Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LATCHFORD -- At their regular meeting Thursday evening, February 20, the remaining members of Latchford council voted in favour of approving an indefinite leave of absence for Councillor David Willcock.The leave of absence was requested as the result of an illness in Councillor Willcock’s family, Latchford Mayor George
Monthly Archives: February 2014
MPPs want Ranger program back
TORONTO (Special) - Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof, along with fellow NDP MPP Michael Mantha from Algoma-Manitoulin recently called on the Liberal government to restore the Ontario Park Ranger program at provincial parks.“The program built awareness, job skills and an overall appreciation of the diversity of Ontario in yesterday’s and today’s
Expansion for Haileybury EMS garage
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART/HAILEYBURY -- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief Mike Trodd hopes to have a Spring groundbreaking for a 900-square-foot addition onto the north end of the EMS ambulance node in Haileybury.Chief Todd was speaking at the February 19 meeting of the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB),
Leaving a legacy
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Two city residents have been recognized by Ontario’s leading heritage agency for their role in preserving and documenting the area’s past.Pat Wilson of Haileybury and Florent Héroux of New Liskeard are recipients of awards from the Ontario Heritage Trust.“May their efforts inspire and motivate others to
Keeping the past alive
Genealogist earns a place in historyDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_1734" align="alignleft" width="250"] Clair Shepherdson[/caption]TEMISKAMING SHORES – After years chronicling the area’s heritage, Clair Shepherdson himself has now made history.The New Liskeard man is one of only