Annual Cobalt colony draws in artists from across the north
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COBALT — Creativity was in the air at the 67th annual Cobalt Artists Colony, held July 15-19 at the Cobalt Golden Age Club. It’s the longest …
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Englehart fair prepping for ’24 edition
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – “‘To enhance rural activities.’ That’s our motto,” says Brian Smith, head of the Englehart and District Agricultural Society. The society organizes the annual fall …
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WATERS TROUBLE BRIDGE
The Pete’s Dam Park bridge has reopened for now. Heavy rains in mid-April undermined a pier supporting the bridge, prompting the city to close the crossing. But its contractor’s engineer …
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FESTIVAL SLIDING
Molly Johnson and her family from Cobalt were sliding into the fun at the North On Tap Craft Beer Festival alcohol-free Family Night on July 12. There were inflatables, …
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SHOW OF METTLE
The Ville Marie Triathlon, sponsored by Desjardins Group, was held July 13 in Quebec. It attracted several participants from the Ontario side of the border. Despite the intense heat, …
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MUSIC IN THE OPEN AIR
Steve Benoit was joined by Nicole Dnes to open the Art in the Park summer series on the Haileybury waterfront July 3. The Wednesday night shows of live music, art …
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North On Tap overflows with goodness again this year
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Pour it and they will come by the thirsty hundreds. If the sold-out ticket sales are any indication, the sixth annual North On …
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Temagami First Nation Traditional Pow Wow July 13-14
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI — Dancing, drumming and singing with colourful regalia will showcase the culture of the Temagami First Nation Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July14 during the …
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BUBBLING UP
Enthusiasm was bubbling up for the Canada Day events in Cobalt. Hunter Ruddy, 7, and his sister Harper, 9, of Latchford and Cobalt, were enjoying adding an extra layer …
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GOLDEN PANCAKES
Members of the Golden Age Club in Cobalt rolled up their sleeves and produced hundreds of pancakes and sausages for the annual Mayors’ Pancake Breakfast which is an official …
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