Trails connecting neighbours and friends
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - There are many trails throughout the area, but the Nastawgan Trail system is one that attracts attention across the province and beyond.Murray and Vicky Muir, the president and treasurer of Nastawgan Trails Inc., respectively, are ready to provide information to anyone who is preparing to launch
VOCAL FUNDRAISER
An estimated $11,000 was raised at a May 26 evening at the Cobalt-Haileybury Curling Club to assist a Temiskaming Shores woman in need of a double lung transplant. The fundraiser featured a silent auction, food, draws and live music by half a dozen local bands and performers, including Kelly Adams
A STORY IN A SMALL PAINTING
Melissa Laporte of the Temiskaming Art Gallery (left) was the judge for the sixth Juried Postcard Exhibition now on display at the Englehart and Area Historical Museum. First place winner was Linda Mustard of Savard Township (centre) with her postcard painting titled Almost Home. The second place winner was Liz
A royally good time
The Hillview United Church in Dymond Township celebrated the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The church dedicated its spring tea event Saturday, May 5, by holding a high tea to celebrate the May 19 royal wedding. Cucumber sandwiches, canapes, strawberries, scones and Devonshire cream were served by
Six String Nation coming to SPARC Symposium
DISTRICT (Staff) — Toronto-based Jowi Taylor, who has family roots in Cobalt, will make an appearance with his Six String Nation guitar at the upcoming SPARC symposium being held May 24 to 27 in Cobalt.SPARC (Supporting Performing Arts in Rural and Remote Communities) is a network whose purpose is to
61ST NOAA ON DISPLAY
The 61st annual Northern Ontario Art Association juried exhibition is now on display at the Englehart and Area Historical Museum until May 20. A reception for the show, hosted by the Englehart Area Artists (EAA), was held Sunday, May 6. Pictured here is EAA president Linda Mustard with a painting
13th annual Festival des Folies a success
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — From arts and crafts, to toe tapping music, a $1,000 draw, food and a giant garage sale - the 13th annual Festival des Folies Franco-Fun was a success.It was a festival where the francophone community, both young and old celebrated their joie de vivre.The success
Grand concert for 86th music festival
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT - Following two weeks of music filling the air throughout area schools and halls, the Temiskaming Festival of Music will be holding its grand concert at the Classic Theatre in Cobalt on Thursday, May 10.Everyone is invited to hear the adjudicators' favourite performances from the past two
Festival des Folies runs May 3 to May 6
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) - When the maple syrup sap begins to flow and the geese fly overhead, you know its Festival des Folies Franco-Fun time in South Temiskaming.Back with its usual joie de vivre, the 13th edition of the Festival des Folies
Northern art showing at Englehart museum
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - The 61st annual Northern Ontario Art Association juried exhibition will be showing at the Englehart and Area Historical Museum, with a reception Sunday, May 6.Among the 38 works chosen is Elephant Baby by Temiskaming