Back in June of this year, the Timmins 100th Community Anniversary Committee, along with local radio stations Q92 and EZ Rock, sponsored the Timmins 100th Anniversary Song Contest. We were looking for a song to celebrate our great city’s milestones and reflect the rich heritage of the area.

The contest closed on July 31st. The top four entries were selected and then voted on by the citizens of Timmins.

Over the Hill columnist Diane Armstrong’s submission was a hit with the community and was chosen as the winning song. Diane’s lyrics and melody will be featured on the Timmins 100th Anniversary Compilation CD.

Other finalists included Lynda Dukacz and duo, Susan Tesluk and Eric Bouchard.

We thank everyone who submitted their work and those who took the time to listen and vote.

A number of souvenirr items and wearables are now available for purchase at the Shania Twain Centre gift store. These make great xmas gifts or stocking stufers!

See them A HERE!

As part of the 100th Anniversary Celebrations for the City of Timmins, the City invites residents to nominate past or present residents who’s portrait may be included on a mural to portray 100 Faces with a Heart of Gold.

Nominations are being accepted now until October 15, 2009 by the City’s 100th Anniversary History Committee. In November 2009 the Committee will announce the 100 residents selected to be included on a mural to be created by local artist Paulette Brzozwski. Paulette, a local teacher, has volunteered her talent for this project. “The mural will take me approximately two years to create. Each person takes approximately 30 hours to paint”.

One hundred years ago this month, a group of eight men led by a restless railway construction foreman from Mattawa, Ontario, hiked and paddled their way into the then pristine wilderness of the Porcupine, intent on striking it rich. Grubstaked by two Chicago businessmen, Jack Wilson and his crew of fellow prospectors struck paydirt in June 1909.

The City of Timmins will be celebrating four years of centennials beginning in 2009. Each year represents an historical point for the City of Timmins. In 2009 the City will be celebrating the discovery of the production of the major mines (Hollinger, McIntyre and the Dome); 2010 marks the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the Township of Tisdale (South Porcupine, Schumacher), and Township of Whitney (Porcupine, Pottsville, Golden City); 2011 commemorates the great Porcupine Fire and 2012 marks the 100th Anniversary of Timmins. During these four years, other historical anniversaries will be celebrated throughout the community.