Submitted by Edgar J. Lavoie Elmos Gold Mines started life in 1938 on a tiny island in Barton Bay, Kenogamisis Lake, within the boundaries of present-day Geraldton. In 1942, the mine was mothballed. Talmora Longlac Gold Mines Limited, became a corporation in November 1944, embracing 9 claims of [Read more]
New Facebook Group Launched Celebrating History of Greenstone Region Two weeks ago, a new Facebook group was launched to promote and disseminate the history of Greenstone region. It has since become a regional phenomenon. The social network known as Facebook has become a gathering place for [Read more]
From : Township of Schreiber SCHREIBER, ON – June 10th 1910, steam locomotive 694 crashed into Lake Superior. The steam locomotive’s engine, tender and two cars derailed and slid down a 65 foot embankment into Lake Superior after striking rocks that had fallen onto the tracks. The head end [Read more]
A CREEK RUNS THROUGH IT “I was almost born here,” says Darren Bananish as he stands in the middle of Creelman Creek. Darren works for Aecon, the company that is upgrading the culverts on Hwy. 11 just west of Geraldton, less than a mile from the Lavoie home. He had [Read more]
Geraldton Club Compiles Its History by Edgar J. Lavoie In May 1939, sporting people launched the Geraldton Fish and Game Association. Seventy-five years later, Kenogamisis Fish and Game Conservation carries on the tradition. Monday, August 4th, the Fish and Game held an open house at its lodge [Read more]
Submitted by Edgar J. Lavoie GREENSTONE, ON – Greenstone Historical Society welcomes all Greenstone residents and visitors to attend a General Meeting on Wednesday, October 30th, at Geraldton Public Library. The outside door to the meeting room will be open by 6:45 pm, meeting starts at 7pm. [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – The Marathon & District Museum held a scavenger throughout Summerfest week, challenging participants to search throughout Marathon, the Marathon Museum and Pic, Pulp & People to find answers to 25 historical questions. Saturday, July 10th names were drawn from among [Read more]
