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One lucky person is going to win a $100 shopping spree at the Temiskaming Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop, and entering couldn't be easier.

The giveaway goes live on Tri Town Today's Facebook page at 9:30 am and Instagram at 10 am July 17th.

Just find the giveaway post, leave a comment telling us what you'd spend your $100 on, then check your private messages to confirm your entry.

And yes, you can enter once on Facebook and once on Instagram, giving you two chances to win.

The winner will be drawn and announced Saturday, July 25.

Watch for the $100 Shopping Spree post at 9:30 AM and good luck! 💙

Most paint nights end with a canvas.

This one hopes you'll leave with something more.

On Friday evening at Alpha Horse Farm, participants will paint a horse-themed masterpiece while surrounded by horses in their own barn. It's a unique collaboration between equine-assisted learning facilitator Annette Rondeau and local artist Angela of Art by Angela, combining creativity with what Rondeau describes as the calming energy of horses.

For Rondeau, the event is the realization of a dream years in the making.

"I have had a deep connection, perhaps obsession, with horses for as long as I can remember," she said.

After earning a Psychology degree and spending years working in education and helping professions, she completed her certification in Equine Assisted Learning. She had long been looking for a way to bring together her love of horses, education and helping others.

The missing piece came through inspiration from her artist cousin, Angela

"I thought about how art and horses and imagined how combining these two could be an amazing opportunity to collaborate and create an inspiring activity for others."

Unlike a traditional paint night, the setting is just as important as the artwork.

"Our barn is a peaceful place where horse spirits live," Rondeau said. "Participants will be able to feel the positive impact of horse energy while being inspired through the expressive experience of art."

Everyone's experience, she says, will be personal.

Whether someone has never been around horses or has loved them their entire life, she hopes the horses' presence encourages creativity and helps participants express themselves through painting.

The evening is designed to be welcoming for everyone.

"No previous art or horse experience is needed," Rondeau said. "The horses are cared for, participants can interact with them at their own comfort level, and Angela will guide everyone through each step of the painting process."

By the end of the evening, Rondeau hopes participants take home more than just a finished painting.

"We hope everyone leaves with fond memories, feeling creatively inspired, relaxed, uplifted by horse energy and perhaps even with some new human connections."

Above all, she hopes the event offers people something that's often hard to find.

"We are striving to make this a positive experience for everyone who attends. We hope it is an opportunity to take a break from our busy lives, to be uplifted by the incredible energy of horses and inspired through the expression of art."

Pet & Paint takes place Friday, July 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Alpha Horse Farm, 926213 North Quarry Road, New Liskeard. The cost is $60 per person, with all art supplies included. No previous painting or horse experience is required, but spaces are limited and advance registration is encouraged. Contact [email protected] to register

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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

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A day of hands-on learning at the New Liskeard Marina aims to help keep Lake Temiskaming healthy for generations to come.

The City of Temiskaming Shores and the Organisme de bassin versant du Témiscamingue (OBVT) are hosting a free Love Your Lake event on Friday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Boaters, outdoor enthusiasts and families can learn how to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species through interactive displays, live boat washing demonstrations, and information on identifying and reporting invasive species.

The event is free and open to all ages, with a chance to win a YETI cooler in a door prize draw.

Whether you're launching a boat this summer or simply enjoy spending time on the lake, organizers say everyone has a role to play in protecting one of the region's greatest natural assets.

The Temiskaming Shores Library is welcoming anyone looking for a cool, air-conditioned place to escape the heat wave. Visitors can relax, read, or simply take a break from the heat during regular library hours.

The library is open Monday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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.

The University of Guelph's HEAR Initiative is inviting rural Ontario residents to take part in a major survey about health, housing, jobs, and how communities are adapting to environmental changes. The goal is to give rural communities better data to help inform future policy, planning, and funding decisions.

Residents who complete the survey can also enter for a chance to win an iPad.

The Classic Theatre Cobalt Mezzanine Gallery is showcasing Signs and Symbols From the Boreal, a collection of paintings by Sue Gamble, from July 4 to August 30. The exhibition is open Thursday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the gallery, located at 30 Silver Street in Cobalt.

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