Remembering World War I veterans
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- There will be songs, poetry and stories Friday evening, November 10, as people will be transported back to the great and terrible times of World War I.Many of us have memories of our great grandparents and great uncles who served in World War I.David Wight of
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EAA 6th annual Juried Exhibition unveiled
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life,” said Pablo Picasso.The dust of a northern soul may indeed be cleansed by viewing the Englehart Area Artist’s 6th annual Juried Exhibtion featuring 40 creative works of art currently on display at the Englehart and
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Order of the North designation for Leslie McFarlane
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY — It’s hard to compress the scope of a person’s life and career onto a plaque and into an awards ceremony.The task is even that much more difficult when the life is as storied as that of former Haileyburian, Leslie McFarlane, father, famed ghost writer of the
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Mining Museum has a new look … and a new way of looking
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT - The Cobalt Mining Museum is reinventing itself with a new program and a new look.The museum is now holding the first in a lineup of temporary exhibits, and recently held a special open house for a historic postcard display.Now showing is The Eyes of the World
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PPKS presents high energy Raw Metal show
COBALT (Staff) - You won’t want to miss the Pied Piper Kid Shows Raw Metal performance Thursday, October 12, beginning at 6:45 p.m. at the Classic Theatre in Cobalt.Raw Metal Dance Company is suitable for all children and even the adults as they are described as a highly experienced group
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Kayak challenge making return voyage in ’18
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Organizers consider the inaugural Wabi River Kayak Challenge a success.“We are looking forward to implementing the lessons we learned as we plan for the second annual,” said Bill Brookfield, a member of the New Liskeard Lions’ event organizing committee.He was at the October 3 meeting of
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Nastawgan Trails AGM features Bruce Trail hiker
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — If you think the Nastawgan Trails Annual General Meeting is all facts and figures, you’d be going down the wrong trail.The annual general meeting on Saturday, October 14, at the Horne Granite Club in New Liskeard features a variety of activities including two hikes, a supper,
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Honouring Leslie McFarlane with Order of the North
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY - In the life of people with special talent, there is always a moment, usually in their youth, when the community at large officially recognizes the great potential of that individual.It was in 1917 that a province-wide essay-writing competition, sponsored by the IODE, was won by Haileybury's
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Cultural exchanges take centre stage
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – As she wrapped copper foil around the edge of a small piece of stained glass, Jeanne Menard said she’d never tried the craft before.“But I want to. It’s on my bucket list,” the Temiskaming Shores woman said.She was instructed by Reina Leudke, who specializes in
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Great Fire survivors to be honoured
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY - The Haileybury Heritage Museum will be holding a special brunch on Sunday, October 1, to mark the 95th anniversary of the Great Fire of 1922.Everyone is welcome for the event which will take place 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.There will be a freewill offering at the
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