TEMAGAMI (Staff) – As dry conditions persist, so too does Temagami’s ban on large fires.The Temagami and Marten River fire chiefs suspended all burning permits June 23.The ban applies to all open burning larger than a campfire, said Temagami Fire Chief Jim Sanderson earlier this week.
Monthly Archives: July 2016
Four in Temagami by-election race
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – Four candidates will be on the ballot for next month’s by-election in Temagami to choose a new municipal councillor.Annette Cloutier, Paul Middleton, Marvyn James Morrison and Ron Prefasi are seeking to fill the seat left vacant in March by the resignation of Deputy Mayor John
Postal Strike Looming
Some government cheques will still be mailedSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — As early as Friday, July 8, a disruption in postal service could be felt in the Temiskaming region and across the country as postal workers prepare to walk the picket line.In a
Dragon Boat Festival Cancelled
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The New Liskeard Lions Club Dragon Boat Festival, scheduled to take place this coming Saturday, July 9 along the New Liskeard waterfront has been cancelled.Information in a press release this week from the Lions Club says the 10th Dragon Boat Festival
Old school memories
The old school bell, which had formerly beckoned the children of S.S. (School Section) #2 Hilliard School, was on display outside the Hilliardton Community Hall during the Hilliard Schools Reunion Saturday, July 2. Pictured here with the bell are two of the organizers of the event: Hilliard Township Councillor
Farewell Bikers Reunion
As the last motorcycle rumbled out of the region and the tears were all wiped dry, the reality has set in.The July long weekend New Liskeard Bikers Reunion was something special indeed.We all knew it and maybe we were less than prepared to say
From the Editor’s Desk
School DazeWith the final Bikers Reunion and the Canada Day weekend in the books, let’s look at two other rather notable events that occurred in our area this past week but might have slipped under the radar.HILLIARD SCHOOLS REUNIONThere was a reunion July 2
Letter of the Week
Will miss the Bikers ReunionDear Editor:I just finished reading the paper (Speaker issue of June 28) and I must say tears came to my eyes just thinking this year will be the last (of the Bikers Reunion).I remember how good the volunteers were to us when
Twenty Questions with Melanie McLaren Joyal
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with Camp Mighty President/Director Melanie McLaren Joyal.1. What is your full name?