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Future of Camp Jeunesse en Marche in question

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — The future of Camp Jeunesse en Marche, located on Gillies Lake in Coleman Township, will be discussed at a committee meeting January 28. …

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BURST OF FUNDING

The proceeds from this year’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display held on Lake Temiskaming lit up the hearts of Community Cancer Care program volunteers when they were given $24,770 on …

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1, 2, 3…FISH

A distant Dawson Point was the backdrop as Haileybury’s Natalie Chartrand introduced daughter Esme, centre, and her friend Adelyn Brosseau to ice fishing on the weekend. “It’s about spending time …

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One Light shines on multi-cultural group

    Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Arriving in a new region or country can often be an isolating and sometimes lonely experience. However, One Light, a group …

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Schools participating in Kindness Challenge

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ENGLEHART – Students of three area schools have been given a Kindness Challenge by child and youth worker Monica Serré who is based at …

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Summer opening for splash pad expected

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is rethinking how to complete the long-awaited splash pad on the New Liskeard waterfront on time and with all funding intact. …

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Taxing time made easier

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – With a new year comes new paperwork – and taxes. But there’s no need to worry – a volunteer program is returning to …

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Literacy matters

As more people, and children especially, rely on virtual methods of gaining information, we might wish to think about literacy and its importance. Family Literacy Day is celebrated across Canada …

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Resolving resolve

By Diane Johnston I traditionally give up on the notion of New Year’s self-improvement resolutions by noon January 1. How can I think of nutrition when I’ve got a freezer …

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TNSC hopping along with Jackrabbit program

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter COLEMAN TOWNSHIP — The future of any sport lies in the development of youth participants. The Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club (TNSC), located in Coleman Township, understands …

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Challenge Cup tourney stickhandled to success

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Despite the fact one team dropped out day one of the Kal Tire U13 and U15 Challenge Cup Tournament, there was still plenty …

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Seniors and disabled struggling with cost increases

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DISTRICT – At least two area seniors see themselves reducing, or possibly ending, the hours they have with Timiskaming Home Support light housekeeping helping …

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New initiative focused on welcoming workplaces

    Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Do you want to learn about Ramadan, Holi, Hola Mohalla and Sukkot? Attend a powwow? Learn about some of the world’s …

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Temagami mayor has objectives for year ahead

Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – The Town of Temagami has a number of projects and goals that it will be pursuing for 2023. At council’s January 12 …

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Hwy. 11 safety on city councillors’ minds at ROMA

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming Shores councillors were scheduled to meet with transportation ministry officials earlier this week to discuss improving safety at the Hwy. 65 East/Hwy. …

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Grant Drive extension advancing

    TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The Grant Drive extension that will link to Hwy. 65 East is a little closer to completion. The stretch of Grant Drive on city-owned …

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