Remembering Gerry BernatchezDear Editor:It is with sorrow that we see the passing of Gerry Bernatchez of Matachewan. To those of us who have had the pleasure of working with him on behalf of the United Seniors Citizens of Ontario (USCO), he will be
Monthly Archives: December 2015
Twenty Questions with Brent Cecchini
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Temiskaming Detachment Ontario Provincial Police Inspector Brent Cecchini.1. What is your full name?
Christmas Train coming to the North
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT -- Christmas is definitely on track to arrive on December 25. Ahead of it the Ontario Northland is whistling along in the spirit of the season with its annual Christmas Train.The Christmas Train will be stopping in communities throughout Northeastern Ontario on its
Road upgrades in Harris in ’15
HARRIS (Staff) – Harris Township upgraded roads in 2015 with a little help from upper levels of government.It used its $25,000 allocation from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund to resurface Casey Mine Road and Sutton Bay Road with gravel.Repairs were made to Appaloosa Drive and Dawson Point
New culvert, fire truck highlight Hudson’s year
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter HUDSON – “It was a good year,” said Reeve Larry Craig as he reflected on 2015 in Hudson Township.As the year drew to a close, so did the township’s wait for a new pumper for the fire department.The volunteer department had been shopping
A gift for every child
NEOFACS Christmas Angel Program needs your helpSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — “Every child should have a gift under the tree at Christmas,” said McDonald’s owners Sharron and Peter Graydon who are promoting the Christmas Gift of Love program in conjunction with the North East
Englehart applying for more infrastructure funds
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- Even as water and sewer line upgrades take place in lane ways in Englehart, the town is already looking forward to the next stage of the ongoing water and sewer infrastructure upgrades in the town.Council has given staff approval to apply for
City seeking extension for waterfront project
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city is hoping for a little more time to complete a $2.2 million waterfront refurbishment.Under an agreement with the funding agencies – the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund and FedNor, each contributing $1 million – the work is to be completed
Fit for duty
OPP Fitness challenge promoted at Temiskaming detachmentSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter [caption id="attachment_10537" align="alignleft" width="500"] Temiskaming Detachment OPP Staff Sergeant Athena Lacarte shows her strength by pushing a weighted
Good weather + early dark = difficulty seeing children on streets
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- The weather wasß exceptionally pleasant this November, and even after the time change early in the month, there has been plenty of reason for kids to go outside to get some fresh air and activity.But in Englehart, that has translated into children