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Page 18 (June 4-Aug. 24, 2002)

Shania's New CD News Hits Timmins! The website of the Timmins Daily Press has reported the news on the announcement made by Mercury Records official website on Aug, 12 (later retracted) that Shania's new CD will be released on Nov. 12. 
"Shania's new CD promises to be a sound investment. Shania's new CD promises to be a sound investment to boost tourism figures She's still Timmins' country sweetheart. And should Shania Twain go on a concert tour to support her new album Up!, she would be welcome to perform in Timmins, said Coun. Tom Laughren. "I would think Shania would always be welcomed to perform in Timmins," Laughren said, adding no special invitation has been made recently. "If it was her wish to perform in Timmins during a possible tour, we'd love to have her stop here. We'd be crazy not to." The last time Twain performed in Timmins — a Canada Day show in 1999 — more than 20,000 fans packed Hollinger Park to hear her belt out her countless hit singles." To read the full article, go HERE ! (Thanks Marianne and Cbspock, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !)

Release Date Changed! On August 15, 2002 the official site for Shania Twain at Mercury Nashville has unfortunately deleted all references to the new album's release date and title :( It seems that the promotion plans are still been worked on and consequently Mercury Records does not feel ready to announce the album officially. Here below is what the official site has posted on their site messageboard as a reply to the fans' multiple questions: 
"Hey All, You are very right that you deserve an explanation. The breaking news posted to inform you of Shania's upcoming release was prematurely posted. Obviously our goal is not to confuse you all, the fans. We don't have an agenda to upset you all. We want to keep you informed as we find and confirm information and, in this case, we were too quick to try to inform. There is no confirmation that the album will be on or off the August 12th date. As soon as the information is confirmed, we will let you know. You all have been very loyal and patient. You all are very important to Shania and please don't blame her for any misinformation. We will keep you informed as soon as possible. Sincerely and Apologies...Mercury Nashville" 
I know this will cause a lot of pain and shock among the fans. Shania's new album is still coming out very soon..it is just a matter of hanging in there few more days for the final official confirmation! (Thanks Cbspock and Mercury Nashville, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

Vote for Shania! If you think Shania is the sexiest woman in country music (and you know she is..:)), then go vote for her at WQYK ! You can already vote for Shania's new album as the best album of 2002 for Brian and Ben Poll at wmzq.com ! Please go vote for Shania! Show your support to her music as fans! :) (Thanks Talkalot, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

Countrystars on Shania! The country music website countrystars.com had several mentions of Shania recently. Their Question of the Day was: 
Q. What major country superstar refused to tour until they had attained success?
A. Back in 1993, Shania Twain and Toby Keith were part of the Triple Play tour set up by Mercury Records to break three new acts at the same time (the other act was John Brannen). After that tour Toby asked Shania when she was going to start touring. "She told me she didn't plan to tour," says Toby. "That was amazing to me since I had been touring for 10 years at that point and made my living that way. But, she told me she didn't plan on touring until she had become a hit act." Shania figured why should she go to all that effort and expense to tour before people knew who she was and would show up to see her. 
Neil Haslop's Update section had a short article on Shania as well: "SHANIA THE HARDEST WORKING PERSON IN SWITZERLAND. From Switzerland comes word that Shania Twain is the hardest working person in Switzerland these days as she prepares for the release of her fourth album. Those surrounding Shania right now say that she's simply hard to keep up with as she juggles and re-juggles her schedule of photo shoots, final touches on her album, promotion plans, etc. as the release date of the first single from the album approaches. "The schedule is being completely revised from one minute to the next to get it all in," is the word from the land of the Swiss and one international country singing superstar." ( Thanks Kirppu and Cbspock, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

Sit Down with Shania! CMT-CANADA has added more information on one of the two new CMT Shania Specials to be aired later this year: "CMT host ELISSA LANSDELL very recently traveled to Switzerland to sit down with Shania for a great conversation about what’s ‘up’ with our Canadian superstar, which you’ll get to see the results of next month." LUCKY Elissa! (Thanks Cbspock, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

Great Vote Shania Fans! A HUGE Thank YOU to all Shania fans who have voted for Shania's new album as the most anticipated album at billboard.com : "Of the upcoming batch of releases from country music's biggest stars, Shania Twain's "Up!" is the most anticipated by fans, according to a Billboard.com poll. Twain pulled in 49% of 4,998 votes, giving her a huge margin over second place artist Faith Hill, who netted 15% of the tally." (Thanks Cbspock, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

