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Approval sought for spreading of hauled sewage

    Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – The operators of a hauled sewage waste disposal site in Armstrong Township are now seeking an Ontario Ministry of …

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ROCK SHOW

  Clark Smylie of Anita’s Wired Rocks is seen here with some large pieces of amethyst. He was one of the vendors at the 39th annual Gem and Mineral Show, …

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Duck Fest 24 the place to be April 20

    Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Who doesn’t want to enjoy a good meal, win some great prizes and have a good time doing it? Mark Saturday, …

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GRACKLE BANDING

  The Hilliardton Marsh Research and Education Centre held a public bird banding and nest box clean up event on April 20. Kobe Pouliot holds a common grackle just after …

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Laura Jibb celebrates 100 years

    Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Laura Jibb crossed the century mark on April 21. A resident of Extendicare in Haileybury, she was treated to …

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Library and supporters welcome new funding

    Steve Larocque Speaker Editor ELK LAKE – The James Township Public Library is set up nicely for the next year thanks to new funding. And it wasn’t found …

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Loud voices and big hearts

    It can be overwhelming for people to face government bureaucracy when it is not working for them. Individuals with no government credentials, no lawyers on hand to represent …

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Exercise your consumer power

  By Steven Larocque  Well, who doesn’t like a nice little gasoline price hike? On April 18 those of us who didn’t fill up on April 17 suddenly had to …

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Smashing all the way to NEOAA badminton championships

    Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Junior- and senior-level badminton players from nine high schools smashed and bashed their way to NEOAA last week. The North Eastern …

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Pedersen Puckhounds skate to semifinals of U13A OHF

    Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – It was a heartbreaking loss for the Pedersen Construction U13A Puckhounds Sunday morning. A sizeable hometown crowd had packed into the …

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ATV club revving up for summer season

    Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT – It’s been a long time coming, but the South Temiskaming ATV Club now has trail permits available at www.ofatv.org. Club president Bill …

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Repairs continue in wake of heavy rains

    CHARLTON (Staff/Special) – Almost two weeks after heavy rains hit the area, repairs to roads and culverts are continuing in Charlton and Dack and Chamberlain Township. The two …

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OPP locate missing man in Casey Township

    Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter CASEY TOWNSHIP — The search for a man who went missing in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 13, when his vehicle went …

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Temiskaming hammered by spring rainstorm

    Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – An early spring rainstorm April 12 caused extensive damage to roads and culverts across the district. One person is missing …

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Rotary fundraising continues for local projects

    TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The Rotary Club of Temiskaming Shores and Area continues its objective of raising funds for the Rotary Splash pad at the New Liskeard waterfront, …

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Federal candidate sought by local Liberals

    DISTRICT (Staff/Special) – The Nipissing-Timiskaming Federal Liberal Association is accepting applications from individuals interested in becoming the Liberal Party candidate for the next federal election. Interested individuals have …

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Armstrong passes budget with four per cent increase

    Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – Armstrong Township council has passed its 2024 budget with a four per cent increase in the tax levy. Council …

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Cobalt has two integrity commissioner recommendations

    Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter COBALT – Not one, but two separate incidents were the subjects of a visit by Cobalt’s integrity commissioner. Peggy Young-Lovelace of E4m …

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