October 4, the day of the Great Fire of 1922, has a special meaning for residents of Temiskaming Shores.
One hundred years ago the terrible conflagration, burned 90 per cent of Haileybury and wiped out 17 townships in South Temiskaming, becoming a pivotal moment in the history of South Temiskaming.
Now. over $49,000 is being spent to assist with a heritage project remembering the fire.
Friday, Anthony Rota, MP for Nipissing-Timiskaming, unveiled details of the Haileybury Heritage Museum plans to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the Great Fire of 1922.
The funding comes from the Ministry of Canadian Heritage through the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program which allows local groups to commemorate their local history and heritage
The anniversary of the Great Fire of 1922 will be a project which commemorates the most significant natural disaster in the history of the area when the community of Haileybury was completely destroyed and many surrounding communities saw significant damage and loss of life.
The project is designed to educate residents about the history of the region and how this event changed the community.
Christopher Oslund, the City Manager of Temiskaming Shores says, “The City of Temiskaming Shores is proud to partner with the Haileybury Heritage Museum on this event and remind area residents of this important event in our region’s history. The tragedy, however, empowered residents to build the community into the wonderful place it is today”
"We can’t do this alone! We need your help! If you’re interested in volunteering for the 100th Anniversary of the Great Fire planning committee, please reach out to the Heritage Museum."