New CMT-Canada Shania Specials! A CMT-CANADA Press Release has just confirmed some rumors regarding two Shania Specials on CMT this coming fall. CORUS Entertainment has just announced that: "CMT has commissioned two new specials about Shania Twain in conjunction with her upcoming CD release this fall: The Case for Shania and R-E-S-P-E-C-T. The documentaries combine performances and interviews, providing an insightful look at this country superstar whose influence extends well beyond the music charts." Tune in to watch CMT CANADA Television this coming Fall to see the new Shania Specials! Thank you CMT ! (A HUGE Thanks to Cbspock, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

First Articles on New Release! The country music website Countryweekly.com has promptly announced the details regarding Shania's new release: "NEXT UP -- SHANIA. It's been a long time coming, but Shania Twain has a new album coming out Nov. 12th -- her first since 1997's "Come On Over." 
The album is called "Up," and will feature 19 songs, all written collaboratively by Shania and her producer husband Mutt Lange. 
If her last album is any indication, "Up" should be a blockbuster. "Come On Over" is the best-selling album ever by a female in the United States, selling 19 million U.S. copies and 35 million worldwide." The media interest has already started: another article has been posted at Yahoo.com ! (Thanks Cbspock, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

New Shania Vote! Billboard Poll: Vote for Shania! There is a poll at Billboard.com: the poll of the week is about the most anticipated country album. Shania is in the lead and we want to have her there until the end of the poll!
Go and vote for Shania HERE ! Don't forget to vote for Shania at CountryWeekly.com as well, click HERE (New link straight to the vote page!) (Thanks Jud, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

VOTE For Shania at CountryWeekly! The official website of the country music magazine "Country Weekly" is now accepting online voting for the "Fan Favorite Awards!" "Voting will start online between August 6th and September 6th. Only one ballot per email address will be accepted. Click HERE to go vote for Shania! You can also vote by snail mail: "To submit a written ballot, look for the August 20 and September 3rd issue of Country Weekly, and be sure to have your ballots sent in before the September 6 deadline."

New Articles on New Single. There are two new online articles mentioning the release to radios of Shania's new album first single on Sep. 23 in the US. At the moment, there is still NO official confirmation from Shania's label Mercury Records. Yahoo's article : "Shania Twain Single Scheduled For September 
Wed Aug 7,10:57 AM ET (8/7/02, 10 a.m. ET) -- Shania Twain fans won't have to wait much longer for some new music from the superstar. Mercury Records will release the first single from her upcoming album on September 23, according to a source. There is no word on the title of the song, or when the much-anticipated album will be released." Also a second article available HERE ! Stay tuned for official news to come! ( Thanks Cbspock, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

2002 STNAOFC Fundraiser: Please Help! The Shania Twain North American Online Fan Club has decided to help America's Second Harvest and the Kids Cafe with its 2002 Annual Fundraiser. The charity was chosen with 51% of the votes among four possible charities and has been supported repeatedly by Shania Twain in the past . The amount of the fundraiser will be determined by donations from Shania fans and by special auctions of Shania memorabilia organized by the Fan Club on Ebay. We will start collecting the donations and the bidding on the auctions on August 4 and we will continue until August 31. All donations will go straight to the charities. If you have any questions at any time, just send us an email at: fundraiser@shania-twain.org. There two ways to show your support: you can (1) donate  money directly or you can (2) bid on Shania items/memorabilia (some of them very rare!).
For all information on how to donate and for a full list of Shania memorabilia up for auction, please go to: 

We want to thank profoundly all the following organizations and people for having sent in Shania items to be put up for auction:

- The Shania Twain Official Website at Mercury Nashville for having donated:  2 Shania autographed 2001 Calendars, 2 Shania Platinum Collection DVDs, 2 Shania Specials DVDs, 1 Shania Live DVD, 2 CDs Shania Twain, 2 CDs The Woman in Me, 2 CDs Come On Over. A HUGE Thanks to Mercury Records for helping and supporting us!
-Mr. Bryan Adams ' Fan Club and Bruce Allen Talent for having donated an autographed   copy of the book " Made in Canada "!
-The Timmins Symphony Orchestra for having donated 1 copy of the Shania Waltz sheet music . 
-Dax for having given permission to have three of his wonderful drawings to be printed on Special Shania MUGS for this occasion and Roger for having donated the mugs!
-Mary R. for having donated 2 Shania St. Valentine's CDs !
-Vivashania for having donated 1 FHM , 2 rookie cards , 1 St. Valentine Shania CD , 1 " Man I Feel Like a Woman " Import CD single with Video, and 1 2000 Shania Calendar .
-Joni for having donated 1 " Made in Canada " book, 1 " Gone Country " book, 1 "Who’s #1? With the fans CD" [Shania Twain, Paul Brandt, Terri  Clark, Jason McCoy, and Farmers Daughter], 1 T.V GUIDE "1996 Grammy's."
-Anonymous donor: 2 T.V GUIDE "1996 Grammy's."
Please help America's Second Harvest: spread the news about the fundraiser! Thank you ALL Super Shania Fans! 

