Northern Ontario Open Country Singing Contest_621Rehearsals for the Open Country Singing Contest took place on Thursday and the curtain will rise on Friday. After a hiatus last year, Harley Renaud says they are back and ready to put on a show. The organizer says they are in a new location; the Bill Barber Complex in Callander – with the contest still running from Friday through Sunday. Renaud adds this is something people always look forward to – rain or shine.

He adds there will be a wrap up party on Sunday following the contest and everyone is invited.