French River Spring by Jameson Kooper

French River Spring by Jameson Kooper

French River Spring by Jameson Kooper Published in Lone Pine North Woods by Jameson Kooper, 2017 French River Spring Tender shootsRise to feast upon Aten`sGold, breaking soilLong held in winter blanket. With each dew day, glintingJewels wake a sleepy world,Shaking...
First Ford Car in Atikokan

First Ford Car in Atikokan

First Ford Car in Atikokan Mr. C. W. Palmer driving his car in front of the Atikokan Hotel, June 1921 The poem, “For Sale” transcribed below, is from a hand written document, a faded piece of lined paper, likely taken from a “scribbler”. The...
Harvest Still Life Painting by Elsa Kosola, 1986

Harvest Still Life Painting by Elsa Kosola, 1986

Harvest Still Life Painting by Elsa Kosola, 1986 Still life paintings offer a new way of looking at the ordinary objects. The goal of still life composition is to direct the viewer’s eye through a painting and lead them to what the artist thinks is important....
It’s in her blood

It’s in her blood

It’s in her blood It’s in her blood  …. Alanna Marohnic offering drawing classes at the Museum  I am certain that teachers, friends and many others in Atikokan can recall images of little Alanna, a creative force sketching, painting, adventuring into...
Fresh look for Ontario Heritage Trust Plaque

Fresh look for Ontario Heritage Trust Plaque

Fresh look for Ontario Heritage Trust Plaque The Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario marker for Steep Rock Iron Range was faded and weather beaten. When contacted Ontario Heritage Trust provided the necessary information and permission to restore the...