The first weekend of the Englehart Winter Carnival opens on Saturday, February 22, with warm laughs. The Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Show will be held at the Community Hall. That will … Continue reading Engleheart Winter Carnival starts Saturday
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Matabitchuan station redevelopment powering up
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – After more than a century in operation, the Matabitchuan Generating Station is getting a facelift that will enable it to produce …
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OMPH hosting World Day of Prayer March 7
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church will host a World Day of Prayer service on Friday, March 7. The service at 81 Maple Street …
Reflecting on area agriculture
Creative Cultivation was the theme of this year’s Temiskaming Palette and Brush Club exhibition at the Temiskaming Art Gallery. Members provided their interpretations reflecting on the agriculture of the Claybelt …
HEARTS FOR ANIMALS
Jeannie Porter of New Liskeard was among 14 artists and artisans who were showing and selling their works at an Animals First Valentine Vendors Show at the Haileybury Legion February …
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FLAG DAY
Saturday, February 15, was the 60th anniversary of Flag Day in Canada. Bob Gaudet of North Cobalt proudly points to the Maple Leaf affixed to his ice hut on …
LOTTERY WIN A “BLESSING”
A New Liskeard man who occasionally picks up a lottery ticket recently won $75,000 in an Instant Frosty Keno game. “I like playing Keno, so when I saw this …
CAMPAIGN SUPPORTERS
The Charlton-Englehart Lions Club has donated $10,000 to the Check Your Chest campaign to purchase a new mammography unit at the Temiskaming Hospital. Pictured above are, from left, club …
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Editorial cartoon February 19
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Deadly dog virus on the rise
Animal rescue volunteers have been trying to get their voices heard that there is a serious canine disease in the region. Parvovirus is deadly for dogs if left …
They spoke for Canada
By Gordon Brock Thanks Trump, for reminding Canadians why our country is worth fighting for. The above is a headline from the Saturday, January 11, 2025 issue of The …
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Apollos heading to OFSAA cross-country skiing
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – All cross-country ski trails lead to Sudbury. That’s where a team of Apollos from Ecole secondaire catholique Ste-Marie (ESCSM) is heading …
Rinks fill up on Pioneer Diesel tourney this weekend
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The Shep and The Shea will be humming with action this weekend. The Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA) Puckhounds are hosting the Pioneer …
Cubs holding on to Great North playoff spot
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – With just three games left in the regular season, the New Liskeard Cubs are hanging on to a playoff spot. The …
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Bust leads to seizure of $160,000 worth of drugs
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Police seized firearms as well as suspected illicit drugs with a street value of $160,000 at two locations in Temiskaming Shores last week. Two …
Sports and rec projects among Heritage Fund recipients
DISTRICT (Special) – The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund recently announced millions of dollars in support for municipalities, businesses and not-for-profit organizations. In Temiskaming, recipients include the city of …
Upgrades coming to New Liskeard fire station
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A provincial grant is enabling the installation of new change rooms and showers at the New Liskeard fire station. The existing facilities at the …
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$3.2 million from FedNor announced for Wabi Iron & Steel
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Wabi Iron & Steel Corp., based out of New Liskeard, has received $3.25 million to aid in its further …
Peavey Mart to close by end of April
RED DEER (Special) – A week after announcing a wave of closures – including the Temiskaming Shores store – Peavey Mart has said it’s closing all its remaining …
Chamber seeking switch at Temagami Train Station
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Temagami and District Chamber of Commerce is hoping for the support of the municipality to allow it to take …
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Five running in Timiskaming-Cochrane
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Five candidates will be vying for Timiskaming-Cochrane voters’ support in the provincial election later this month. Incumbent New Democrat John Vanthof is seeking re-election. …
Provincial election draws New Blue Party candidate
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – Stephen MacLeod, 45, a resident of Brethour Township, has put his name forward as the Timiskaming-Cochrane New Blue Party of …
Ontario Liberals returning to the basics, says candidate
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – A long-time Liberal is moving from behind the scenes to run for the Ontario party in Timiskaming-Cochrane. In a telephone interview earlier this …