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Monthly Archives: October 2013
Excited About Winter
Many people are commenting on the quick approach to the winter season. A few are expressing concern about the cold and the winter driving. But there are many out there who are extremely excited. They are the ones who are looking forward to the many winter activities that abound in
Winners announced at EAA juried exhibition
ENGLEHART (Staff) – Silvia Bos took top honours at the fifth annual Englehart Area Artists (EAA) Juried Art Exhibition on October 20.Ms. Bos won first place for her work Old Navigators Map, a fibre art piece for which she was awarded $500.
Seeking Difference Makers
OCNA accepting nominations for Junior Citizen of the Year AwardSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) is seeking the names of local youth who are, what you might describe, as difference makers.Those difference makes are youth who are enthusiastic young leaders in our schools, churches and on
TAG presents “What Remains of the Silver Mines” exhibition
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — “What Remains of the Silver Mines” is the next art exhibition to grace the curved walls of the Temiskaming Art Gallery.An opening reception for this exhibition will be held on Friday, October 18 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Haunted Hustle
Fourth annual STATO run scares up big numbersTEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The fourth annual Haunted Hustle promises to have lots of people having lots of fun with some big payouts at the end - including a cruise to the Bahamas.The fundraiser for the South Temiskaming Active Travel Organization (STATO) will
Seeking Support
Push on to have Don Shepherdson inducted into CSHFSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — There are a group of former New Liskeard Cubs who are putting a great deal of time and energy into a push to have former Cub President-General Manager-Coach Don Shepherdson inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame (CSHF)
Cubs down Sons twice at The Shep
Gordon Brock Speaker Editor NEW LISKEARD – The New Liskeard Cubs gained first place in the Great North Midget League with a pair of home ice weekend victories over the Nickel City Sons.“I think we played two solid games,” said Cubs coach Dan McDonald after the Saturday night victory.Although the team has
Saints capture silver and All-Star honours at hoops tourney
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) had silver showings for both Junior and Senior teams at a basketball tournament earlier this month.The Saints were in Timmins October 5-6 for the Sister Faye Girls’ Basketball Tournament.
Uno Park Bridge Replacement Proposed
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Neighbourly cooperation and provincial funding may lead to a new bridge northwest of New Liskeard.Temiskaming Shores and Harley Township want to replace the aging bridge on Uno Park Road, which forms the boundary between the two municipalities.