Vote For Shania on VH1 UK! The website for the channel VH1 in the UK has now started taking votes to create a database of the 100 Greatest Women! You can vote now until early September and win goodies: go HERE to vote for Shania! Please note this contest is open to viewers in the UK and Ireland aged 18 and over. (Thanks Ben, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

Fan Favorite Awards Include Shania ! It's voting time Shania fans! Country Weekly 's "Fan Favorite Awards" nominations are IN. Shania is included! From countrynation.com : "The first semi-finalists round ballot appears in both the August 20th and September 3rd issues of Country Weekly. Among the artists on the ballot: Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, George Strait, Faith Hill, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain , Lee Ann Womack, Steve Azar, Kellie Coffey, Emerson Drive, Rebecca Lynn Howard and Trick Pony. Winners will be announced in the January 7th issue of Country Weekly." 
"Voting will start online between August 6th and September 6th. Only one ballot per email address will be accepted. 
To submit a written ballot, look for the August 20 and September 3rd issue of Country Weekly, and be sure to have your ballots sent in before the September 6 deadline." Go vote for Shania! For more info, go HERE ! (Thanks Ainahs, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

"Shania: 1997" Screensaver of the Month! The Screensaver of the Month #6 for the Month of August 2002 has now been posted at the Shania Twain North American Online Fan Club . This month the Fan Club screensaver is a selection of Shania photos from the year 1997: find out previous photos of Shania and turn your computer into a Shania Fan computer! Go HERE to download the Shania experience for your computer screen! A HUGE Thank you goes to RTC for providing the screensaver!

2003 Shania Calendar! This year too Shania fans can pre-order an unofficial 2003 Shania Twain Calendar: see images below. The British music website 101cd.com is offering one available now: Click HERE to order your 2003 Shania Calendar! (Thanks Bryce and Cbspock, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

Getting Closer... The country music website countrystars.com has posted an update on the release of Shania's first single, although at the moment there is still no official confirmation from the official Shania website at Mercury Nashville. "SHANIA'S SINGLE MOVED BACK TO LATER IN SEPT. Although nothing regarding Shania Twain's new single and album release are etched in stone until when they happen, the anticipated early September release of the first single from her 4th album is now set for release in late September. The album is still tentatively set for November release. Good sign is that Shania's various pre-release activities, such as photo shoots and press (for magazines that have long lead times), are now being scheduled." (Thanks Cbspock, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

Shania Radio Special! Listen to your favorite country station on Labor Day weekend (the week of Aug. 26). The United Stations Radio Network will be featuring Shania for their Labor Day Country Giants Special 2002. They do 4 specials a year that are heard on over 100 stations. For July 4th it was the Dixie Chicks. The Labor Day Special will be called the Shania Twain Story. It will run at different times on many different stations around the country. ( Thanks bananabob and Cbspock, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

CountryStars on Shania's Royalties! There was a quick mention of Shania in the Q&A section of Countrystars.com:
Q: Which actually generates the most personal income for a group or solo act who is at the height of their career, touring or CD sales? (Steve, Flagstaff, AZ) 
A: Steve it all depends. For a new act, even one that starts with hit records, touring makes them the most money in the first few years or so, because the record company gets none of that (unless they provided tour support early on and get reimbursed). But, for singers like Garth Brooks and the Dixie Chicks who start selling albums by the millions, the sales of records earns them more. If they've written the songs like Garth and Shania do, CDs make them even more from writing and performing royalties. 

