Events and Listings
We know you're up to something! Here's a calendar of events you don't want to miss. Serving Cranberry Lake, Wanakena, Star Lake, and your neck of the woods.
Welcome to the Cranberry B[l]og!
We designed this site as a resource for Cranberry Lake, Wanakena, Star Lake, and your neck of the woods. From year-round residents to summer home ownersand those stopping by to camp, snowmobile, or just enjoy the natural beauty of the area, these pages are for you. Here, you will find listings for local business, organizations,
Emergency Care, Close to Home
A group of volunteers is stewarding an effort to raise $1,000,000 to transform our emergency services department. Our Promise To Our CommunityTogether, we will build a new modern Emergency Department Annex (9300 square feet) thatwill provide transformational comprehensive changes to our capacity to provide the highestquality of care to the greater Clifton Fine region.. New
Mowing For a Cause
By Susan Sweeney Smith The Cranberry Lake North Shore Hub is pleased to announce Mowing for a Cause, a local fundraising effort by Rodney Smith Jr. to support the community . Rodney will meet us at the HUB later in April to mow our lawn and help spread the word of his outreach program –
Get to Know Matthew Hamill
By Wild Harmony Matthew Hamill What brought your family to Cranberry Lake, when and why? I have come to Cranberry Lake virtually every summer of my life. My great grandparents bought our camp in 1920 and we now have sixth-generation family members coming each summer. Do you have any great family stories to share? I
Get to Know the Spletes
By Wild Harmony Allen and Marilyn Splete What brought you to Cranberry Lake? Allen – I grew up in Carthage. My Dad was the Director of the Branaugh Memorial Boys Club and ran a summer camp which I was part of for many years. He also was a charter member of the Diana Corporation, a
Canoe and Kayak Racers Finish Strong
By Halsey Bagg The 2023 Cranberry Lake Canoe/Kayak Race took place August 12. The weather prediction may have scared off some paddlers, but the number of participants was 24, the same as the last two years. With 17 boats and 28 participants registered, it was a successful day. The new longer course started at Clifton
Rain Doesn’t Dampen the Boat Club Picnic
By Halsey Bagg The 2023 CLBC Community Picnic was again open to the public. Originally, it was to be held on July 29 from 11am to 2pm at the Community Center Pavilion. However, due to inclement weather the picnic was moved to the CLFD Firehall. Mark Leroux came to the rescue and helped open up
Get to Know Mark Hall
By Susan Sweeney Smith What brought you to the Clifton Fine region? My parents moves to Star Lake in the 1950’s for employment and stayed. Dad was an electrician at the J and L Steel iron ore processing facility. My mom was an RN hired prior to the Clifton Fine Hospital’s opening and she served
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