First-time Fests
Music, canoes at centre stageDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter [gallery ids="8932,8933,8930"]TEMAGAMI – Music and canoes have made waves – through sound and on the water – in Temagami.The Deepwater Music Festival and the Temagami Canoe Festival provided a double-header of music, outdoor recreation and education.The festivals complemented each
Diving into Summer
Summer is synonymous with swimming and visits to area lakes. From the left, these Haileybury boys, nine year-old Ian Schaffer, eleven year-old Hunter Fowler and eight year-old Hudson Fowler were having fun at Bass Lake diving for clams and frogs on Saturday, July 11. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)
AND THE WINNER IS…
The annual Bikers Reunion draw for a 2015 Harley-Davidson 1690 cc Road King motorcycle, valued at $27,500, was drawn on Sunday, June 28. From the left presenting the bike to the lucky winner is Ticket Seller Accountant Jackie Seguin, Bikers Reunion organizer Barry Phippen and the bike winner, Barb
Steam show chugging into 41st year
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – As the Earlton steam show turns 41, Andy Poupore continues to be surprised by the changing roster of exhibits and demonstrations.“For me, it’s just an exciting time and it changes every year,” said Mr. Poupore, a founder of the event and head
Twenty Questions with Peggy Harrison
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Earlton Drag N Fly Club President Peggy Harrison.1. What is your full name?Peggy Turgeon-Harrison.2.
Celebrating the canoe
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – Temagami’s first Canoe Festival runs July 17 through 19 against a backdrop of live tunes, courtesy of the DeepWATER Music Festival.Temagami is an internationally renowned canoeing centre.The idea of a festival was raised in the past, “but never really happened,” said Carolyn Laronde, one
Music festival making waves
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – The DeepWATER Music Festival has been in the works for two years, says Carolyn Laronde of the Temagami Artistic Collective.The festival is a way “to bring people to Temagami and appreciate what we have here,” said Ms. Laronde, “and make use of that beautiful waterfront.”
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