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09/22/2026

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Reported in the March 10, 1987 issue of The North Shore Sentinel, these Bruce Mines-area skaters won medals in February Frolics, an annual inter-club competition in Sault Ste. Marie. These girls later joined fellow Shamrock Figure Skating Club members in “Shamrock Superstars”, a local year-end ice show hosted by the Club. Shown here are Mandy Strum, left, Crissy Varey, Samantha Reader, Tammy Cranston, Jennifer Hillstrom, and Carol McHale.

09/21/2026

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There was a report in the August 4, 1987 issue of The North Shore Sentinel about the Thessalon and District Chamber of Commerce Baby Contest, including eight baby girls and ten baby boys, held in the Algoma Manor auditorium. In a very close race, Lauren Marin, left in the photo, daughter of Barb and Bert, was named Miss Baby Girl of 1987, and Kurtis Archibald, son of Debbie and Mike, won the Master’s honour. The babies each received a $100 bond, an engraved dinner service, and a book. Jars with a baby’s picture were placed in local businesses and residents could vote with a quarter. Votes were 50 per cent of the scoring, added to the judges points to determine the winner.

09/20/2026

SENTINEL Events

The Run has begun but it's not too late to register at Peace Park.

09/19/2026

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The 2026 Terry Fox Run takes place tomorrow and we dug through The Sentinel files for a few articles and photos that we thought you might enjoy! Be sure to come out and join the Run!

RUN DETAILS

The Run begins and finishes at Peace Park on Water Street in Thessalon (at the Rivermouth), with registration at 12:30 p.m. and the Run beginning 1 p.m., with 1-km, 5-km, and 10-km route options.
Runners can register in person on online: TerryFox.org
Free barbecue following the Run
Door Prizes
Merchandise available for purchase.
Trivia contest to complete along the route.
Visit: Terry Fox Run - Thessalon and Area for updates and details.
Be sure to share with friends and family - let's make this year's Run the biggest yet!

If you have any photos or memories of Terry Fox, please share!

09/18/2026

SENTINEL Events

SOWERBY EUCHRE
On Tuesday, September 15, there were six tables at Sowerby Euchre. The trophy went to Bob King with 52 points and 2 lone hands, runner-up was Don T. with 50 points and 3 lone hands. The stone went to Myrna and, fortunately, we have more than one doll as Scott and Malcolm tied. The door prize winners were Joe and Cecile - it's not often that a husband and wife split the door prize!
We welcomed Shirley B. from Thessalon for her first time out and Ron from Desbarats.
Dishes and clean-up was done by many hands, following a great lunch..
Don't forget that effective October 6, Sowerby Euchre will be starting at 1:30 p.m. with doors open at 1:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BRIDGE
Wednesday Night Bridge at the Anglican Church Hall in Thessalon saw three tables of players out and, after six rounds of play, with a high score of 5,520, the winner was Scott Dagg. For probably the first time ever, players had a tie of three people for second place with a score of 4,380, split between Jigger Turner, Sandra Giasson and Rudy Giasson. Low score who shall remain nameless was 1,630.

09/16/2026

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The December 9, 1981 issue of The North Shore Sentinel reported on the official late-November opening of Light Haven Christian Retirement Home in Bruce Mines. Home Administrator Leslie Knight, pictured left, participated in the ribbon cutting with Bruce Mines Mayor Wally Wood. Light Haven was built through a combination of donations and volunteer labour and began taking residents in September that year. The Home had a capacity of 24 residents upon opening, 45 years ago. Light Haven Home was the vision of Bruce Mines resident Evelyn Miller. An addition was built in the 1990s.

09/15/2026

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As the Ontario municipal elections get into full swing, The North Shore Sentinel looks back over the many elections covered since its 1964 founding. Pictured here, Victoria McColman Shaw works a poll in the 1985 Thessalon election for mayor and council. Ms. Shaw successfully ran in the following 1988 election with the slogan “Vote Pink” and became the second woman to sit on Council. Previously, Mrs. Charlotte Slomke was the first woman elected to Council in 1974. Mrs. Slomke sadly passed away in 1982 at the age of 50. There have been several dedicated and hard-working female members of Thessalon Council since, including Terry Hoyle, Judy Grexton, Velma Hare, Kim Hamilton, Darlene McColman, Linda Stopes, Tracey Cooke, and Caryn King (if we missed anyone, please share with our apologies). Mrs. Donna Latulippe was the first female mayor, elected in 2003, and served for two terms, retiring in 2010.

09/14/2026

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Following the 2026 edition of the Central Algoma Exhibition - Bruce Mines Fall Fair, The North Shore Sentinel Editor Brent Rankin came across this photograph from the September 16, 1980 official opening of the Fair, which was the centennial of the popular area event. Here, Murray Bean, long-time Fair booster in many capacities, left, accepts a 100th anniversary commemorative plaque from MPP Bud Wildman.

09/11/2026

SENTINEL Events

Young Central Algoma Exhibition - Bruce Mines Fall Fair goers were captured by a North Shore Sentinel photographer trying their hand at the nail-pounding competition, one of the several children’s games offered for the first time at the September 1987 Fair. The popular annual event, founded in 1880 takes place this year over the September 11, 12, and 13 weekend.

09/10/2026

SENTINEL Events

SOWERBY EUCHRE
At Sowerby Euchre on Tuesday, September 8, at 7:15 p.m. there were six tables (2 were cut throat).
It was decided by majority vote to move to afternoon euchre for the darker months. Effective October 6, Sowerby Euchre players will be starting at 1:30 p.m.; doors will open at 1:00 p.m.
Michele was the trophy winner for the first time with 49 points and 3 lone hands. Yeah, Michele. Sandie was runner-up with 46 points and 5 lone hands, Reg was the lucky winner of the doll, and the stone went to Kathy G.
The door prize was split between Maylon and Helga!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BRIDGE
Wednesday Night Bridge was held September 9 at the Anglican Church of the Redeemer in Thessalon, with three tables.
After six rounds, the high score was once again Nancy Rankin with 4,770. Scott Dagg was second with 4,580, and low score was 1,340.

HAPPY 60TH ANNIVERSARY, RUDY AND SANDRA
A highlight of the evening was celebrating long-time members of the Bridge Night, Rudy and Sandra Giasson, who marked their 60th wedding anniversary on August 20. All the best, Rudy and Sandra.

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