In heat and rain crowds flocked to eventsSteven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Even a day of rain couldn’t wash out people’s enthusiasm for the New Liskeard Agricultural Society’s Fall Fair.Approximately 12,000 people attended the event from September 17-19.We went from t-shirts and
Monthly Archives: September 2015
City honours man for pulling woman from Lake Temiskaming
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — A New Liskeard man has been honoured for pulling the body of a lifeless woman from the freezing cold waters of Lake Temiskaming last May.The City of Temiskaming Shores has seen fit to honour New Liskeard resident Wayne Gray for heroism.
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The DivisionLast week this space touched on the fact the District of Temiskaming is split in two when it comes to federal politics. This week we get the thoughts on this subject from the chair of the Temiskaming Municipal Association (TMA).The northern part of Temiskaming falls into
Fortieth anniversary for Franco-Ontarian flag
“Symbol to all Canada”Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT -- Friday, September 25 will be the 40th anniversary of a symbol representing the rights of Franco-Ontarians in Ontario to have their language and their culture.The Franco-Ontarian flag was raised for the first time 40 years ago in Sudbury
NDP looks to turn the North orange
Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The New Democratic Party has their sights set on winning Nipissing-Timiskaming on October 19, hoping it pushes them over the top in the final count on election night.“For the longest time there was the big orange wave across the North and
Cubs pick up two more wins on the weekend
Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Two more wins makes it four in a row to start the season for the New Liskeard Cubs.On Friday, September 18, the Great North Midget League team defeated the Kapuskasing Flyers 5-2 at the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena.Sunday the Cubs
Rota urges supporters to get out the vote
Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Anthony Rota has a message for those who don’t think their vote matters: remember the last election.Mr. Rota was the Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming from 2004-2011 when he lost the last election to Conservative Party candidate
Communities roll along with 35th Fox Run
Steven Larocque Speaker Reporter [gallery ids="9774,9773,9771,9781"]DISTRICT – The Terry Fox Run continues to inspire people 35 years after the death of the Canadian icon.The Godmaire family had their first ever Team Godmaire entry in the event on September 20 in the Temiskaming Shores Run.Twenty-one family members, ranging
Different Strokes
The New Liskeard Skating Club is in full swing with most sessions starting this week.Our great learn to skate program CanSkate started Monday at 6 p.m.The CanSkate sessions teach children proper skating skills in a fun and fast atmosphere. Sessions also take place Thursdays at 5:15 p.m.