Life on the Invisible Line

John Bouchard Was Born In1934 In Falcon Bridge Ontario. From An Early Age John Displayed Artistic Ability. As A Young Child He Drew Detailed Pictures Displaying Talent Far Beyond His Age. As An Older Child He Began To Paint Pictures Which Caught The Attention Of Many. In 1957 He Attended The Southern Alberta College Of Fine Arts In Calgary Alberta Where He Studied Graphic Art And Design. Upon Completion He Worked As A Sign Designer Creating Signs For Various Businesses. John Had Always Had A Penchant For The Outdoors. He Left His Sign Design Job Pursuing His Love For The Wilderness. He Bought A Trap Line Near Petrie Ontario. He Enjoyed Trapping Being His Own Boss And Working In The Wilderness. That Summer He Worked For The Department Of Lands And Forests As A Tower Man At The Loch Erne Fire Tower Near Shebandowan Lake. In 1967 His Work With Lands And Forests Led Him To A Summer Job As Ranger At The Cache Bay Quetico Park Ranger Station. During The Winter Of 1968 John Accepted A Position With A Toy Manufacturer In Chanhassen Minnesota Where He Designed Stuffed Toys. Once Again John Was Not Content With An Indoor Job. In The Spring Of 1968 John Acquired A Seasonal Job As Deputy Conservation Officer At Saganaga Lake. During The Winters He Trapped In The Same Area. In 1985 John Was Promoted To Conservation Officer And Was Posted In Nakina Ontario. A Few Years Later He Was Transferred To Upsala Ontario. John Retired In 1994 And Currently Lives In Thunder Bay Ontario.