Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Why buy local?It keeps money in the area, where it “bounces around the community multiple times,” said Darcy Griffith, president of the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce.It was part of his message to the 200-plus at the
Monthly Archives: May 2017
TO GET TO THE OTHER SIDE
Only in Northern Ontario would you see a beaver stopping traffic. This beaver was spotted recently crossing Whitewood Avenue in New Liskeard at approximately 8:40 a.m. by Gerry Hogan and Inez Schmetter, who live close by and sent us this photo. They said the beaver came up Maple Street
MTO turns down Thornloe lighting request
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – Thornloe councillors have called for lighting at the intersection of Highway 11 and Highway 562.Two fatalities have occurred at the intersection in recent years, Thornloe Reeve Earl Read told an April 27 meeting of the Temiskaming Municipal Association.Earlier closing hours
New artists blooming in youth showcases in Englehart
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART - Two upcoming shows will provide insight into the talents and artistic studies of this year's area art students.Special selections from the artworks of area youth will be displayed at the Englehart and Area Historical Museum from Wednesday, May 24, to Sunday,
Growing something exciting in Englehart
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- The 1st Englehart Girl Guides of Canada is leading the way in the Town of Englehart with a project to have a community garden this summer.The Sparks and Brownies (ages five to eight) have decided to establish a community garden, and
HPS play equipment heading to Bucke Park
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The former Haileybury Public School’s loss is Bucke Park’s gain.The city is purchasing the playground units currently located in the yard of the closed school for $7,500.The equipment will be installed this summer at Bucke Park, with funds from the park’s reserve
Armstrong Street tenants not affected by campus closure
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The closure of the Collège Boréal campus in Temiskaming Shores will not affect the other users of the New Liskeard complex, says a provincial spokesperson.“There is no impact on other existing tenants” as a result of the college’s decision to
Dymond participants Get Active and damp
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – There were no bats, balls or mitts at the Dymond Recreation Park on May 13.But there were a few umbrellas and lots of pink – in honour of Mother’s Day – for the second event in the 2017 Get Active
SNOWCROSS HONOURS
Rebecca Ramsay was awarded two first-place championships at the Canadian Snowcross Racing Association’s year-end banquet April 29. She was undefeated in the Junior Girls category and was the points leader in the Pro-Am Women’s division after a close fought battle with Taylor Desjardins, who also races out
Roy honoured with NOHA award
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Perhaps the only one surprised by the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) Angus Campbell Award designation was the recipient.Temiskaming Shores resident and longtime hockey volunteer, Al Roy, received the award for his involvement with the sport covering a span of