Monthly Archives: February 2014

Straight from the hip

Coming soon to all parents of minor league hockey players in Ontario could be a mandatory training program which is now in full swing by the Ontario Minor Hockey Association, but for now has been rejected by the Greater Toronto Hockey League. However, they continue to look at the plan

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HOME SUPPORT

The “Light in the Dark” group for the visually impaired recently held a Blind Bowlathon at the Tri-Town Bowling Lanes with 140 participants to raise funding and awareness of the services of the Timiskaming Home Support (THS) agency located in Haileybury. Donating a cheque for $1,200 to THS, $200 of

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TEAM SNOWFLAKE

The Temagami Shiverfest Winter Carnival held February 14-16 attracted children and adults to the events held throughout the weekend. At the Saturday morning Amazing Race event a group of enthusiastic girls calling themselves Team Snowflake are from the left Leona Zuchlinski, Rowan Teskey, Ashley Blais and Sasha Zuchlinski. (Staff photo

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Garnet Rogers taking the stage in Cobalt

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- There are regular opportunities in the area to appreciate the sounds of outstanding musicians.Thanks to the presence of the Cobalt Classic Theatre, people from across the region can enjoy the performances of musicians like Garnet Rogers, the younger brother of the late Stan Rogers, and highly

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Regional artists explore the Sacred Earth

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY -- Harmony, alignments, spirals, the Fibonacci number--all are explored, and much more, in the upcoming exhibition by four well-known regional artists.Many different print-making techniques have been used by artists Janet Bourgeau of North Bay, Catharine Cribbs of Timmins, Faye Digulla of Haileybury and Walter Pape of New

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Annual recognition

The 2013 Citizen and Lifetime Achievement recipientsSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The 2013 CJTT FM Citizen of the Year, Lifetime Achievement and Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Awards are a means of saying “thank you” in a very big way to some worthy recipients.The annual community recognition awards were announced

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Rec plans

Public gets serious about playDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – How can the city improve recreation?A multi-sports complex, better arena timetabling and new soccer fields were among the ideas, big and small, floated at a public meeting about recreation.It’s “the first baby step” in the development of a recreation

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MP sees palliative care support growing

OTTAWA (Staff/Special) – A proposal for a national strategy to improve access to palliative care is gaining momentum, says MP Charlie Angus.A recent Harris/Decima survey found 96 per cent of Canadians support palliative care, said the Timmins-Cochrane New Democrat in a recent news release.“All across the country Canadians understand the

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Four charged after robbery

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Four males face charges after police say a robbery and assault occurred in New Liskeard.The incident dates back to January 30.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say a food delivery was in progress at a Whitewood Avenue address at about 5:20 p.m.Police say the product was stolen and

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