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Have you entered our $100 Temiskaming Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop Shopping Spree giveaway yet?

If you've already entered on Facebook, don't forget you can double your chances by entering on Instagram too. One entry is allowed on each platform, giving you two chances to win.

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The giveaway closes July 24, with the winner being announced during a Facebook Live draw on July 25. Good luck!

Looking for a fun challenge today? The Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum is hosting an online trivia contest with a prize up for grabs.

Between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., the museum will post 15 trivia questions at random on its Facebook page.

Participants are asked not to post their answers in the comments. Instead, send each answer in a separate Facebook message, making sure to identify the question number. The museum will acknowledge each submission with a heart reaction to confirm it has been received.

Players earn one point for every correct answer, plus a bonus point for being the first to submit the correct response to each question.

The winner will be announced after the event and can pick up their prize during the museum's regular operating hours.

If you enjoy a little friendly competition, keep an eye on the museum's Facebook page throughout the day and see how many questions you can answer.

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A century of service, community and memories is being celebrated in Haileybury this week as Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54 marks its 100th anniversary.

From July 14 to 18, the Centennial Celebration will feature five days of live music, family activities, art, magic, food, vendors and special events, including tribute concerts, a disco night and a Saturday block party.

With something happening every day, here's your guide to the celebration.

To purchase tickets here or in the Branch 54 - Haileybury Legion lounge

The next time Temiskaming Northern Loons swimmers dive into the pool, they may be able to hear their coach without ever stopping at the wall.

The club is introducing the SONR Underwater Communication System, a technology that allows coaches to speak directly to swimmers while they are in the middle of a lap. Using a small bone-conduction speaker worn beneath a swimmer's cap and a handheld radio, coaches can provide instructions that swimmers can hear both above and below the water.

The idea first came to the Temiskaming Northern Loons after coaches saw a similar system being used at a swim meet in Guelph.

"It really caught our attention," the club said. "Their coach spoke very highly of the devices. After that, we started researching different options and found that the SONR system was the best fit for our club's needs."

Unlike traditional coaching, where feedback is often given after a swimmer reaches the wall, SONR allows coaches to offer corrections as they happen.

"I've already had the chance to try it in a few practices, and I've been really impressed with how clearly swimmers can hear me," said Coach Stacy. "It opens up so many opportunities to give immediate corrections, encouragement and cues without interrupting their momentum. It's a completely different level of communication."

That real-time communication is expected to help swimmers learn more quickly.

"Instead of giving feedback after a set, we can correct something right as it's happening," Stacy explained. "That helps swimmers make adjustments instantly, which can lead to faster skill development and better retention."

The technology will benefit every swimmer in the club, from its youngest members to senior athletes, although it won't be used at every practice.

"It's an incredible tool to have in our toolbox to help reinforce skills and improve technique more effectively," the club said.

For the Temiskaming Northern Loons, the project is about more than adding new equipment. Club officials say it reflects their commitment to continuing to grow and finding new ways to develop local swimmers.

The SONR Underwater Communication Project was made possible through funding from the Gordon and Greyson Zubyck Memorial Fund (One Foot Forward), which supports projects that create opportunities for young athletes in the community.

"We're incredibly grateful to One Foot Forward for supporting this project and helping bring this technology to our swimmers," the club said. "Opportunities like this make a huge difference in small clubs like ours and allow us to provide experiences and tools that might not otherwise be possible."

Tri Town Today will also be speaking with One Foot Forward to learn more about why the organization chose to invest in this technology for the Temiskaming Northern Loons. We'd also like to check back with the club in the fall to see how the SONR system is working in the pool and what impact it's having on swimmers and coaches.

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Registration is now open for the 2026 Baby Contest, taking place Saturday, September 19 at 11:00 AM on the Entertainment Stage inside the Horne Granite Curling Club.

The contest is open to babies from newborn to 12 months old, born between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026. Registration is required by August 31, with prizes awarded at the end of the contest.

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