Postcard art displayed at Englehart museum
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - The Englehart and Area Historical Museum is once again offering an exhibition to appeal to those who appreciate the artistic abilities of northern artists.Currently at the museum is the fifth Postcard Juried Exhibition on display in the gallery room.At the same time, the Ruby Bryan Room
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Spike driving contest nails June 10 date
ENGLEHART (Special) – A working piece of railway history will be re-enacted this weekend in Englehart.Ontario Northland’s second annual spike driving competition kicks off at noon June 10 at the Englehart station.Spectators and participants from the public
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Hilliardton Marsh hosts Migration Day activities
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter HILIARDTON — If you’re a bird, you might want to stop over at the Hilliardton Marsh Research and Education Centre (HMREC), a place where birds are celebrated and protected.Children and adults flocked to the marsh Saturday, May 27, during International Migratory Bird Day to learn about the spring
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A GIFT BASKET FOR A BIRD
Moss, string, birchbark, feathers, bullrush fluff, pet hair, plant fluff, wool, straw and more were materials packed into little baskets to be offered for the nesting birds this summer at a workshop for the Englehart and District Horticultural Society Wednesday, May 17. Deb Murray, who led the workshop,
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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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