Country Weekly on Shania! The Aug. 6th issue of the country music magazine Country Weekly has a short article on Shania's comeback: "New music from multiplatinum, international superstar Shania Twain is mere months away. The groundbreaking Canadian's record label confirms that the release of the debut single from her upcoming CD is set for Sept. 23; the singles title hasn't been announced. The album is tentatively slated to hit stores in November. No tour plans in support of the CD have been revealed." (Thanks Cbspock, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

Shania Center Gets Makeover! The Shania Twain Centre in Timmins has now added new exhibits to the Centre. Among the many dresses worn by Shania the fans can see the ones used for her videos, her last public appearance at the 2000 CMA and her wedding dress! The Timmins Daily Press had this article on the new exhibits: "The Shania Twain Centre has had a make-over dedicated to matrimony. "We have an entire display devoted to (Twain's) wedding, with the actual wedding dress, some wedding photos, and all the accouterments -— like the earrings, shoes, and gloves," said Will Saari, Tourism and Events co-ordinator. Since the centre opened July1, 2001, visitors have relayed one main message — stock up on "Shania memorabilia," Saari said. And that is exactly what the centre employees did. Other developments include an exhibit highlighting the album cover of Twain's first big CD shot in Timmins." Click HERE to read the full article and click HERE to read a detailed description of the new exhibits written by fans who have visited the Centre recently! (Thanks byrdman, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

2002 Fan Club Fundraiser: Vote Results! Here are the results from the vote to choose the charity to support with the 2002 STNAOFC Fundraiser: out of 67 votes cast, 51% for America's Second Harvest & the Kids Cafe, 25% for an organization/charity in Timmins, 12% for Breakfast for Learning, 12% for an animal oriented charity. Thank you to all the fans who voted! America's Second Harvest and the Kids Cafe will receive the donations from the 2002 Fundraiser that the Shania Twain North American Online Fan Club will be having during the month of August. Stay tuned for more information regarding how to donate and bid on Shania memorabilia (including some autographed items!!:) 

STNAOFC New Poll! Shania Fans participate to the Fan Club Poll and let us know how were hooked on Shania's music!! Click HERE ! Thanks! 

Last Day to Vote 2002 Fan Club Fundraiser! The Shania Twain North American Online Fan Club will be having the 2nd Annual Fundraiser this month of August. As last year, we are trying to find out which association/charity to support. The fundraiser will raise money to go to an association that has been either supported by Shania in the past or it is in someway related to her. The choices for this year are: America's Second Harvest (which includes The Kid's Cafe), Breakfast for Learning, An animal oriented charity (to be still determined), or an association/charity in Timmins (Shania's Hometown). Please go HERE to vote or click on the "QUIZ" option from the Fan Club wesbite menu. The vote will end on July 9. PLEASE VOTE ONLY ONCE. This is not a competition, this is a way to have some sort of understanding of which association the fundraiser should support this year. THANK YOU SHANIA FANS! :)
 
 

Happy 4th of July Super Shania Fans! A great 4th of July to all Shania Fans and their families! Download the Special "Independence Day" Wallpaper at the STNAOFC prepared by Super Shania Fan And Wallpaper Creator Cbspock! Click HERE !

2002 Fan Club Fundraiser: Vote for the Charity! The Shania Twain North American Online Fan Club will be having the 2nd Annual Fundraiser this month of August. As last year, we are trying to find out which association/charity to support. The fundraiser will raise money to go to an association that has been either supported by Shania in the past or it is in someway related to her. The choices for this year are: America's Second Harvest (which includes The Kid's Cafe), Breakfast for Learning, An animal oriented charity (to be still determined), or an association/charity in Timmins (Shania's Hometown). Please go HERE to vote or click on the "QUIZ" option from the Fan Club wesbite menu. The vote will end on July 9. PLEASE VOTE ONLY ONCE. This is not a competition, this is a way to have some sort of understanding of which association the fundraiser should support this year. THANK YOU SHANIA FANS! :)

New Album: No Firm Dates! Mercury Nashville has posted a reply on the official site's messageboard clarifying the dates that had been going around on the net concerning Shania's new album release in the Fall. At the moment, there are NO FIRM DATES for the album release. This is what Mercury Records has posted for the fans: "Hey Fans, I know everyone is excited about Shania's upcoming album release and I am sure there is a lot to be excited about. There have been a multitude of dates floating around in conversations and in web postings that forecast actual release dates. Please know that those dates are not firm and cannot be confirmed. As soon as we have confirmed dates, we will let you know. Thanks for your understanding and true patience. Thanks Again...Mercury Records." Thank you Mercury Records for the clarification and Hang in There Shania's Fans! 

