THUNDER BAY (Special) – An Earlton woman has been formally recognized for many years of community involvement with a host of organizations.Debbie Demers was presented the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award at a ceremony at Thunder Bay city hall March 29.The citation at the
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Liftoff clearance sought
Airport proposal subject of March 5 meetingDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EARLTON — The Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport Steering Committee and the Township of Armstrong met late Thursday afternoon, February 18 and have come up with a tentative proposal for the establishment of a new airport authority.Steering committee
Fun for families
The Earlton Winterfest offered fun for everyone. One of the popular events was that of the baby contest. Three judges were faced with the challenge of choosing the winner. But everyone was having fun, including the babies. Pictured here in the up to six months category, which had
YOO-HOO, CHOO-CHOO
Seven-year-old Erica Cameron and Choo-Choo Bear became fast friends when the Ontario Northland Christmas train stopped in Earlton. The New Liskeard girl was among more than 300 kids, parents and rail fans who greeted the illuminated train on its December 4 whistle stop. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)
Drag ’N Fly takes flight at Earlton airport
Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP – You know you’re a fan of drag racing when….For Jason Leis of Temiskaming Shores, the Drag ’N Fly races at the Earlton-Temiskaming Regional Airport have his support on two fronts.He’s taken his car to events in Kirkland Lake,
Steam show chugging into 41st year
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter EARLTON – As the Earlton steam show turns 41, Andy Poupore continues to be surprised by the changing roster of exhibits and demonstrations.“For me, it’s just an exciting time and it changes every year,” said Mr. Poupore, a founder of the event and head
FROZEN FESTIVAL
Earlton carnival offering “Frozen” fun
EARLTON (Staff) – Whether weather conditions live up to the “Frozen” theme of this year’s winter festival in Earlton remains to be seen.But the event’s schedule is designed to keep carnival-goers warm.The 2015 festival, sponsored by the Earlton Lions and the Earlton recreation committee, runs February 6
Up in the air
Two options for future of Earlton airportDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EARLTON — Municipalities are now facing two options regarding the future of the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport.They can incorporate the municipal service board (with representatives from the municipalities across the district) and turn it into a not-for-profit corporation, allowing
Taking flight
Airport part of regional infrastructure, says managerDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP — The future of the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport is a topic that is on the minds of area municipal representatives.Whether a funding strategy can be arrived at which will ensure the smooth operation of the