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October 28, 2026
Inside This Issue Of Tri Town Today
🌤️ Weather - Cloudy with Showers then a Mix of Sun and Clouds Low 3 High 12
📰 Local News – Englehart Bake Sale Friday
🏪 Local Spotlight – Lunch Sponsorship Supports Manor Residents
🏒 Sports – Puckhounds Girls Home Opener
📅 Events – A List of Events Happening Around Temiskaming Shores Area
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Oct 28th
Food for Thought Exhibition - Temiskaming Art Gallery, Haileybury | During gallery hours until Nov. 23 | Ontario Society of Artists members exhibition with work by Cesar Forero, Melissa LaPorte, Sue Gamble and Gerry Gooderham.
Ignite AI Workshop - Cobalt Station, Cobalt | 9 AM-12 PM | Free hands-on half-day workshop teaching business owners to use AI effectively and get AI recommending their business. Registration required at askaibettercobalt.eventbrite.ca.
Honouring Bravery - Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum | 4-7 PM Oct 28-30; 11 AM-3 PM Oct 31 | Canadians at Normandy, June 6, 1944: stories and WWI/WWII artifacts from local families. Schools can book visits.
Haileybury Curling Club Open House - Haileybury Curling Club, 434 Leslie MacFarlane Way | 7 PM - 9 PM | Free open house: step onto the ice and throw a few rocks with help from club volunteers. Bring clean running shoes and warm clothes. Equipment supplied, lounge open.
Washers Night - Coeur du Village, Earlton | Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. | Play washers every Wednesday evening at Coeur du Village, 18 10e rue, Earlton. Cost: $6.50 members, $7 non-members. All skill levels welcome.
Oct 29th
A Pilgrim's Way – Part Two - Classic Theatre, Cobalt | 1:00–5:00 PM | David Margetson's exhibition closes at the end of October. Guided tours are available at the Mezzanine Gallery on the remaining open days.
Seniors Gardening Program Launch - Shuffleboard courts at the Miniwasi, Temagami | 1 PM | Accessible gardening with raised planters, fall planting, herbs and indoor growing as the program prepares for 2027. Everyone welcome, with free senior transport from townsite at 705-569-3421.
Honouring Bravery - Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum | 4-7 PM Oct 28-30; 11 AM-3 PM Oct 31 | Canadians at Normandy, June 6, 1944: stories and WWI/WWII artifacts from local families. Schools can book visits.
Halloween Family Photos - 247 Whitewood Ave, New Liskeard | 4:30-5:30 PM, registration required | Costumes on, cameras out. Capture spooky family memories with EarlyON and Keepers of the Circle. Book with Karly at 1-855-647-7874 ext. 5070.
Oct 30th
Curling Bananas Charity Bonspiel - Espanola Curling Club, Espanola | A bananas weekend of charity curling for all levels. Register at curlingbananas.com or email [email protected].
Bake Sale - Englehart Public School | During nutrition breaks, 10:40-11:20 AM and 1:00-1:40 PM | Grade 3 and 4 classes sell treats for $1 each to fund a trip to see the polar bears in Cochrane.
A Pilgrim's Way – Part Two - Classic Theatre, Cobalt | 1:00–5:00 PM | David Margetson's exhibition closes at the end of October. Guided tours are available at the Mezzanine Gallery on the remaining open days.
Downtown Halloween Haunt - Downtown New Liskeard | 3-5 p.m. | Take the kids downtown trick-or-treating at participating businesses. Look for the pumpkin in the window. Costumes encouraged for a spooky afternoon of candy.
Honouring Bravery - Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum | 4-7 PM Oct 28-30; 11 AM-3 PM Oct 31 | Canadians at Normandy, June 6, 1944: stories and WWI/WWII artifacts from local families. Schools can book visits.
Legion Super Supper - Branch 54, Haileybury Legion | 5:00-7:00 PM | Ham and scalloped potatoes with peas, carrots, salad and dessert, served by the hard-working Ladies' Auxiliary. $18 per person. Come hungry.
Family Halloween Party - Dymond Community Hall | 6-9 PM | Keepers of the Circle hosts a family Halloween party with a costume contest, snacks and games. Ages 12 to 16; 12 and under bring an adult. Registration via QR code.
Halloween Curling Social - Englehart, 82 7th Ave | 7:30 pm | Open the curling season with Halloween games, drinks and costumes on the ice. Ten dollars includes the game and pizza. RSVP today, Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Carl Dixon's Wild North Rock Show - Kirkland Lake | Evening | A night of classic rock anthems presented by the Kirkland Lake Arts Council. Tickets $50, available at The Jewel Box in Kirkland Lake and Garlings in Englehart.
Halloween Party at Motel Coutu - Motel Coutu, Notre-Dame-du-Nord QC | 9:30 PM | Karaoke and costume night with a best-costume contest worth $150, $100 and $50. Sing, dance and dress up. 18 and over.
Best Dressed Contest - New Liskeard Chrysler | Time to be announced | Bring the kids in costume to the dealership for the Halloween best dressed contest. One prize for the best dressed boy, one for the best dressed girl.
