Summer students Elise Hahn and Zach Kornell have created an impressive presence on Facebook for the Lake Country Museum. Daily they have been posting historical facts and weekly they have posted an historical photograph. Here is a sample of a... [Continue Reading]
The new display mounted at the District of Lake Country municipal offices coordinates with Communities in Bloom. The display case highlights Gardening, Part of Lake Country’s History. Museum artifacts on display include a hand sprayer by Green Cross, two hand... [Continue Reading]
{The closing date of this Contest has been extended to July 30, 2012 as our readers and viewers are stumped! Give it a try and see if you can identify this unique artifact.} The Lake Country Museum holds a large... [Continue Reading]
Remember that Gibson House is hosting a Strawberry Tea to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the building of this heritage home. Make plans to attend this celebratory event on Sunday, June 24th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at this beautiful... [Continue Reading]
Ninety years ago, on June 22, 1922, the first radio receiver was set up in Lake Country. Northcote Caesar had purchased a radio and had it set up by Messrs. Creyell and Edgar of Vernon. The first signal that he... [Continue Reading]
After many years of providing readers with information about the activities at the Lake Country Museum editor Lynne Blake has passed the reins over to Museum volunteer Lisa Mortell. Lisa’s new responsibilities start with the Spring 2012 newsletter which is... [Continue Reading]
The Gibson House is hosting its annual Strawberry Tea on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Kopje Park. This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the year that George and Grace Gibson had Teddy Hare build their lakeside home. Exhibits have... [Continue Reading]
Lucas Anderson of Oyama is the 2012 recipient of the Arnold Award, named after Jane and Gilbert Arnold, two Lake Country residents who contributed greatly to their community and specifically to the Lake Country Museum. Lucas, a recent graduate of... [Continue Reading]
Congratulations to all the graduates of George Elliot Secondary School in Lake Country! As parents and grandparents ready themselves to attend graduation ceremonies tonight many will reflect on memories of their own high school graduation. Richard Gibbons, past-president of the... [Continue Reading]
Join the Oyama community and enjoy the parade and activities on Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 in Oyama. Oyama Fun Day Sunday June 3rd, 2012 8:00 Pancake Breakfast (8 – 10 a.m.) Peep Peep Poop Coop tickets and... [Continue Reading]
