Genealogy led Michelle Eber to an overlooked chapter in her family’s history: the 1946–47 Noranda Miners’ Strike. Through contemporary newspaper reports, she reconstructs the 80-day walkout led by Albert Lafrance, president of Union Local 688. Her research also reveals family connections to Cobalt, North Cobalt and Lorrain Township, and brings a wider northern Ontario mining story closer to home.
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More silver linings from Cobalt and the Pan Silver Headframe.
A forced cleanout of CHS materials from the Pan Silver Headframe turned out to have an unexpected silver lining: a few new discoveries, a complete collection of the Cobalt Lode, and a renewed appreciation for the volunteers who built CHS more than 25 years ago. Take a rainy-weekend trip down memory lane with us.
This post features a small collection of photographs from the descendants of Abraham and “Lizzie” Purdy Sparks of Mattawa.
Hedley Vicars Short Souvenir Album of Cobalt and Temagami
Always on the lookout Several of our members regularly check the latest listings on auction sites, looking for “new to
The 2025 season is here! And so is the new Heritage Silver trail guide and map. We’ve updated both to
The Story of Sidmoor Sager and his Last Chance Mine Today we share the story of how a chance find
