Odds and endsMike BabcockWe look for local connections where we can.Currently the biggest name in Canadian hockey coaching circles is Mike Babcock.Not only is he the head coach of the highest-profile sports team in Canada – the Toronto Maple Leafs – Mike Babcock coached
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Goosebumps and Geiger counters
Several decades have passed now during this earthly sojourn, and I have seen much, learned some, and concluded others. However, on some points, I am still thinking.This week’s C-Front takes a look at the stories that are emerging from the Bunker Military Museum about a ghost
Twenty Questions with Gabrielle Smith
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter This week’s Twenty Questions features an interview with the newly-crowned New Liskeard Fall Fair Harvest Queen, Gabrielle Smith.1. What is your full name?Gabrielle Evelyne Smith.2. Where were you born?Temiskaming Hospital.3. What went through your mind when they called your name
A hobby that really takes off
The Temiskaming and Region Model Aircraft Club was enjoying a recent Sunday afternoon at their runway in Evanturel Township. Several model aircraft enthusiasts were enjoying fine weather for flying. From left to right are: Bernard Dionne of Earlton, Terry Smerdon of New Liskeard, Roy Smith of New Liskeard, with
New cross-border educational partnership expands opportunities
NOTRE-DAME-DU-NORD (Staff/Special) -- Students in both Ontario and Quebec will be able to use two educational institutions as the result of the signing of a memorandum of understanding for a new partnership.Collège Boréal in Temiskaming Shores and the Service de formation aux entreprises du Témiscamingue in Ville-Marie will
Little Claybelt schools subject of new history
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – One school, two schools, three schools…By the time Marg Villneff and a research committee completed their work, they had uncovered 63 schools once in operation from Gillies Limit south of Cobalt to the Hilliard-Beauchamp boundary.And they were only the English-language
PEO SCHOLARSHIP
Julien Héroux of New Liskeard is the recipient of a scholarship from the Temiskaming Chapter of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO). He is pictured here receiving his award from Temiskaming Chapter PEO Chair Maria Story. Mr. Héroux is currently enrolled in Chemical Engineering at Laurentian University. (Supplied photo)
Frog’s Breath Support
The Englehart 355 Polaris Air Cadet squadron received $6,000 from the Frog’s Breath Foundation which will be used to purchase band equipment and ski equipment for their biathlon team. From the left is Jennifer Cardinal, Deb Despres, Englehart Royal Canadian Legion President Joan Renaud, Sergeant Julia Despres, Captain