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Blazevich Brothers Grocery Store

The Blazevich corner store was a family run business. Like most neighbourhood corner stores in town, they were in walking distance for their customers. They sold groceries and […]

Lieutenant Henry Koury – Algonquin Regiment Soldier

Henry Koury was from a Syrian family that immigrated to Cobalt before 1911 and later moved to Kirkland Lake. He enlisted with the Algonquin Regiment and served as […]

“We’re Sticking to Our Union”

The Miner’s Strike lasted the winter of 1941-42, but was doomed to fail almost from the very beginning. The miners goal was for union recognition, but the mine […]

Ukrainian National Band postcard

The Ukrainian National Band (also called the Ukrainian National Federation Orchestra) of Kirkland Lake: Front row, left to right: O. Turus, J. Shelestynsky, W. Susla, J. Ilchyshyn, P. […]

“League for the Liberation of the Ukraine”

This image was titled “Ukrainian Society – League for Freedom of Ukraine”, but it may actually be a photograph of Kirkland Lake members of the “Canadian League for […]

First Communion Dinner

Religion and cultural traditions were strong in the many ethnic communities that made up Kirkland Lake in the 1950s. Ukrainian Catholic children are pictured here at their First […]

Winter Carnival Log Cutting Contest

Winter Carnival is an annual event that lasts for several weeks each February. Service clubs, groups and churches hold events like themed meals, and Kirkland Lakers participate in […]

“Hub of the North”

Kirkland Lake’s Government Road was definitely the “Hub of the North” during the community’s Golden Anniversary of 1969. The celebration included a busy downtown after the parade.

“Polish Perogies Popular”

Local media like the Northern Daily News promoted the Multicultural Festivals of Kirkland Lake. Food was one of the main attractions to this type of event, with the […]

Kirkland Lake Multicultural Festival

Multicultural Festivals were held in Kirkland Lake during the 1970s, with locals sharing their cultural heritage, including folk art like embroidery and other needlework. Anne Kostecki is wearing […]

D’Andrea Family Celebrating their Heritage as Kirkland Lakers

The D’Andrea Family have lived in Kirkland Lake since 1928, and celebrated their family’s history in the community with a float in the Kirkland Lake 100th Anniversary parade […]

Joe Dash Baseball Team

Local business owners sponsored many seasonal sports teams in the Kirkland Lake area, including men’s wear merchant Joe Dash. Top row, left to right: Doug Preston, Gus Plager, […]