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LAM arts magazine solicits submissions

The LAM, a new Literary Arts Magazine,...

Vote online to support The Hub’s acccessibily fundraising effort

The Hub has entered the McDougall Community Contest (which is...

Robert Snedden — obituary

Snedden,  Wm. Robert   February 5, 1961 - May...

Lanark Lit Writing Competition

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“Clarence” by Marcia Taylor – Lanark Lit, Honourable Mention, Adults 18+

Clarence by Marcia Taylor In the barn doorway, Clarence sat on a hay bale with his back to the warm November sun. This might be the last good day before the...

“Fresh Milk” by Neve Kuchinad – Lanark Lit, Runner-up Youth 17+Under

Fresh Milk by Neve Kuchinad This summer my family went on a two-week long trip to Europe. We landed in Milan, Italy and did a big loop around the Alps. We drove...

“In and Out of the Water” by Arya Burkart – Lanark Lit, Runner Up, Youth 17 and Under

In and Out of the Water by Arya Burkart Have you ever looked up while underwater on a beautifully warm and sunny day? The experience is nothing short of magical. Imagine yourself...
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“Grief and Relief – Holding Close to Let Go” by Jane Olivier – Lanark Lit, Runner Up, Adults 18+

Grief and Relief—Holding Close to Let Go by Jane Olivier And so, he went and did it, the bastard. He upped and left me. Despite all his...

“Hold On” by Kimberly Lemaire – Lanark Lit, Winner, Adults 18+

Hold On by Kimberly Lemaire St. Jean, Quebec, July 2001. It was only a modest parcel. My course staff stared accusations at me anyway. I could...

“Code Duello” by Mattea Crabtree – Lanark Lit, Winner, Youth Ages 17 and Under

Code Duello by Mattea Crabtree June 13th, 1833 The young man stood up straight, back pressed firmly against that of his rival. Every muscle was taut. He...

Team Bob by Sara Jane O’Neill – Lanark Lit, First Runner Up, Adults 30+ category

Team Bob by Sara Jane O'Neill The sand pelting the dome grated on my last nerves as my breath fogged the thick glass of the airlock...

The Story of Gilbert’s Hill by Georgia Walker – Lanark Lit Winner, 18-29 category

The Story of Gilbert’s Hill by Georgia Walker  They called it Gilbert’s Hill, the place I grew up. I used to trudge my way to the...

The Apartment by Mattea Crabtree – Lanark Lit Winner, 17 and under category

The Apartment by Mattea Crabtree Adelaide sat at the window of the apartment and looked out onto the deserted street. There was rarely any action outside of...

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