The baby contest held at the Earlton arena during the annual Earlton Winterfest remains one of the most popular events in the schedule lineup. Pictured is five-and-a-half-month old Avery Maurice of Earlton who won first place in the 0-6 months category on Saturday, February 11. (Staff photo by Sue
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Love the region
New to Temiskaming Shores, Haileybury residents Matt Bruni and Chelsea Pretty with their husky dog Colt were exploring nearby Lake Temiskaming via snowshoes on Sunday, February 12. Pretty is a physician doing her residency at the Temiskaming Hospital. Both say they love the area and look forward to the
Looking for a better deal
Northern Ontario Party reaching outDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Northern Ontario Party is a political body in the making.“Every party has to start somewhere,” said its leader, Trevor Holliday, in an interview after a stop in Temiskaming Shores earlier this week.He said
Speeding skiers
TNSC stages provincial cross-country meet[caption id="attachment_15667" align="alignleft" width="500"] Whether blasting off from the start line (below) or deep in the bush fending off challengers, young skiers expended maximum effort during Saturday’s King’s Court 850-metre races. (Staff
The Skirl of the Pipes
Promoting highland culture through its musicDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter [gallery ids="15661,15660"]HAILEYBURY -- Who doesn’t thrill to the sound of the pipes skirling over the hilltop, or the sight of neighbours, friends and family members dressed in rich plaids, marching to the beat of ancient Celtic melodies?The Haileybury Highlanders,
Beef farmers pressing issues on provincial stage
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – How should livestock producers properly dispose of the plastic that protects bales and chopped silage?Temiskaming beef producers want their provincial organization to investigate methods to recycle agricultural plastics or safely dispose of them.It’s one of two local resolutions that will be
Twenty Questions with Penny Durrant
Harvest Queen Danielle Smith takes in OAAS convention
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — They packed their suitcases in anticipation of the annual Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies’ (OAAS) convention held at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto February 16-18.Harvest Queen Friends of the Festival pageant director Sharron Graydon accompanied the 2016-17 Harvest Queen, Gabrielle
Phippen Signs announces new manager
Barry Phippen of Phippen Signs (left) is pleased to announce that Martin Maille has been named as the new manager of Phippen Signs.Maille will be taking over the position on March 1.Phippen will be remaining at the business for a short time to provide Maille with training
Fallen conductor blamed for outage cause
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A fallen conductor was the cause of a power outage to more than 1,700 electricity customers in southern Temiskaming late last week.The February 17 outage, which was reported to have occurred at 4:55 a.m., affected residents from Dymond to Casey to Dack.Hydro One