"Shania: 1996" Screensaver of the Month! The Screensaver of the Month #5 for the Month of July 2002 has now been posted at the Shania Twain North American Online Fan Club . This month the Fan Club screensaver is a selection of Shania photos from the year 1996: find out previous photos of Shania and turn your computer into a Shania Fan computer! Go HERE to download the Shania experience for your computer screen! A HUGE Thank you goes to RTC for providing the screensaver!
 
 

Happy Canada Day Super Shania Fans! To all Canadian Shania Fans, to All Canadians and to Shania and her Family!  Download the Special "Shania Canada Day" Wallpaper at the STNAOFC prepared by Super Shania Fan And Wallpaper Creator Cbspock! Click HERE !

Album Title "UP"? According to the Hungarian Official Site of Universal Music, the new Shania album is titled "UP" and the release date in Hungary is November 18! At the moment there is still no official confirmation from Mercury Nashville, but many music stores have the new album out in North America on November 12! Hang in there Shania Fans for official news! (Thanks Jud and Stan, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

First Single in September? According to a statement made by the radio station US 99 in Chicago on their official website , Shania's new album should be released in November with a single on rotation at radios starting September 23. For the moment there is NO OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION that this is true. At the least, the Sep. 23 date is only for the single to be aired on radios not to be available in stores. We're still waiting for official confirmation from Shania's label. Hang in there Shania fans! :) (Thanks Cbspock, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

Carolyn on Shania. The country music website countrystars.com has posted a short article on Carolyn Dawn Johnson and how she has been helped by Shania's career: "CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON INSPIRED, HELPED BY SHANIA'S SUCCESS. Canadian Carolyn Dawn Johnson says she was taking notes watching Shania Twain break out in Nashville. "Shania Twain is an inspiration, being a Canadian and someone who just kind of went for it," says Carolyn Dawn. "It's a little harder for a Canadian to come down here, not because there's any stigma against Canadians, it's just that we're not able to work down here right away unless you have American citizenship. Which most of us don't, so that's a big obstacle and somehow she overcame that and kind of just stuck to her guns about what she wanted to do and was able to do it." ( Thanks Cbspock, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

Shania in "Parade." In the June 23 issue of the Sunday magazine "Parade" there was a short article on Shania's come back. Together with the photo shown here to the right, the article responded to a question from fans: 
"Q: We're devoted fans of Shania Twain and wonder when she plans to resume making music. - J. & B. Syracuse, NY.
A: We're happy to report that fans of the Canadian songbird soon will be rewarded for their patience. The 36-year-old star is finishing her first new album since 1999 - tentatively scheduled for release this fall, along with a US tour. Twain and her record producer husband, Robert "Mutt" Lange, 52, have spent much of their time in Europe (they have a Swiss chateau) since the birth in August of their son, Eja (pronounced Asia)."
Below the photo it says: "Shania sings again: She is putting down her baby long enough to pick up a mike."  A Huge Thanks to Gerard and Cbspock for sending in the Scan! :)

New Shania Auction! Southeby's is now auctioning a pair of pants and a top worn by Shania (shown here below) to raise money for The Dreamcatchers Foundation . "Description: Black leather pants worn by Shania Twain autographed on the left thigh in gold metallic marker. White size 4 Cache top with padded shoulders, black embroidered pattern and black buttons worn by Shania Twain autographed on the left arm in black marker. Proceeds benefit The Dreamcatchers Foundation." Current highest bid is $ 2,875, the auction ends on Jun-28-02 16:58:43 PDT. Hurry UP! Go HERE for more info and to bid! Good Luck Shania Fans! ( Thanks Cbspock, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

What Women Earn... An article published in the July 2002 issue of the Ladies Home Journal , on page 94, discusses women's incomes levels. Among the many women mentioned in the article, you can find Shania too (seen here to the right) with a reported income of $46 Million dollars from albums, tours and promotions! Congratulations Shania! (Thanks Stan and Steve for sending in the scan, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

Shania at The Capitol! It seems that Shania is really mentioned everywhere these days...As you can see from the picture here to the left (provided by Super Shania Fan RedHead Bee ): "Shania Twain is shown on a high-tech flat-screen monitor during a test at the Supreme Court chambers in the state Capitol's East Wing on Monday. The Capitol is undergoing the final days of a $141 million restoration project that began in 1988." Great choice of video to test that screen! :) (Thanks RedHead Bee from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

STNAOFC New Poll! Shania Fans participate to the Fan Club Poll and let us know how you will buy the new Shania single once it is released!! Click HERE ! Thanks! 

