Hwy. 11 now open DISTRICT (Staff) – The Temiskaming detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have issued a release this afternoon Wednesday March 4, stating Highway 11 is now open … Continue reading HWY. 11 NOW OPEN
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Court hears of events leading to Carter Antila‘s death
Alcohol consumption questioned by LAWYERS NORTH BAY (Staff) — The trial of Michael Wenham got underway in Superior Court in North Bay Monday, March 2. Mr. Wenham is being charged …
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RINK ROUNDS
Three-year-old Chase, at left, and one-year-old Kohen enjoyed the view as their dad, Glenn McCarrel of Coleman, toured them around the Dymond rink. They were among the skaters taking advantage …
Twenty Questions with Roch Patenaude
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Ecole secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie student Roch Patenaude who received the Personalité Franco-Témiskamienne 2015 (Youth Personality of the Year) …
Seeking scribes
Hardy Boys Short Story 2015 writing contest launched Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Are you a youth between the ages of 8 and 19 years of age who has the …
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Comments on Ontario Northland decisions
DISTRICT (Staff) – Shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday February 17, Ontario Northland issued a release stating effective May 22 the Englehart Ontario Northland station will be closed and the hours …
Cobalt seeing high rise in DTSSAB costs
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT — Cobalt is being penalized for having affordable housing, Cobalt Mayor Tina Sartoretto suggested at council’s regular meeting Tuesday, February 24. Now a member of …
Deliberating Cobalt arena future
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT — Cobalt council has decided to leave its ice rink plant on until March 11 to accommodate the figure skating club end-of-year carnival at that …
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Taking control of change
Concerns about declining services have to be matched with promotion of usership. The recent announcement that two regional bus terminals will be closed, and hours will be reduced at two …
From the editor’s desk
The Child In The Shadows From time to time over these past 30 years, a letter, or correspondence, has come across the desk where, while the material is unusual, the …
From the Editor’s Desk
Odds and Ends It’s late February and we’re coming to an end of one of the coldest months in our area’s history. With that a community newspaper editor flips through …
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Lions roar back against Val d’Or
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The New Liskeard Lions recently hosted an Abitibi-Témiscamingue Hyundai Intercity Midget League doubleheader. They played two on Saturday, February 21, against the Foreurs from Val-d’Or at …
Cross-Country Championship
Nordic Ski Club welcomes young provincial skiers Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP – For the second consecutive year, young skiers from across Ontario will hit their stride at the …
Semi sweep
Cubs take Timmins in three, get ready for next round Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – North Bay or Sault Ste. Marie? Trappers or Thunderbirds? Whomever the New Liskeard Cubs …
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Charges laid in attempted break-in
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A Haileybury man faces several charges after an attempted break-in at a business last week. Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police said they were called to a Haileybury …
Province offers $1.5 million for city water project
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city has received $1.52 million from the province to link the Dymond and New Liskeard water systems. The funding is expected to …
LATCHFORD PRIDE
Special Olympics Ontario, Special Olympics International, People First Canada, and over 200 global organizations are supporting an important initiative called the “Spread the Word to End the Word”. The goal …
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On benevolent wings
Bybergs donate aircraft to Canadore College Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Ken and Beverly Byberg have taken the turbulence out of aircraft donations when they turned over their 1974 …
A “STEAK” IN 4-H
As part of a national partnership between Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and 4-H Canada, the Temiskaming 4-H Beef Buddies Club received $500. Club member Amanda Walther, centre, is seen above …
Grand opening for Ducharme Law office
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Offering a standing commitment to excellence and integrity with a certain element of self sacrifice, lawyer Marc Ducharme and his wife Melanie and …
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Provincial aid to replace culvert
EARLTON (Staff) – Armstrong Township will proceed with the repair of a collapsed culvert, thanks to more than $200,000 in provincial funding. A large culvert on Honey Road collapsed last …
Gas Pains
City cutting mileage rate Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is cutting the mileage rate for municipal staff and councillors travelling outside the area. After reviewing rates …
Council compensation ’14 released
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Compensation for city councillors changed little in ’14. The annual statement of remuneration for Temiskaming Shores council members was released last week. It tallies just over $125,900 …