Northern Ontario art at Englehart museum
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - A small crowd of artists and well-wishers recently gathered at the Englehart and Area Historical Museum for the season's opening of the museum and the Northern Ontario Art Association (NOAA) 60th annual travelling exhibition.While cold weather prevailed May 7 with snowflakes in the air, people travelled
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New artists blooming in youth showcases in Englehart
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - Two upcoming shows will provide insight into the talents and artistic studies of this year's area art students.Special selections from the artworks of area youth will be displayed at the Englehart and Area Historical Museum from Wednesday, May 24, to Sunday,
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Fun-filled event chases away rainy-day blues
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- More than 200 people, including children and parents, attended the first Kids'Activity Day Englehart Public Library fundraiser on Saturday, May 6.The highly successful event saw volunteers, organizations and businesses banding together to provide hours of fun for children on an otherwise cold and rainy day.The event
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Preserving yesteryear, while facing tomorrow
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- The Englehart and Area Historical Museum is a treasure trove of history.Yet, in spite of all its positive features, the museum needs more support.“We definitely are facing challenges,” says museum board chair Bonnie Howard Warner.“Our lift/elevator has not been working
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Ghost of Hardy Boys Short Story Contest announces special events
DISTRICT (Staff) — The Ghost of the Hardy Boys’ committee is hoping young bards will sharpen their pencils and minds and participate in the upcoming annual Ghost of the Hardy Boys’ Short Story Contest 2017.The contest’s closing deadline is June 14.It is open to young people
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Film explores local approach to reducing hepatitis C
COBALT (Staff/Special) – A documentary debuts next week that explores how Timiskaming First Nation is tackling hepatitis C.It’s the second in a series of films showcasing the use of community-led initiatives and the power of storytelling to improve health outcomes in aboriginal communities.The film, Promising Practices in
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Milberta Women nurturing roots and new beginnings
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter KERNS TOWNSHIP - It has long been part of the tradition of rural communities for different groups to get together to work on projects, to create friendships, and to take an active role in the community.In 1906 the Milberta Women's Institute was formed
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Poetry springs eternal at 10th annual festival
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor COBALT – Celebration and remembrance were overriding themes at this year’s Spring Pulse Poetry Festival.Marking its 10th anniversary as “Northern Ontario’s largest poetry/arts event,” artistic director David Brydges said support came from far and wide April 20-22.“Poets and musicians arrived from Kenabeek,
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Spring Pulse celebrates poetry, art, music
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TRI-TOWNS - The Spring Pulse Poetry Festival is just around the corner, and people are preparing to celebrate its tenth anniversary together in Cobalt and area.Founded by David Brydges of Cobalt, the festival is offering 28 activities, including some pre-festival events leading up
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Kawartha Male Chorus hits the high notes this weekend
DISTRICT (Special) — If you love the singing of a choir then you will want to take in the Kawartha Male Chorus as they perform this weekend at various venues across Temiskaming Shores.Former New Liskeard resident, music director Sally Rogers, is leading the choir.The Kawartha Male
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