Monthly Archives: August 2015

Catching Critters

The Hilliardton Marsh Research and Education Centre (HMREC) held a Hummingbird Garden Party Saturday, August 15. One of the activities offered was critter catching. From the left searching for critters such as frogs, water beetles, spiders, dragonflies, leeches etc. near the water’s edge are eleven year-old Alliyah Kidd (in

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Wind turbines concern Timiskaming First Nation members

Petition challenges leadershipDarlene Wroe Speaker Reporter LORRAIN TOWNSHIP -- The proposed wind turbine project in Lorrain Township has been partially responsible for a 167-signature petition to Timiskaming First Nation Chief Terence McBride and council.The petition has called for a leadership review and an

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City seeking funds to complete STATO trail

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city has plans to extend the STATO trail – if the province can offer a financial helping hand.If it wins funding under a new initiative promoting cycling, Temiskaming Shores can “come very close to the completion of the STATO trail

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Latchford man dies in Hwy. 11 collision

ENGLEHART (Staff) – Investigation is continuing into a single-vehicle fatal crash north of Englehart last week.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say the driver, 57-year-old Joseph Mejaki of Latchford, was pronounced dead at Englehart and District Hospital following the August 11 collision.Police were called to the scene, about

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Cobalt, Coleman and Latchford have economic development officer

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter COBALT -- An economic development officer has been chosen by the Town of Cobalt, Coleman Township and the Town of Latchford.Michelle Anderson, who was acting as an economic development officer in Temagami, has been chosen to fill the position, according to Cobalt Mayor Tina

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Protecting cottage property from theft

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Secure your property, be it at home or the cottage.So warn the Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police as they attempt to deter cottage break-ins.“All suspicious matters need to be reported,” said Constable Renée Taylor, the detachment’s community services officer, in a news release.She

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Creating an age-friendly community

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Transportation where and when you need it. Recreation. Finding the services you require. Respect.They’re among the features that the World Health Organization has identified as distinguishing an age-friendly community.Temiskaming Shores has kicked off a yearlong process to develop a plan

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