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Snow removal's been a hot topic since the first road into The Porcupine

Snow removal's been a hot topic since the first road into The Porcupine

In the early days, winter meant the highway closed until spring
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Dog races in the early days of The Porcupine earned a reputation

Dog races in the early days of The Porcupine earned a reputation

The very first one took off in 1916
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From sleigh rides to turkey stags, there have been many local holiday traditions

From sleigh rides to turkey stags, there have been many local holiday traditions

The season has always showcased different festivities
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Club formed in back in the '30s embraced all-things winter

Club formed in back in the '30s embraced all-things winter

The hikers, snowshoe, and skiing club started up in November 1932
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About one-third of local miners served overseas in the Second World War

About one-third of local miners served overseas in the Second World War

The Porcupine even adopted its own bomber squadron
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Miners' skills underground were used on the front lines

Miners' skills underground were used on the front lines

The recruitment office during the First World War was where the 101 Mall is today
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The Halloween bonfire in '29 lit up the neighbourhood

The Halloween bonfire in '29 lit up the neighbourhood

One man raced over to the site in fear that a building was on fire
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Do you remember the party line?

Do you remember the party line?

Remembering phone numbers in the early days of The Porcupine was a lot easier
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Trains brought in goods, opened up more recreational fun

Trains brought in goods, opened up more recreational fun

At the turn of the 20th century, the railway was eager to reach the Porcupine gold camps
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Ever wonder how the Hollinger mine was discovered?

Ever wonder how the Hollinger mine was discovered?

One prospector laid the path to the discovery, but missed out on the fortune
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