COBALT -- The potential cost of the new curbside waste management program in Cobalt was brought up at Cobalt council at its regular meeting Tuesday, August 19.In response to a concern expressed that the program will be more costly, Mayor Tina Sartoretto stated the true cost of the
Monthly Archives: August 2014
It’s Fair time!
Charlton Fall Fair takes place this coming weekendSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter CHARLTON — It’s fall fair time in the District of Temiskaming and first up on the Fall Fair agenda is the Charlton Fall Fair. If you are looking for some homegrown fun then you will want to attend
Pink Boat floats for breast cancer research
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMAGAMI – Say “limited edition,” and a variety of decorative items may come to mind.But a boat?A pink-painted, 14-foot Naden Fisherman aluminum boat, only the second of its type, has been manufactured at Naden Boats in Temagami.It’s a “very limited edition,” said
Livestock on road a risk: OPP
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Keep livestock off the road.That’s the word from Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police, who say they’ve received several complaints about farm livestock at large.Police remind owners that it’s an offence under the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act for their animals – including cattle,
Performance Deadlift
The weight of the world – record, that isDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_4262" align="alignleft" width="500"] Fern Boucher gave well-wishers the thumbs-up after completing a 501-pound lift August 23. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)[/caption]
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CUBS TRAP NORTH BAY
The New Liskeard Cubs had their first Great North Midget League preseason game Friday at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena. They defeated the North Bay Trappers 6-1 on August 22. The Cubs have been trimming their roster and are down to 20 skaters and four goalies as of August
SUNNY PLAY DATES
Kally Kirkham of the Kerns Lions was safe at first as Kevin McLean of Englehart Aurico Gold readied for the next play. Englehart went on to win the August 23 quarter-final 12-11 in the 11-to-13 age class. The sun shone as the Gate’s Gala tourney for the Rural Youth
Boston Marathon Qualifier
STATO Haunted Hustle road race has added incentiveSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — Anyone who is serious about running knows the Boston Marathon is the holy grail of running.When runners participate in the fifth annual STATO Haunted Hustle road race on Sunday, October
Sport Shorts
Dear DanDear Dan McDonald (New Liskeard Cub coach):Hi, how are you?Hope you have enjoyed your summer so far.I was thrilled to see so many youth attending your pre-season tryouts last week.There are a good many local youth who are trying to crack the Cub lineup
Exhibition game Saturday
NOJHL Junior “A” hockey coming to The ShepSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Hockey fans in Temiskaming Shores and area might be happy to see a slightly higher level of competitive hockey take place when the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) Cochrane Crunch face off against the