CASSIDY REMEMBERED
Brigadier-General George Lawrence Cassidy, a onetime resident of Cobalt, was well known for his military service with the Algonquin Regiment, his writing and for his role as an educator. He was also an accomplished artist and some of his works now hang at the Bunker Military Museum in
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Canoe fest paddling into year three
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – For the third consecutive year, all things paddle-related will make waves at the Temagami Canoe Festival.The 2017 edition is being compressed into two days July 15 and 16.It’ll have its own soundtrack, thanks to the Deepwater Music Festival running concurrently.Favourites will be back in the
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Temagami music fest offers multi stages, artists
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Temagami Deepwater Music Festival continues to evolve.It was launched in 2015 in conjunction with the new Temagami Canoe Festival, and the double-header returns this weekend.On the music side, there will be live performances on the waterfront.But musicians will also rotate around four venues on
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Englehart offers new twist on Day in the Park
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Where better to spend a summer Saturday than in the park?Englehart is inviting the public to come to its Centennial Park this weekend for an expansion of its traditional Day in the Park celebrations.“It’s an awesome day and we always have great attendance,” said Jackie
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TFN powow “coming home to our land”
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The annual Temagami First Nation powwow will be held this weekend on Bear Island.The theme of this year’s event is Bigiiwayaung N’Daki Menan – Coming Home to Our Land.The traditional powwow opens daily with the grand entry of dancers and dignitaries at noon July 8 and
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Temiskaming Art Gallery has something for everyone
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - Area residents will be able to enjoy the enchantment of fibre-art through a province-wide travelling exhibition which will be arriving at the Temiskaming Art Gallery (TAG) and opening Tuesday, July 4.The juried exhibition, on display until September 1, will feature artworks from fibre artists across
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South Temiskaming marking the 150th
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – South Temiskaming will be a sea of red and white to mark Canada’s 150th birthday on the long weekend.TEMISKAMING SHORESIn New Liskeard, the downtown will be turned over to Summerfest June 30 and July 1 for sidewalk sales, food vendors, Science North presentations, strolling mascots and
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Lake Temiskaming loop garners motorcycling notice
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – What do the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina, Federal Highway 1 running the length of Mexico, and Lake Temiskaming have in common?They’re on a top 10 list of great motorcycle rides in North America, as compiled by motorcycle.com.In an email, James Franks,
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North on Tap beer festival overflowing with uniqueness
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — There will be a whole lot of brew ha-ha happening in Haileybury the second week of July.The North On Tap Craft Beer Festival is taking place at the Haileybury Harbour Front Pavilion on Saturday, July 15, from 12 to 9 p.m.It will bring together beer
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Latchford celebrating big 110
LATCHFORD (Staff) - On July 15, the Town of Latchford will be holding a parade as part of its 110th anniversary celebrations, which are being held in conjunction with the celebrations for the 150th anniversary for Canada.Prizes will be awarded, and invitations are being sent to businesses, service clubs, and
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