New Article on Shania's Possible Visit to Timmins. On June 11, 2002 the Timmins Daily Press website posted an article on the possibility of Shania visiting Timmins by the end of the year. The article highlighted what Mayor Mrs. Lim and the director of tourism in Timmins Jack Watson said regarding invitations made to Shania to visit the Centre: ""Hopefully arrangements can be finalized for this year but if not then, in the summer of 2003," Watson said. "If she were to come to Timmins for a weekend visit, we could expect 3,000 to 5,000 extra visitors to the centre and quite possibly more because of the fan interest in her. 
"People want to see her make a big comeback." You can read the full article HERE ! 
This new article followed a clarification from the city of Timmins regarding the previous article published in the Timmins Times . Mr. Will Saari's comments on the date of a possible Shania visit to Timmins has been misquoted: "In the article, Tourism and Attractions Manager, Mr. Will Saari is misquoted as saying that a visit by the internatinal superstar is expected sometime in the fall of 2002. This is not the case. 
Mr. Saari's comments relate to information from Mercury Records in Nashville that a new Shania Twain release is expected sometime in the fall. The staff of the Shania Twain Centre feel that it is reasonable to expect that scheduling of any promotional events would be developed after that date, therefore it would be at least fall before a possible visit could be confirmed." You can read the full clarification HERE ! (Thanks Bryce, and Cbspock from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

Shania on Sexiest List. FHM readers have cast their votes in the World's Sexiest 100 Women poll. The results will be in the next issue, due out tomorrow but Entertainment Tonight has spilled the beans. Shania Twain comes in at #37, a very respectable showing for someone who practically hasn't been seen in YEARS! Shania whipped some current stars with plenty current publicity, such as spanish-pop star Shakira and Star Wars' Natalie Portman. (Thanks Vivashania, from the STNAOFC Messageboard ! and POP NewsLine !) 

Shania to Visit Centre in the Fall? According to an article published in the Timmins Times yesterday titled "SHANIA TWAIN EXPECTED TO VISIT TIMMINS THIS FALL (By MAGGIE RIOPELLE),"  Shania Twain could be visiting the Shania Twain Centre this Fall. The Director of the Centre, Mr. Will Saari was interviewed by the newspaper and commented on the possible visit: "We are still confident that she will visit the centre and make a public appearance,” he explained. “Last year with starting a new family and recording, she was unable to visit the centre. But we have been in contact with her management and we have been told that early this fall will be the release date of her record. Then she will have her promotional schedule set and we expect that she will be able to visit the centre around that time.” Of course it will all depend on timing, whether Shania will be able to stop in Timmins during the tour and if there is enough time to prepare for the event, he added." You can read the full article HERE and view a larger version of the photo posted here to the left that was taken from the Timmins Times website ! (Thanks Teri, Tower, Debbie, Paul, and Cbspock from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

More Info on New Exhibits at Shania Centre! Theofficial website of the city of Timmins has just posted an update on the Timmins Gold Mine expansion and the new exhibits at the Shania Twain Centre: "“This year, we are already seeing our numbers increase for visitors opting for the package tour with the Shania Twain Centre and the GMT.” 
As for the Shania Twain Centre, the exhibits have been enhanced and more of Shania’s memorabilia is now on display. “We have some of her handwritten lyrics, fans really like to look at it so they can see what the original words were,” he added. “We also have some new outfits, with one exhibit case that centres around the more high end evening gowns.” 
As well, the lobby of the centre has a number of musical instruments as well as a few outfits of which fans can take photographs. “We have not allowed cameras in the exhibit area because of copyright,” he explained. “But, we have a lot of fans who want to take photographs next to the exhibits, so we have taken a few exhibits out into the lobby.” 
Also new to the exhibit is the electronic guest book in the lobby, which allows visitors to write their comments about the centre. Feedback is an ideal way to not only keep track of where the visitors are travelling from, but also what improvements can be made to the exhibits.
Visitors signing the guest book also have the option of sending an online Shania Twain Centre postcard to as many friends as they would like. The postcards, along with other new Shania products, are also available at the gift shop." Click HERE to read the full article and view pictures! ( Thanks Cbspock, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

Update on Fireworks in Timmins. The Timmins Daily Press had posted an editorial on the current fundraiser to have great fireworks in Timmins on Canada Day July 1st. Shania fans, this is your chance to help the city of Timmins! You can call the Daily Press at 705 268 5056 if you are intersted in making a donation! Thanks Tom!
 

