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The Light to the Future

Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, 1904. Willie MacLean is an 12-year-old with a passion for horses and is helping his family get by the best since the death of his older brother in at the local coal mine (the Pit). Willie's older sister, Nellie, is perused by the Scot newcomer Ned Hall, who is always at odds with the mine's owner, Mr. Frawley over the working conditions. Meanwhile, Charley is hiding from the widow MacTavish over her husband's death, while Willie decides to enter his beloved horse, Sable, in a riding competition.

English
  • Originally Aired February 5, 1999
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network CBC
  • On Other Sites IMDB
  • Created February 16, 2013 by
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Name Type Role
Heather Conkie Writer
Buddy MacMaster Guest Star
Jeremiah Sparks Guest Star
Kyle Gillis Guest Star
Laurel MacDonald Guest Star
Anna Wedlock Guest Star
Marvin MacDonald Guest Star
Hannah Abenheimer Guest Star
Sam White Guest Star
Eric Till Director