Oct 31st
Trick or Treat at Riverside Market - Riverside Place | 8 AM-12 PM | Vendor treats, a spooky children's craft, outdoor games, a fall photo opportunity and a vote for your favourite vendor-carved pumpkin, plus hot breakfast.
Curling Bananas Charity Bonspiel - Espanola Curling Club, Espanola | A bananas weekend of charity curling for all levels. Register at curlingbananas.com or email [email protected].
Honouring Bravery - Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum | 4-7 PM Oct 28-30; 11 AM-3 PM Oct 31 | Canadians at Normandy, June 6, 1944: stories and WWI/WWII artifacts from local families. Schools can book visits.
Halloween Parade - Legion parking lot, Latchford | Parade starts 1:00 PM | Latchford's Halloween parade steps off through town. Meet at the Legion parking lot by 12:30 PM so everyone can get organized. Contact Sharon Gadoury-East for details or to help spread the word.
Englehart Boo Bash - Community Hall, Englehart | 1 to 4 pm | A free all-ages afternoon of crafts, treats and spooky fun. Table registration for locals and businesses closed Friday, Oct. 23.
Trunk or Treat with the Gold Miners - Joe Mavrinac Community Complex, Kirkland Lake | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | The Kirkland Lake Gold Miners junior-A team hosts a trunk or treat in the back parking lot. Costumes, candy, and a chance to meet the Miners.
Haunted House - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54, Haileybury | 3-7 PM | The Haileybury Legion hosts a haunted house with free entry and treats for everyone.
Halloween Treats - 100 Market St | Evening | The folks at 100 Market St will be handing out treats this Halloween. Bring the kids and grandkids and make it one of your stops.
Halloween Candy Distribution - Église Notre-Dame-du-Nord | 6:00–8:00 PM | The municipality and the Fabrique invite all residents to a special Halloween candy distribution at the church. Bring the kids and fill those bags.
Halloween Event - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 408, Temagami | Doors 8:30 PM | Halloween night with live music from Turcotte Tunes at the Legion in Temagami. $10 cover, ages 19+ only.
Halloween Dance - Riverside Place, New Liskeard | 9 PM | Paws Across Timiskaming hosts a Halloween dance at Riverside Place. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, ages 19 and over only.
Halloween Extravaganza - Cobalt Miner's Tavern, Cobalt | 9:00 PM-2:00 AM | The TemMexican Supergroup Three Amigos play Halloween night with best costume and door prizes, snacks and candy. Advance $15, $25 at the door.
Haileybury Legion Halloween Extravaganza - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54, Haileybury | Time to be announced | The Haileybury Legion hosts a Halloween Extravaganza featuring Radio Daze. Tickets are $35, available in the lounge.
Halloween Dance - Legion Branch 104, Englehart | Time to be announced | Legion Branch 104 in Englehart hosts a Halloween dance with door prizes and a best costume contest. $10 at the door.
Mini-Pumpkin Decorating Competition - Armstrong Public Library, Earlton | Drop in to decorate; winners chosen Saturday, Oct. 31 | Kids can decorate a mini pumpkin or two for a chance to win one of five prizes, with pumpkins provided by Lisa Hansen.
Spooky Garage Sale - 311096 Highway 571, Earlton | Time not listed | Tools, tires, hunting gear, household items and more at scary-deal prices in Earlton for Halloween.
Nov 1st
Fall Fun Horse Day - Aidie Creek Gardens | 10 AM-3 PM | Ride the corn maze with your horse on the final day of Aidie Creek's Fall Fun season. $10 per person. Helmets required for riders under 18.
Christmas Wish Applications - Online at tschristmaswish.ca | Application period | The Christmas Wish program raises money to provide gifts of new clothing and toys to local school-aged children in need. Applications open online Sunday, Nov. 1 and close Tuesday, Dec. 1.
Nov 3rd
Card Day - Coeur du Village, Earlton | Every Tuesday, 1-4 PM | The Golden Age Club hosts a card day every Tuesday afternoon at Coeur du Village in Earlton. Come play cards with the club.
After School Reading Boost - Englehart Public Library | Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM | Free one-on-one reading help with Sue for kids every Tuesday. Call (705) 544-2100 or message the library on Facebook to register.
Nov 5th
Flu/COVID Clinic - Coeur du Village, Earlton | 3:00–7:00 PM | Roll up your sleeve at the flu and COVID clinic at Coeur du Village. The bilingual clinic runs Thursday afternoon and evening.
Gingerbread Christmas Auction - Riverside Place | Doors open 6:00 PM | Northdale Manor's fundraiser features a silent and live auction plus an attendance draw with 100 gifts for $20. Admission $15 includes snackies.
Nov 6th
Pickerel Platter - Silver Cafe & Pizza | Noon, last seating 6 p.m. | Save the date for a pickerel platter with all the fixings, served from noon with last seating at 6 p.m.
Give-Back Dinner - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 87, Kirkland Lake | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and dessert. Veterans and seniors 60+ eat free, others $5. Bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank; takeout after 6 PM.
