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Billy Turner the first local to enlist in Second World War

Billy Turner the first local to enlist in Second World War

Nov. 8 is Indigenous veterans' day
A look back on a Scottish Halloween soiree

A look back on a Scottish Halloween soiree

Practically every performance on the program was encored and appreciated
Lady prospectors staked a number of claims

Lady prospectors staked a number of claims

Mrs. Caroline Mayben Flower was one of the most well-known in the district
What was back to school like in 1922?

What was back to school like in 1922?

The public school was proud to share its reputation for retaining teachers
This Schumacher lake used to be a swimming hot spot

This Schumacher lake used to be a swimming hot spot

It would be buzzing with activity on half-holidays and on Sundays
Timmins was a growing town with much to offer in 1922

Timmins was a growing town with much to offer in 1922

A publication published advertised the city as 'A Good Town for Men to Work In and Live In'
Timmins' first farmers' market was held a century ago

Timmins' first farmers' market was held a century ago

The first day saw a handful of vendors selling produce
Legendary skater given keys to the city in 1947

Legendary skater given keys to the city in 1947

Figure skaters from across Canada and the US used to travel to the Mac every summer
When blueberries were the talk of the town

When blueberries were the talk of the town

In this edition of Remember This, the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Center looks back on blueberry picking in the north.
The 1937 Dominion Day parade was a huge hit

The 1937 Dominion Day parade was a huge hit

Jack Dalton's horses took the top prize