Shania Centre's First Anniversary! The Shania Twain North American Online Fan Club has now posted a wallpaper for all Shania fans to download to celebrate the Shania Centre's first anniversary. Make your computer screen celebrate the Shania Centre anniversary! Download the Wallpaper and the Screensaver HERE ! A HUGE Thank you to Cbspock for preparing the anniversary wallpaper!

Shania Centre Website-New Image! The Shania Twain Centre's official website has now a new opening image (shown here to the left) in addition to a new banner! Here below you can see the new top banner and the new colors used. Click on the banner below to surf the Shania Twain Centre's  official site and discover the new Shania outfits that have been added to the exhibits there! For more info, you can also go HERE ! (Thanks Cbspock, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

The Wait is Almost Over! Shania Twain's official website at Mercury Nashville has posted an update on the possible release of Shania's new CD. Although there is still no official release date, the Mercury announcement has once again confirmed that the new album will be out later this year: "NEW MUSIC FROM SHANIA! Shania fans everywhere are anxiously awaiting the release of Shania's new album. Currently there is a lot of unconfirmed information and dates floating around, and we felt you, the loyal fans, have a right to know the facts! Shania's album is currently in the works and is tentatively scheduled for release later this Fall with a single released to radio prior to the album. No official dates have been set at this time, but we will post any official release dates here as soon as they are confirmed. Thanks so much for your patience! The wait is almost over!" Hang in there Shania fans! She is coming! Thank YOU Mercury! (Thanks Talkalot, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

CountryWeekly on "Early Shania"! The website of the country music magazine CountryWeekly has published an article on Shania's early career (they have also posted a picture, seen here to the left), when she recorded some of the tracks later released in the "Limelight Sessions" CD. "Shania Twain's first record producer recalls the humble beginnings of a superstar. Before Shania Twain skyrocketed to stardom, she was a poor, struggling, big-hair resort act whose idea of a real treat was hot tea with lemon. Those memories burn brightly with Toronto record producer Harry Hinde, who cut some of the first tracks on Shania in the late 1980s -- under her real name, Eilleen Twain. And he can truly say, "I knew her when ... " The full article is printed in the June 11th issue of the magazine, but you can read part of it online at the Country Weekly website by clicking HERE ! (Thanks Flex and Cbspock, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

"Shania & Timmins" Screensaver of the Month! The Screensaver of the Month #4 for the Month of June 2002 has now been posted at the Shania Twain North American Online Fan Club . This month the Fan Club celebrates the First Anniversary of the Shania Twain Centre and to join in the celebrations in Timmins a screensaver dedicated to Shania and Timmins, to the city with the Heart of Gold and its attractions is ready to be downloaded! You will also get a glimpse at members of the STNAOFC who went to Timmins to celebrate the opening! Go HERE to download your Timmins experience for your computer screen! 

Timmins FanFest and July 1st Fireworks! The official website for Timmins FanFest 2002 is now ready! You can get all the latest news on the concert program at: http://www.timminsfanfest.com/(Thanks LadyTech, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) The Timmins Daily Press official website has now posted an article that confirms that the city of Timmins will be having fireworks on  Canada Day July 1st: "It's official — fireworks are returning to Timmins on Canada Day. After a week of intensive fundraising, Dr. Robin Taylor confirmed Friday everything is on track to make July 1 an explosive celebration....The fireworks show he has planned for Gillies Lake is part of a grand finale to end a full-day of activities hosted by the Canada Day Committee at the Shania Twain Centre." Click HERE to read the full article! Keep making those donations Shania fans so that the show will be the greatest ever! Give the Daily Press a call and donate as you feel fit. To donate go to http://www.timminspress.com and give them a call! (Thanks Tower, from the STNAOFC Messageboard !) 

Shania Fan's Timmins Photos and Adventures! Tom from Scotland is a Super Shania fan who went to Timmins to discover the City with the Heart of Gold after having read the Shania Biography by Robin Eggar. He has brought back lots of pictures and mini-videos to share with all Shania fans: to read about his adventures in Timmins and about the new exhibits at the Shania Centre, and to view the photos he has taken throughout his trip, check out this thread on the STNAOFC Messageboard ! A HUGE Thanks to Tom!

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