The Sound of Music - Classic Theatre, Cobalt | 7 PM | The Classic Theatre in Cobalt presents the movie The Sound of Music. Tickets are $10 cash at the door or online.
Crib Night - Coeur du Village, Earlton | 7:00 PM | The Club de l'Âge d'Or hosts a crib tournament at Coeur du Village, open to everyone. Twenty dollars to enter, with prizes for first, second and third.
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Lunch Sponsorship Supports Manor Residents
Pic Credit: Northdale Manor
A $175 spot on a lunch bag is one way local supporters can help Northdale Manor provide extras for its residents.
The Manor is making a final call for sponsors for its 15th annual Hearty Temiskaming Lunch. Only side-of-the-bag sponsorships remain, priced at $175 each, with a deadline of Friday, October 30.
Northdale says fundraising events help pay for improvements and amenities for residents. Past fundraising has supported purchases such as an emergency generator and outdoor projects.
Businesses or residents interested in sponsoring can email [email protected].
The annual lunch brings the community together while helping support the people who call Northdale Manor home.
Puckhounds Girls Home Opener
Pic Credit: Englehart Minor Hockey Association
The Temiskaming Shores Puckhounds U18 A girls open their home season against the Outlaws U18 on Friday, October 30 at The Complex, with puck drop at 7:30 PM.
The home opener is the team's first game on home ice this season.
Fans are welcome to come out and cheer on the home team on Friday night.
Englehart Bake Sale Friday
Pic Credit: Englehart Public School Update Page
A dollar goes a long way at Englehart Public School on Friday.
The Grade 3 and 4 classes are holding a bake sale on Friday, October 30, with every treat priced at $1. The sale runs during both nutrition breaks, from 10:40 to 11:20 in the morning and again from 1:00 to 1:40 in the afternoon.
The money raised will help the classes get to Cochrane to see the polar bears.
Bring a dollar and enjoy a treat.
Community Giving Reaches Local Groups
Pic Credit: The Temiskaming Foundation
Donations to the Temiskaming Foundation are reaching organizations across the district, with more than $49,750 awarded in its latest community granting cycle, according to the foundation's October 27 announcement.
The recipients span health care, education, arts, sports and local services. They include Blanche River Health, Englehart High School, Temiskaming Art Gallery, Northern Cobalt Pantry and Royal Canadian Legion branches 54 and 629.
Four granting funds are represented in the announcement: the Community Fund, For Kids Sake Fund, Englehart & Area Community Fund and Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund.
The Cobalt Mining Museum appears among recipients of three funds, while Englehart High School is listed under both the Community Fund and Englehart & Area Community Fund.
The foundation thanked the donors behind the funding. It did not provide a breakdown of individual grant amounts or say how each recipient will use the money.
The announcement shows how contributions to community funds can reach many different corners of Temiskaming.
👵 Become a Grandpal
The Grandpals Program is looking for volunteers aged 55 and up to connect with elementary students through conversation, storytelling and shared learning. Volunteers visit classrooms weekly for 8 to 10 sessions, and orientation and support are provided. No teaching experience is needed. Contact Alex Leveille at 705-647-5709 or [email protected].
📅 Marsh Calendars Now on Sale
The 2027 Hilliardton Marsh wall calendars are now available at retailers across the area. Pick one up in Elk Lake at J&S Variety; in New Liskeard at Clean Scene, Findlay's Drug Store, Gilli's Truck Stop and Chat Noir Books; in Cobalt at The Lavender Fox and White Mountain Publications; in Englehart at Williams & Scott Hardware and Marshall's Pharmasave; in Earlton at Earlton Timber Mart; in Thornloe at Northern Feed & Supplies; and in Haileybury at Smallman IDA Pharmacy.
🤝 Acts of Kindness This Winter
Timiskaming Home Support is running an Acts of Kindness in Our Community campaign this winter. The campaign invites residents to look out for one another through the cold months with small, everyday acts of kindness for neighbours, family and friends.
🚗 Meals on Wheels Seeks Volunteers
Timiskaming Home Support is looking for volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels in the community. Anyone who can spare time to help neighbours get a hot meal can call 1-877-318-9678 to sign up.
🎱 Rotary Sunday Bingo
The Rotary Club of Temiskaming Shores and Area runs Sunday night bingo every Sunday evening from September to March, 7:00 to 8:00 PM on Eastlink 10 and Facebook Live. The club distributes over $35,000 across the local community for people and projects in need. The club welcomes new volunteers and members.
🎭 Canada's Hundred Days Cancelled
The Classic Theatre Cobalt has cancelled its upcoming production of Canada's Hundred Days, which was scheduled for Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 PM. The theatre cites unforeseen circumstances and thanks patrons for their understanding. For more information, contact the box office at (705) 679-8080 or [email protected].
🤝 Become a Member of Coeur du Village
Coeur du Village in Earlton is welcoming new members, including people who do not live in Earlton. A $20 membership card supports the community centre and comes with a vote at the annual general meeting, 10% off Coeur du Village clothing and hall rental, and up to 10% off organized activities. Beverages are excluded and discounts apply to individual members only. Contact [email protected] or 705-622-6128.
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