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Visible as the first island when travelling by ferry from Prince Edward
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Amherst Island occurred in 1993. This winter bridge is used by islanders travelling on
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set on the island. It has been translated into
English as The Red Moon (Cormorant Press, 1994) and into German as Das Gesetz der Insel, (Droemer Knaur, publisher). The beginning of the science-fiction novel
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The Entry Island School closed permanently in 2015. The remaining 2 school age students reside on the main islands during the school year and are now attending the
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snowmobiles, horses and even automobiles as well as on foot (for the intrepid) according to winter conditions.
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