Ryan Parent stopped by for an autograph session at the 2009 Sioux Lookout Chamber Trade, Craft and Home Show.

Creative Jewelery by Phil - custom made while you wait, at the 2009 Sioux Lookout Chamber Trade, Craft and Home Show

DMTS was on hand for the 2009 Sioux Lookout Chamber Trade, Craft and Home Show.

Paul Beebe lives in Upsala, where he creates hand-crafted knives and tools - including a line that is sold by Lee Valley Tools! 2009 Sioux Lookout Chamber Trade, Craft and Home Show

Wii Bowling was a hit at the 2009 Sioux Lookout Chamber Trade, Craft and Home Show

MNR Canine exhibit at the 2009 Sioux Lookout Chamber Trade, Craft and Home Show. "Riggs" is a 3 1/2 year old lab, and a valued member of the MNR

RBC Financial - one of 74 exhibitors at the 2009 Sioux Lookout Chamber Trade, Craft and Home Show

The first day on the brand new, long awaited, much anticipated play equipment at Plumridge Park! By the evening of the 1st day dozens of children had already tried it out. A big thank you to everyone involved in the purchase and installation of the new source of joy for many local youth.
[Anita Bates photo]

Jordan Staal has breakfast at the Hoito in Thunder Bay.
Lord Stanley sat at the table as the hometown hero enjoyed a meal at the famous Finnish Restaurant.
The Pittsburgh Penguin Forward brought the cup to the Lakehead on July 21st.
(July 21)

The Sioux Lookout Anti-Racism Committee booth was a very busy place throughout the 2009 Sioux Mountain Music Festival. People stopped by to pick up festival T-shirts, merchandise, and raffle tickets on an $800 Blueridge BR-70 guitar.

Local musician Shy-Anne Hovorka debuted some singles from her new album, which is still being recorded, during the 2009 Sioux Mountain Music Festival. Shy-Anne is currently nominated for Best Pop Album, Best Folk Album, and Best International Album in the Aboriginal People's Choice Awards. To vote, sign up at aboriginalpeopleschoice.com and cast your vote by August 15th! The top 5 will be announced after August 20th.

Crowds of people lined up at Town Beach throughout the afternoon to take a horse-drawn wagon ride through Sioux Lookout. Cedar Bay supplied the horses, wagon, and driver. Mother Nature supplied a beautiful day for a wagon ride at the 2009 Sioux Mountain Music Festival.