river got its name. Sydney Clark Ells served as the inspiration for the name; he was often called a colourful character within the oil industry. There was quite a bit of controversy surrounding the actual name of the river. Listen to find out why!


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